Local friends! Have you heard about The Village 253 Handmade Market and Mingle event coming up on December 6th? It will be from 3pm-7pm at The Spire (710 S. Anderson St., Tacoma, WA.)

The market will feature over 18 local vendors, light refreshments, kid activities, a massive raffle, and most importantly… proceeds from the event will be going to support local charities The Wishing Well Foundation and New Beginnings Home.

Here is a look at just some of the raffle prizes you could win (including a Home Base Binder by Emily Ley (value $48!) that we’re donating):

The Village 253 is a group of local mamas from the 253 area code / Greater Tacoma area whose purpose is to create genuine connections and a support community for women. I’ve personally connected with SO many amazing ladies that I now call friends, and I know that I will lean on them tremendously as I embark on motherhood again with my latest pregnancy. It really does take a village these days! Join us on Instagram @thevillage253.

Hope you can come to the event and support all of these local artists, mamas, and small business owners!

xo
Jenn

UPDATED: 11/14/15

We really can’t thank everyone enough that came out to our 1st Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, and those who helped spread the word online. The support and turnout was more than we could have ever imagined! We love the #253!

Please mark your calendars for Small Business Saturday, November 28th. That will be our next big event for the holiday season and we’ll have additional sales and treats that day in the shop.

Now, to start letting everyone know who the winners are of our raffle!! We’ll be announcing them 1 or 2 at a time over the next couple days. I’ll email/call the winners directly, but if you see your name, come on back to the shop anytime to pick up your prize. 🙂

First up is the winner of our amazing Jonathan Adler Studded Gold Peace Candle (value $125!)…. Alexa Foster.

Second up is the winner of our other “Peace” candle by local company Claro Candles. Proceeds from each of these candles provide a former child soldier a trauma counseling session. The winner is… Sandra Perrine!

Our third prize is our popular 8-hole “Hudson” flute vase by Chive. And the winner is… Kim Senger.

Also by Chive, our fourth prize is the pretty Porcelain bird vase. And the winner is… Lauren Molinaro.

The fifth giveaway item is this beautiful book Days of Christmas. The winner is… Carolyn Rzesutek!

Giveaway item number six is this fun mug and journal set, reminding us all to Work Less, Play More, and Enjoy Life! The winner is… Erin Burke!

The winner of our other Claro Candle is Sandra Lordahl! This candle helps feed hungry children with its proceeds and is a lovely citrus and lavendar scent.

One of our most popular items ever in the shop is this set of gold and acrylic desk accessories (stapler and tape dispenser). Congrats Lisa Stevens!

Winner of the Kate Spade New York 2016 agenda in “Favorite Things” print, is Kelly Harber!

And our FINAL 2 winners are…

Jessica Wille – Boxed set of 5 Mount Rainier Contour Cards by local artists Tim + April!

Jenny Schlatter – No-Fuss Calligraphy Starter Kit

Complete List of the Paper Luxe Holiday Open House Winners!

1. Jonathan Adler Studded Peace Candle – Alexa Foster
2. Claro Candles Peace Candle – Sandra Perrine
3. Hudson 8-Hole Flute Vase – Kim Senger
4. Porcelain Bird Vase – Lauren Molinaw
5. Days of Christmas Book – Carolyn Rzesutek
6. Work Less Play More Enjoy Life Mug and Journal Set – Erin Burke
7. Claro Candles Food Candle – Sandra Lordahl
8. Acrylic and Gold Stapler and Tape Dispenser Set – Lisa Stevens
9. Kate Spade New York 2016 Agenda – Kelly Harber
10. Mount Rainier Boxed Card Set by Tim+April – Jessica Wille
11. No Fuss Calligraphy Kit – Jenny Schlatter