There are two cool events this week and weekend for those of you who seek out the handmade.  One is Vida’s Market which handpicks vendors who specialize in unique designs. Vida’s market is only put on a few times a year, and this Saturday is their Fall Market.  My friend Liz over at Cool Mom Picks says, " Vida’s Market is absolutely one of the best
curated markets of handmade gifts and goodies for parents I’ve ever
attended. The offerings were exquisite with no clunkers in the bunch.
They should change the name to the "Just The Good Stuff Market."

I love some of the designers that will be showing their wares there……take a look at eeceeb’s *yes that is the name*, artist’s pants. I love them. These white cotton twill pants come with darted knees and, most importantly, washable markers. Your child can sit and draw on her pants while waiting for the interminable dinner to end or while waiting for you to pick her up from school. Then, just wash the pants and all the marker comes out and your child gets a fresh canvas to begin again!   Another vendor at Vida’s that I like is Murzilka. Check out her Mao jacket with leopard and hot pink- so great!
And how about that newsboy cap?!

Vida’s Fall Market will be on Saturday, October 18th at The Greenwich Village School at 116 W. 11th Street from 10-6 pm.  They have a Holiday one coming up December 13th and 14th too. I can’t wait!   

GUMBO in Brooklyn is the other place to stop and shop this week and weekend.  They are in the middle of a sale that ends this Sunday, October 19th. I can always find lots of things in GUMBO. When I was there last weekend I bought an awesome 7 am enfant hat for Willow that was at a killer price and some white tights that were impossible to find anywhere else. I coveted these ponchos GUMBO had and was contemplating buying one- but luckily didn’t have enough money on me that day! (I may have to go back this weekend…) GUMBO is having a 20% off store-wide on all items not already marked down* and 50% off summer women’s clothing. The ponchos are on sale, as well as scarves, clothing for babies, fall wraps for women and more. (*Does not include artwork on exhibit and also for sale.) 

The adorable handmade hats with the side tassels are made by local designer Tomo and were a bit sellout at Atlantic Antic last weekend.

Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third)
718-855-7808 Open daily 11-7.

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