Brooklyn Places: Brooklyn Renegade Craft Fair

Last year, I missed the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn so I was determined to not miss it this time around. Despite the horrid heat, I shopped around, made small talk with fellow crafters, and brought home some lovely handmade items. I took a few snapshots too.  Here's the first round. Enjoy!

Beatrice Holiday is a company that upcycles vintage fabrics into amazing bike friendly duffle bags. Even the straps are repurposed from old bike tires. And how great is her display?

Broder Press is a clever and cute printmaking company that silkscreens animal pillows. Shannon, the mastermind behind this company, also offers custom pet pillows too!

Sometimes you tend to see the same type of products at a craft fair, but every once and a while you come across a few unique goods. Flat Earth was one of those vendors. I LOVED the printed wooden block sculptures and sleek finger vases. Definitely going on my wish list.

Place: Eleanor's at Dekalb Market

Dekalb Market is the newest community market innovation in Brooklyn. Made up of various repurposed shipping containers in Downtown Brooklyn, this space is filled with unique small businesses and food vendors.  I stopped by on Saturday and found my favorite store, Eleanor's. This little container is a whimsical, cyclist dreamland for ladies who dream of peddling in style through Prospect Park.

It's filled with bicycle accessories for ladies this time instead of bearded, plaid shirted men. You'll find wicker baskets by Nantucket, shower caps for your bike seats, and the cutest attachable air planters to decorate your bike with.  Pick your media of choice and follow Eleanor's at one of the links below. Or stop by in person.

Eleanor's Blog
Eleanor's Twitter
Eleanor's Facebook Page