Vendor Feature: Escape Brooklyn, Book Meat Studio, Fox & Castle, Wishbone Letterpress

From cards to collectibles, Hullabaloo has got you covered this holiday season! Got someone on your list who loves rust and rarities? A literature lover or fiber freak? A friend with low-maintenance style?  How about a clever correspondent? You’ll want to check out these vendors… 

Escape Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

We know you’ve been reading along as Erin and Denny (everyone’s favorite blogging couple!) provide travel itineraries, share their favorite hot spots, and discover hidden treasures as they head north from Crown Heights to explore the nooks and crannies of the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions. But did you know that they also curate an amazing collection of vintage finds, and participate in some of the area’s markets, selling the treasures they’ve found in their travels? In their online shop The Brew & Compass (currently on hiatus as they gear up for market season) and on their Instagram, you’ll find oddities like taxidermy frogs chugging beers, collectibles like beautifully detailed anatomy posters, antiques like wooden arrows, and rustic décor like cow horn mirrors—just to name a few favorites from their recent picks! We CAN’T WAIT to see what they’ve collected for their first Hullabaloo!

Book Meat Studio, Kingston, NY

Book Meat Studio (aka, Kat) is obsessed with fibers, paper, thread, and yarn—what she sees as the connective tissue in art. She hand-makes her beautiful wall hangings, embroideries, bound books, and zines right here in Kingston, using neutral palettes and varying textures to create an aesthetic experience. All her paper and fiber art pieces are somehow simultaneously sassy and serene! We just love the hoop art featuring quotes from literary heroines and lines of poetry, the gorgeous journals, the intimate zines and artist’s books, and the expertly woven wall hangings. We can’t wait to get shopping for all our literary friends! We are so psyched to welcome Book Meat Studio to her first Hullabaloo!  

Fox & Castle, Stormville, NY

Each piece in Fox and Castle’s collection of no-fuss fine jewelry and accessories is individually handcrafted by Micah, using only ethically sourced natural materials and traditional techniques. There’s an understated edginess and rough elegance to each—whether crafted using hand-mined NYS Herkimer diamonds, or Cherokee Reservation deer skin (either beautifully complimented by sterling silver, 14k gold, or polished brass). Because the materials have their own stories, the result is a unique, timeless piece with a character and charm all its own. She also sells sachets stuffed with organic sage as well as other textile products perfect for gift giving. Micah’s jewelry is designed to complement any style—not distract from it. With this intent in mind, her pieces have a wide appeal and the ability to make any style seem effortless. Check out Fox & Castle’s table at her first Hullabaloo and cross some ladies off your holiday shopping list! 

Wishbone Letterpress, Kingston, NY

You guys know, Danielle and Joe, right? Danielle is not only the founder and co-organizer of Hullabaloo, she’s got this awesome letterpress company. Combining an antique process with fresh, modern designs and their signature wit and edginess, Danielle and Joe hand-print cards, coasters, calendars, and other products on their 50-100 year old presses. They also offer wedding invitations, business cards, and custom pieces. Looking for off-beat greetings? Save the Hallmark cards for your grandma—your friends will appreciate a “Creep it real” card, and how can any girl resist a “You wake my snake” love note? They’ve also got some more traditional options—including holiday cards—to round out their offering and appeal to the more conservative folks on your mailing list (in case scary Santa isn’t quite appropriate). Going to a party? Bring along some super cool Wishbone coasters—any hostess will appreciate a guest who’s looking out for her furniture. 

Vendor Features: Eco Skin Essentials, PKBrown Woodworking, Hawk Dance Farm, and ehstern!

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…

Eco Skin Essentials, Phoenicia, NY

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! 

PKBrown Woodworking, Tivoli, NY

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, Hillsdale, NY

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!

ehstern, Kingston, NY

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!

Vendor Spotlight!: Field Guide Design, Jay Teske Leather Co., Hawk Dance Farm, Ehstern, and Wishbone Letterpress.

Field Guide Design – Darbie Nowatka, from Kingston, NY is returning to Hullabaloo for year two! You may know Darbie from her band Bishop Allen, but did you know she makes super-cool pet rock necklaces and DIY geometric ornament kits, and has an awesome vintage clothing Etsy shop too? Her necklaces harness the power of various stones to bring you luck in various aspects of life and come beautifully packaged with an explanation of the stone’s significance. She’s got awesome taste in vintage clothing and accessories too, so check out her double spot at Hullabaloo to see both her handmade designs and her vintage finds!

Jay Teske Leather Co. - Jay is the owner of Pirate Upholstery on the Rondout in Kingston, where he makes custom motorcycle seat upholstery. With Jay Teske Leather Co., he offers smaller leather products like key fobs, wallets, portfolios, luggage tags, and airplant holders (for the friend who literally has everything, except time to care for high-maintenance plants!). Jay is based in Kingston, and uses hides from the remaining two tanneries in the country that specialize in bridle leather. He finishes his handsome pieces with solid brass, stainless steel, and nickel-plated brass hardware. Great gifts for guys are hard to find, but look no further than Jay’s table at Hullabaloo!

Hawk Dance Farm - In addition to heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers, which they sell at farmers’ markets, to restaurants, and at natural food stores, the folks at Hawk Dance Farm in Hillsdale also make these beautiful candles that they’ll be selling at Hullabaloo! Made from 100% beeswax, they remind you of a traditional, cozy holiday and make great gifts for hostesses, friends, teachers, and gift swaps. Welcome to Hullabaloo, Hawk Dance!

ehstern - Kingston-based Emilia’s jewelry begins with silk that she dyes in small batches using a Japanese process called shibori. She cuts the silk into strips, and uses her sewing machine to wrap thread around the strips to create cords, then incorporates beads and other elements to create colorful, casual statement pieces.  Stop by Emilia’s table and welcome her to her first Hullabaloo!

Wishbone Letterpress – Hullabaloo founder and co-organizer Danielle Bliss and her husband Joe Venditti combine an antique process with fresh modern designs and their signature edginess and wit—their awesome letterpress cards, coasters, calendars, and other products are hand-printed on their antique presses in The Shirt Factory in Kingston.  They wholesale to small boutiques and national chains such as Urban Outfitters (have you seen their “rad” cards there?), and their studio in the shirt factory was recently featured on Design*Sponge. They also offer wedding invitations, business cards, and other custom pieces.  Their selection of holiday cards includes both traditional and quirky options, and some everyday cards too! Oh! And coasters for all your holiday entertaining needs!