Vendor Spotlight: Bluebirdie Bootique

Perhaps if you’ve been to The Merchant Company or visited any other of the holiday sales in the area you’ve seen these adorable, fantastic and totally covetable illustrations from Bluebirdie Bootique, by artist Christina Siravo.  Feast up on some eye candy and start making your gift list for Sunday, Dec. 2nd at Mayo Street Arts!  Click on the images for links!

We’ll see you this Sunday at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street in Portland from 10am to 4pm!  🙂

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Vendor Spotlight: Blood & Whiskey Studio

Blood & Whiskey

So, so happy that Blood & Whiskey Studio is joining us for The Big Chill this year!  Blood & Whiskey is based on Peaks Island, and screen printed stripes, diamonds, circus freaks and Maine woods themes abound.  Take a look!

Maine Woods: Stand Tall

Black Stripes

Come meet the mastermind, Alfred Wood, while shopping at The Big Chill on Sunday, December 2nd at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine.  10am to 4pm.  Don’t miss!

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Vendor Spotlight: On The Round

Handspun Yarn, Merino Wool Blend, Thread Plied, 88 Yards/ 3oz, Tendril

What’s going to be on your needles in December?  Whatever it is, consider dropping by The Big Chill on December 2nd at Mayo Street Arts to pick up a skein or two from On The Round.  Rachel is a local spinner, located in Owls Head, Maine and makes beautiful color combinations with surprising textures.  Let’s see:

Hand Dyed Mill Spun Yarn, Worsted Weight, Natural Clun Forrest/Alpaca (60/40) Wool Yarn

Hand Dyed Mill Spun Yarn, Fine Wool Yarn, Heavy Worsted Weight, Single Ply, 120 yards/ 2 oz , Peafowl

Handspun Yarn, Merino Wool Blend, 2 Ply, 500 Yards/ 6.5 oz, CInna

Remember, The Big Chill Holiday Sale is only 6 days away!  Sunday, December 2nd from 10am to 4pm at 10 Mayo Street (Mayo Street Arts) in Portland, Maine.  We look forward to shopping with you!

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Vendor Spotlight: Leetie Lovendale

Big Red Lucite Hoops by Leetie Lovendale

Get ready for some colors to pop!  Tonight we bring you some selections from the jewelry trunks at Leetie Lovendale.  These lucite baubles are the best addition to your vintage (inspired) wardrobe or a splash of color to pair with something classic.

Flames Bauble Necklace by Leetie Lovendale

If the work looks familiar to you, it’s because Heather DeSimone is at the head of this vintage beading machine.  On any given day you might find her tending shop at The Beadin’ Path in Freeport.  Surrounded by so many candy-colored beauties it’s no wonder her jewelry really sings.

Fruit Mix Earring Set by Leetie Lovendale

Isn’t it nice how most of these would fit perfectly in a stocking?  We think so, too.  To get some stuffers of your own, visit Leetie and all our other fantastic vendors at The Big Chill holiday sale:  Sunday, December 2nd from 10am to 4pm at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street, Portland.

Peach Cobbler Fringe Necklace by Leetie Lovendale

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Vendor Spotlight: DOCKSMITH

Today’s vendor spotlight features DOCKSMITH, a couple of characters living just north of Portland bringin’ technology down to Earth.

Their driftwood and rootwood iPod, iPhone and iPad stations are foraged from Maine beaches and woods and carved in to these functional forms.

For a chance to get your hands on your very own iPad stand or iPhone/iPod dock, visit Docksmith at The Big Chill on Sunday, December 2nd.  10am-4pm.  10 Mayo St, Portland, Maine.

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Vendor Spotlight: Lillianka

Stuffed Owls by Lillianka

Today’s Vendor Spotlight features Lillianka, with creator Lillian Harris at the helm.  If you’re interested in ordering Lillianka items you can visit her Etsy shop or view her wares at The Merchant Company on Congress St. downtown.  But if you’re patient we’re sure she’ll be bringing the cream of the crop to share at The Big Chill on Sunday, December 2nd!

Red Wool Button Tote by Lillianka

While Lillian is a tinkerer in all things creative and crafty, she finds her place at home most easily sitting at the sewing machine stitching together functional, stylish art.

Scented Sachet by Lillianka

Looking for a sweet, special gift for the holidays?  Our money’s on the scented sachets you see above.  Perched in the guest room, tossed in the sweater drawer or anywhere else the scented sachet adds that warm, spicy scent for the season.

The Big Chill holiday arts, crafts and vintage sale is on Sunday, December 2nd from 10am to 4pm.  10 Mayo Street, Mayo Street Arts, Portland, Maine!

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Vendor Spotlight: Smart Alex Jams

Smart Alex, samples some berries!

Introducing “Smart” Alex, the creator and concocter behind Smart Alex Jams.  We all know that great handmade businesses often come from a passionate, creative person doing something that very labor intensive and very delicious for years and years.  And all those years they hear people telling them “This is so good, you should sell it!”  That’s exactly the story behind the Jams at Smart Alex, and we are really looking forward to picking up a jar of our own at The Big Chill on Sunday, December 2nd!

Blueberry Spice Jam by Smart Alex Jams

With flavors like Ginger Peach, Crabapple  Jelly, Blueberry Spice, Raspberry Mango, Cranberry Orange Zest, Christmas Jam and more available there’s gonna be a little something for everyone.  We hope she brings tasters!

Smart Alex!

Please join us, Smart Alex and all the other wonderful vendors at The Big Chill arts, crafts and vintage sale on Sunday, December 2nd from 10am to 4pm at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street, Portland, Maine.

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Vendor Spotlight: Wunder Budder

Calendula Oil by Wunder Budder

Today’s Vendor Spotlight features Lisa Dolloff of Wunder Budder.  A bevy of product good for the skin, soul and home!  Above you see a 1 oz dose of calendula oil, you know that super soft and special smell baby products have?  That’s calendula, and it’s my favorite.  A spritz of this and your skin (and smeller) will love you!

Drawer Sachets by Wunder Budder

Wunder Budder was founded in 2002 in Lisa’s mother’s kitchen, and later truly realized in 2010.  In addition to a terrific website where you can purchase her wares (although we know you’ll see her at The Chill!) she keeps a journal to chronicle wellness and natural cleaning/treatments in her life.  There’s a great recipe for a good, clean time for you and your shower when you visit the blog!

Who wouldn’t love a tin of Garden Grease in their stocking?  Wunder Budder

Take a minute to browse the shop, get excited, and keep counting the days til The Big Chill!  It’s Saturday, December 2nd, 2012 from 10am to 4pm at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street, Portland.  Oh!  And stay tuned, because our beautiful poster will be ready for unveiling really soon!

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Vendor Spotlight: Amalia Moon

Necklace of Sugar and Brass by Amalia Moon

The fog of election season clears!  We celebrate this morning with a picture show from Amalia Moon.  Amalia Guettinger is a metalsmith who has a studio at Mayo Street Arts and will be opening her doors to share the day with us!  From fine art and high concept (re: the sugar-and-brass necklace above, check out more pictures at her website!) to perfectly formed jewelry accents for sale in her Etsy shop, there’s definitely something for everyone!  Sit back and enjoy (all pictures are clickable links):

Visit Amalia Moon along with a whole slew of artists and crafters at The Big Chill on Sunday, December 2nd at Mayo Street Arts!  10 Mayo St, Portland, 10am-4pm.

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Vendor Spotlight: T.S. Mastro Enamel Jewelry

Good morning!  Chilly one out there…

Reversible Enamel Pendant by T.S. Mastro Enamel Jewelry

Today we feature Tracy of T.S. Mastro Enamel Jewelry.  This December will be her second time selling with The Big Thaw/Chill and we’re happy to have her!  Last May, Tracy called me before the event to say her car had lost one of its wheels on her way there.  What?!  So naturally I just figured we were down one person… but then a couple hours later who shows up?  Tracy!  Steadfast commitment to handcrafted arts, love that.

Enamel Pendant by T.S. Mastro Enamel Jewelry

T.S. Mastro’s work offers brightly colored patterns in color to suit all wardrobes and tastes – in fact, many of the pendants are reversible so they’re doing double duty.  Perfectly placed geometric accents and negative space make her pieces truly unique.

Green Donut Pendants and Earrings by T.S. Mastro Enamel Jewelry

Tracy has a busy schedule this holiday seasoned, and we’re honored to be on it!  Come check out her work and two floors of other fantastic vendors at The Big Chill arts, crafts and vintage sale on Sunday, December 2nd at Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street in Portland!

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