Mimi Strang began working in ceramics, but her interest in other materials soon became apparent as her work became more sculptural. She now works primarily with welded steel. Using found and stock parts�nails, washers, and chain�she creates abstract pieces incorporating pattern, cloth, prints, and glass. Wall objects, garden art, and sculpture will all be featured. Be forewarned: Mimi�s idiosyncratic take on the traditional holiday ornament sell out fast.

Simone Wilson is a self-taught painter and sculptor of mixed media works using salvaged materials and found objects. Characters and creatures of the Southern rural landscape inspire her paintings and sculptures. She�s well known for her whimsical figurative �marionette� style sculptures and this year, she�ll also be showing some of her plasma-cut steel sculptures for the garden.

Lou Anne Jordan whips up handbags from tiny to tote-size. Using new and vintage fabrics, as well as leather she create bags with �lots-o-pockets� and sass. Pockets on Lou Anne�s bags also feature fabric prints incorporating the work of local artists.

Stacey Budge-Kamison of UrbanGypZ offers hand spun art yarns and hand painted luxe yarns for the fiber fanatics on your shopping list. All are made from hand-selected fibers with an emphasis on sustainability, and hand processed in small batches to preserve hand crafted and artisan qualities. If you aren�t a knitter, not to worry: Stacey will have some of her hand knit hats for sale as well.

Artist and graphic designer Susan McBride will offer small whimsical, multi-media paintings. Her paintings frequently incorporate imagery from her childhood, Chihuahuas, birds, and whatever else strikes her fancy.

Leslie Fay�s handcrafted polartec scarves appliqu�d with vintage kimono silk were popular at last year�s sale. In addition to scarves, this year she�s stitching up potholders with cotton and kimono silk.

Terry Taylor will be presenting a collection of handcrafted sterling silver jewelry. In addition to earrings and bangles, there will be cufflinks and simple stud earrings for the Beau Brummell on your shopping list. Terry will also have on hand an amusing selection of small collages featuring vintage dictionary illustrations on antique carte de visite and prints.

(Images provided by Mimi Strang Studio.)