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Browsing the Atlanta Gift Market

January 13, 2010 By Rhoda 30 Comments

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In spite of the snowy weather and some ice on the roads, my sister and I managed to make it down to the Gift Market, which was going on all weekend at the Atlanta Americasmart.  We did wait until later in the morning, since the temps had dropped to about 13 degrees and everything was pretty much frozen solid on the side roads.  By the time we ventured  out, the interstates were fine and we didn’t have any problems getting around.  We only had 4 hours or so, but managed to get in quite a bit of browsing.  That place will wear you out, walking, walking, and more walking.

I snapped a few shots coming down the hallways and vendors have set up window displays for their wares.  This was a Christopher Radko Christmas ornament display that was just beautiful.  IMG_8350

More inspiration and lovely vignettes. IMG_8351

Loved the bright colors in this vendor’s window display and we did pass this shop too, which was full of colorful pieces.  IMG_8352

Lots of beautiful pottery.IMG_8358

We made sure to stop by Bobo’s Intriguing Objects to see the brickmaker’s coffee table that Brooke from Velvet and Linen gave away awhile ago. Click on the link to see the 3 winners of her giveaway and how they used the table in their homes.  It was a fun contest!   I had sent my sister a picture of it and she fell in love with it, since she is looking for a coffee table for her familyroom. IMG_8353

And we got to see the brickmaker’s table in person (actually this one is a little different version with the x base).  It’s a gorgeous piece, but I think it’s too big for her space, so she will look for something similar, but smaller.  We loved it though, as well as everything in this shop.IMG_8354

This mirror really caught my eye too.IMG_8355

The whole space was just gorgeous and I loved all the rustic things.  If I had a boatload of money, I’d be buying one of each. 🙂 IMG_8357

More of the same space and there were some really unique pieces in Bobo’s.

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I just snapped some random photos going down the hallways and peeking into some of the shops.   Loved this huge clock. IMG_8360

Table wares.

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Moss pots and topiaries were really popular, we saw.  Loved these.IMG_8362

How about a rustic twig chandy? IMG_8363

Pretty rustic sink display too.IMG_8364

Cute twin bed displayed so prettily.

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I found a really neat store and may be able to use them for my new online shop with the Open Sky Project, that I mentioned to you last week.  I’m hoping to get it up and going this week.  I’d love to add some mercury glass pieces to the shop.

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Aren’t these beautiful??IMG_8367

I loved this mirror too.IMG_8368

As well as all of these pretty things.IMG_8369

Totally fell in love this this huge double door/mirror.  The mirror looks really old (might not be, but looks it)  and I think this is made out of reclaimed wood.  It was gorgeous! I know just where I’d put this. IMG_8370

Lime green pottery caught my eye.IMG_8371

And my sister and I thought these lighted floral stems were really unique, with feathers and lights, really cute for a party.IMG_8372

More pretty pottery.IMG_8374

We visited the Uttermost shop and it is huge.  They have a lot of mirrors and home accessories.  Really nice things in here.IMG_8376

This was Uttermost also. IMG_8377Before leaving for the day, we hit the area where there were lots of jewelry vendors.  I saw women scrambling around looking at all these loose charms and carrying around trays of pretty baubles.  After looking a few minutes, I finally got the scoop.  They sell chains and you can pick out all the charms and baubles that you want to put on them and then they will do it for you, right then and there.  Too cute!

So, I picked these cute charms out…IMG_8434

And made an adorable necklace.  Have you seen any of these before?  This was all new to me, but of course, this trend may have been around for awhile and I’m just now seeing it.  You should have seen all the blingy charms and baubles they had to choose from.  Totally cute stuff!  Not dirt cheap, but not too bad either, most charms were priced from $5 to $15.  My entire necklace priced out at $43.  This will be a fun new accent piece for me.  And if you decide you want to shop, she has an online shop called Art by Amy, so go and take a look.  You can see all the chains and charms online.

So, that was our excursion into the Atlanta Gift Mart.  I really would love to go back and shop.  Who knows, I might have some local clients to shop for one of these days and it would be nice to have some fun new vendors at my fingertips. And I have that online shop that I mentioned opening really soon and I hope to be adding some great items in there too.

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  1. [email protected]&Luxury says

    January 13, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Such fun! How in the world did you keep from blowing up your credit cards?!
    I’m off to check out the jewelry site now… I love mixed up charm-y stuff like that.

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  2. melissa @ the inspired room says

    January 13, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Oh, how much fun would that be?? Thanks for taking us along 🙂

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  3. Deborah says

    January 14, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Rhoda,

    Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. You’ve been one busy lady! I loved the big clock and those mercury pedestal dishes. How did I miss the post about you opening an on-line shop? I will have to go back and search for that announcement. I’m so excited for you!

    Deborah

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  4. Keri says

    January 14, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Great pics – I felt like I was browsing right along with you!
    Love the blog – really fun read!

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  5. Cena says

    January 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    I bought a necklace from Art by Amy at Mistletoe Marketplace in Jackson last November. I LOVE it! Mine is pretty similar to yours. There were some girls going crazy and buying $200 ones, but I paid $49 for mine.

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  6. Cindy says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing the pictures from the Mart! Do you remember who makes the plates with the feathers on them? I know you mentioned that it was one of your random pictures but I’d really like to find them.

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  7. sandy says

    May 2, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I am interested in the brick makers table. What store at the Mart did you find it? Thanks

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    • Rhoda says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      Hi, Sandy, I have a link in the post to Bobo’s Intriguing Objects, which is where the table was seen. Just look above the pic! Thanks.

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