Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged alfred wood, big chill, blood & whiskey studio, circus, holiday sale, maine, mayo street arts, peaks island, portland, pride, screen printing on November 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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!
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged beadin path, big chill, december 2nd, freeport, heather desimone, holiday sale, leetie lovendale, maine, mayo street arts, portland on November 20, 2012| 1 Comment »
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
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged arts, bag, crafts, holiday sale, lillian t. harris, lillianka, maine, owl, portland, sachet, softie, stuffed animal, the big chill, tote, vintage on November 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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!
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged beadlebot, big chill, december 3, holiday sale, maine, portland on December 2, 2011| 1 Comment »
Naturalistic jewelry from Beadlebot – gorgeous color palette to brighten up the winter months!
Pinecone Earrings by Beadlebot
Fire Agate and Glass Necklace by Beadlebot
Honey and Lavender Agate Necklace
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged big chill, diane toepfer, drumming squirrel, ferdinand, holiday sale, maine, portland on December 2, 2011| 1 Comment »
the famous drumming squirrel - get yours!
And now, for a one-woman craftopolis that needs no introduction, Diane Toepfer of Ferdinand! Letterpress cards, vintage goodies, pins, earrings, shoes, aprons, dresses, sunglasses, plushies, screen printed tees, blah dee blah – you name it, she’s got it in her brick-n-mortar shop at 243 Congress St. in Portland. You can also find her on Etsy, too, if it’s too cold to go outside this winter. However you slice it, though, you’ll find something you’ll like.
Here are some things we found that we like:
Ho-ho-ho!
Roller Derby Rock n Roll!
it's true, you are.
HEY! The Big Chill is tomorrow! See you at 10am at 10 Mayo Street, at the Mayo Street Arts Center. Did you know you can drink a beer while you shop for goodies? It’s true.
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged big chill, hand me down designs, holiday sale, jeans, maine, portland, repurposed clothes, upcycled on December 1, 2011| 2 Comments »
Mustache Wallet!
Good morrrrning, Portland! Meet the day with Malaika Picard of Hand Me Down Designs. Stationed in her very own dining room/studio, Malaika has been churning out repurposed wallets, crochet hook cases, pencil cases, check purses, hand bags, shoulder bags and more in anticipation for The Big Chill.
Tote Bag made from recycled jeans!
As the proud owner of a Hand Me Down Designs check wallet, I can say the quality and craftsmanship on these upcycled pieces can be rivaled by none other. And to own a piece that is completely unique and pieced together by an artist? Practically priceless. 🙂
Heat Resistant Potholders: Nom nom nom!
Hand Me Down Designs is also the produced of the trademarked line of “NomMon” kitchen accessories including, but not limited to: pot holders, jar lid openers, aprons and eco-friendly lunch totes. A perfect gift for your internet-meme fiend friend.
Hand Bag from Recycled Materials by Hand Me Down Designs
Find the piece that is truly right for you at Hand Me Down Designs‘ table at The Big Chill on Saturday, December 3rd. 10am to 4pm at Mayo Street Arts Center at 10 Mayo St. You know you won’t miss it!
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged arts center, big chill, clothing, craft fair, events, holiday sale, maine, mayo street, portland, scarves, southern maine, spray paint on November 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yum Handprinted Labels 4-Eva
Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle! Only three more days ’til The Big Chill. Aren’t you excited? I am! And even more excited after meeting Jason Mowery of Legacy Arts yesterday when he so nicely volunteered to cover Portland in our limited edition, screen-printed posters (that are also for sale here, and at Mayo Street on Saturday!) Legacy Arts brings you handmade pottery, bandanas, and monk’s cloth scarves that aren’t like anything you’ve seen before.
Winter Warmth in Style
If you’re not convinced by the awesomeness of these pictures, we suggest you get to know Legacy Arts by Jason’s gastronomic preferences. Our absolute favorite response to our application question “What is your favorite comfort food?” came from Legacy Arts. “Jim Beam straight and my sister-in-law’s butterscotch cookies.” Um… hell, yes!
Come see Legacy Arts + friends at The Big Chill Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am to 4pm at Mayo Street Arts! 10 Mayo St., Portland. Yep.
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged art, arts center, craft, deb gill, december 3rd, events, holiday sale, maine, mayo street, nanako o'donnell, pig+fish, portland, southern maine, things to do, vintage on November 25, 2011| 1 Comment »
Happy Black Friday, everyone – we hope you’ll be scouting out the deals at local shops instead of waiting in long, crazy lines at the mall today! And we hope even more that you’ll be joining us on Saturday, December 3rd at the Mayo Street Arts Center (10 Mayo St., Portland) to find some great, local products handmade (and hand selected) by your neighbors.
Today we feature pig + fish, the brainchild of Nanako O’Donnell and Deb Gill, two Mainers with a knack for stylish organization. We were so excited when their application arrived in the mail – being able to bring these gorgeous key holders, clocks, bud vases and coat racks to Portland (even if just for a day) was too much to resist!
It's about time you bought this gorgeous clock from Pig + Fish - click to view listing!
The selection of colors, patterns, found imagery and clean lines in the items from pig+fish provide accents for any home. Boy, oh boy, that clock up there would look great in my mustard yellow and rust orange living room. Where would you put it?
Modern Wall-Mounted Flower Vases
Deb and Nanako wanted shoppers to be sure their flower vases are great pieces for your home all year round: “Flower vases aren’t just for the summer – fresh flowers are welcome any time of year! Our cheerful flower vases uplift year round.”
Who doesn't love airstreams?
And perhaps, most functionally, these key holders (which come in many patterns + colors) are a dream come true for someone like me – I think it’s genetic, but we are constantly losing our keys in my family. If you have a gorgeous place to put them (like, say, the airstream key holder above or the bright and cheery one below) then how can you possibly resist putting them in the same place every time? Favorite.
Gorgeous Colors/Lines for this one of a kind key holder!
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged art, black friday, center, craft, events, holiday sale, julie ann bailey, louisiana 1966, maine, mayo street arts, portland, sale, southern maine, the big chill, vintage on November 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are stuffed! But not quite in the same way the goodies from Louisiana 1966 are… Julie Bailey brings us lots of funky, plushy goods at The Big Thaw on Saturday, December 3rd! Take a peek:
Shirley the Sock Doll from Louisiana 1966
Bright colors and warm, handmade stitches are sure to warm up any winter night for your wee ones! At $18, it’s quite a deal for a handmade plushy!
George the Sock Doll from Louisiana 1966
Polka dots and black for the kidzzz.
Messenger Bag in Brown by Louisiana 1966
Louisiana 1966 makes bags, too!
Ophelia the Sock Doll from Louisiana 1966
This one’s my favorite. 🙂
Posted in Vendor Spotlight, tagged activities, art, craft, event, holiday events, holiday sale, lofted designs, lori dennis, maine, mayo street arts center, portland, southern maine, the big chill, to do, vintage on November 20, 2011| 1 Comment »
Happy Sunday! It’s a busy day in Big Chillville so we bring to you a quick snapshot of vendor Lori Dennis of Lofted Designs. Lori couldn’t be with us for the Big Thaw in Spring so we’re super psyched she’ll be selling her silver necklaces, earrings, rings, dog tags and more at The Big Chill on Saturday, December 3rd at the Mayo Street Arts Center. Without further ado:
Featherweight Hammered Earrings
Kinetic Ring with Rotating Wooden Finding
Peacock & Poppy Resin/Silver Necklace
Personalized Birthstone Necklaces
Veggie Resin/Silver Necklaces
The BIG CHILL 