Crafty Saturday

On Saturday, my mom drove up to accompany me to the Green with Indie Craft Show.  I've been looking forward to this craft show for months and I literally couldn't wait to go.  It was absolutely worth it!  I love shopping local artists and designers and this was like my oasis.  I bought several things almost going over my budget for the entire day!

After the craft show, my mom, brother, and brother's girlfriend headed to the Delmar Loop for lunch.  I often forget that this awesome little gem even exists in my own backyard.  After lunch at Blueberry Hill, we did a little more shopping.   I, of course, had to visit Avalon Exchange.  This resale shop is a little different in the fact that they carry everything down to authentic vintage apparel.  I bought an awesome maxi dress, and I can't wait for it to get warm enough to wear it.

{Shopping the dress racks.}

{Shoes with bling.}

On the final leg of our day, we visited Plowsharing Crafts.  This shop carries Fair Trade items from developing countries.  All items are fair trade and the store is staffed by volunteers.  If you're in the St. Louis area, I would definitely recommend stopping in this store.  There are two locations in the St. Louis area (on Delmar and in downtown Kirkwood).  I bought (technically my mom bought it for me) a gorgeous Ember wrap cuff bracelet.  This line of jewelry is handmade from recycled materials by women in Uganda.  I found so many cute things, I wanted them all.

{These bowls are made from recycled materials.}

{Cuff bracelets.....LOVE.}

If you live in or visit St. Louis, I would recommend any or all of this places!