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😩Rough weekend. Due to a vehicle issue, we were unable to participate in Lincoln Park Mayfest as we originally planned....
05/17/2026

😩Rough weekend.

Due to a vehicle issue, we were unable to participate in Lincoln Park Mayfest as we originally planned. We were stranded in Sweetwater, TN most of the weekend. I can't remember the last time we missed an event, but this one was unavoidable. Damn sure tried to make a way.

To all our customers from the Chicago area who always support us when they see us down south in Atlanta or the Gullah or at Sea Breeze in Florida......our apologies.

I know we proudly and confidently said..."We Coming to The Chi" this year despite my usual "I don't cross the Mason Dixie or the Mississippi" response. SMH...it wasn't meant to be....🥲.

Anyway....we still coming to Chicago for something soon, one way or another, when the schedule permits. All this did is p**s me off and make me want to go more.

Ohh....Thanks to Esmeralda at for giving us a window to get back on track before the vehicle diagnosis shifted and all hope was lost.

On to the next.......

One of our customers shared this photo of herself wearing one of our hats! What color y'all call this?I usually say ligh...
05/13/2026

One of our customers shared this photo of herself wearing one of our hats! What color y'all call this?

I usually say light green but some customers say lime and others say chartreuse.

What y'all call it?

The bag in this photo is one of our handmade pieces from Madagascar. The base is woven raffia, but the colored stripes o...
05/12/2026

The bag in this photo is one of our handmade pieces from Madagascar. The base is woven raffia, but the colored stripes on the exterior are Malagasy silk and it doesn't look or feel the way most people expect silk to.

It comes from the landibe moth, native to Madagascar's highlands, which feeds on tapia trees rather than mulberry. The result is a matte, beautifully textured silk that feels closer to fine linen than to satin.

Bags, scarves, and apparel are all woven from it.

05/10/2026

We were at the Alpharetta Farmers Market on Saturday! We want to thank the market for the opportunity and all the customers who came out to support.

Welcome to the community! Can't wait to I can come and participate again. See you in June!

Had a customer send me these photos from her Derby event and I was stunned. Had never seen one of our hats accessorized ...
05/08/2026

Had a customer send me these photos from her Derby event and I was stunned. Had never seen one of our hats accessorized like this.

The flowers look great! Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you had a great Derby event and I know you were the talk of the town.

I see you sis!

This Saturday, we will be in Alpharetta, GA, at the Alpharetta Farmers Market. If you are in the area, we hope you will ...
05/07/2026

This Saturday, we will be in Alpharetta, GA, at the Alpharetta Farmers Market. If you are in the area, we hope you will stop by to visit our booth and all the other amazing vendors at the market!

My personal favorite is . I got to get my one of them Ginger Drinks everytime I have the opportunity to participate!

See you there...

En Fuego....a lot of hot colors on this one. Oranges, reds and hot pinks. How would y'all hook this one up?
05/05/2026

En Fuego....a lot of hot colors on this one. Oranges, reds and hot pinks. How would y'all hook this one up?

Just added this one to the site! Only have one so if you feelin' it might want to jump on this one.
05/04/2026

Just added this one to the site! Only have one so if you feelin' it might want to jump on this one.

The Peoples of MadagascarMadagascar is home to about 20 distinct ethnic groups, all part of the Malagasy people, a uniqu...
05/03/2026

The Peoples of Madagascar

Madagascar is home to about 20 distinct ethnic groups, all part of the Malagasy people, a unique blend of Austronesian (Southeast Asian) and African Bantu heritage shaped over more than a thousand years.

The Highlanders (Central Plateau)

Merina: "Elevated People," the largest group, our weaving partners in Andramasina
Betsileo: "The Invincible," master rice terrace farmers and woodcarvers

The Coastal & Western Peoples

Sakalava: "People of the Long Valley," builders of Madagascar's first great kingdom
Tsimihety: "Those Who Do Not Cut Their Hair," named for an act of quiet defiance
Antankarana: "People of the Rocks," of the far north
Vezo: Semi-nomadic sea people, legendary fishermen and sailors
Bara: Cattle herders of the southern plains, known for warrior traditions

The Eastern Forest & Coast

Betsimisaraka: "The Inseparable Multitude," vanilla and clove farmers
Sihanaka: "People of the Lake," fishers of Lake Alaotra
Bezanozano: "Those with Many Small Braids," forest dwellers between the highlands and the coast
Tanala: "People of the Forest," skilled in herbal medicine
Antambahoaka: One of the smallest groups, descended from early Arab settlers
Antaimoro: "People of the Banks," keepers of Sorabe (Malagasy written in Arabic script)
Antaifasy: "People of the Sand"
Antaisaka: A southeastern offshoot of the Sakalava

The Arid South

Mahafaly: "Those Who Make Taboos," famous for elaborate carved tomb posts
Antandroy: "People of the Thorn Bush," cattle herders of the spiny desert
Antanosy: "People of the Island," of the southeast coast

Where are we today? John's Creek, GA at the John's Creek International Festival. In the area? Come on out and check us o...
05/02/2026

Where are we today? John's Creek, GA at the John's Creek International Festival. In the area? Come on out and check us out!

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Atlanta, GA

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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