We've Got You Covered!

Many of my friends prefer fall to any other season and look forward to the cool, crisp air, gorgeous colors, and crunchy leaves underfoot. As a summer-lover myself, I get through the second half (the cold half) of fall by anticipating the warmth and laughter the Holidays always bring. That and my wood stove. As tradition in my family, we do a gift swap with the recipient drawn ahead of time. Although it is only one gift, there is a certain amount of pressure to get the perfect gift for your chosen person. Designing Women has bailed me out of embarrassment for several years. My search for the impossible person year after year always seems to end at a Designing Women Show. With the age of online shopping and far-reaching ad campaigns for the greatest new thing, it is great fun to be surprised by the ingenuity of a local artist/craftperson who created the perfect gift with their hands.

To aid your Holiday Shopping expedition, here is a list of our remaining shows:

Nov. 16, 2013 from 9am-4pm
Freeport
Merriconeag Waldorf School
57 Desert Rd.
*Benefiting non-profit: Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic

Nov. 30, 2013 from 9am-4pm
Portsmouth
The Frank Jones Center
400 Rte. 1 Bypass
*Benefiting A Safe Place

December 14, 2013 from 9am-4pm
Portland
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
150 Ocean Avenue
*Benefiting the Ocean Avenue Elementary School PTO

Kennebunkport Support

Oodles of new work and over 20 amazing artisans await you at our Kennebunkport show. We are excited to be in the port and to support the Children's Program at Graves Library! If it seems to early to holiday shop, (it isn't), stop by, say hello, browse, converse, and be delighted! 

Meditation Bowls by Cathy Cantara

Show Details: 

October 5th from 9am-4pm

The Consolidated School

25 School St., Kport

Great fall patterns and hues - bring on the plaid!

Wool/silk blend scarves by Paula Robert Handwovens

 

Outside!!!!!

Ahhh! The crisp fall air is upon us! Our 2013 show season begins with our only outdoor show this year at the beautiful Longfellow's Greenhouses. Every year we look forward to this most wonderful event and are doubly excited for our 7th annual return.

Joining the 20 amazing lady artisans will be Winthrop's own children's author, Lynn Plourde. She will be on hand with Apple Valley Books to autograph and sell copies of her new book, "You're Wearing THAT to School?!" Feel free to wear your own twirl-worthy skirts and dresses - and bring your little ladies in their finest get-ups!

Additionally, we will have a stationary smoothie bike blending fantastic smoothies! 

What more could you possibly want out of your Sautrday - art, books, plants, and smoothies! Please join us! We cannot wait to get started with our 2013 season! 

Show details:

When: August 24, 2013

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm

Where: Longfellow's Greenhouses, 81 Puddleduck Rd., Manchester, ME 04531

Cost: Suggested $2 door donation and all luncheon/snack proceeds to benefit Winthrop's Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center