Farmers Market Update

As of today May 31, 2008 confirmed vendors and participants for the first Main Street Farmers Market are Lever Farms know for their strawberries and fresh produce, Carter and Holmes Orchids, The Gardener's Market and baked goods from Beverly Ringer of the Lamplighter Gallery and Rose Garden Tea room. Music by Tammy Kitchens one of Newberry's own talented musicians.

So if you haven't signed up yet or need to let someone know where and when I will recap for you.
The Main Street Farmers Market will begin June 7 and run every Saturday (weather permitting)through August 30.
Market hours are 9am-12noon.
Contact info for for the Market is from Kirsten Lindsay at 276-9423.
Bake sale info Beth Hipp 405-1110.
Children's Activity Tent Betty Gardner 276-9990.
Don't forget to bring the whole family, there will be something for everyone.

Hope to see everyone there.

One Week And Counting

Or should I say one week 2 days, 16 hours and 25 seconds anyway it is crunch time for the Main Street Farmers Market. Saturday June 7th is opening day for the Market's summer season. Kirsten Lindsay and I have been feverishly (more Kirsten then me) tying up loose ends for the inauguration of the

Main Street Farmers Market in Downtown Newberry, SC.

Kirsten has done a great job.

Kirsten take a bow!

She has gotten many vendors to commit to the market

(those names will be in a later post when all are finalized).

Go to the website for the City Of Newberry and

check out the application if you would like to be a vendor.

And speaking of the City Of Newberry, thanks again to all parties involved in helping

us get the word out and helping us to get this off the ground.

The market will be rolling in June but I understand that most items really start to come in around July and August. But I wouldn't take a chance on missing out on any of what our local farmers and gardeners have to offer not to mention Beverly Ringer's pies from the Lamplighter Gallery and Rose Garden Tea Room.

So come every Saturday if you can.

Look for the Merchant's Association table(Market Central)

to find all the info about Newberry, The Market and about becoming a vendor.

See You Saturday June 7th 9am until 12noon.

And don't forget NO SALES before 9am.

Thanks A Bunch

I wanted to say THANKS to Kathijane of Dailybread Market she is from Sharpsburg, GA and was very generous in working with Kirsten Lindsay in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Market here in Newberry, SC. Kirsten contacted Kathijane after seeing her etsy store (kathijane.etsy.com) dailybread Market is a very creative and fun shop where you will find canvas totes with kitchy fun sayings, pillows, and even wine bags. Kirsten contacted Kathijane and asked her for samples of her work so that we could decide to use them for our farmers market. Kathijane happily agreed and the rest is history, I have one of her bags that says "berry fresh."

These bags are fun originals and we think will go over very well with our produce vendors and you market patrons. So give a big hand to Kathijane. You rock!

As Promised

This is one of my favorites.

As Promised my husbands

pen and ink drawings in watercolor.

All works are oringinals

by Dave Carey from Newberry, SC.

These are pieces from the

Newberry Porch and Garden Tour

last weekend.

Talented

This beautiful pendant is a must have.
The pearl pendant picks up the color of your skin and glows.
Adjustable length makes it versatile and smart.
Handwrapped silver and swarovski crystals
and pearls add sophistication
nd elegance to any outfit, even jeans.
Just add you!

18 Inch necklace with an Abalone pendant,

accented with inked lava,

mosaic mother of pearl beads,

olivine czech glass and sterling silver.

Nothing says sophisticated like black and white.

This bracelet is adjustable from 7 inch to 6.5 inch with a dangle.

Fun and Flirty or Cool and Casual.

Versatility is the name of the game. Enjoy!

This is a fresh look for summer.

Add a pop of color to any outfit.

If you look closely you can see yourself at the beach.

Check out these gorgeous pieces designed and made

by my sister from Greenville, SC.

She has an Etsy store too. Lukeheartdesigns

Some of her earlier work is in my store in

Newberry, SC.

Newberry Main Street Farmers Market

June 7th, the start of the Main Street Farmers Market in Newberry, SC. A bold move on the part of the NDMA (Newberry Down Town Mechants Association) but the right move. It is a great way to bring folks into our down town right down Main Street to be exact. It will be Saturdays this summer starting June 7th weather permitting. Any questions, ask away.

Porch And Garden Tour

Saturday's Porch And Garden Tour in Newberry, SC was a great sucess. I was at one of the 7 gardens as a member of the Newberry Down Town Merchants Association. I am pleased to report that I counted at least 140 people who came thru the garden. My husband displayed his watercolor paintings and created a beautiful rendering of the home where we where stationed. Postings to follow of his work. Check back soon. Here is a photo taken at the tour by Kirsten Lindsay who is also a very talented artist. She has an Etsy store called The Painted Palmetto. Check it out.

Bad spellers of the world untie.... I mean unite. Sorry Katie I always spell your name wrong. It is The Constant Gatherer.

A Work In Progress

To blog or not to blog that was the question. Now that I have a blog I intend to keep it pithy fun and up to date. Stay tuned. Katie (The Constant Gather) I hope I can create as great a blog as you have. It is classy and stylish and fun to look at every day. Thanks for the inspiration.