Boston's Bazaar Bizarre

On December 9th, come support local and national artists at the 7th annual Bazaar Bizarre in Boston’s South End neighborhood. The event is being held at the trendy Cyclorama in the Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street. Try to think beyond Banana Republic this year. Instead of buying boring mall-bought holiday sweaters for your loved ones, try giving unique hand-made gifts!

With 107 vendors, you’ll be sure to find something special for everyone on your list. From purses to plush donuts, crocheted bobby pins to silk-screened rock posters, you may walk away with a few presents for yourself (a necessary reward for a shopping trip well done)

I’m most looking forward to checking out the Wren Handmade (www.wrenhandmade.com) booth. I’ve been long obsessed with Laura Normandin’s stuffed giraffes and elephants (great gift for adults and the kids), as well as her beautiful hair pins. Also on my radar – Two Trick Pony. I’ll be scooping up some of their hand-printed stationary made from recycled materials.

Drag your friends out of bed, grab a sugar brioche from Flour for energy and be sure to line up early - Bazaar Bizarre will definitely draw in the crowds.

Admission is $1.00. The event starts at 12pm and ends at 6pm.

Bazaar Bizarre - San Francisco

"not your granny's craft fair!"

Held as part of the Maker Faire, this year's Bazaar Bizarre in San Francisco will feature tons of up and coming independent artists and designers selling their handmade art, accessories, clothing, jewelry, home decor, toys, and more.