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Welcome, Heist!
We are so excited to introduce the brand, Heist, to our Makers Market family. Tiffany Zadi, the leather designer and creative spirit behind the brand, has brought simplicity, yet ethically conscious leather wearables to her customers. Tiffany first started her creative career with designing jewelry right after her undergraduate degree. She decided to try and work [...]
Fall DIY Beauty Guide
All things nice are pumpkin spiced! Here, at Makers Market, we are in the Fall spirit. If you are looking to dabble in creating your own beauty products, we have a few face masks and scrubs for you to try.DIY Pumpkin Body ScrubWhat you will need: 1 cup sugar1/4 cup coconut oil2 tsp pumpkin pie spice2 [...]
Smudging: An Ancient Practice Comes Back
The act of smudging, dates as far back as the Native American times where natural herbs were used as a way of life. What is a smudge stick? A smudge stick is a bundle of herbs, flowers, and greenery that is ignited at one end to get rid of the negative energy. It cleanses, brings healing to [...]
Maker Pick: A Rustic Heart
If you have visited one of our stores, you might have noticed the unique, clever wooden signs that hang on our walls. That is the beautiful work of Vanessa. One of our many long time favorite makers, Vanessa resides right here in San Jose. She is always at our Makers Market in the Park events [...]
How to Create a Balanced Lifestyle
As a graduating college student, marketing intern at Makers Market, and owner of a small photography business, I am always in need to create an oasis in my hectic life. I never used to pay attention to the idea of having a "balance" when I was younger. I just assumed that you can go about [...]
We're Having a Party and You're Invited!
Celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Walnut Creek store!Mark your calendars! August 26th from 10am-8pm, at our 1198 Broadway Plaza store. Bring your friends and family! Come sip, eat, create, and meet local makers at the Grand Opening of Makers Market's 2ND nostalgic general store selling only American handcrafted goods. (1st one in Santana Row). You [...]
Maker Pick: Turquoise Blue Jewelry
What a pleasure it is to design and create, a gift and blessing I am thankful for every day- Meg Walker, Designer and Founder of Turquoise Blue JewelryMeet Meg Walker. She is a mother of three, a local Californian, and an absolute fabulous jewelry artisan. She currently resides in the beautiful sunny Santa Cruz and [...]
De-stressing is a Blessing
You can do anything, but not everything Does anyone feel like life gets a little too hectic and chaotic? That is such a rhetorical question! OF COURSE LIFE GETS HECTIC. The most important thing to remember is that life is not always about rushing. It is okay to put your stress on hold, pause life, and [...]
Introducing Original Hardware!
"Be true to who you are and your life will unfold miraculously in front of you." -Carrie Schafer, Owner and Founder of Original HardwareCarrie Schafer believes and stands by this quote. Artisan jeweler and successful business owner, Carrie prides herself in "never going with the flow." Going off the road and taking the more unexpected [...]
Outside Lands 2017: Travel Goodies
WHO IS STOKED ABOUT OUTSIDE LANDS 2017?Makers Market knows all of you are getting ready to listen to the rad music, show off your punk, hip, grunge, and eclectic style. We know you are ready to party hard with your friends, meet new ones, and experience the amazing lineup this year. Let us have all [...]