Vendor Highlights
Tis the Season general admission is $8 per person, which includes parking and one-day shopping pass. General admission show hours are Thursday, November 20, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, November 21, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
General admission tickets purchased online at www.TisTheSeasonShopping.com are $7 until Nov. 16 at midnight. Parking with shuttle service to The Factory at Franklin is available at First Presbyterian Church at 101 Legends Club Lane. No strollers please.
Vendor highlights include:
1. Marnie Rocks (www.marnierocks.com)
This jewelry and t-shirt vendor is featured in magazines from Town and Country to Fitness and Real Simple and worn by all Hollywood’s hottest stars. Marnie’s simple, chic designs transcend time and trend while fitting into almost any lifestyle. In addition to jewelry, Marnie Rocks also offers a line of python handbags, rain wear for women and girls, infant crib bedding and unique home furnishings.
2. Kazuri Beads
As seen on Oprah, Kazuri sells hand-made and hand-painted ceramic jewelry and pottery crafted by disadvantaged Kenyan women. Kazuri produces over 5 million beads per year and employs approximately 300 women. The company became a member of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) in May 2005 and a Fair Trading Organization in 2006.
3. Oxford Kids (www.oxfordkidsco.com)
Oxford Kids Company is truly a "Unique Children’s Boutique". Oxford Kids Company is owned and operated by mother and daughter, Gayle Steen and Allison Harris. Oxford Kids Company has it all from baby basics to very exclusive Euro brands.
4. Two Blue Peas (www.twobluepeas.com)
‘Tis the Season is the exclusive in-person store for these luxurious linens for little children and their line ranges anywhere from bedtime, to mealtime, bathtime, and clothing. The store has been seen on Baby Talk, Pregnancy and Newborn, Maternity and Style, Babble, and Baby Scoop.
5. Pimientos (www.pimentosonline.com)
Pimentos offers a wide range of bath and body products; candles; and home accessories including distressed furniture, hand-built picture frames and Memi pottery. Pick up “gifts to go” for $25 and under, already wrapped for the holiday season.
6. Come.Sit.Stay (www.comesitstaynashville.com)
Come.Sit.Stay provides Nashville pet lovers with products that are a little different from the norm. Whether it be a designer collar, a plush bed, an indestructible toy or a treat made for pups with sensitive tummies, they try to have what the customer who seeks just that little bit extra is looking for in pet accessories.
7. Prim and Paper (www.primpaper.com)
This mom-based business carries Children’s Christmas long sleeve t-shirts, calendars, gift card bags, boxed Christmas cards, and Trapp candles.
8. Minnie Beasley’s Cookies (www.minniebeasleys.com)
“BEST Cookies” Voted number 1 New York Fancy Food Show. Each cookie is handmade with care from the finest ingredients just as Aunt Minnie Beasley made them years ago.
To find out more about the 2008 ‘Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace and other great events, CLICK HERE.
