Holiday Time

This year I'll be skipping the usual excitement of Holiday Heap and heading to VA for a friend's wedding. However, I really recommend that Baltimore people attend this event. It's full of fun vendors, gorgeous wares, and it's a lovely time. I like supporting local artists, and you get amusing interaction if you have any interest in peoples' work. The photo was taken in the church where it's held. If you need information, it's at http://www.charmcitycraftmafia.com/Holiday_Heap_2009.html

Taken from "Kiss My Crafts" blog:
"At each event, the Charm City Craft Mafia raffles off a basket filled with an awesome assortment of goods and donates all the money raised to a local organization in need. This December, the money raised will be donated to Art With a Heart, Inc.

'Art with a Heart, Inc. brings the joy and benefit of visual art to those who need it most by providing hands-on art activities to disadvantaged families and children, and to people with developmental and physical challenges.' "

I think you should go out and support Baltimore crafters, and get some fantastic works of art for your loved ones. After all, why not enjoy a beautiful setting AND beautiful art, all in one place?