Holiday Market: Pottery by Cheverly's Madeleine Golde

Did you get a chance to visit with potter Madeleine Golde at Thanksgiving Market? Madeleine creates discover beautiful, functional handbuilt pottery and jewelry. A longtime favorite at our special markets, Madeleine is a terrific resource for beautiful everyday art that would be wonderful in your home, or given as very thoughtful gifts to special people in your life. Find Madeleine -- and her wonderful, functional art -- at Holiday Market on December 14!

Holiday Market: Kelly Mulligan Photography

One of the great pleasures we have at Cheverly Community Market is people watching. We love watching babies grow into children (and teens!), old and new friends meet, and our vendors and customers make lasting relationships and learn about each other. At Thanksgiving Market, we especially enjoyed meeting photographer Kelly Mulligan and hearing her chat with the many people who stopped by her table. 

Not only are we impressed by Kelly's work, we love that every photo has a real story -- just ask Kelly! These images have meaning, and that shines through. What a lovely gift to share this holiday season.

Almost always behind the camera, Kelly is a new mom, photographer and art teacher. Formally trained in visual art and photography, Kelly received her BFA from Rutgers University in 1998 and her MFA from Temple University in 2001. Kelly has taught photography and visual arts at a number of colleges and universities including the Corcoran College of Art + Design, George Washington University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Temple University. She currently teaches photojournalism and computer graphics at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries in DC, NJ, NY, PA, VA and in Germany. With an eye for spontaneity and whimsy, Kelly strives to honor the beauty in everyday life.

Meet Kelly this Saturday and peruse a lovely selection of original photographic artworks, including animal themed images for children's rooms, as well as landscape and travel imagery. She's prepared an assortment of sizes and display options including traditional mats, frames, and flush-mounted images on deep-cradled wooden blocks.

Holiday Market: Great tastes that go great together

Feel that chill in the air when your alarm goes off on these dark winter mornings? You want to pull those covers up and sleep a little longer, don't you? What you really want is for someone to bring a nice hot cup of coffee and some breakfast to you while you catch a few extra minutes of sleep.

While we can't bring you breakfast in bed, we can suggest the perfect breakfast for these brisk mornings: fresh, hot coffee from Alcoba Coffee Beans, artisanal breads from Cheverly Breadbasket, and delightful small-batch jams from Martha's Jams (come to think of it, the combination would make a very thoughtful gift...) Gee, add an egg from Shlagel Farms and sausage from Waltz Family Farm or smoked salmon from Two Oceans, and you have a prefect weekend brunch!

Visit Holiday Market on December 14 and stock up on perfect weekday breakfast items (or delicious makings for a sumptuous weekend brunch). In addition to a great array of regular flavors at Martha's Jams, Cheverly's own Martha Allen will have pear ginger regular and sugar free) as well as Apple & Herb (try it on toast, and use it in your savory dishes, too!)

Cheverly's Arvind & Crystal Lal operate Cheverly Breadbasket, and bring us wonderful, freshly baked artisanal breads and pastries. Enjoy breakfast as you shop on December 14, and make sure to pick up breads for sandwiches and meals throughout the week (and don't forget to get a little extra for those homemade bread puddings and stuffings!)

We can't imagine a morning without a strong cup of coffee, and that's where Jose Castillo's Alcoba Coffee Beans come in! Wonderful Guatemalan beans are roasted locally until they're rich and aromatic -- Alcoba comes in three strengths (you won't be surprised to learn that we're partial to the dark roast) and makes great espresso, too.

You'll find all these wonderful provisions at Cheverly Community Market's Holiday Market on December 14, 8am to noon. Now...to find someone to make and bring us breakfast while we hit that snooze button...

Holiday Market: All in the Details Floral Design

Weren't Kira Baker's (All in the Details Floral Design) arrangements at our Thanksgiving Market beautiful? It's wonderful to think of the homes throughout town graced with these lovely flowers throughout the holiday season. All In The Details Floral Design will join us again for Holiday Market with some lovely holiday arrangements to brighten your home for family dinners parties, etc. Order forms for Christmas arrangements will be available at the table. Prices are determined based on the size and style of the arrangement, and most individual arrangements range from $25-$75. Arrangements are available in vases, floral foam, with or without candles, for table top or hanging. Kira will also have some fresh rosemary plants for sale -- a lovely an thoughtful gift when you're visiting friends and neighbors.

Not sure how to decorate for your holiday party? Hire All In The Details Floral Design to deck your halls with boughs of Holly (or evergreens or flowers...). Kira will come to your home, office, or party site and provide a free consultation to determine your floral and greenery needs. She can also deliver and set up the décor on the day of your event. Call today (301-772-1487) or visit her table on December 14 to schedule your consultation!

Holiday Market: TNT Arm Candy

Looking for affordable jewelry to give this holiday season? We're very happy to welcome TNT Arm Candy to Cheverly Community Market! Visit Twanna Turner and find gifts perfect for smart shoppers looking for unique gifts for their favorite ladies. TNT has cute mother-daughter sets, as well as bracelets and earrings.

Twanna shares this message: 

Hello, my name is Twanna and I am the creator and sole operater of TNT Arm Candy. I believe that one should find something that they love and try to make it their career. WELL I'VE FOUND IT! This is something that I am extremely passionate about and hope that you enjoy wearing my creations as much as I have enjoyed making them for you. Most items are one of a kind and will not be dublicated. My line consists of accent pieces for your neck, ears, arms and legs. I have also developed "Just like Mommy", a kids line. As little girls, we always wanted to dress up like our moms and now your little princesses can.

I am offering Christmas promotional pricing during the market. Take a look at my website or visit me on facebook and get your wishlist ready. Cant wait to see you there!

Please help us welcome TNT Arm Candy to Holiday Market on December 14!

Our Thanksgiving Market: A Preview of the Holiday Market!

Whether you missed our Thanksgiving Market or want to relive all the fun, visit the Market on flickr! We currently have 11,135 photos covering Cheverly Community Market since our start in 2008, all the way through November 23.

Holiday Market: Mystic Water Soap

 

Riverdale Park soapmaker Michelle Burns learned the art of making soap by the traditional cold process method while living in Italy. Her home-based company, Mystic Water Soap, offers a wide array of beautiful, fragrant, long-lasting olive oil soaps that are rich in natural glycerin. 

Original formulas feature infused oils, goats milk, herbs, wild Tussah silk, sea salt and colored clays from around the world, with unscented soap also available. In addition, Michelle makes Dead Sea bath salts, lip balms, whipped shea butter, lotion bars and perfume oils which she sells, along with essential oils and bath accessories.

Make sure to visit Michelle this Saturday at Holiday Market. She can help you find the right products for your skin, and suggest ideal skincare gifts for almost anyone on your holiday shopping list!