Saturday, November 10, 2012

Here Comes Santa Claus...

Welcome to the Riverwoods Christmas Faire

And here'ssssss Santa!


This was the 1st booth I visited - turned out that this gentleman's & my path have crossed many times before. Bill at 435-792-4380 is an authorized distributor for Berkey Water Filter Folks. 


These purifiers are different than anything I've personally used, and I have tried several unique filtering systems including even owning a water distiller in Hawaii - definitely on my Christmas list!



Berkey offers "Premium Stainless Steel Water Purifiers For Elegance and Lasting Quality. These Are Berkeys’ Finest Home, Group and Emergency Use Water Purifiers!" 
Please visit them at BerkeyWaterFilterFoks.com


These beautifully handmade baby booties come in 3 sizes. 
"The most popular size is the 6th month size," Sarah Natividad shares. 
The child will wear them the longest during this growing period. 

To check out many more colors & styles, please visit Sarah at curious-workmanship.com 


Megan Green at The Pampered Chef shared with us how to make this cute Christmas mouse.

The Bottom is an Oreo Cookie that has been iced.
The head is made from a chocolate dipped candy kiss.
Eyes are dots of frosting.
The tip of his nose is a dot of chocolate frosting. 
The ears are 2 sliced almonds. 
The back of the mouse is a chocolate dipped maraschino cherry - be careful to purchase the cherries with the stems attached. 
The red & green decorations on the base are just added frosting for a touch of holiday color & flair. 

Now, I know, there's not too much nutrition in this edible, but it sure is cute! 
One customer shared that she creates this mouse with her grandchildren 
and then reads them the story of the Christmas Mouse.
You can email Megan at chefmgn@gmail.com  



Dawna Zukirmi offered unique & beautifully-designed jewelry - my daughters & I couldn't resist!
Visit Dawna at:



These hand-made heating pads were filled either with lavender or rosemary - the vendor even offered one with corn. Some customers liked the way the corn held the heat in better. These pads can be placed in the microwave for brief periods of time.


Definitely a fun place for children to gather - face painting & balloon art.
Contact Melissa Halvorsen at ThePaintedOtter.com

And how about a vendor creating holiday magic by giving the gift of snow?


And finally, just what we all needed to sit & enjoy a free massage. I was actually surprised at these pillows. They reminded me more of the motion of the water-massage beds, pretty soothing.



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BEST WISHES & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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FROM MARCY HOPE WILLIAMS