52nd City

Home Grown Santas

My friend Caroline Huth, a great collage artist, is hosting a holiday sale at her home. I have noticed many of these sort of home grown sales cropping up, so I asked her why she was doing one—at her home—during the holidays. “I did one sort of last minute last year and really ended up selling a lot of work. It’s kind of like throwing a big party at your house only all of your stuff is for sale.” Other participants offering wares at Caroline’s sale include Amy Hoover (fiber works), Jim Ibur (ceramics) and Jennie Goodman (knitter extraordinaire).

The Rock-n-Roll Craft Fair at Junk Junkie last month was particularly fine. I bought three things and saw about a dozen more things that gave me ideas. I encourage everyone to shop at these types of local boutiques and trunk shows. Support your local artists and give a gift that is handmade—even if you aren’t crafty yourself.

Caroline Huth’s Jingle Sale
December 17th
noon to 8pm
6951 Amherst, University City 63130
314-409-7056 with questions
Wine and snacks while they last.
www.carolinehuth.com

SKIF’s Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 26
10am to 6pm
2008 Marconi, St. Louis, 63110
314-771-4401
Plenty of artists, gifts, fun and surprises.
www.skifo.com

Helene & George’s Feast of Wearable Arts
Saturday & Sunday, November 19th & 20th
10am to 5pm
518 E. Polo Drive, Clayton, 63105
314-726-0661
Cash and checks preferred.
A show of artisan jewelry and other fine delectables featuring: George Boniface, Susie Chasnoff, Jeri Changar, Nancy Davis, Earbobs, Veronica Greene, Irie Star, Two Twisted Divas