The market debuted its new logo today, created by the talented students at the Art Institute of California — Los Angeles, seen here on an apron. Awesome! And the students of the Institute’s Culinary Arts program were on hand to demonstrate mirepoix and it sure smelled good.

Birgitta Kastenbaum, of Artwear by Birgitta, told me about her shopping today. She was also selling her beautiful jewelry in a booth down at the south end of the market in the crafts section, multi-tasker that she is! 

She’s going to make a salad. On a bed of arugula, she’ll be adding pieces of cara cara oranges that she’ll peel and cube up, and then slices of fennel bulb, a few pecans for a little crunch, and some balsamic vinagrette. DEE-LISH.

The other members of the Mar Vista Arts and Crafts Collective who were also selling their wares today were:

Jamiee, Amy and Jessica, of CraftyNerds, who were selling these cool teacups on sticks, some knit headbands, and some adorable fairy costumes for little ones.

They shared a booth with Jonathan Bice, of Chameleon, who makes cool Tattoo-design t-shirts.

Irit Elazar Cohen creates images for her line of Quirky Creatures.

Next was Emma Caday, who makes beautiful baby necessities, like blankets and bibs too cute to spit up on, plus household necessities like aprons and dish towels. 

Alejandra Brandoli imports these unique items from Oaxaca. These tin pieces are made by members of her family!

 

Allison Copeland was there selling her line of T-shirts and accessories, Re-Kon.

And Lynne Hinz was selling her line of jewelry, Maji Designs.

An original post by Sarah Auerswald.