Holiday Boutique with Locally Crafted Goods

Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season, a holiday boutique, open for just two days, will offer holiday shoppers and arts & crafts enthusiasts, an opportunity to splurge. Hosted at Floral Designer Robyn Bringans’ home, eager shoppers can browse and purchase hand-pressed clay leaves, holiday floral centerpieces, birdhouses, watercolors and wall hangings just to name a few.

Robyn Bringans, Santa Cruz. A Florist with 20 years of floral design, landscaping and interior design experience.Robyn will have fall clutches (decorative arrangements for table or door), fall and Christmas ribbon, Christmas wreaths and quilted bags.

Sally Deuchar, Cupertino. An expert in hand-pressed clay designs, specifically using pressed leaves from which she creates candleholders, birdhouses, wall hangings, bowls, etc.  Sally’s work is always beautifully crafted and presented.

Clare Batley, Santa Clara. Clare is an artist who is currently working on a series of watercolor paintings depicting the natural beauty of Santa Clara Valley. Clare will be selling cards, bookmarks and prints from her original watercolors.

Ian Gradek, Santa Cruz. A local carpenter and welder, Ian constructs birdhouses, furniture and other items using reclaimed material like wood from old wine barrels, metal and stone.

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