Thursday, December 3, 2015

Vendor Profile: Uncle Mike's All Natural Products






Uncle Mike’s All Natural Products began in 2009 when, as a climber, I needed a salve to strengthen and repair my dry and damaged hands. I started researching natural oils and the healing powers of essential oils. As I read and learned about their powerful natural properties, I wanted to experiment and create other products. This led to numerous experiments in the kitchen and a collection of products. As word spread, I began to hand out samples to friends and family. It didn’t take long before my friends and family were spreading the word and I was receiving requests for a natural replacement for other everyday products. After salve came deodorant, then toothpaste and soap, shampoo, laundry soap, aftershave, muscle mud, perfumes, room deodorizers, incense, and the list keeps growing! 

While I feel I have perfected many of my products, I continue to enjoy the artistic and scientific aspect of creating new products and new blends and will always be in the process of creating the next new natural alternative. All of my products are hand made in small batches using only steam distilled essential oils and cold pressed vegetable oils. No synthetic colours, fragrances or additives so that you get the purest most natural product. 

You can always find a full selection of products at unclemikesnatural.com and stay up to date with my adventures and new products by following me on Instagram (unclemikesnatural) Twitter (@umnatural), and my Facebook (Uncle Mike's All Natural Products).

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Vendor Profile: Three Leaf Apparel









Amy Smith designs and crochets (and sometimes knits) a variety of products with the goal to keep you warm.  Her apparel ranges from baby booties and beanies to adult headbands, cowls, and toques. She prefers to use natural, high quality fibres and has a big crush on alpaca yarn.  

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You can find Three Leaf Apparel on her website, Instagram and Facebook!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Vendor Profile: Mimi & Lala







My mom taught me to sew, and I grew up making things I loved. Now I sew things my little girl loves. It all started with shoes (doesn't it always?) when she was 1 month old. My shoes and boots are made with soft fabrics so as not to bind little feet as they grow and develop. 3 years later, and I still love to create things that make her smile! 

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You can find Mimi & Lala on Facebook and Instagram!

Monday, November 30, 2015

Vendor Profile: Just Sewing





I began playing with fabric on my grandmother’s sewing machine when I was a little girl and still use her vintage machine today. For over ten years I have been passionate about quilting--combining fabrics in both traditional and modern patterns. I believe that fabric is inspiring and a powerful design tool. Whether it's a baby blanket in a nursery, a mini quilt hanging on the wall, a cushion on your favourite chair, a tea towel hanging on the oven handle, or a quilt thrown over the back of the couch, fabrics bring life to our homes. I only hope to share my love of fabrics and all that they can create.

Natasha Just

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You can find Just Sewing on Facebook or Instagram!

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Vendor Profile: Krisjan Jude Photography



Korey Hamm  is obsessed with capturing the beauty of real life. 
Born and raised on the prairies, he has a passion for finding charm in our every day world. 
Korey loves trying new and different approaches to photography, and finding that exact moment when nobody is ready for the camera but everyone looks perfect!

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Korey will be in charge of the photo booth on the stage during this market.  You can find out more about Korey on his website!

Friday, November 27, 2015

Vendor Profile: Willow & Wheat









Willow & Wheat started out of my love for fun, fresh prints for baby blankets for my 2 little boys. I had a hard time finding nice, modern prints for baby boys so I took matters into my own hands!  

I am a stay at home mom and this allows me to have a creative outlet while spending time with my boys. I have added bibs, teething rings and other items and will continue to add new products in the future.  

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You can find Willow & Wheat on Instagram and Etsy!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Vendor Profile: Vector Coffee








As a Barista in Saskatoon I was recently voted by Planet S Magazine as "Best Barista" in the city. I strive to bring a handcrafted and personal touch to serve others, while honouring the coffee, and the farmers that produce it. I bring espresso equipment to your event and craft specialty coffee drinks for any occasion. Pricing starts at just $300 for groups under 50 people for minimum 2hrs of service. Or arrange for a pop-up cafe to compliment your business by adding top quality drinks for sale into your great retail, office, church or other place of business.

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You can find Vector Coffee on their website, Facebook and Instagram!

Vendor Profile: Twisted Trees









Twisted Trees was started by my sister and I not to long ago. What started as a birthday gift has now expanded! What we make are Wire Tree Sculptures. Wire Trees are sculpted by twisting single strands of wire together to form roots, trunks, branches and leaves. Each wire tree is unique and looks very different from one another. The trees are mainly twisted by hand however some of the heavier gage wire trees require pliers to twist the trunk and heavier branches.

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You can find Twisted Trees on their website!

Vendor Profile: The Night Oven






The Night Oven Bakery is a locally owned business located in north downtown. They source and mill their own flour, bake hand shaped artisan breads in a woodfired oven, create unique rustic pastries, and generally put a heck of a lot of care into all of the products they make.

This year The Night Oven will be the market food vendor. Look for their take on some delicious consciously source food and pastries along side their seasonal winter products such as Stollen, Panettone, French Soft Nougat, Organic Fruitcake, Cookies, etc.

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You can find The Night Oven on their website, Instagram and Facebook!