“New” is the common theme among today’s featured vendors…Here, we’ll tell you more abouttwo returning vendors bringing new products and expanded lines to this year’s event, a new-to-Hullabaloo woodcarving couple practicing a traditional craft, and a brand new publication joining us this year to introduce their gorgeous first issue!
Andrew utilizes traditional and modern techniques to design and construct his low-production functional inlaid ceramic pieces. His vases, trays, planters, mugs, bowls, and other vessels reflect Andrew’s influences from architecture and design, resulting in distinct pieces that combine clean lines, geometric fragments, and textural experiences. This is Andrew’s second Hullabaloo and this year he’s bringing new forms and colors that he’s been integrating to his cohesive collection. Got someone on your holiday shopping list who appreciates minimalist design? Andrew’s work is a sure bet to be their favorite gift all season!
Upstate Diary is a new publication that focuses on the creators that call the area home, and the lifestyles they cultivate. UD celebrates “the creative possibilities that thrive in communities outside of city limits” and explores the ways the region’s natural beauty and rural ways of life inform and influence the artists they feature. Issue One of this beautiful 9x12 format magazine features interviews and intimate photo essays featuring visual artist Carrie Mae Weems (on race and inequality in art), filmmaker Marianna Rothen (on farm life and distress), and architect Angela Patterson (on Calvin Klein signature shops and barn design). Get your copy of the inaugural issue of Upstate Diary at Hullabaloo—and start off a collection for someone with an appreciation for beautiful photography and insightful interviews. So much more than a magazine, Upstate Diary makes a great gift!
Inspired by a random book read during some down-time from their farm, Matthew and Kyra Hart began to create hand-carved wooden spoons, lathed-turned bowls, and other wooden pots and vessels. In this “throwaway” culture, they set out to make pieces that would become family heirlooms and carry with them the stories of family gatherings and memories of good company. As is immediately apparent when you see—and touch (you won’t be able to restrain yourself!)—their gorgeous handcrafted pieces, they’ve succeeded. Their work makes a beautiful, thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to cook, or loves to eat. We love their beautiful stirring spoons as hostess gifts (that spoon will be stirring pots for generations to come!) and their gorgeous bowls for newlyweds (to serve them as they grow old together!). This is Aubry’s first Hullabaloo so give them a warm welcome!
Rebecca’s geometrically-inspired designs combine understated elegance with socially-responsible luxury. Rebecca uses repurposed materials and materials sourced with ethical, sustainable, and fair work practices in mind. She expertly transforms 14- and 18- karat gold, diamonds, and semi-precious gemstones into rings, earrings, and necklaces that are simple and casual, yet indulgent. In addition to her delicately edgy, classically modern jewelry, Rebecca makes metal spoons and other tablewear, and has increased her offering just in time for her third Hullabaloo! You know that last gift under the tree that you’ve been saving to the very end because it’s a small box that will make a huge impression? THAT’S the kind of gift Rebecca’s jewelry is!
What do these four makers have in common? Not only are they all returning Hullabaloo vendors, they also share a commitment to sustainability, eco-conscious products and practices, and responsibly sourced materials! What an awesome bunch…
After becoming disillusioned with big corporations after working for years in the food industry, Theresa of Eco Skin Essentials started doing some research—and what alarmed her about what was in our food got her thinking about what’s in the products we put on our skin…we’ll spare you the gory details, but it’s pretty scary stuff! Lucky for you, we know where you can get handmade, all-natural, vegan soaps and skin care products, in eco-friendly packaging! There’s a bar soap scent for every nose—like the zesty lemon poppy seed, the soothing lavender vanilla, and the invigorating peppermint rosemary—and even unscented options too! In addition to these fantastic soaps, Theresa makes sprays, body butters, lip balms, and other miracle products (have you tried the Chapped Skin Stick for your winter skin needs? OMG, there should be one in every stocking!). She also has new products to make your baths more pampering. We’re so happy Eco Skin Essentials is back for their third Hullabaloo!
We’re so excited to have PK Brown Woodworking back for their second Hullabaloo! In his studio in Tivoli, which is powered by a photovoltaic system, Kaj creates his pepper grinders, salt and pepper mills, salt and pepper shakers, coffee grinders, jewelry boxes, and French rolling pins (which are new this year!), all from sustainable local wood. “Each tree writes its own story,” he says…and his mission is to carefully reveal the grains of the woods to let the stories show through. He’s recently developed a new method of laminating the wood to give the finished item a unique look and make the grain of the wood stand out. Eco-conscious and beautifully-crafted, Kaj’s products are fantastically functional gifts for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship!
Hawk Dance Farm is returning to Hullabaloo for their second year, bringing their 100% beeswax candles, nature crafts, and handmade digeridoo instruments (look for their heirloom veggies, herbs, and flowers at local farmers’ markets)! Their charming candles are perfect for the holidays—like, hot cocoa in front of the fire in your Catskills log cabin perfect! And it gets better—they’re donating a portion of their profits from the sale of their beeswax candles to organizations that raise awareness about the declining bee population, and that educate the public about the important role of pollinating insects in sustaining our food growing system! How awesome is that!?!? So pick up some awesome candles (we’re partial to the Christmas trees and the pine cones, but you can’t go wrong with a high-quality taper either!) for the bee-lover, hostess, co-worker, friend, or other special person on your list!
Emilia is back for her second Hullabaloo! Using silk that is repurposed, remnant, or purchased from Peace Silk (a sustainable, fair trade supplier that allows the silkworms to complete their lifecycle), Emilia dyes the material a variety of beautiful colors, cuts it into cords, and designs her unique hand-crafted silk jewelry. She often adds elements of metal, wood, glass, and organic materials—also obtained from sustainable, fair trade source—to lend texture and variety to her work. The results are one-of-a-kind, soft, light, comfortable pieces of jewelry that are easy to wear and sure to get attention! This year, Emilia has been experimenting with different dyes and color combinations, sourcing new beads and findings, and designing new styles, like tassels and a new version of her fringe necklace on a brass chain. She offers unique jewelry designs in a wide range of price points, so her pieces make great gifts for anyone who would appreciate a pop of color and texture!
One of the coolest parts of Hullabaloo is meeting so many cool local people who do so many cool things! You remember our old pals, returning Hullabalooers Fruition Chocolate and beaconknits, don’t you?...And, allow us to introduce you to two new friends, Cindy Hoose Studio and The Ardent Forager!
Bryan and Dahlia Graham keep racking up the awards for their incredible, handcrafted, “bean to bar” chocolate; most recently, they took home three awards from the Northwest Chocolate Festival. And that’s just one reason this has been a big year for them: they also recently opened a retail location in the heart of Woodstock, where they sell the chocolate bars, chocolate coated nuts and dried fruits, brown butterbourbon caramels (*swoon*), dark chocolate coated jalapeno dusted corn nuts, and other treats made in their Shokan workshop. It’s a labor-intensive process, but the end result is totally worth it. Bryan begins by slowlyroasting and stone-grinding hand-selected organic, fair trade cocoa beans to create an end product that’s not only some of the best chocolate you’ve ever tasted, but also incredibly gorgeous to look at. This winning combination makes their chocolates some of the best edible stocking stuffers imaginable, and terrific gifts for co-workers, hostesses, friends, and anyone with a sweet tooth! We’re so excited that Fruition will be returning to Hullabaloo for their third year!
Beacon Knits is back again for Hullabaloo 2015, bringing her hand-knit, one-of-a-kind wool hats and headbands. Because each hat is unique, she’ll have completely new inventory since last year, but they’re just as cool and cozy! Laura believes that each hat is a response to the material chosen—that the colors and fibers she selects suggest a stitch and shape. She’s inspired by combining different fibers, textures, and colors, stitch-by-stitch, into a functional three-dimensional hat. Her work is beautifully finished, inside and out, and very durable. Laura has a hat for everyone—from the ski bum to the fashionista—so give the gift of warmth this winter!
We’re excited to welcome Cindy Hoose and her one-of-a-kind stuffed creatures to Hullabaloo! (And we know that once you meet these critters, you’re going to want to welcome them into your home!) Cindy is inspired by vintage children’s books and forlorn expressions, and her stuffed animals and dolls have those “take me with you, won’t you?” faces you just won’t be able to resist. She’s also experimenting with some other mediums (like sewn artwork using encaustics and small creature sculptures using found materials and paper clay) and working on some other hand-sewn gifts. Got a kid on your holiday shopping list (or maybe just a kid at heart)? Stop at Cindy’s table and pick out their new best buddy!
Jennifer, AKA The Ardent Forager, thoughtfully curates a collection of props, Americana, heritage brands, and other vintage treasures. Whether you’re looking for a pile of vintage luggage for stylish storage in your Brooklyn studio or old-school wooden arrows to hang above the mantel at your Catskills getaway, Jennifer’s motto is “Yeah, I can find that!” Fruit crates with vivid vintage labels still intact? Check! A “kelliest of greens” Lacoste sweater perfectly preserved from the 80s? Yup! A hauntingly beautiful instant collection of black and white photos? She’s got it! You never know what you’ll find at The Ardent Forager’s table and that’s the way we like it…You’re sure to find something you didn’t know you couldn’t live without (cast iron buffalo bank), or the perfect nostalgic gift (1987 Whitesnake tour t-shirt)! So stop by and welcome The Ardent Forager to her first Hullabaloo!
