Save the Date for The Merriest Market
We shared with you last week how joining a networking group with other women who run businesses has helped us grow LucyBlue in ways we hadn't imagined. One of the ways we decided we could provide leadership in this group was by guiding the women through the creation and promotion of a holiday market.
2016 was the inaugural year of The Merriest Market, and here is some information about this year's vendors, our friends and fellow local business owners.
We'll be there with a HUGE inventory we've reserved specifically for our hometown customers at our favorite and largest event of the year! Save the date now, and figure out who you need to buy for. Invite a friend and come shop this wonderful market, and get some unique, one of a kind gifts!
The Merriest Market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2,
from 9 am to 4 pm,
at the LeaderTreks Youth Ministry building,
25W560 Geneva Rd, Carol Stream.
KarlySue's Messydos
Owner: Karly Olson
IG: @karlysue27
Website: karlysuesmessydos.com
Karly handcrafts pottery pieces, from plates to mugs. She'll also be selling other things that strike her fancy, such as hand-carved signs and other home decor.
Saints and Charley
Owners: Jennifer Golz and Taryne Russo
FB: saintsandcharley
Website: saintsandcharley.com
One of three sets of sisters in the networking group, Jenn and Taryne are event designers and create custom paper products, such as invitations and Christmas cards.
The Cakery in Wheaton
Owner: Laura Tebbes
Website: www.thecakeryinwheaton.com
Laura took an introductory cake decorating class on a whim three years ago and never looked back! She creates personalized, beautiful, and delicious tasting cakes for all occasions.
The Soft Industry
Owner: Angie Jones-Franklin
IG: @softindustry
Website: etsy.com/shop/softindustry
Angie loves rustic, vintage design. Give her any kind of wood and some worn industrial materials, and she'll create something useful and unique with the weathered items for your home.
Fellowship & Thyme
Owners: Lauren Anderson and
Meg Cockle
FB: Meg Cockle
Websites: megcockle.babystepseo.com
Sisters Lauren and Meg work together in the Baby Steps Essential Oils team with Young Living. They love investing in people who want to discover the healthy lifestyle essential oils can provide.
Hymns and Hydrangeas
Owners: Darlene Kreuger and Pam Wyma
Website: hymnsandhydrangeas.com
Darlene and Pam founded their business out of their passion for hymns and their desire to support those sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. These daily reminders of God's love and grace feature hand-drawn original artwork and original calligraphy of favorite hymns and scripture verses. Proceeds from sales support missionaries both stateside and abroad.
DesignedUp by Lissy
Owner: Lissy Moore
DesignedUp by Lissy features home decor made by hand using vintage elements and original designs.
If you'd like to connect with LucyBlue before The Merriest Market, make plans to attend the Evanston Women's Club Holiday Bazaar this Friday, Nov. 17 (5–9pm), Saturday, Nov. 18 (10am–5pm), or Sunday, Nov. 19 (12–4pm). Mention when you are checking out that you're one of our blog readers and receive $5 off your purchase!