and Happy Cinco de Mayo! Thanks to everyone who came out to our 15th edition of The Handmade Market! On behalf of all the fabulous artists and food vendors, thank you for taking the time to drop in and shop local! This was our first time offering the Early Bird shopping. Did you partake? How did [...]

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Tracey Johnson is the wonder woman behind Patina South {and also one of The Handmaidens}. Her one-of-a-kind creations — whether it’s jewelry, accessories, or paintings — are vintage yet modern, and always a little rough around the edges (by design). When did you realize that you had a creative calling to fulfill? I have always [...]

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Ndidi Kowalczyk is the great artist hothouse posey {and also one of The Handmaidens}. Her stunning designs are hand-fabricated and full of enamel, fibers, copper, found objects, sterling silver, brass, cold connections, soldering, paper, ceramic beads by Elaine Ray, and so much more. When did you realize that you had a creative calling to fulfill? [...]

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Lois Peterson is the creator it’s by design {and also one of The Handmaidens}. You may recognize Lois’ shimmer earrings — she’ll have plenty of those at The Handmade Market, along with some fresh styles and lots of filigree, chain, ceramic, leather, and the ever-popular etched initial necklaces. When you were younger, what did you [...]

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Lois Peterson (@itsbydesignlove) is the Cary-based crafter and entrepreneur at the helm of it’s by design. {Full disclosure: she’s also one of The Handmaidens.} Making jewelry is Lois’ full-time job these days, and her designs are at once classic, feminine, and eclectic. What new and exciting pieces are you bringing to The Handmade Market this [...]

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