Eco-chic jewelry and home accents made from recycled glass bottles. Earrings, pendants and necklaces are hand-cut & kiln-fired and come in 7 vibrant colors that echo the earth, sky, water and foliage. Most pieces also include recycled sterling silver findings. Decorate your home with platters, trays, bowls, lamps and other recycled glass items. Visit www.becadesigns.net, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Go Green Gorgeously(R)!

Owner / Artist: Susan Russell Product: Hand-Painted Gourd Birdhouses My “real profession” is as a certified arborist, but art is my “first love”. I grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where we were encouraged to pursue arts and crafts during the long winter months indoors. I began doing tole painting at age 5 with my uncle. Functional art (painting on items that have a “function” – chairs, stationery, fences, birdhouses, etc) has remained a hobby and passion since those years in Maine. I am an alumni of the University of Georgia, ended up married to a Georgia cattle farmer, and discovered Martin Gourds. And while the gourds, in and of themselves are intriguing, I wanted them to be a little bit more fun in their “function”. I started painting them to look like village buildings, and garnered the interest of friends and neighbors. The majority of gourds I grow myself. In 1997, I began taking my gourds “on the road” through a variety of juried art shows, including the shows at St. Simons Island and the Riverside show in Jacksonville, Florida. As I have become more involved in activities in the local community, and as an owner of several animals, it has been more important for me to stay close to home. In the past few years, I have sold the gourds through North Georgia galleries, and through local farmer’s markets and art shows. I am delighted to now be a part of the Athens Farmers’ Market, and I appreciate the interest and patronage I have received from the local community.

We are a local mom and daughter team of indie crafters who make faerie items out of nature and recycle sweaters into new felted items.

Sally is retired from the College of Education. She now focuses on travel photography, including images of Athens, Georgia, Scotland, Italy, and Australia. Don't miss her ATHENS COLLAGE for just $25! Web site: www.sallyrossphoto.com

Verdae Skin Therapy is committed to providing you with products that are made locally with high quality natural ingredients.   Most of our products are made with generous amounts of shea butter, hands down the best natural skin care ingredient with which to nurture your skin.  We purchase our shea butter from Togo and Ghana, it is hand rendered and certified organic.  Try one of our wild harvested lavender products - our lavender comes from the Alps in France from our own private supplier - certified organic too. From our gourmet soap line to our Terrapin Hoppy Lips beer lip balm - we've gotcha covered!