Vendor Feature: Troy Cloth & Paper, Tidy Thyme, Vernacular Design, and Thorneater Comics

There’s not much these four vendors have in common—besides their sheer awesomeness! We’re so excited to have Troy Cloth & Paper, Thorneater Comics, and Vernacular Design back for this year’s Hullabaloo, and we’re psyched to welcome Tidy Thyme to the event for the first time! Whether you need a kale t-shirt for a veggie-loving friend, want to make cleaning your home a healthier process, need a beautiful cutting board or a gorgeous custom table, or want some reading material to transport you to a mythical, magical forest, Hullabaloo can help you out! See you next weekend! 

Troy Cloth & Paper, Troy, NY

Taylor is the founder and principal artist of Troy Cloth & Paper, a brick and mortar retail store and screen-printing shop in Downtown Troy. They print for a bunch of clients there (you can go watch!), offer workshops (learn to print your own t-shirt!), plus have a great selection of their products in stock.  While many of their signature items express their Troy pride, other greeting cards, art prints, t-shirts, and accessories feature clever quips, witty one-liners, and fun messages.  Got a newly-vegetarian friend? The “#Kaled it!” t-shirt will make them forget bacon for a bit. Besides cards for every occasion, “You’re my favorite person (besides Neil deGrasse Tyson),” “I love you in ways no emoji can express,” and “I’m sorry your team is terrible” are just a few messages worth sending the old fashioned way! Need something cool to hang in the kitchen? They’ve got tons of food-inspired prints! This is Troy Cloth & Paper’s second Hullabaloo, and we’re thrilled to have them…so help us welcome them back! 

Tidy Thyme, Altamont, NY

Did you know that many of the products marketed as “green” are still full of super-scary junk? After losing someone special to cancer, Michelle, who has her own cleaning business, started doing some research and what she found was alarming. She started Tidy Thyme to make cleaning safer (and, dare we say, more enjoyable) for herself and her clients. Now she not only cleans houses using her own green products (Green Genies), she also offers her line of plant-based cleaning and home products at select markets! Her products are free of ammonia, chlorine, dyes, synthetic fragrances, animal testing, animal products/by-products, and a bunch of other chemicals I couldn’t spell, which are frequently used in common household products.  Got an oven that needs more than just elbow grease before the turkey goes in? Try Tidy Thyme’s scrubbing powder! Need to wipe away the dust before the holiday guests arrive? Try her dusting spray! She’s even got a yoga mat cleaner, candles, room and linen sprays, and more! All of them are incredibly effective and smell AMAZING! They’re even packaged so prettily that they make great gifts (have you ever tried wrapping up a bottle of Clorox? Not the same effect)! Know what else she does that’s awesome? Works with a non-profit to provide green cleaning services at no charge to families affected by cancer. Say hello to Michelle at her first Hullabaloo and make cleaning safer for someone on your holiday list!

Vernacular Design, Kingston, NY

Jack grew up in the Hudson Valley and developed a deep appreciation for historic architecture and fine craftsmanship. He went on to study design principles, patterns, and tools, later applying this knowledge to renovate historic homes (think moulding, custom stairs, mantlepieces, and much much more) and design and make custom furniture (everything from custom cabinetry to dining chairs) with expert skills and meticulous attention to detail.  In addition to his furniture and restoration work, Jack makes small pieces and giftable homewares—like beautiful cutting boards, knife blocks, wooden vases, and other home accessories—with the same respect for materials, traditional processes, and timeless design elements. We’ve been eyeing his knife block since the last Hullabaloo! We also hear that Jack is building a dining room table that he may use in his display at Hullabaloo, so if you’re interested in bigger, custom pieces, check out an example in the flesh!  This is Jack’s second Hullabaloo (you may remember him from the Freeman’s article on Hullabaloo in the Preview last year) so stop by and welcome him back!

Thorneater Comics, West Hurley, NY

Seriously, how cool is Will? Remember last year when he did $1 portraits at Hullabaloo? While we hate to disappoint you, we’re going to try to let you down easy…Will is most likely going to be out of the country (because his work is a huge deal in France now!) during Hullabaloo, so no $1 portraits this year (sad face)….However, he’s got a buddy covering his table so that you can get his drawings, books, t-shirts, and other merch at Hullabaloo anyway (we only had to beg a little; luckily, he’s a super nice guy.) If you don’t know Will, he’s a local illustrator whose comics appears weekly in The Woodstock Times and The Saugerties Times.  Then he binds them up (often by hand!) when the series is done, and sells them as books or limited edition boxed sets. He’ll also have his illustrations, t-shirts, and other products, including prints of that amazing map of the Catskills that he did for Almanac recently. His work is eerily charming, full of secrets and surprises, mythical magical woodland creatures, and the people who stumble upon them (usually when they’re most in need of guidance). His work is whimsical but hip, delightful and intriguing, insightful and endearing… We can’t wait to pick out a few more prints for ourselves! This is Will’s second Hullabaloo and we bet you can’t wait to see him again!

Vendor Feature: Lu Mabey Jewelry, Leggett Fine Furniture, Richard A. Smith Photography, and Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria

You might want to work yourself into your holiday budget—you’ve been super good this year! Don’t say we didn’t give you fair warning, because there are going to be a lot of things at Hullabaloo that you’ll have a hard time leaving behind.  It’s okay to shop for yourself, trust us. And if you just feel too guilty, be sure to make your wish list for your loved ones—Hullabaloo IS a two-day event—they can go back without you!  Meet four vendors whose work you’ll want to bring home for yourself….Stop at their tables and treat yourself! (And of course, their work makes great gifts too!)

Lu Mabey Jewelry, Port Ewen, NY

Lu handcrafts gorgeous jewelry from 18 kt. and 14 kt. yellow gold and sterling silver, using pearls and gemstones as show-stopping focal points. Her work is delicate and simple, yet it has a real presence that won’t go unnoticed…Wear her crystal points post earrings, beautifully set pearl rings, or petite labradorite necklace on sterling chain and just wait for the compliments to start pouring in! Jewelry is always a great gift and Lu’s jewelry has diverse appeal because its timeless elegance makes it easy for anyone to wear any time—from desk to dinner, grocery store to holiday gala. We’re so pleased that Lu is joining us at Hullabaloo for the first time this year! Stop by, say hello, and pick up something for someone’s stocking! 

Leggett Fine Furniture, Woodstock, NY

With contemporary designs informed by his interest in the history of furniture, Mike Leggett uses exquisite materials and great attention to detail to build his furniture and new small offerings in his Woodstock studio. Mike worked in major museums and auction houses and, while his style is distinctly modern with clean, elegant lines, his appreciation of traditional craftsmanship and historical design elements is apparent in the quality and detail of his work. At his first Hullabaloo, he’ll be offering his new line of small furniture and accessories, like hand-carved bowls, lamps, stools, and small tables. His pieces make great gifts for anyone who appreciates precise craftsmanship and timeless design. Did you sit for a portrait with Tom Delooza? Mike will also have frames that fit Tom Delooza’s wet-plate collodion portraits, so your portrait gift will make the perfect presentation! 

Richard A. Smith Photography

We’re thrilled to have Richard A. Smith and his beautiful, engaging photos with us at Hullabaloo for the first time! Richard has been a professional photographer for twenty years, and has been fortunate enough to travel the world taking pictures and exhibiting his work in the US and abroad. He’s lived in London and New York, but after 15 years of city living he’s enjoying being a Hudson Valley resident, finding that our beautiful region is a constant source of inspiration and transformation. His move here provided a welcomed opportunity to return to landscape photography, and his current work focuses on the materials of the landscape and the people that live and work with them, showcasing the sublime (incredible vistas and nature shots that you just want to step into) and the incongruous (a torch-like shot of flame interrupting an otherwise peaceful brilliant blue sky). We’re lucky to call this majestic region home, but sometimes we need a photographer’s eye to capture the awe of what’s around us! Who wouldn’t appreciate a glimpse of that vision this holiday season?

Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria, Kingston, NY

Created from her own designs and hand-sewn with great attention to detail, Sarah-Maria’s clothing and accessories feature colorful prints, touchable textures, and unique, exquisite details. Her eclectic pieces are truly special—when you buy one of her creations, you can be sure you won’t have a twinsy at the office! Each design is playful yet classy—often inspired by vintage cuts and prints, which she redesigns with a modern edginess.  All her pieces are flattering and comfortable, making them easy to wear too! Meerwiibli was with us for our first Hullabaloo in 2013, and we missed her last year! We’re so glad she’ll be back with all her stylish, flawlessly crafted clothing this year! Unlike those mall store finds, her pieces make special gift that will be worn for many seasons to come—and you won’t find the recipient under a “Who Wore it Best?” headline either! (Shopping for yourself is totally ok too!)

Sponsor Shout-Out: Chronogram…More than just “some” joy!

Editor Brian Mahoney describes artist Giselle Potter’s illustration on the cover of this month’s Chronogram as “winsome,” going on to break down the etymology of the word (“Old English: wynsum, from wyn ‘joy’ + some”).  He explains that this more literal translation better suits the work than the modern definition of the word (“something lightweight, or lacking seriousness”). Funny how that interpretation so perfectly applies to Chronogram as well!

Arguably, Chronogram IS lightweight (it’s easy to carry!), and is in spots, lacking seriousness (or its just seriously funny)—however, it’s also anything but fluff and triviality…In fact, we find it the perfect mix of entertainment and insight. The website and printed magazine are both chock-full of great photos, and their articles on local businesses, people, places, events, issues, and general goings-on keep us informed and in-the-know. They’ve done numerous stories on local artists, craftspeople, and designers and the local makers’ movement and have been the voice of the Hudson Valley since before other places were talking about us!

Photo credit: Tom Smith. Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/Chronogram.

Have you signed up for their 8-Day Week newsletter yet? Because you should: http://www.chronogram.com/hudsonvalley/8DWSignUp/Page. It’ll keep you in the loop about great events (like ours, and ones the Chronogram throws, like their super fun Block Party!). And be sure to check the website (www.chronogram.com) regularly for new content and calendar listings (and VERY accurate horoscopes). They also host a web show Hudson Valley Art Scene Web TV—check it out and meet some makers!

Still love the feel of a good old-fashioned magazine in your hands? We sure do! Pick up a copy of Chronogram at your favorite local establishment (or at Hullabaloo!). With covers featuring “winsome” art and gorgeous photos, you’ll have a hard time recycling them. But no need—they’re useful as directories, too, listing all the businesses you should know about.

We’ve got more than a little joy about the Chronogram’s continued support of Hullabaloo! Thanks, Chronogram, for being part of the party!