A shout out to my local Mastodon friends. It's the last day of the "Best of Missouri Market" at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. We're going to try and fight our way in though the crowds. They say there's over 130 local vendors this year. I hope to pick up some Christmas gifts and support local businesses.
Had a chance to visit this handicrafts shop (Sabado's on Outlook Drive) in Baguio City when our team from Real Living magazine explored the country's Summer Capital back in 2016. It was a challenge to not bring home so many baskets and wooden decor/furniture.
"Even as industry sales were slow in 2023, membership in the American Booksellers Assn. continued its years-long revival. It now stands at 2,433, more than 200 over the previous year and nearly double since 2016. About 190 additional stores are in the process of opening over the next two years, according to the ABA."
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A dangerous thing to see when walking by the craft beer shop on my way home. Tried a taste of Dovetail's new pils - I think I might have to go try it more at their brewery around the corner.
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A short walk off Broad Street, in Victoria Street, Kirkwall, is 'Arts a Flutter'. This beautiful shop contains a wide variety of gifts and crafts to delight any shopper. Arts a Flutter is open Thursday to Saturday's. 10.30 till 3.30 and sometimes other days. In the back of the shop is Bowen Therapy from Mondays till Wednesdays. Shop owner Catherine Wells has recently featured in an article in Artwork Newspaper.
Get ready for the buzzworthy Holiday House Tour tomorrow. And there's more! Join an electrifying 4 PM tour of Vibrissa, the iconic old Winchester Star building. Get your $25 tickets now before Sunday at noon. Hurry to The Bough & Dough Shop, Kimberly's, or the Visitor's Center to secure your spot in this extraordinary adventure!