Virginia 2nd Annual Christkindlmarket

We had wonderful time at the 2nd Annual Christkindlmarket at Travelers Rest Farm in Virginia. The market was set up in an old barn and had a very distinctive European feel. A traditional Christkindlmarket is basically a holiday market set up in a typical European village with its timber houses, decorated Christmas trees and snow. Virginia 2nd Annual Christkindlmarket was very much a traditional festive event. We didn't have snow this time around though.

The list of all the vendors can be located at Christkindlmarket Virginia 2nd Annual.

Refunkit repurposed upcycled recycled gifts and goodies store in Ashland

I've been today to a totally great store with a fresh idea behind it. Refunkit (re.funk.it) sells upcycled, recycled and repurposed handmade items created by local artists. Each item in the store was created out of treasures found in thrift stores, neighbors' backyards, family attics and grannies' jewelry boxes. All of the beautiful jewelry art, home decor creations, furniture pieces and accessories are unique. Most of them look pretty funky, fresh and different! Such a lovely and inspirational place!

Cashmere pieces made of upcycled cashmere by Irina Baranova and felted scarf handmade of repurposed silk and merino wool by TonyaUtkina.


Flowers and plant arrangements.


Necklaces hand crocheted of reused wooden beads and stones.


Metal chandeliers and light fixtures.


Brooches hand felted of wool.


Wooden toys.


Scarves hand felted in nuno felting technique.


Hand crocheted mobiles.

Secret Santa gifts

Many thanks to my Secret Santas! I've received totally amazing gifts from two wonderful Artists.

a set of Holiday Napkins from Keri of Too Cute customs crafts



Keri also sent me these amazing earrings by BlueberryCream made of corrugated copper



My next Secret Santa gift came from Elizabeth Urquhart of Pure Nature Photos



All these wonderful gifts will make my home happy:) Thank you so much!!!