Bazaar Allows Residents To Shop For Unique Holiday Gifts

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The much anticipated 10th annual St. Benedict Holiday Bazaar will return to north Fulton in mid-November.

The bazaar, presented by the St. Benedict Women’s Guild, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. The church is at 11405 Parsons Road in Johns Creek.

Bazaar proceeds go to the Drake House, a Roswell-based shelter for homeless women and children, and various charities the Women’s Guild supports.

This year’s bazaar features over 40 different regional artisans who have created special pieces just for the event. All items are handmade and perfect for the “discerning buyer looking for unique holiday shopping,” the guild said in its press release.

Newcomer Glenn Levent from Levent Forge designs contemporary jewelry made out of silver, bronze, copper, steel and leather.

“We melt down the metals and make everything from scratch,” Levent said. “We’re very excited about presenting our unique pieces to this fabulous group of customers.”

Other jewelry designers are: I Love Real Pearls, Gorilla Dust Designs, Kelly’s Creations, Peachtree Pearls, Silpada Designs and Renewed Heirlooms.

“We wouldn’t think of not participating in this event,” said Pam Stoughton, who with her partner Sandra Boylan, is returning for a third time with the new baubles they fashion from old bits and pieces of sentimental jewelry. “It’s a great atmosphere at St. Benedict’s.”

Also, making their first appearance will be Vintage Tosi, with unique women’s accessories and Just Jane Designs with individually, hand beaded tiaras and hair accessories. Lannis Willems returns with her knitted/crocheted scarves.

Monogramed gift items – personalized on-site – include children’s items from Polka Dots, frames from Creative Junkies, kitchen, baby and sports merchandise from Innovative Solutions and hair accessories from Forever Bows and More. Wendy’s Wonders offers custom embroidered women’s clothing and accessories.

Buyers can select religious collectibles from Answered Prayers, The Carlson Collection, Our Ladies Rosaries, and Theo Art & Jewelry.

Children’s items include toys from Hope, Joy and Hugs and Loretta Waldron, doll clothes and accessories from Sewmeem, and clothing and accessories from KidBodies.

Gifts from Floral Arrangements by Debbie Barwick, Marsha Coroso (cross stich) and Gabrielle Gilbert (embroidered tea towels, ornaments and pillows) are other options.

New this year is author appearances - novelist Peter Moeller (“He Died a Hero”) and children’s author Tracy Sue Walker (“Never Hire a Fox”). Both will be there the entire day to sell and autograph their works. Walker is donating a portion of every sale to St. Benedict’s Pre School.

Outdoor items include merchandise from Jim Peniston (tables, benches, yard shrines) and YardStix (bird feeders, baths and yard art).

Decorative glass and pottery items from Glassware Trends, Chez Gant Designs, Get Lit, Handcrafted by Joan and Clay Stuff are other options for shopping. Gourmet food items by Tastefully Simple and home-baked desserts and breads by St. Benedict Women’s Guild members round out the offerings.

Continental breakfast and lunch (homemade chicken salad on croissants with lemonade) will be served by members of the church’s youth group. All money raised through the breakfast and lunch sales supports the group’s mission trips throughout the year.