Meet the makers - Grain Brewery and Yum Yums

Our last two introductions for the Christmas Pick 'n' Mix : here 's a clue....not too tricky...
We are delighted to be joined by the fanatics over at Grain Brewery. Phil & Geoff opened Grain Brewery in the Summer of 2006, driven by a love of great beers...We're looking forward to sharing in their obsession. I think we'll need to take home a nice selection to check on their products a bit more... oh yes - lots of testing just to be sure we understand our makers' passion.....And introducing Yum Yum's our favourite sweetie shop in Wymondham. What Anita doesn't know about sweetie history, well, who needs history when she sells all the sweets you grew up with - retro sweetie queen and also selling vintage board games and classic comics Anita will bring a touch of nostalgia to the mix for all of us who remember pocket money being considerably less than 50p!!

That's the market full for this Christmas. We are so excited to meet old friends and new and looking forward to a really great day. Lisa and t.x

Meet the Maker - Sasha Allan

Happiness everywhere when you see Sasha's work...
a girl after our own hearts, Sasha works with vintage textiles to make soft toys and home accessories that are full of colour and humour...
Every piece is unique and all exude originality...
and once again, the passion and originality of this maker means the work just makes you want to smile...
and if a maker can do that, then they're definitely in the Pick 'n' Mix!
We 're really looking forward to a great day catching up with friends, meeting bloggy friends and making new friends too. We hope we'll see you there! Lisa and t.x

Meet the Maker - Steve Handley

Oh this maker is making us happy! It's like a slow smile on a lazy sunday afternoon..
Steve Handley combines craftsmanship, wit and wisdom to make perfect works of art in wood.
His workshop is an earthquake of discarded kitchenalia waiting to be given new life through his work...
From his dressers and tables to the smallest hook and hanger everything has layers of history and asks you to stop, think and smile....
Learn more about Steve on his website and we recommend you download his book of wit and wisdom The 10 Condiments.
Now, do you think that first cupboard would need a CCTV like the one used by the BB here?
Lisa and t.x

Meet the Maker - Emma Mitchell Designs.

We LOvE Emma's work. Each little silver charm is uniquely handmade, often to commission so each one is that extra bit special...and we especially love her use of vintage items of jewellery which she re-makes adding her own special charms and freshwater pearls...
Beautifully inspired colourful works..
So many of us have charm bracelets from Christenings which are loaded with ubiquitous manufactured charms but how much more special to commission a piece where each charm has personal meaning and significance...
We can't wait to see what Emma brings to the Market! You can see Emma's work over on her website or catch up with her at her blog, Silver Pebble. Lisa and t.x

Meet the Maker - Faded Splendour

If you follow our blogs and the goings on at the Little Vintage Lover Fairs you will already know of Craig and Tracey and their superb vintage clothing stall, Faded Splendour.
Our favourite vintage dealers in all things textiles, Faded Splendour is the place for the exceptional and the unusual. As well as original vintage items Tracey also uses vintage fabrics to remake clothing and cushion covers...
and as if all that were not enough temptation she also makes felt corsages using original 1930's and 1940's patterns...
So much to lust over on one stall!
Don't you just love it! Lisa and t.x

Meet the Maker - Acorn and Will

Daniella of Acorn and Will is a true vintage girl making delightful accessories and homewares using original vintage fabrics and trimmings...
as well as selling a perfect selection of original vintage items for home and family....
Buttons too.... button hairslides perfect for the buttonaholic...
Who? us? Whatever gave you that idea?! Lisa and t.x

Meet the Makers - Food fanatics.

Well, it wouldn't be Christmas if there weren't lots of yummy things to eat would it?! So as well as the delicious cordials and preserves of Ebenezer Cottage we have managed to find lot of other yummy things perfect for Christmas treats and gifts.
Toms Cakes is a family owned bakery and Tom is passionate about making scrumptious cakes using locally sourced ingredients. Seasonal varieties make the most of nature's harvest with Lavender cake in the summer, Pumpkin and Ginger in the Autumn and my goodness we are looking forward to some of their hand-baked Christmas specials!


And speaking of special we are very excited that we will be joined by Teena's favourite chocolatiers The Norfolk Truffle Company. Oh Yum!!!
More?
Ok then.... [but the Strawberries and Champagne are all mine!! t.x]
And as a perfect foil to all that Chocolate heaven what better than Chillis Galore? Wilf and Kathy are the maestros for all things Chilli. If you want to grow, cook, shop or just chat about chillis their website has what you need. Definitely one for fanatics who are passionate about their ingredients!
And if all those foodie things to takeaway leaves you fainting with desire we are delighted that Annemarie and Dina of Norwich's T-Lounge Cafe will be upping sticks to Holt for the day to run a cafe for our shoppers to enjoy on-the-spot their delicious homemade soups, cakes and Brick Lane bagels - mmmmm yum! That's lunch sorted then! Lisa and t.x