At Thanksgiving Market: Henry's Wreaths

One of the things we love the most about our Thanksgiving and  Holiday Markets is the opportunity to meet new artists and craftspeople. Henry's Wreaths is a great new discovery, and we're happy to welcome Henry and his mom, Heidi, to Cheverly Community Market!

Heidi shares how Henry's Wreaths came into being:

My 12-year-old son and I created pinecone wreaths to sell to raise money for his trip to Africa in June 2012. His grandparents took him and his cousin on the trip, but mandated that he must earn his own spending money. We sold the wreaths at a farmer market last year. Henry has caught the entrepreneurial bug and has continued his wreath-making venture to build up his savings for the holidays. 
All pinecones are gathered locally from Montgomery County. We bake them in the oven to melt the sap so that the cones are shiny. Then we wire the cones onto wire frames to make a 24-inch round wreath and add a holiday bow. Finding the cones and baking them are where we spend most of our time. Wreaths are $35 each or 2 for $60.  

We hope you'll stop by for a look and consider our craftsmanship for your holiday door! 

Henry's WreathsHeidi and Henry Blackwood

These are lovely wreaths. We look forward to seeing many of them gracing the doors of Cheverly (and beyond) this holiday season!

At Thanksgiving Market: Gigi's Quilts

We're very happy to welcome Gigi Lombardo of Gigi's Quilts back for Thanksgiving Market. Gigi will have lovely quilted placemats and tablerunners, and bibs, as well as knit or crocheted booties and hats. Gigi has also added potholders and fabric baby books to her line, so make sure to stop by, say hello and pick up something to complete your holiday table and something to give to someone you love this holiday season!

At Thanksgiving Market: Cygnus Wine Cellars

We're thrilled to welcome Cheverly Community Market favorite Cygnus Wine Cellars to Thanksgiving Market! In addition to several table wines, Ray will be bringing a methode champenoise sparkling wine, the Royele Hampton Cuvee Brut Rose. For November, Cygnus Wine Cellars is featuring a Special Thanksgiving Selection 4-pack at a 5% discount: Cygnus Rose, Cygnus Red, Manchester Hall, and Chardonnay. This four-bottle selection of dry table wine is priced at $49.50 plus tax, and will be available at the Cheverly Thanksgiving Holiday Market.

Cygnus Wine Cellars was born in July 1996, emerging from the shell of an abandoned 1939-vintage slaughterhouse in downtown historic Manchester, Carroll County. Owner and winemaker Ray Brasfield focuses on producing dry table wines and methode champenoise sparkling wines (champagne) from only locally grown grapes. Depending upon the growing season, Ray also produces reserve wines in very small quantity, including late harvest dessert style wine, and a reserve dry red named Julian. Cygnus wines are ‘Vegan Friendly’, with no animal products used in their production. Table wines are sold under the ‘Cygnus’ label, while the sparkling wines say ‘Royele’ on the label.

Visit Cygnus at Thanksgiving Market on November 17 and stock up for all of your holiday celebrations and gift-giving!

At Thanksgiving Market: BBQ and more from C&JD's

We've heard great things about Bowie's C&JD's for several years, so we're excited that they will finally be joining us at Thanksgiving Market! Operated by Johnny and Carolyn Mason of Bowie, C&JD's serves all types of breakfast sandwiches (perfect to get you ready for shopping on a chilly late-fall morning!), as well their ever-popular North Carolina-style barbeque, old-fashioned half smokes, hot dogs, Italian sausages, macaroni and cheese, and more! Exhausted from visiting the more than 40 vendors and community groups at Thanksgiving Market? Pick up some barbeque and macaroni and cheese to eat for lunch or dinner!

At Thanksgiving Market: Potter Madeleine Golde

Visit Cheverly potter Madeleine Golde at Thanksgiving Market on November 17 and discover beautiful, functional handbuilt pottery and jewlery. Madeleine makes pieces that would be wonderful in your home, or given as very thoughtful gifts to special people in your life.

Pre-order amazing specialty cakes, pies & tarts from Cakes and Confections Bakery

We are very, very lucky to have Cheverly's  Julianne and Michael Brown with us for our Thanksgiving Market. You may know them from around town, or you may be lucky enough to know them from the amazing Cakes and Confections Gourmet Bakery in Annapolis. This critically acclaimed shop has been a secret with many of Cheverly's best celebration hosts -- they make amazing cakes and cookies for many a local event!

This holiday season, order special treats from Cakes and Confection for your own table. From scrumptious pumpkin rolls, classic Smith Island cake, and bread pudding to iconic pies, cheesecakes, and other items, you'll enjoy amazing desserts that will have your guests raving. Get the full list of holiday dessert specials here. Julianne will bring samples to Thanksgiving Market, so you can taste then. On the other hand, if you've already tried these delights, order now!

The ordering deadline is 3:00pm on Sunday, November 18, for Thanksgiving orders. You may either order directly from Julianne at Thanksgiving Market on November 17,  or email or call anytime (410-757-7100). When you order, please let Julianne know if you are a Cheverly resident: Cakes and Confections is offering free deliveries to Cheverly residents only. Deliveries will be made on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, so you'll be getting beautiful, fresh food. Everyone else will need to pick up from the bakery in Annapolis.

Pre-Order Ice Cream from Simple Pleasures for Thanksgiving!

We are pleased to announce that not only will Simple Pleasures Ice Cream be joining us for our Thanksgiving Market on November 17, they'll be taking pre-orders for special flavors just made for your holiday table: pumpkin spice and sweet potato, as well as pecan rum raisin and vanilla! Simple Pleasures offers pint containers for $7.00 and quart containers for $10.00, and you can order in advance of the market by emailing or by calling the cafe (301.464.6777) and they will have your ice cream ready at the market (ordering deadline is Monday, November 12). The Russes will also bring extra inventory along with us for on site market requests, but if you are planning to make these delicious flavors part of your celebration, it's best to order ahead (and maybe pick up a little extra -- it's so good you may have a hard time sharing it with anyone!)