Market Maven: Playing With Duct Tape and Light
While it is usually sweltering around here this time of year, the last Market day was breezy and lovely and cool. Loosely Strung played some old favorites, making the afternoon feel festive.
In search of new treasures this week, I cam across Green Handle Designs. She has some fantastic jewelry, or rather wearable art. She also has duct tape flowers that are bright and colorful, catching your eye from afar. The flowers come as magnets, barrettes and ink pens, and I had to get one of each. People that can make things out of duct tape besides patches for furniture amaze me.
I also finally stopped at the photography booth just down from mine, Phosegraphe, which means “light writing” in Greek. His pictures are gorgeous! The way that he plays with light and color make me want to start collecting his pictures. If you are coming down this way, I strongly suggest you stop and take a look!
On my way out, I saw a farm stand that I hadn’t yet seen and couldn’t resist stopping for some green beans at Darby Farms. They are from West Jefferson and I used to live there, so it felt like old friends. Delicious green beans! I hope they come back next week.
Counting down until the next market… Hope to see you there!
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