Festive finds
The Foundry brings together local vendors for a Winter Market where customers can get holiday goods.
On Dec. 3, there were 22 vendor booths set up along Foundry Way. Five of the 22 vendors will be returning for the Dec. 10 and 17 market, and there will be new vendors each weekend. The Winter Market runs from 12-5 p.m. both days.
The businesses featured below will return as vendors for the upcoming days of the Winter Market.
Herb N’ Pepper is a nut butter and spicy honey business run by Anthony Lynch.
He started his business when a friend started running a farmers market and asked him to produce food to sell at it. Lynch has one friend that keeps bees and another that grows pepper, so his spicy honey combines both.
This year is Lynch’s first time at the Winter Market and he said it’s been good for business.
“In the winter, you want to go to the biggest markets you can find and this is a really big market, so tons of foot traffic. Friends of mine recommended it too,” Lynch said.
Customers can order Lynch’s products online at his website and see what markets he will be at through Facebook and Instagram at @herbnpepper.
J. Devoti Woodshop is a woodwork business run by Anthony Devoti.
Anthony worked in the restaurant industry for 17 years before transitioning into woodworking. He started his business because his dad was a woodworker and taught him how to create cutting boards.
At the different markets he attends, Anthony sells both his own products and chlorine linen tea towels created by his aunt, Lorraine Devoti, who owns J. Lorraine Linens. By selling at markets, he collects wood donated by customers.
“I’ve had lots of people come up with cards or phone numbers saying that they have wood from trees that have fallen or something like that,” Anthony said.
Customers can order products online and contact Anthony through Instagram or email.
Anthony will have a booth at the Winter Market Dec. 10 and 17.
Mary Beth and Sarah Kelly run Union Studio, which sells art collected from local St. Louis artists. Julian Flesh, who works at Union Studio, ran their booth at the Winter Market.
The store features the work of over 150 artists and has two brick and mortar locations. The first is in Webster Groves and the second is on Tower Grove Avenue.
While they have the brick and mortar stores, along with a website, Flesh says they often go to markets.
“We like to represent ourselves in these markets just to show that we are here and to support the local economy. These markets are also a good opportunity for us to talk to new clients and let them know that we have our stores and represent our artists as well,” Flesh said.
Customers can order products online and follow the store on Instagram and Facebook.
Selma Muminovic owns Selma’s Real Treats and sells European baked goods.
Her booth features cookies, cakes, pastries and savory breads. Muminovic is from Bosnia and attended school in Germany, which inspired the way she bakes.
For the past three years, Muminovic has attended the Winter Market and said the preparation is similar to her routine for her weekly farmers market.
“I am at a farmers market every Saturday and I usually start Wednesday to be ready for Saturday. Cookies I can make three days in advance, but the bread has to happen just the night before,” Muminovic said.
Customers can place orders through her website and see what markets Muminovic will be at on Instagram and Facebook.
Grandma Era is a business run by Madeline Seitz. She sells handmade crochet items such as hats, plushies and cardigans.
She originally started this business because of her crocheting hobby and has now been running it for a year.
Seitz enjoys the atmosphere of City Foundry, which is the reason she wants to sell her products there.
“I just really like the energy of City Foundry. I think my stuff fits in really well with a lot of the shops around,” Seitz said.
Customers can order products on Etsy and contact Seitz through Instagram or email.
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