VENDOR CORNER

A Cat's Life Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Prince George's County MD, exists to provide a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, adoptions, and medical care for outdoor cats in some areas of the county. Our crafts are all made and donated by our volunteers and sales go directly to rescue efforts.

A Wild Offering is a small-scale fiber farm and ceramic studio located in Brandywine, MD. They are a first-generation, Latina- and woman-run operation specializing in sheep, alpacas, and angora goats. They shear all of their animals themselves and use the fiber to create yarns and garments.

Their ceramics are also made in-house using both the potter’s wheel and hand-built techniques. They work with stoneware clay and colorful underglazes inspired by their South American heritage.

Akata is a handmade clothing brand rooted in the legacy of traditional African American style and enriched by the vibrant spirit of African cultural textiles. Their mission is to honor the beauty and complexity of Black identity—celebrating unity, not division.

Align Spine Self Care Products offers natural pain-relief solutions designed to reduce discomfort and improve mobility without medication. Their Muscle Care Salves are crafted from essential oils and garden-grown herbs, with each handmade blend taking two days to extract the plant components. Developed from a tradition of farming and herbal knowledge, the salves have been praised for their effectiveness and compatibility with other treatments. The line now includes four versions of the Muscle Care Salves, along with additional specialty self-care products, all designed to support healing the natural way.

Annika Papke specializes in hand-painted and printed greeting cards, original artworks, and pop culture-related prints.

In a Mount Rainier kitchen, Around the Block Printing carves linoleum blocks and prints the designs on dish towels and other items.

Kathy Shollenberger is a long time Mount Rainier resident who offers a variety of artful fabric gifts, made with love.

Bevolin's artwork comprises wheel-thrown and slab-built pottery--functional and decorative. She uses various techniques to make simple and attractive paterns, and to create designs inspired by nature's bounty.

Blue Basset Barkery is a woman-owned Maryland small business and pet bakery and boutique. We specialize in handmade dog cookies and confections, as well as dog accessories and customizable apparel.

Custom made clothing and accessories accented with African print materials.

One of a kind handmade custom jewelry.

Jordana Adelman is a Washington, D.C.–based artist whose work celebrates detail, storytelling, and the beauty of the natural world. With a background in technical theater and set design, she brings a craftsman’s precision and a designer’s imagination to each piece. Her creative journey has expanded from building sets to designing jewelry and home goods, earning national recognition, including a feature in The New York Times Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

Today, Jordana blends acrylic, ink, marker, watercolor, collage, and linocutting, drawing inspiration from nature’s textures and rhythms as well as connections between people, places, and memory. She especially enjoys creating custom works, including portraits of beloved pets, inviting personal connection and collaboration. She shares her studio with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Archie, where she continues to experiment, explore, and bring joyful detail to life.

Clothing and accessories designed to start conversations and tells stories.

Designs by Fatima specializes in crafting kimonos and coats of various lengths and sizes, primarily using African prints and repurposed textiles. Their offerings also extend to pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, caftans, scrunchies, handbags, and totes. The fabrics are personally curated for their remarkable textures and designs, ensuring they receive proper treatment to keep their colors bright and lively. Each item is thoughtfully designed, carefully cut, and expertly sewn, reflecting a commitment to quality and precision.

Hand-made jewelry in Sterling Silver & 14k Gold with all natural materials - Diamonds, rubies, Emeralds, Birth stones; inspired by the antique jewelry of India, but contemporary for your everyday wear. Hand Made in Mount Rainier, MD.

DrexTiles, based in Mt Rainier, creates handmade textile products across the fiber arts - sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet and weaving . We create clothing, up cycled tote bags, machine embroidered tote bags, home decor and accessories.

Established in 2023, Elceez Creationz brings personality and style to everyday accessories. They offer a range of handmade items, including beaded pens, trendy wristlets, custom tumblers, crystal bracelets, keychains, tote bags, and apparel. Each piece is crafted with care and creativity, making them perfect for gifts, events, or personal enjoyment.

Empower Creations Co. is a Washington, D.C.–based wellness brand creating intentional products that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Our handcrafted soy and beeswax candles are infused with affirmations and chakra-focused blends to bring calm, clarity, and purpose into everyday spaces. We also offer clean, science-backed supplements designed with cultural relevance to support the health of families and communities of color, along with our natural rosemary hair spray that promotes scalp health and growth. Rooted in empowerment, family legacy, and holistic living, each product is made with care to inspire balance, wellness, and joy.

Fedora was created by Athena Thomas, author, poet, and Life Coach. She has been sharing her world via words for over a decade. She is what every mature woman strives to become, desired by many but only belongs to one. She owns her destiny and knows where she is going. Fedora liberates her audience, by challenging them to discover and live out the desires of their hearts, by sharing her journey through words. Now she has added ways for you to take her words home via customized products. She continues to create and maintain an intimate relationship with her followers. Fedora Loves Poetry blog started in 2015, features stories, poems, and now a podcast. Fedora has created a place where you can see yourself in her creative work, products and pieces she loves.

Fields Originals offers unique handmade crocheted creations, including bags, scarves, wine bottle holders, tissue box holders, and more.

Flor de Loto Arts is an independent, Latina-run business specializing in botanical jewelry set in resin, allowing the flowers to keep their original shapes and hold memories beyond when they wither.

Kathy Anderson and Karen Bowlding are outdoor adventure children’s book authors grounded in their biology and environmental management careers. Their Fern and Ginger books feature exciting experiences in farming, foraging, gardening, and wonderful harvest meals. Between the pair, they published 12 books, 2 curricula, greeting cards, and encouragement cards. Karen’s publishing consultant work includes freelance editing, writing, and graphic and web design with about 19 years of experience serving over 100 published authors, students, non-profits, and more. Kathy is an experienced book coach and writing instructor.

Ginkgo Gourds has been creating items from gourds for about 15 years. Nature inspires many of their designs. Gourds, when dry, can be treated almost like wood in terms of carving, woodburning, and painting.

Jocelyn E. Cox is the self-published author of D is for Dance, Dance in Color, and Jocelyn Learns to Dance, for which she received the Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council's Artist Fellowship Grant, an honorable mention at the Paris Book Festival, the Firebird Book Award., and the Golden Wizard Book Prize! Jocelyn's teaching experience includes: American University, DC; Howard University's Dance Program (full-time Lecturer), DC; Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, NY; the Ballet Tech School, NY; George Mason University, VA; Joy of Motion Dance Center, DC; and The Washington School of Ballet, DC.

Kala Wright is a mixed-media artist that uses paper, color, texture and found objects to create collages (or “Kalages” as she likes to call them!). She derives inspiration for her work from her soul, observations and lived experiences. Kala has a degree in illustration from Pratt Institute, a deep passion for color theory and a drive to see and experience wonderment in all forms. These influences help shape her work.

Kelem offers a curated collection of handcrafted clothing, jewelry, leather goods, hats, scarves, and accessories designed in Maryland and produced in partnership with skilled artisans in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Kenya. Our collection features handwoven organic cotton garments, premium leather bags, hand-crocheted hats, hand-forged silver jewelry, and jewelry made from recycled brass, all crafted in small batches using natural or recycled materials.

Layne Kyung Prints specializes in block prints with watercolor inspired by nature and produce. Her work brings whimsy to a digital world.

Look What I Found, LLC makes your memories last forever with hand-crafted sculptures, chessboards, dominoes, and jewelry. They invite you to come find your forever.

Handmade jewelry, including statement necklaces and Afrocentric designs.

Monica Lyles enjoys infusing color into her art pieces. Monica started her art journey in 2020 and loves creating abstract art through various mediums, including collages, acrylic, resin, and acrylic ink. Monica’s goal is to express herself through art as a way to share God’s gift of creativity.

Mount Rainier Elementary PTO will offer hot chocolate and holiday pillowcases on a donation-based basis.

Nablaa is a small woman-owned brand that specializes in handcrafted accessories created by Ms. Dolly and her daughters. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to celebrate the richness of African and African American culture.

Oh! So Natural hand made essentials nourishing your body &stimulating the senses. Hand made body butters, all natural soaps, body scrubs and "smell goods" made by your favorite nurse

Official Royal Watch, created by Princess Riddick, encompasses all that she is as an artist. Founded in 2018, ORW aims to provide a look into the mind of a creative, who wants to share her vision and perspective with the masses. In a world where everyone can look the same, using handmade polymer clay, resin, and beaded jewelry, ORW aids in standing out. It's not just a brand, it's an artistry.

Osei Designs sells bracelets and waist beads.

Original jewelry that features sterling silver and African beads.

Purple Rose Wellness, LLC is a Deaf, Black, family-owned small business that specializes in handcrafted luxury self-care products. Founded in 2016 and officially launched after years of product testing and development, our business grew from a personal journey of creativity and wellness into a mission-driven brand. We offer high-quality, artisanal candles and curated gift sets designed to promote relaxation, self-love, and mindfulness. What sets us apart is our dedication to craftsmanship, inclusivity, and authenticity. Every product is made by hand with care, and our brand reflects our identity and values. We are proud to create a welcoming space where luxury self-care is accessible, culturally rooted, and deeply personal. Our customers include wellness enthusiasts, gift shoppers, and individuals who value supporting diverse, family-run businesses. We also offer custom orders and wholesale opportunities, and we’re committed to excellent customer service and community engagement.

Locally roasted coffee in Mount Rainier, MD.

Queens of the River Marketplace is a Black-owned and woman-owned online business that supports feeling good, looking good, and being good through self-care. Their all-natural body oils, herbal baths, herbal teas, and beaded jewelry are handmade to inspire beauty, peace, and abundance.

Rainbo Studios primarily sells the work of artist Rain Rubinoff. Acrylic paintings and ink drawings explore themes of romance, queer love and life, historical fashions, queer history, narrative art, fantasy, and magic. Alongside Rain’s art, Ovvlish debuts a curated collection of eclectic old books given new life. Ovvlish Books specializes in fiction, esoterica, queer life, art, history, ecology, intellectual life, and religious history.

SaintPZL is a photography-led puzzle art brand created from original travel and lifestyle photography. Each 504-piece puzzle begins as a real moment captured on camera: a rooftop view, a quiet beach, a warm evening drink, or a window-seat landscape. It becomes a screen-free piece of puzzle art that can be built, gifted, and displayed. Rooted in travel, memory, and intentional moments, SaintPZL invites people to slow down, reconnect with beautiful imagery, and experience art one piece at a time.

Soulful Stitches is a handmade crochet brand rooted in nature and creativity. We create one-of-a-kind crochet pieces—including clothing, hats, earrings, and bags—that embody both exceptional craftsmanship and connection to nature. Each item is inspired by the Earth, showcasing everything from floral motifs, earth tones, and organic textures that celebrate the beauty of nature. Each piece is thoughtfully made to evoke the energy of the outdoors. What makes our work truly unique is its spirit: no two items are ever the same, and each carries its own story. We believe wearable art should be as expressive and soulful as the people who wear it. Our pieces are intended to spark joy, inspire creativity, and reflect individuality and uniqueness.

Talk Nerd Tee To Me offers t-shirts, hoodies, totes, and more, all catered to a wide audience of nerds with many different interests. With designs ranging from television to film, literary to gaming, cryptids, and the just plain funny, all of their apparel designs are created in-house, so you won't see anything like them anywhere else. They believe in comfortable tees that every shape and body type should be comfortable in with no added cost.

They crochet is run by Loxley, a queer creator making mostly-queer pieces for anyone who enjoys them. Their first creations for sale were trans pride heart keychains and identity-specific pride flag octopus keychains. Since then, they have expanded their collection to include embroidered ornaments, photo magnets, and more. Loxley is a “make-what-makes-you-happy” creator, designing primarily for their own enjoyment while also sharing joy with others. They are devoted to the betterment of public health, and in their spare time, they create items that (hopefully) make people happy.

Tinkeringartist showcases a vibrant collection of whimsical, hand-illustrated art prints. Their work features colorful zodiac and classic cocktail art prints available in accessible sizes ranging from 4x5 to 12x17 inches, alongside detailed, storybook-style illustrations originally featured in The Jumble Magazine. To capture the festive shopping crowd, the collection highlights a diverse range of the artist’s signature fashion and food illustrations, offering unique, gift-ready visual storytelling pieces that make perfect holiday presents.

Envision a durable, almost unbreakable handheld fan that you can keep in your bag or purse and take wherever you go, like the beach or poolside, without fear of getting it wet or ruined. It's a daily-use fan ready to keep you cool whenever you need it. These are NOT the flimsy folding hand fans you are used to using. These fans are made of cotton fabric and can be machine-washed.