Phoestivus is back this year for its fifth annual holiday market. More than 130 vendors will be selling their local crafts, apparel, food and more Dec. 10 and 17 from 4-9 p.m. at the Phoenix Public Market. Shoppers can support local businesses at the open-air market while crossing names off their holiday shopping lists. This guide will give you some ideas as you shop for the guys, the girls and the kids.
For Him:
Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular T-Shirts
For the history buffs or native Arizonans on your list, consider t-shirts and postcards designed by the Hip Historian. The 100% recycled t-shirts feature images of historic Phoenix, including the Log Cabin motel and Grand Avenue. Prices range from $2-$30.
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Perfect for the coffee enthusiast, Morning Belle’s Coffee booth will sell their bottled 12 oz. cold brew coffees for $5 and an assortment of freshly-roasted coffees for $16 per pound.
Old Kentucky Barbeque Sauce
Put “The Taste of the South” in his stocking, with a bottle of OKB for $7. In addition to spicy and hot barbecue varieties, combo, deluxe and premium gift boxes that include oven mitts and aprons will also be available.
For Her:
Be You Handmade Jewelry
Lisa Pauling creates a variety of personalized and handmade necklaces that make precious gifts, especially because they are crafted to inspire positivity and love for oneself. Prices range from $30-$60.
SLATHERlotions
Find hand-blended peppermint ice scrub, sand scrub, face & hand cream and more at this booth. Owner Chelsea Cavender uses only pure, natural ingredients in her products, which are sold in vintage-style packaging. These lotions are the perfect size for stocking stuffers and prices range from $5-$30.
Pellopello
Lauren Cusimano crafts handmade decorative pillows with materials from fabric and thrift stores around the Valley. They add a touch of color and fun to any chair, couch or bed. There is a variety of designs available with prices that range from $10-$20.
For the Kids:
Nina and Grapey
This booth features unique, “modern-retro” sock monkeys and upcycled crafts, all which are handmade by Jannine Doto. The selection includes sock monkeys for $26, dolls for $20 and bird mobiles for $28.
Redemption Market Organic Toys
Colorful rattle toys handmade by women and men in Cambodia who were rescued from sex trafficking are such a unique and precious gift. The prices range from $8-$30.
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