Capitalines: Fall 2023 by The Junior League of Austin

CAPITALINES Fall 2023

A PUBLICATION BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN

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CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE League news and updates, our impact, the 2023 A Christmas Affair and more FALL 2023 CONNECT

FEATURE

36 Cosmic Holiday, 2023 A Christmas Affair 37 Letter from the Chair 38 ACA Committee 40 Market Days 48 Merchant Map 50 Merchants 59 Cosmic Holiday, 2023 A Christmas Affair Sponsors

6 Letter from the Editor 8 Letter from the President 22 Community Impact Center 26 Recruiting for the Future 32 Welcome to Provisionals 34 Community Impact

IMPACT 19 The Next 90 years 20 Sponsors and Donors 27 Kids Giving Back 30 Community Parnters

LEGACY

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10 Letter from the Sustaining President 13 90 Years of JLA 18 JLA Timeline 28 Past Presidents Presented By

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6 Letter from the Editor 8 Letter from the President 9 Board of Directors 28 Past Presidents CAPITALINES COMMITTEE 2023 –2024 CAPITALINES EDITOR Jenn Wilson CAPITALINES EDITOR-ELECT Rebecca Bennett DESIGNER Michele Scott WRITERS Stefanie Davidow, Rekha Roarty and Meaghan Smidebush 4 The Junior League of Austin

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CONNECT | A Letter from the Editor

Fulfilling our grandmothers’ dreams

his year marks a significant milestone for The Junior League of Austin (JLA) as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. In 1934, 50 visionary women came together and founded the Austin chapter of The Junior League. The world was a vastly different place in 1934. The median annual income for a family was $1,070. A new house was $3,900, a movie ticket cost just 25 cents, and gas was 10 cents per gallon. Only 15 years prior, women had gained the right to vote. Both of my late grandmothers were in their teens and early twenties in the 1930s, working on farms. My paternal grandmother used to fondly recount her travels across California with her sister, picking cherries. She often said it was the first time she truly felt freedom. She settled in Austin in the 1950s, and my family has called this city home ever since. Although my grandmother never became a member of JLA due to working long hours as a nurse to support her husband and six children, I’m convinced that if she were alive today, she would undoubtedly be a member. We are deeply indebted to the extraordinary women who labored tirelessly to secure the freedoms we cherish today. This legacy is evident within The Junior League of Austin. One of our past presidents, Cookie Ruiz, warmly recalls the tenacity of JLA women, “Former JLA member Pam Willeford walked into a bank and said, ‘Will you give this group of women a loan to buy an old La-ZBoy recliner factory and turn it into a strip mall?’ They heard many ‘no’s before they got a ‘yes’.” This anecdote encapsulates the spirit of every woman I’ve encountered in JLA: boundless enthusiasm and steadfast dedication to serving the Austin community-never accepting defeat.

The editor with her grandmother learning a new skill, it reaffirms what I hold most dear about this organization: the opportunity to learn, explore, and empower women. Serving as Capitalines editor during such a momentous time is an honor. Therefore, I dedicate this issue to all the women who paved the way for us—our grandmothers, mothers, past JLA members, and Sustaining Members. Thank you for the enduring impact you’ve made for future generations of women and the Austin community as a whole. With much gratitude,

This optimism to find the good in our fellow members and serving our community fills me with pride to be part of JLA. When I witness a fellow League member attempting something new, especially

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CAPITALINES COMMITTEE 2023-2024 Clockwise from top left: Rebecca Bennett, Michele Scott, Meaghan Smidebush, Jenn Wilson and Stefanie Davidow

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CONNECT | A Letter from our President

Reflecting on 90 years of service

elcome to the 90th year of The Junior League of Austin (JLA)! We are delighted to have reached this remarkable milestone, and we eagerly look forward to celebrating it with each and every one of you. As we enter the autumn season, our membership is abuzz with excitement and anticipation. This time of year always brings a surge of energy as we embark on our mission to support our community through our impactful signature programs. Each year Coats for Kids, Food In Tummies (FIT), and Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS) successfully reduce food insecurity among children, provide well-fitting shoes so they can engage in play with their friends, and ensure access

to warm coats during winter. Our members show their unwavering support for over 20 local community-based organizations through volunteer hours and funding. These incredible programs would not be possible without your generous contributions toward our fundraising efforts. Over the past 47 years, The Junior League of Austin has welcomed the holiday season with A Christmas Affair, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in support of JLA’s impactful work. Additionally, each spring, the League hosts Austin Entertains, a culinary event celebrating female chefs, mixologists, and bakers throughout Austin. Furthermore, I invite you all to visit us at our home—the Community Impact Center—an exquisite event venue that hosts more than 50 community events throughout the year. As we gather to commemorate this special anniversary year, let us take a moment to reflect on all that JLA has accomplished over 9 decades. It is through your unwavering dedication and passion for service that we have been able to create lasting change throughout Austin. I want to express my deepest gratitude to both our remarkable community and dedicated members for supporting this incredible organization. Your commitment has played an instrumental role in shaping The Junior League of Austin’s success thus far. I am extremely excited about the upcoming year and the countless opportunities it holds for us to continue making a positive impact in Austin. Wishing you all an exceptionally successful and fulfilling fall season, as well as a joyous holiday season! Sincerely,

Haley Gardiner 2023–2024 President 8 The Junior League of Austin

Board of Directors 2023–2024 | LEADERSHIP

The Junior League of Austin Board of Directors: Elizabeth Andrews, Erica Shelgren, Shelley Davis, Amy Miller, Andrea Pratt, Jennifer Williams, Courtney Spencer, Julie Hall, Haley Gardiner, Courtney Dickey, Rami Legha, Jennifer Wu, Jessica Spencer, Carolyn Ragsdale, Missy Sharpe, Sarah Covey, Rekha Roarty and Julia Null.

PRESIDENT Haley Gardiner PRESIDENT-ELECT Courtney Dickey ADMINISTRATIVE VP Amy Miller COMMUNICATIONS VP Missy Sharpe COMMUNITY VP Shelley Davis FUND DEVELOPMENT VP Carolyn Ragsdale MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT VP Julia Null RECORDING SECRETARY Courtney Spencer

OUR MISSION The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training.

TREASURER Rami Legha BYLAWS/PARLIAMENTARIAN Jennifer Wu NOMINATING CHAIR Andrea Pratt STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR Elizabeth Andrews SUSTAINING PRESIDENT Julie Hall ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Jessica Spencer TECHNOLOGY CHAIR Erica Shelgren TREASURER-ELECT Jennifer Williams MEMBER-AT-LARGE Sarah Covey MEMBER-AT-LARGE Rekha Roarty The Junior League of Austin 9

LEGACY | A Letter from our Sustaining President

Furthering our impact this holiday season

t is that time of the year when The Junior League of Austin is at its absolute best. By November we have distributed shoes through our Kids in Cool Shoes (KICS) program to high-need Central Texas schools, delivered hundreds of weekend food bags to Del Valle ISD students, started collecting coats for Coats for Kids and have begun working with our 23 community partners. While the majority of our Active membership is busy volunteering with one of the activities

listed above, there are another 100+ members focused on raising the money needed to fund them. This is where A Christmas Affair (ACA) fits into the puzzle. A Christmas Affair, along with Austin Entertains, are large-scale events that are essential to our mission and collectively require thousands of volunteer hours to orchestrate. A Christmas Affair has become a tradition for many Austinites and is the kickoff to the muchanticipated holiday season. A big thank you is owed to our ACA committee, but we also want to thank each of you who will walk through the doors at the Palmer Event Center or who donate in other ways throughout the year to The Junior League of Austin. In addition to enjoying the merchants and overall experience, you are doing a wonderful thing by helping further our impact. Your ticket, purchase of a signature ornament or cash donation positively benefits many in our much beloved community. Just think– your patronage could be helping us procure the shoes and coats needed for Austin-area children, or it could be providing weekend nourishment to Del Valle ISD students, or helping us further support the missions of our community partners. For this, we are extremely grateful. Thank you again for your support and enjoy the holiday season. Sincerely,

Julie Hall Sustaining President 2023–2024

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Spotlight | LEGACY

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of The Junior League of Austin By: Stefanie Davidow

n 1934, with 50 Active members, The Junior League of Austin (JLA) was established. That same year, JLA started its first fundraiser and community service program, The Resale Shop. Customers could find gently used clothing and household items donated by women of the League as part of their membership requirements. The store, which was staffed by Provisional members during business hours, was so successful that it outgrew multiple locations over the years.

The Austin community grew exponentially through the years, as did The Junior League of Austin’s membership. JLA’s first headquarters (HQ) were in the Gatehouse on the grounds of the Laguna Gloria Museum in 1960. In 1974, HQ was moved to the same building as the thrift shop on East Sixth Street. In 1983, JLA purchased the Square on Parkcrest, a retail shopping center that would eventually house all JLA operations as well as other high-end retailers. “This move was wildly progressive for the time,” Sustaining member Cookie Ruiz recalls fondly.

“We did all our bookkeeping in journals and ledgers. The move to computers was in its infancy.”

Telegram from 1934 announcing JLA’s admission to the Association of Junior Leagues International

The Junior League of Austin’s first President, Gladys Greenlee Bowman, third from the left

Among many other roles, Ruiz served as JLA President from 1995 to 1996. During her presidency, she signed the mortgage payoff check for the Square on Parkcrest, which meant every dollar that came into JLA could be given back to the

The Thrift Store Shop in 1930s

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1950s community service with children with cerebral palsy

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community because the rent collected from retail tenants covered other administrative costs. Sustainer Cindy Kozmetsky recalls the technological transition to computers in the mid-1980s when she served as JLA Treasure-Elect and Treasurer. “We did all our bookkeeping in journals and ledgers. The move to computers was in its infancy,” she said. Eventually, JLA membership outgrew the shopping center. After 35 years on Parkcrest Drive, The Junior League of Austin made the courageous decision to sell the retail space to kickstart a capital fundraising campaign for something even bigger. Land in Northwest Austin was purchased in 2010, and a groundbreaking ceremony took place in January 2018. The years in between involved lots of planning and fundraising to envision a new home that would serve the needs of the organization, as well as the people of Austin. Thanks to generous donations from community partners, Sustaining and Active members, and other JLA allies, the Community Impact Center (CIC) opened in 2019. The first General Meeting in the new building was held in September 2019. Six-hundred people attended, a number previous JLA headquarters could not have accommodated. As part of the official grand opening celebrations, Mayor Steve Adler declared Oct. 17, 2019, to be The Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center Day. ⁣

TODAY A few short months after the CIC opened, the global COVID-19 pandemic forced the CIC to close. When stayat-home orders went into place in March 2020, JLA Members got creative and figured out how to continue serving a population that needed JLA more than ever. They sent out member and community surveys and conducted extensive research. Many of the creative solutions they came up with during that time still benefit JLA programs today. Here are some of the ways JLA pivoted its programs and continued to make an impact: After 24 years of operating from the Palmer Event Center, Coats for Kids—JLA’s signature program that brings more than 30,000 warm winter coats to children in need— moved to the CIC. The funds that would have gone to renting the event space have allowed for the purchase of additional coats every year since. Coat sorting now happens in the CIC parking garage, which during the height of COVID-19, allowed for safe social distancing. In 2022, with the help of partners, volunteers, and community members, JLA donated its 1 millionth coat through this program. 14 The Junior League of Austin

A Christmas Affair (ACA), JLA’s primary fundraising event that brings in more than $1 million during a four-day holiday market each year, moved to a fully virtual format in 2020. Creative solutions included at-home cocktail kits for Girl’s Night Out and Zoom dance parties for children. During the pandemic, JLA also gained insights into managing virtual marketplaces until they could return to the Palmer Events Center. Volunteers for Food In Tummies, JLA’s signature program that provides weekend nourishment to elementary-age students in Del Valle ISD, organized food bags at a spread-out distance in the CIC Ballroom and distributed the bags to families while school was in session, whether classes were hybrid or fully remote. Even after stay-at-home orders were lifted, JLA Members tirelessly jumped back into in-person formats and continued to trailblaze. Since 2017, Austin Entertains, a delicious and fun evening that highlights women in Austin’s food and beverage industry, has been JLA’s spring fundraiser. Proceeds from this event help fund The Junior League of Austin’s signature programs. JLA’s newest signature program, Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS), was founded in 2018 to provide new shoes to young kids in high-need areas of Central Texas. KICS is another example of JLA adapting to the needs of the community. JLA continues to grow alongside Austin, which is ranked as the 10th most populous city in the United States. In 2022, JLA proudly elected its first black President, Shannon Creekmur. The City of Austin declared Aug. 31 as Shannon Creekmur Day in honor of her role as the first Black president of The Junior League of Austin. Mark your calendars for our official 90th year celebration! The Spring Soiree will include a night of cocktails, a walk through our history and fun entertainment at the CIC. See you on April 10, 2024.

TOMORROW As JLA enters its nonagenarian era, the organization is more than 2,300 members strong with a revitalized appreciation for in-person fellowship and collaboration. With life returning to a new normal, The Junior League of Austin and the CIC are uniquely positioned to serve as resources to the community. With a space people love, The Junior League of Austin is ready to open its doors to the next 90 years.

Left page: JLA’s Thrift Shop in 1954, 1966 Charity Ball, first shopping guide for ACA and first ACA at the Driskill Hotel in 1976 This page: Food In Tummies 2019, first general meeting at the new CIC building in 2019, COVID-19 precautions for 2020’s ACA, Coats for Kids 2021

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LEGACY | JLA through the years

30s

40s

50s

30s: The Junior League of Austin’s first community service, Austin’s Settlement Home for Girls, Folly’s performance 40s: News Sheet had sections about JLA business, wedding, bereavement and WWII announcements. 50s: JLA member, Peggy Phillips, with her children and the Austin skyline in 1954

80s

90s

00s

80s: JLA member Bitsy Henderson helps Ronald McDonald cut the ribbon for the new Ronald McDonald House Facility. 90s: The Shoppe gets a new sign and name, the Resale Shop. 00s: JLA member community placement with The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 16 The Junior League of Austin

60s

70s

60s: 1960s spread requesting more photos of members 70s: JLA members performing children’s plays for elementary schools in 1972

10s

20s

10s: Breaking ground for the new Community Impact Center, JLA cookbooks 20s: A community Placement volunteer’s COVID-19 safety precautions at the Center for Child Protection

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LEGACY | JLA Timeline The Junior League of Austin was founded with 50 members The Junior League of Austin Thrift Shoppe, later known as the Resale Shoppe, was founded.

1934

The News Sheet, later known as the Capitalines magazine, was founded.

The News Sheet was renamed to the Junior Leaguer.

1960

1948

JLA headquarters was at the Gatehouse at Laguna Gloria.

After several iterations of the newsletter’s name, Capitalines became the final name, which has lasted to today.

1961 JLA Headquarters moved to East Sixth Street near the Resale Shop.

1973 JLA’s first A Christmas Affair was held at the Driskill Hotel.

1976 JLA purchased Parkcrest Shopping Center for the new JLA headquarters.

1983 Coats for Kids became a signature program.

2009

1987 Food In Tummies (FIT) started.

JLA purchased the land for the Community Impact Center.

2017

2010 Austin Entertains began.

Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS) was founded.

2018

2019

Community Impact Center (CIC) opens.

Shannon Creekmur became The Junior League of Austin’s first Black President.

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The Next 90 years | IMPACT

The Next 90 Years We asked our members what they think the future holds for JLA By: Jenn Wilson

f we could gather the fifty women who united back in 1934 and ask them to envision The Junior League of Austin in 90 years, I wonder what they would say. Would they have foreseen the emergence of The Junior League of Austin’s Community Impact Center, the success and enduring tradition of A Christmas Affair, and generations of women chasing their aspirations while aiding others in the Austin community? We posed this question to today’s JLA members to hear their thoughts on what the future may hold for The Junior League of Austin and its members. Here’s what they had to say:

“I hope that Austin residents all over the city know, love, and respect the work The Junior League of Austin does…that the majority of Austin nonprofits have JLA representation on their boards…that young women are counting down the days to their 25th birthday so they can be a part of JLA’s impact on the city.”

“We’ve had League members serve on City Council (Vanessa Fuentes) and as Mayor (Carole Keeton Rylander); it would be cool to see a member (past or present or future!) become Governor!” –Rekha Roarty, Active member

– Jenny Green Kujawa, Active member

“I’m now a Sustainer and my sister Jacqueline Burns is an Active member. My daughter Libby came to help me set up for an admissions event at the CIC. One of the things that I love about the League is welcoming our kids to help and providing opportunities to give back. Libby helped run a Coats For Kids coat drive through her Girl Scout troop and service unit. The Kids Giving Back events are great for cultivating the future of the League.” – Melissa Hargis, Sustaining member The Junior League of Austin 19

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Visions for the Community Impact Center

By: Meaghan Smidebush

lose your eyes and imagine planning an event that goes off without a hitch. The event takes place in a dynamic and breathtaking space. Your guests can do nothing but gush about the whole experience and you surpass your event goals with flying colors. Now no event runs perfectly, but these are the sentiments and feedback we get back from clients who rent The Junior League of Austin’s (JLA) Community Impact Center (CIC). The purpose of the CIC is to support local organizations and individuals who are looking for a high-quality event space that offers flexibility and accessibility at a competitive rate. When planning the building’s development, members from our community and the JLA imagined this space would create a collaborative environment for League members to meet and plan events that bolster the community, and a space where other philanthropic organizations could host events. The CIC is a 10,000 square foot modern space with beautifully designed rooms of various sizes, where you can

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host large events such as fundraising galas, birthday or holiday parties, and corporate summits. Clients can also host smaller events, such as business meetings and other recurring activities. Understanding all the options the CIC has to offer can help take the guesswork out of planning an event. Rooms vary in size from 41’ x 29.5’ (which can fit six 72” round tables or 60 chairs in a theater-style setup) to

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121’ x 60’ (which can fit up to forty 72” round tables or 450 chairs in a theaterstyle setup). These rooms are equipped with amenities like high-speed internet and A/V systems. During each event, a JLA volunteer event liaison is on site to support guests.

Members from our community and the JLA imagined this space would create a collaborative environment for League members [...] and a space where other philanthropic organizations could host events.

The JLA hopes that the CIC can continue to better the community and local organizations. Revenue from CIC rentals allows the JLA to support both its Signature Impact programs and diverse community partners. The impact of both addresses many

socioeconomic challenges in Central Texas. We invite you to collaborate on your next event at the CIC. Go ahead: close your eyes and envision an amazing event. Request a booking by visiting jlaustin.org/book-our-space/, reaching out to us by email at cicrental@jlaustin.org, or calling us at (512)-888-9027.

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CONNECT | Recruiting for the future

The League Revamps Recruitment

f you attended the General Meeting in September, you might have noticed some fresh faces sporting cute pink buttons. These individuals are prospective Members, also known as potential new members (PNMs). This is part of The Junior League of Austin’s (JLA) new recruitment initiative for this year. Last year, the Membership VP conducted an in-depth analysis of JLA’s new member statistics and identified some concerning trends in the data. Over the past few years, the number of people filling out the interest form had increased, yet the size of JLA’s provisional class had decreased. “Haley and I put our heads together and decided that our admissions process wasn’t serving us as a League,” says Sarah Gutierrez, Recruitment Chair. “We decided to take a totally new approach this year. Instead of two events, the fall open house and January mandatory meeting, we are doing a series of events. The recruitment initiative is an effort to engage prospective members earlier and more often with The Junior League of Austin. The recruitment committee conducted their first virtual info session in August and another one in late September. In addition to the info sessions, the recruitment team is inviting PNMs to other JLA events so they can experience the League before they join. PNMs have attended small informational sessions at the Community Impact Center, virtual info sessions, the September General Meeting, and

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participated in the Find the Good Day event at Kendra Scott. This fall, they aim to host an October social event, collaborate with Kids Giving Back on Trunk or Treat, and involve PNMs with Coats for Kids. In previous years, recruitment applications were sent out in February after the January mandatory meeting. With the new format, The Junior League of Austin has a rolling application process. After someone attends an event, whether it’s an info session or a social event, they will receive an application for admission for the fall. In addition to regular emails about events, the Admissions team has created a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events for PNMs and other League updates. The team has expanded the distribution list as well. In past years, they only reached out to those on that year’s membership interest form, but this year they have included people who joined the interest form in the past three years, but didn’t join.

“The feedback has been fantastic!” Gutierrez said. “We had almost 50 people at our first two events. Our first round of applications will go out in the next few weeks, so we are excited to see the response. We are still early in the process, but I’m hopeful that increased engagement will lead to a larger provisional class next year. In addition to increasing numbers, one of our main goals is to build stronger connections with our PNMs so they feel more integrated into JLA as Members.” The recruitment initiative is designed to attract potential and interested new members and involve them earlier and throughout the year. The recruitment committee’s goal is to capture their enthusiasm now and help recruit new members who would otherwise have to wait until spring to learn about the League. If you spot a new face with a pink button at the next General Meeting, Coats for Kids, or any other event, introduce yourself, share what you love about JLA, and tell them how excited you are to have them here.

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Training the Next Generation of JLA

By: Rebecca Bennett

he first day of school can conjure images of freshly sharpened pencils, crisp blank notebooks, and untouched rainbows of crayons. But for some local students and their families, the need for new school supplies is more of a stressor than a joy. That’s why for the past three years, The Junior League of Austin has partnered with Austin Infiniti to collect and donate school supplies to Baty and Hillcrest Elementary Schools in Del Valle ISD. Beyond strengthening JLA’s ties with the campuses that participate in the signature Food In Tummies (FIT) program, this annual supply drive is an opportunity for League members’ children to learn about community service firsthand as part of our Kids Giving Back program. “I felt it was an excellent opportunity to plant the seed of volunteerism early. I remember volunteering with my grandma and mother, so it’s always been a part of my life,” said Sustainer Jennifer McKeon, who brought her two young daughters to the donation sorting event on Aug. 5. That Saturday morning, kids worked alongside their moms at JLA’s Community Impact Center (CIC) to organize school supplies before carefully counting the items to be divided between the two recipient schools. The donations totaled more than 5,500 items—enough to fill an Infiniti QX60 SUV at Austin Infiniti, according to the dealership’s event coordinator Lisa Litchfield.

have those simple supplies to start the year off with.” Kids Giving Back aims to organize a volunteer event for the kiddos of JLA Members each month, with a focus on supporting JLA’s signature programs and community partners beyond what membership already provides. Previous volunteer opportunities include assembling “homeless helper” bags for Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a summer reading book collection for BookSpring, and an “Adopt-a-Child” holiday gift drive with Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS) for Mainspring Schools. It’s a way to support the Austin community and also think about membership development in the long term, said Lindsay Cardoso, chair of Kids Giving Back. “It’s close to my heart—not only because I’m a mom—but I believe that when you instill the spirit of volunteerism at a young age, that’s something that will stay with you your entire life,” she said. “I started volunteering when I was 5 or 6 years old. My great-grandmother said that what we may lack in resources, we can make up for in time and energy.” Who knows? Perhaps today’s littlest volunteers will be tomorrow’s leaders of JLA. With regular practice at Kids Giving Back events, that’s the hope.

JLA’s partnership with Austin Infiniti developed because Genny Hill, owner of Continental Automotive Group, served on the JLA Board of Directors. Throughout July, the dealership collects donations from customers and employees on site. Donations were also collected at the CIC. Volunteers dropped off the sorted donations at the schools on Aug. 7, and most of the supplies were distributed at Meet the Teacher Day, before classes even began. “It’s a huge need here, especially at our school,” said Eva Rodriguez, the parent-community liaison at Baty. “You have no idea what a difference it makes in our kids’ lives just to

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LEGACY | Past Presidents of JLA

Past Presidents The Junior League of Austin

Gladys Greenlee Bowman+ Ruth McCelvey Bremond+ Mamie Ray Earnest+ Julian Devereux Weeks+ Margaret Ann Caldwell Scarbrough+ Ina Williams Walker+ Hilda Rudd McElhenney+ Frances Coopwood Morgan+ Mary Tucker Muse+ Julia Matthews Perry Robinson+ Virginia Nalle Page+ Elizabeth Schneider Rogers+ Mary Helen George Ammann+ L. Ellen Steck Ross Carter+ Eleanor Niggli Tyler+ Frankie Gist Peterson+ Eleanor Stayton Gammon+ Mary Ireland Graves Dougherty+ Mary Lee Wilson Crusemann+ Hallie Groos Slaughter+ * Elora Watt Smith+ Sue Kone Drake+ Beverly Nash Bell+* Mary Lucile Wicker O’Brien+ Elinor Willis Pittman+ Marjorie Dodge Granger+ Irene Hopkins Harwood+ Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer+ Nancy Price Bowman+ Barbara Louise Davis Neff+ Eugenia Betts Miller Shelby Reed Hearon+ Diane Hierholzer Finch Grant* Marian Marley McCrummen+ Alison Gray Kimberlin* Josephine Klotz Roche Josephine Drake McRee+ Barbara Leonard Smith* Margaret Craig Cowden

1933-1934 1934-1935 1935-1936 1936-1938 1938-1940 1940-1942 1942-1944 1944-1946 1946-1947 1947-1948 1948-1949 1949-1950 1950-1951 1951-1952 1952-1953 1953-1954 1954-1955 1955-1956 1956-1957 1957-1958 1958-1959 1959-1960 1960-1961 1961-1962 1962-1963 1963-1964 1964-1965 1965-1966 1966-1967 1967-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1970-1971 1971-1972 1972-1973 1973-1974 1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977

“Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’’’

Eleanor Roosevelt, The Junior League of the City of New York

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Susan Dean Stayton* Susan Page Driver Carolyn Kellam Curtis Marilla Black King Nancy Chapman Collins Ann Johnston Dolce Clare Ritchie Hudspeth Regan Kimberlin Gammon Mary Gideon Herman* Elizabeth Snyder Malone Pamela Pitzer Willeford Cynthia Hendrick Kozmetsky Christina Kazen Attal Judith Allen Shelton Elizabeth Walters Atherton^ Melissa Owens Jackson Paula Thompson Herd Kristen Jones Holland Cookie Gregory Ruiz Hallie Powell Cardwell Emily Heebner Baker Nancy Cummins Prideaux Nancy Schoenvogel Edsel MariBen Ramsey*^ Joan Granger Talley Amy Johnson Dunham Suzy Balagia Diane Catalani Falkenberg Laura Wolf Beth Nance Smith KaLyn Laney Melissa Greenwood Morrow Kathi Livingston Haralson Sandy Segura Alcalá Morgen Cesarano Hardin Cathy Knapp McHorse Kelly Breeden Gregory Noack Casie Kaluza Wenmohs Sarah Moore Valenzuela Julie Hall Amy Hurt Carrie Semple Lyndsey Crawford Tania Leskovar-Owens Shannon Creekmur

1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984 1984-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023

* Denotes additional service at the regional level ^ Denotes service on the AJLI Board of Directors + Deceased

Sustainers | LEGACY

Helping Sustainers Start the Next Chapter of Their League Story

By: Rebecca Bennett

fter her 40th birthday and at least 3 years of service as an Active member in good standing, a JLA member can choose to become a Sustainer, joining the ranks of nearly 1,300 Sustainers in The Junior League of Austin. But that doesn’t mean she’s “retired” from enjoying her involvement with the League and its benefits. “There are a lot of opportunities for Sustainers, without the responsibilities,” said Rachel Plymire, Sustainer Engagement Chair. To help newly minted Sustainers transition gracefully into their next chapter, the Sustainer Engagement Committee hosted a Sustainer 101 training in September. This event was an opportunity to highlight the ways in which Sustainers can remain engaged with the League, from Done-in-a-Day shifts and Training & Education events to Sustainer socials and Sustaining Advisor positions.

to touch base with their mentees throughout the League year, helping them navigate their commitments, consider placement options, and expand their JLA network. Sustainers interested in serving as a mentor can email sustainerchair@jlaustin.org. With another Sustainer Advisor informational meeting in the works for spring of 2024—and opportunities to participate in a tour of the Food In Tummies (FIT) pantry, volunteer in a Sustainer-only Coats for Kids (CFK) shift, and join an interest-specific gathering group—it’s clear that a Sustainer’s League story is far from over.

Across JLA, there are more than 100 spots for Sustaining Advisors, who can opt to attend committee meetings and provide ideas or feedback to Active members. “We want to engage Sustainers in a way where they still get ample training opportunities and can utilize their vast experiences and untapped knowledge, whether they were in JLA or another Junior League,” Plymire said.

Photo courtesy of Jill Klucher

This year, Sustainer Engagement is piloting a mentorship program between Sustainers and first-year Active members. “Active members go from this fun, everyone-is-togetherall-the-time experience as a Provisional to a community placement where you’re still volunteering, but you might not feel as connected to other members,” Plymire said. “We thought it would be great to have Sustainers introduce their mentees to other people in the room at General Meetings and build their community.” In this low-commitment program, mentors are encouraged

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IMPACT | Community Partners The Junior League of Austin (JLA) provides volunteers and funding to area nonprofits for the benefit and enrichment of the Austin community and the development and education of League volunteers. To learn more about these projects and programs, please visit jlaustin.org.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

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Coats for Kids (CFK)—Our partnership with KVUE, iHeartRadio, and Jack Brown Cleaners helps to keep up to 30,000 Central Texas children warm each year.

Austin Humane Society Austin Zoo Ballet Austin BookSpring Center for Child Protection Dress for Success Foster Angels of Central Texas Generation SERVE Mobile Loaves & Fishes Mother’s Milk Bank Partnerships for Children Pop-Up Birthday Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas Sustainable Food Center Texas Performing Arts Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired The SAFE Alliance The Settlement Home for Children Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Women’s Storybook Project

Done-in-a-Day (DIAD)—A series of volunteer projects with dozens of partnering organizations allows our members to help out in 4-hour shifts during important events at other nonprofits. Food In Tummies (FIT)—Through our annual Provisional member class project, our teams work together to pack and distribute bags of food for children in Del Valle Independent School District to take home each weekend. Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS)—A pair of new shoes improves school attendance by 44%. With help of corporate sponsorships, our volunteers organize and distribute thousands of shoes to Central Texas students. Spanish Immersion (¡Sí!)—The Junior League of Austin offers Spanish classes, with members using the skills they learn to complete three community projects applying new language skills.

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2023–2024 COMMUNITY ADVISORS Brad Robb—Executive Director, Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation

Nancy and Nyle Maxwell—Founders of Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships

Christopher Kennedy—CEO, Leadership Austin

Pam Benson-Owens—President/Chief Percolating Officer, Square Six/Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc.

Edna Ramon Butts—Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Policy Oversight, Austin ISD

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CONNECT | Welcome to Provisionals

We’re Thrilled to Welcome the 2023–24 Provisional Class

By: Jenn Wilson

he Provisional class comprises the newest members of The Junior League of Austin. This year’s Provisional (new member) class theme is “Energy Speaks Volumes,” anchored in the color yellow to align with The Junior League of Austin (JLA) core color palette.

While the Provisional activities focus on the foundational key pillars, including community, communication, fund development, membership, and administration, this year they also include thinking outside the box to establish points of connection with all types of members throughout the year.

“Member Emily Rice designed our logo to capture the warm and ambiguous feeling emulated as a Provisional as one assimilates into The Junior League of Austin,” said Provisional Chair, Jennifer Kalinowski. “Every woman has her own unique energy – loud, quiet, electric, stabilizing – but most importantly, personal energy can bring change and goodness to philanthropic endeavors. Volunteering is its own energy and Provisionals breathe new energy into The Junior League of Austin.”

“Provisionals have the biggest hearts to make a difference,” Kalinowski said. Only a few months into the year, the Provisional class is already going above and beyond in their League service. They’re bringing their

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“Provisionals have the biggest hearts to make a difference.”

Welcome to Provisionals | CONNECT kids to JLA’s Kids Giving Back events, donating extra time on Find the Good Day, and more. Participating in activities outside their Provisional requirements will create more connections across the League, beyond just FIT and Done-in-a-Day. Each Provisional is placed in a small group, led by a charismatic team lead who guides JLA’s newest members in their first year to create a more intimate experience. This is a great way for Provisional members who may be more introverted to connect.

Austin experience. For the September General Meeting, the Provisional Class attended with spirit. Each group had team posters highlighting their assigned active members. The Provisional class is the heartbeat of the League, bringing fresh perspectives to help JLA grow with our surrounding city. Kalinowski hopes that the Provisional class maximizes

the opportunities provided to them this year, finds their niche in volunteer interest, and feels empowered to continue their volunteerism in The Junior League of Austin for years to come. Welcome, class of 2023–24! From all the Active and Sustaining League members, we are so excited you are here!

Unique to this year, all groups are named after Active members from Kalinowski’s Provisional class, under the leadership of Carrie Semple. These women have become active leaders over the past eight years both in JLA and the community. By bringing them into the Provisional class, they serve as an additional touchpoint for new members and also keep active members connected to our growing membership as The Junior League of Austin evolves as an organization. This will give this Provisional class new insights into The Junior League of

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CONNECT | Community impact

Strengthening the Community Through Serving Local Nonprofits Foster Angels of Central Texas and Texas Performing Arts join JLA’s roster of community projects for 2023–2024.

By: Rekha Roarty

he Junior League of Austin (JLA) prides itself on providing volunteers and funding to support local nonprofit agencies. For the 2023– 24 JLA year, JLA will provide over 100,000 volunteer hours to the community through service to nonprofits and other community projects. The League strives to serve a wide variety of nonprofits, and every year, new nonprofits are added to the roster of organizations served. “All 23 of our current community partners are listed on our website with the number of volunteers placed there,” explains JLA Community Vice President Shelley Davis. This year, Foster Angels of Central Texas and Texas Performing Arts became the two newest JLA community partners. “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Foster Angels of Central Texas as a new community partner!” said Erika Albert, JLA’s Foster Angels of Central Texas 2023–24 Project Chair. “While this is their first year as a community partner, the organization has many ties to the League. Executive Director Tania Leskovar-Owens was JLA’s president from 2021–22, and Maggie Sheppard, their Communications Director, is also an active member of The Junior League of Austin. We’re looking forward to assisting Foster Angels of Central Texas in fulfilling ongoing daily needs and life-enriching requests for children in the foster care system throughout the year.” Foster Angels of Central Texas (FACT) aims to improve the lives of children in foster care by ensuring each child has their basic needs met and providing the children with life-enriching opportunities. FACT focuses on three main areas: 1) basic needs; 2) activities, camps, and special occasions; and 3) supporting youths aging out of foster care. JLA is thrilled to be a part of FACT’s mission serving these children.

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Erika Albert helps with distributing backpacks filled with school supplies for the Foster Angels of Central Texas drive. FACT volunteers can also concentrate their volunteer hours during the summer months to help FACT prepare for the busy back-to-school season. Albert was one of many summer volunteers this past summer. “We worked to distribute backpacks to kids in foster care,” she described. FACT’s signature backpack drive program works to ensure that local children in foster care start the school year with a new backpack filled with the school essentials as well as gift cards so that the kids can choose their own supplies. “Additionally, we can’t wait for Toys for Teens, where

Community impact | CONNECT

JLA members at Bass Concert Hall, where they volunteer with Texas Performing Arts. we will be able to help make holiday dreams come true for hundreds of youth in the greater Central Texas area!” commented Albert. Toys for Teens ensures that teens in the foster care system who would not normally receive holiday gifts receive unique presents tailored to their interests. This project is especially critical as many Christmas present drives are focused on children. Toys for Teens makes sure teenagers in foster care are not forgotten during the holiday season. Texas Performing Arts is another nonprofit served by the League this year. “We’re excited to begin working with Texas Performing Arts as a new community partner for 2023!” said Shelly Heflin, JLA Project Chair for Texas Performing Arts. “Texas Performing Arts offers a diverse season of music, theater, dance, comedy, and conversation, and is also the proud home of Broadway in Austin. Partnering with them provides JLA volunteers an opportunity to support arts and education in our community, not to mention getting to see some truly spectacular entertainment while volunteering.”

Partnering with [Texas Performing Arts] provides JLA volunteers an opportunity to support arts and education in our community.

JLA members serving with Texas Performing Arts enjoy the added benefit of being able to attend some of the shows and therefore see the direct result of their volunteer work. The volunteers’ primary goal is to ensure attendees have a fantastic experience by greeting guests, handing out programs, and assisting patrons when finding their seats. Haley Gardiner, President of The Junior League of Austin, looks forward to a lasting partnership with both nonprofits. “We hope this year is just the beginning of a long partnership with Texas Performing Arts and Foster Angels of Central Texas as we strive to continue serving our community.” The Junior League of Austin 35

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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

et’s fasten our seatbelts and prepare for takeoff. It is with great excitement that I invite you on a fascinating journey into space as we celebrate the 48th year of A Christmas Affair (ACA) 2023! This year’s theme, Cosmic Holiday, invites you to a bold new world of holiday shopping. With over 200 merchants from across the nation joining this stellar celebration, you’re sure to discover unique gifts as vast and varied as the universe itself. Dive into a galaxy of exceptional finds and let the vastness of our cosmic celebration light up your festive spirit.

can successfully raise over $1,000,000 during our 4-day holiday market, a goal powered by ticket sales, decoration sales, merchandise sales, auctions & raffles, and booth space rentals. The funds raised will serve to improve conditions for children, the arts, women, mothers, the environment, animals, the elderly, the homeless, families, and everyone in our community. This will be accomplished through direct support to our extensive network of over 20 community partners, in addition to our flagship programs like Coats for Kids, KICS (Kids in Cool Shoes), and FIT (Food In Tummies). A Christmas Affair is JLA’s largest fundraiser!

It is a profound honor, serving as ACA Chair and representing The Junior League of Austin, for our most distinguished, largest, exceptional, and iconic event. A Christmas Affair holds a special place in my heart, as I’m sure it does for many of you. The traditions that each of you bring to this holiday shopping extravaganza make it memorable and everlasting. In fact, my connection to A Christmas Affair runs deep, as my grandmother was part of the very first committee at The Driskill Hotel. My personal journey with ACA took off in 1990 when I was just 2 years old, accompanying my mother who was on the committee. I still vividly recall the round and green roof of the Palmer Events Center back then. Photo by: Jenny DeMarco Being a native Austinite, I have witnessed the incredible growth of this event over the years. We owe so much of its success to our generous sponsors, The Junior League of Austin volunteers, members, and patrons. Without their continued support, A Christmas Affair would not be the magnificent experience it is today and to the Austin community. I must acknowledge that this holiday shopping tradition would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our 84 Cosmic Committee members, who have volunteered countless hours to make this event a reality. Thank you for your stellar support. You’re all the brightest stars in my sky! I extend my deepest gratitude to my family, and husband, for their support and encouragement during the many late nights and hours I was away from home, preparing for Austin’s signature shopping event. Through your generous support, The Junior League of Austin

Cosmic Holiday will transport you out of this world and into a vibrant and colorful cosmic galaxy. As you enter Palmer Events Center, you will be greeted by a fun and festive space launch pad, setting the stage for a shopping experience like no other. From our Opening Night Wednesday Preview Party to the exhilarating Thursday Brunch, Girls Night Out, and Saturday Sip & Shop, we will celebrate at light speed throughout the weekend. Meanwhile, our Children’s Events at The Junior League of Austin’s Community Impact Center will offer a trip to outer space with none other than Santa himself. Get ready to enjoy the wonders of space without ever leaving planet Earth. The world is vast and filled with endless possibilities, and we’re bringing this sense of wonder and excitement to Palmer Events Center and our Community Impact Center. So buckle up and get ready to shop beyond your expectations. Thank you for joining us on this extraordinary journey. I look forward to celebrating A Christmas Affair 2023 Cosmic Holiday with all of you. Be Bold. Be Seen. Be Out There.

The Junior League of Austin 37 Sheridan Butler Binford | A Christmas Affair Chair 2023

COSMIC HOLIDAY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN’S A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR 2023

PRESENTING COMMITTEE A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR CHAIR Sheridan Butler Binford CHAIR ELECT

CHILDREN’S EVENTS Co-Chairs: Kate Herling & Sarah Gooding Assistants: Megan Tompkins & Jana Rundle

Paige Morgan

COMMITTEE HOSPITALITY CHAIR Briana Novian

ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR

FACILITIES

Beth Bowers

Co-Chairs: Erin Arnold & Stephanie McArthur Assistant: Melissa Tait

ART/DESIGN/LAYOUT Co-Chairs: Cheyenne Stansberry & Stephanie Webster Assistant: Amelia Dean AUCTION Co-Chairs: Carley Naquin & Ana Willingham Business Manager: Christa Binder Assistants: Katherine Drew Phillips & Lucy Comstock 38 The Junior League of Austin

GUEST RELATIONS Chair: Mari Yukawa Assistants: Alice Bolander, Jessica Pieratt , & Shelley Rutherford HOSPITALITY Chair: Cam Garrett Assistant: Alyson Kil

Photo by: Cat Mattingly Photography

MERCHANDISE

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Chair: Laci Little Assistants: Allie Justman & Bianca Perez

Project Coordinators: Lucia Erana & Jennifer Eskina

MERCHANT LOGISTICS Co-Chairs: Amanda Powell & Lindsey Turner Andersen Assistants: Erin Leake, Martha Molinari, Kimberly Davis, Gretchen Smith, & Victoria Seybold PARTIES Co-Chairs: Amanda Hodges & Kendall Smith Assistants: Allyson Chapa, Agne Flores, & Laura Leigh Atkins PLACEMENT CHAIR Shawna Kelso PRODUCTION & DESIGN Chair: Valerie Gallegos Business Managers: Emily Franke & Kelsey Hagar Assistants: Flannery Bope, Amanda Ladd, Alexandra Gagnier, Ashley Ledesma, Kari Morrison, & Shelby Vigil

TICKETS Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Doughtie & Kimberly Kurachi Assistants: Lauren Frank, Molly Jenkins, Chelsea Vance, Samyu Rao, Libby Fish, & Lucy Greenlee TRAFFIC & SECURITY Co-Chairs: Amy Hudson & Chelsea Watabe Assistants: Audrey Young, Alexis Frezza, & McKenna Long CO-TREASURERS Caitlin Bauer & Callie Hester SUSTAINING ADVISORS Keri Walling, Cathy Northcutt, Sandy Alcala, Betsy Fredrickson, Lauren Price, Holly Mace Massingill, Betsy Kirksey, Gayle Vickers, Lyndsey Crawford, Lisa Galloway, Stacy Reed, Nancy Prideaux, Clarissa Streetman, & Sarah Roper-Coleman

PUBLIC RELATIONS Coordinator: Lia Truitt Assistant: Sarah Rosenberg

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market days THURSDAY, NOV. 16 NOON – 8 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 17 9 A.M. – 7 P.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 18 10 A.M. – 7 P.M. SUNDAY, NOV. 19 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

$25 per guest, per day ticket required

HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER 900 BARTON SPRINGS RD, AUSTIN, TX 78704

ADMISSION Tickets are required for the market, special events, and parties. Children 5 years and under may enter at no charge during regular market hours. Strollers and pull carts are not permitted inside Palmer Events Center. Purchase tickets at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG and for questions regarding ticket sales, please email the Tickets Team at ACATICKETS@JLAUSTIN.ORG. ROCKET SHIP SPONSOR:

NORTH LOBBY SPONSOR:

MERCHANT HOSPITALITY SPONSOR:

PEARLSTONE PARTNERS

FROST BANK

H-E-B

GRAND AISLE TREE SPONSOR:

WEST LOBBY SPONSOR:

MERCHANT DOCK SPONSORED BY:

ST. DAVID’S HEALTHCARE

GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP

OXBOW ADVISORS

SPACE ODYSSEY LOUNGE SPONSOR:

MERCHANT SPONSOR:

MARS BAR SPONSORED BY:

THE BUTLER FARMS TEAM

CLAYTON, RAMIREZ & NULL LAW

BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST

COAT CHECK

COMET CONCIERGE

PARKING

Shopping bags stored in coat check can be delivered to guests’ cars for

Free parking is available at Barton Creek Square Mall with complimentary shuttle service to and from Palmer Events Center.

per item SPONSORED BY: AQUILA COMMERCIAL

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$10.

Pull up in the Barton Springs Road entrance at Palmer Events Center and remain in your vehicle while our Comet Concierge loads up your shopping bags.

Parking is available at Palmer Events Center for a fee. Parking is prohibited within the neighborhoods surrounding Palmer Events Center during the event.

PARTIES AND EVENTS ALL HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER

A COSMIC BALL OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 6:30 – 9:30 P.M.

$125 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED ATTIRE: Black Tie Together we will launch Austin’s iconic holiday tradition, A Christmas Affair. Enjoy a magical night with friends and family, including two complimentary drinks and a buffet dinner. PREVIEW PARTY SPONSOR: CHEVRON

MISSION TO

BRUNCH THURSDAY, NOV. 16 9 A.M. – NOON

$110 PER GUEST GENERAL ADMISSION $75 PER GUEST VIP

ATTIRE: Holiday Brunch

Supernova Girls Night Out THURSDAY, NOV. 16 7 – 10 P.M.

$75 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED

A private shopping experience to remember. Enjoy brunch as you shop ‘til you drop. Limited VIP tickets available online. VIP includes special and priority entry into market, reserved premium seating and two drink tickets. BRUNCH SPONSOR: ABC HOME & COMMERCIAL SERVICES VIP SPONSOR: SPRINGHOUSE FOUNDATION

ATTIRE: Hot pink, purple, or gold cocktail attire is encouraged.

SHOP AMONG

This night will light up your world and be one to remember with live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more.

THE STARS

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT SPONSOR: RIVERSIDE MEDIA SPONSOR: AUSTIN WOMAN

SATURDAY, NOV. 18 8:30 – 10 A.M.

$50 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED Join us for a private shopping experience where you can sip on a complimentary mimosa, shop, socialize and kick off the holiday season with your friends, and family! SIP AND SHOP SPONSOR: PROMINENCE HOMES

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OUT OF THIS WORLD CHILDREN'S EVENTS

BREAKFAST & AFTERNOON WITH SANTA PARTIES $38 PER GUEST

ALL CHILDREN’S PARTIES ARE HOSTED AT:

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER

TICKET REQUIRED Enjoy live entertainment, a breakfast buffet featuring moon cakes with stardust, a hot chocolate and coffee bar, cookie art and a keepsake craft for you to take home. Tickets are required for all children 6 months and older.

Twinkle Twinkle You're A Star FRIDAY, NOV. 17 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

VIP 10-PERSON TABLES AVAILABLE: Includes a bottle of bubbles, private seating and early entry at 9 a.m.

Cosmic Carnival

$550 per table

SATURDAY, NOV. 18 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

CATERING BY:

PRIMIZIE CATERING COFFEE & HOT CHOCOLATE DONATED BY:

Meteor Shower Wishes

SORRENTO’S COFFEE DRIVE THRU COOKIE ART DONATED BY:

JENNIFER B SPIN ART COOKIES

SUNDAY, NOV. 19 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SPONSOR:

BITTERS & BUBBLES

Fly me to the moon ROCKET SHIP PHOTO SPONSOR:

SUNDAY, NOV. 19

ALPHA SCHOOL

2:30 – 4:30 P.M.

CHILDREN’S PARTY SPONSOR:

OVER THE TOP

JENNIFER B SPIN ART COOKIES

CHILDREN’S PARTY SPONSOR:

FASTSIGNS AUSTIN - BURNET RD

PRIMIZIE CATERING

CHILDREN’S PARTY SPONSOR:

H-E-B

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ROCKETS & ROBOTS A DJ PJ DANCE PARTY

DINNER WITH SANTA FRIDAY, NOV. 17

VIP 10-PERSON TABLES AVAILABLE:

5 – 7 P.M.

Includes a bottle of bubbles, private seating and early entry at 4:30 P.M. on Friday and 3:30 P.M. on Saturday.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

$650 per table

4 – 6 P.M.

$48 PER GUEST

CATERING BY:

PRIMIZIE CATERING

TICKET REQUIRED

COFFEE & HOT CHOCOLATE DONATED BY:

Time to put on your pajamas and bust a move during the Rockets & Robots: DJ PJ Party. Join us for dinner, dancing, cookie artwork, crafts and much more. Tickets are required for all children 6 months and older.

SORRENTO’S COFFEE DRIVE THRU COOKIE ART DONATED BY:

JENNIFER B SPIN ART COOKIES

PARTY ADD ONS Cosmic Blinky Cups with Moon Juice

Take Home Gingerbread House

$10 PER GUEST

$38 PER GUEST

TICKET REQUIRED

Get your wish list ready for Santa with a Cosmic Blinky Cup! These eyecatching cups are designed to light up your Rocket Fuel punch drinks (drink, lid and straw included) and create a mesmerizing visual experience for you and your guests.

Take home your own assembled Over the Top Cake Supplies gingerbread house and decorate with the land of sweets candy and icing kit at your convenience. Pre-order required at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG.

ACA’s Blinky Cup will be sold in addition to your ACA Children’s Event Ticket.

All add ons will be available for pick up Friday, Nov. 17 - Sunday, Nov. 19 at THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN Community Impact Center 5330 Bluffstone Lane Austin, Texas 78759

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Photos with Santa Santa’s Corner will be open and available for photographs during ACA Children’s Events at the JLA Community Impact Center.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17 SATURDAY, NOV. 18 SUNDAY, NOV. 19 Photography packages available for presale online at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG and at each of the ACA Children’s Events. You must preorder a package for the chance to be guaranteed to see Santa. You can upgrade your package at the photo session, but this guarantees you a time slot. Digital photos will be available for download by Nov. 24.

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PACKAGE 1: $55 1 digital photo + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo PACKAGE 2: $75 3 digital photos + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo PACKAGE 3: $95 5 digital photos + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo Check or credit card only, no refunds. Photography by Michael Barker.

SANTA’S CORNER SPONSOR: HYDE PARK SCHOOLS

RAFFLE DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON: Sunday, Nov. 19, 3:30 P.M. Palmer Events Center Purchase tickets at: ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG. 1 TICKET FOR $100

1 TICKET FOR $25 OR

LIMIT OF 2,000 TICKETS

5 TICKETS FOR $100

2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

PRADA SMALL LEATHER SYMBOLE BAG WITH TOPSTITCHING

From Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships

OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH Donated by Korman

Auction Donors CHARITY SAFARIS CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS CAMP DAVID RETREAT IN DRIPPING SPRINGS CLAYTON, RAMIEREZ & NULL LAW DAVID ROGERS LAW FIRM AUSTIN FC CARLEY NAQUIN HOME FIELD INC LISA GALLOWAY LLC GAMEDAY BOOTS JAYJO DESIGNS SKYLER BLUE TILLERY AND JOSEPH CASTILLO - BIG THIRST CONSULTING LAKE TRAVIS ZIPLINE ADVENTURES SHIRLEY SMITH FLOAT ON BOAT RENTALS CAPTAIN PETE’S BOATHOUSE KELLY O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY CROWN OF GLORY BEAUTY LACE AND GRACE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE BLAZERTAG DR. PEPPER MUSEUM SIT STILL KIDS SHIRLEY MCPHAIL DANCE STUDIO YARD BAR BARK NOELLE HANDMADE SHERIDAN BUTLER BINFORD ROBIN JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY PARTY HEARTY BOX - ELIZABETH MCCORMICK ELEVATE BARTENDING THE BACKSPACE BUNNY RUN DESIGN

METHODIZE AUSTIN APPLIANCES NOW FREDERICKSBURG CAST IRON BEYOND BOARDS ATX TOTAL WINE & MORE BOOK PEOPLE RADIO COFFEE & BEER BUFFALO GIRLS VOODOO DOUGHNUT FOXTROT MARKET P. TERRY’S GO2GUY PARTY BUS WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS GRAPE CREEK VINEYARD LEAH TREMBLAY FIESTA WINERY AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS CHAPARRAL ICE TEXAS HONEY HAM CO ZACH THEATRE CECIL & LOU MUSEE BATH BOMBS JNH+DESIGN LOVE TALLA BUTLER PARK MAUDIE’S SALADO WINERY ABA RODEO AUSTIN PINTHOUSE PIZZA IFRATELLI CAPITAL CRUISES NIDO AT LADY BIRD LAKE THE BLANTON MUSEUM DRIPPING SPRINGS DISTILLING

FOUR SEASONS AUSTIN EMBELLISH NAILS ESTELLE’S CARRIE PETTENGILL & AMANDA SCHOTT ANNA KRAFT FINE ART PORTRAIT ARTIST MOD FITNESS CASTLE HILL FITNESS REFINE AESTHETICS VIVA DAY SPA DEADWAX ART C3 CONCERTS ALTON LANE PINSTACK FBR MANAGEMENT TC4 & CO KING RANCH JOVIE RED ASH WINE & FOOD FOUNDATION MILK + HONEY SOY AUSTIN OMNI BARTON CREEK GREG JONES HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES RESORT AND SPA HOTEL VAN ZANDT MOODY CENTER LOGIC-BODY MONLION PARIS ANDREA SANGER DESIGNS LISA GALLOWAY LLC A WINK OF YELLOW THE LEANING PEAR TORR NA LOCHS VINEYARD & WINERY

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Cosmic holiday merchandise ACA ORNAMENT

$48 Bring home a long-standing tradition: the commemorative ornament of A Christmas Affair 2023 Cosmic Holiday! This hand-painted and goldleafed planet ornament is available in four show stopping colors!

SURPRISE TREAT MERCHANT PICK-A-PACKAGE

$50

Each package contains gift certificates to various ACA merchants to use during market hours. Total package value ranges from $100–$200.

KENDRA SCOTT PICK-A-PACKAGE AT GIRL’S NIGHT OUT

$60 + TAX

Each Package contains a piece of Kendra Scott jewelry, including a chance to win a piece from Kendra’s fine jewelry line worth $1,000!

After market Decorations Resale FRIDAY, DEC. 1 NOON – 4 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 2 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 3 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN Community Impact Center 5330 Bluffstone Lane Austin, Texas 78759

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Items are also available for preorder. Visit online at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG or stop at the Decorations Booth located by the main tree during market hours and parties.

Past Chairs A Christmas Affair 1976 ANNE S. CARLSON A Christmas Affair

1992 CELESTE STARK The Magic of Christmas Past

2008 GAYLA ZACHRY Noel de Paris

1977 NANCY BUFORD A Christmas Affair

1993 K.K. (KATHERINE) RICE A Christmas Affair to Remember

2009 STACY DOLLAR It’s a Wild Holiday

1978 BITSY HENDERSON A Charles Dickens Christmas

1994 NANCY PRIDEAUX An Enchanted Christmas

2010 CATHY NORTHCUTT Enchanted

1979 AMY JENNESS A Texas Christmas

1995 AMANDA BECK FOSTER Christmas in the Mountains

2011 TRISH KOESTER The Magic of Christmas

1980 ELLEN YARRELL A Christmas Affair

1996 JULIE OLES An Old World Christmas

2012 MARILYN ORR WILLSON The Twelve Days of Christmas

1981 LIBBY MALONE A Christmas Confection

1997 SHERI SHELBY KRAUSE Heavenly Holidays

2013 HOLLY MACE MASSINGILL Winter Wonderland

1982 MARY HERMAN Fiesta de Navidad

1998 HILLARY ANDERSON A White Christmas

2014 TINA MCCUTCHIN Christmas in the City

1983 ANNE WINN A Country Christmas

1999 ELIZABETH ATEYEH Celebrate the Season

2015 HOLLY WILKERSON PRIESTNER ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Texas Y’all

1984 SUSAN BAKER Christmas Around the World

2000 LISA RODMAN A Bon Voyage Christmas

2016 LESLIE MOORE Merry and Bright

1985 CHRIS ATTAL A Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

2001 SHARMAN REED Deck the Halls

2017 STACY REED Haute Holiday

1986 MELISSA JACKSON A Nutcracker Christmas

2002 LAURA MAURO A Royal Holiday

2018 LYNDSEY CRAWFORD Joyeux Noel

1987 NANCY NATION Fete de Noel

2003 BETH PLATER Christmas in the Quarter

2019 COURTNEY DICKEY I’ll Be Home for Christmas

1988 PATTY HUFFINES A New York Christmas

2004 TAMRA BEASLEY Bellisimo Natale

2020 KERI BELLACOSA WALLING Felicidad

1989 LUCIE TAYLOR ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

2005 SANDY ALCALÁ A Classic Hollywood Christmas

2021 JULIA NULL Dashing Through The Snow

1990 SUSAN PARKER Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

2006 BETSY KIRKSEY Christmas in Austin: Home for the Holidays

2022 FALLON ALLISON Night of the Nutcracker

1991 DONNA STOCKTON Christmas and All That Jazz

2007 KELLY GOULDING The Gift of the Magi

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MERCHANT DICTIONARY Accessory Jane BOOTH NUMBER: 209 Bold and modern artisan made earring and bracelets. Original designs, fun color, delightfully light weight! McKinney, TX AccessoryJane.com

Amberleaf BOOTH NUMBER: 244 Classic Clothing for the Modern Woman, offering coats, vests, blazers and jackets, including the popular Game-Day selections. Austin, TX Amberleaf.com

Across the Stitch BOOTH NUMBER: P120 Handmade and embroidered ornaments Round Rock, TX AcrosstheStitchEmbroidery.com

American Duke BOOTH NUMBER: 557, 559 Modern touches on classic style apparel and goods Austin, TX AmericanDuke.com

NEW! Adorn Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 258, 260 Stylish and cozy fun clothes and loungewear and accessories that make great gifts for all ages Austin, TX @adornboutiquetexas African Elephant Hair Bracelets by Safari Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 648 Precious metal bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, and other accessories by Safari Jewelry Santa Barbara, CA SafariJewelry.com Alicia Peru BOOTH NUMBER: P100 Eco-luxery alpaca products for her, him & home- coats, sweaters, gloves, scarves, fur slippers, fur teddy bears and room throws & blankets Seatlle, WA AliciaPeru.com All About Dips BOOTH NUMBER: 612 All natural gourmet dips. No preservatives, no MSG, no sugar, low in sodium and gluten free. Kansas City, MO AllAboutDips.com ally aiken design BOOTH NUMBER: 506 Ally paints original watercolor artwork of golf courses around the world. These watercolor paintings have been turned into fine art prints, mugs, ornaments and more! Austin, TX allyaikendesign.com Along Came Tamale BOOTH NUMBER: 719 Family owned and operated, our scratch-made tamales are made in house with all natural ingredients. We offer a variety of flavors including dessert and vegan options. Fate, TX

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Ames Layne x Tru Colors GameDay BOOTH NUMBER: 128 Sparkle + Excite + Unite! Shop thoughtfully designed clear bags, sequin, beaded & woven spirit straps with coordinating privacy pouches! Don’t miss our fabulous sequin jackets perfect for any celebratory occasion! Can’t wait to meet you! Houston, TX AmesLayne.com NEW! APIECE BOOTH NUMBER: P121 Premium, modern jigsaw puzzles made in the USA Fort Smith, AR Art of Dough BOOTH NUMBER: 443, 445 Creative sesory kits to inspire screen-free and imaginative play experiences for children Austin, TX ArtofDough.com ATX Jerky BOOTH NUMBER: 653 We produce 25 flavors of homemade style jerky, pickles, and local honey Elgin, TX ATXJerky.com Aubrey Adele Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 513 Bold and modern artisan made earring and bracelets. Original designs, fun color, delightfully light weight! McKinney, TX AccessoryJane.com Azadi Mercantile BOOTH NUMBER: 555 Handmade vintage rugs & home goods Georgetown, TX AzadiMercantile.com Baba and Pop’s Handmade Pierogi BOOTH NUMBER: 200 Delicious, frozen Pierogi sold by the dozen! Denver, CO BabaandPops.com

Baga Bags BOOTH NUMBER: 708 A selection of colorful most-beloved totes, off-duty crossbodies, and occasion bags, sustainably made with love by expert craftspeople from luxurious Italian leather. Austin, TX BagaDesigns.com Baldiz BOOTH NUMBER: 343, 345 Embroidered hats, Handmade Bags, shoes and home decor from Turkey, Uzbek, Mexico and more New Orleans, LA ShopBaldiz.com Beaded Blondes BOOTH NUMBER: 527, 529 Hand-strung 14K Gold Filled Jewelry waterproof & perfect for every day wear. College Station, TX BeadedBlondes.com Beasley’s Smokehouse Rub BOOTH NUMBER: 656 Handcrafted, all natural bbq rubs and grilling spice blends sold individually or in a gift pack set Hendersonville, TN BeasleysSmokehouseRub.com NEW! Bella Gifts to Geaux BOOTH NUMBER: 655 Gift shop that makes Oyster Artwork, painted art, hand poured candles and home decor all from our shop on Magazine St. in New Orleans New Orleans, LA BellaGiftstoGeaux.com Bespoke Provisions BOOTH NUMBER: 542, 544 Home goods & gifts including Swedish dishcloths, teas, sea salts, candles and new, handmade cashmere finger-less gloves Longmont, CO BespokeAlt.com BiG- Brookwood in Georgetown BOOTH NUMBER: 718, 720 BiG is a vocational and residential community for adults with special needs. Our citizens are artisans, jewelry makers, bakers, soap and card artist and much more. All the products that Citizens make making are sold in our award winning gift shops in Georgetown, Tx. Georgetown, TX BrookwoodinGeorgetown.com

NEW! Bits & Bows BOOTH NUMBER: 222 A sister-started accessories brand for women and children. Our signature product, the Bow Baseball Hat, offers an updated, feminine twist on a timelessly traditional sportswear staplem, along with coordinating boy and baby Baseball Hat styles, jewelry, hair accessories, and holiday items. Pittsburgh, PA Bitters and Bubbles BOOTH NUMBER: 338 Craft cocktail syrups and cocktail accessories Austin, TX BittersandBubbles.co BJ Weeks Art BOOTH NUMBER: 237, 239 Hand-painted art and gifts Birmingham, AL BJWeeksArt.com blackbird + lou BOOTH NUMBER: 650, 652 Modern boho boutique selling women’s apparel, accessories and in-house designed canvas art Austin, TX blackbirdandlou.com Blissful Finds BOOTH NUMBER: 141 Boutique style gifts for Babies and Momma thoughtfully curated and designed Georgetown, TX BlissfulFindsTXcom Blushing Belle Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 216, 218, 220 Custom hat bar, Women’s clothing Small-3X, Jewelry, Accessories, Gifts Georgetown, TX ShopBlushingBelle.com NEW! Bohemian Gemme BOOTH NUMBER: 645 Jewelry and accessory brand established in 2016 by Florence Barrera. Florence is fascinated with bold prints and bright colors. You can see this within her bold and colorful earrings and statement making hair accessories. San Antonio, TX Bonblissity BOOTH NUMBER: 549 Inspired by luxury candy, and powered by natural ingredients, Bonblissity provids the perfect amount of pampering, whether at home or on-the-go. Not only are they fun and cute, they are travel-friendly and very giftable! San Pedro, CA Bonblissity.com NEW! Boone Branch Bottle Openers BOOTH NUMBER: 729 Our Magnetic Bottle Opener CATCHES 70 CAPS to the surface as they fall! Great gift for anyone known to pop a top from time to time! We have a variety of themes-hunting, outdoor, sports, and personalized options. Also a great hostess or wedding gift! Seymour, TN

Brackish BOOTH NUMBER: 325 Handcrafted men’s and women’s feather accessories Charleston, SC Brackish.com

NEW! C.Shel BOOTH NUMBER: 419 Handcrafted jewelry & accessories made by the hand for the heart Houston, TX CShelShop.com

Brit & Belle BOOTH NUMBER: 516 BYOB: Build Your Own Bag! First select your bag and then select your strap to build a custom creation that is as unique as you are! Boise, ID

Casa Truffle BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 2 We are all about truffles. Our mission is to deliver you the freshest truffles available, as quickly as possible, direct from Alba, Italy. Handmade Truffle salt, truffle honey, truffle oil, truffle tapenade. Tampa, FL CasaTruffle.com

Brush Strokes Pottery BOOTH NUMBER: 228 Most known for our lighted ceramic cactus trees (featured in Better Homes & Gardens and Southern Living), our products can be enjoyed by all ages. We offer a collection of handmade, home decor and various DIY art kits. We are female owned and committed to giving back. Together we are stronger through community! Austin, TX BrushStrokesPottery.com Buffalo Girls BOOTH NUMBER: 657, 659, 661 Border flair Clothing, Christmas Decor, Jewelry, Jon Hart Del Rio, TX @buffalo_girls Bunnies and Bows BOOTH NUMBER: 721, 723 We have an adorable and unique line of personalized pillowcases, tooth fairy pillows, aprons, and travel pillows. Don’t miss our amazing hand printed kitchen towels! Lewisville, TX BunniesandBows.com BURLEBO BOOTH NUMBER: 349, 351, 353 T-shirts, performance shorts, sweatshirts, outerwear, caps and accessories Dripping Springs, TX BURLEBO.com NEW! BURU BOOTH NUMBER: 417 Delightful small batch apparel responsibly made by artisans near and far. Family founded and owned since 2013. Los Angeles, CA ShopBuru.com busy bebes BOOTH NUMBER: 519 Busy bags for ages 1-10 designed for on-the-go entertainment Austin, TX BusyBebes.com NEW! Buzz Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 121 Buzz is an upscale women’s clothing boutique that offers high-quality gifts, home decor, and accessories to a large variety of customers. Austin, TX @shopbuzzatx

Casually Cashmere BOOTH NUMBER: 117, 119 High End Bamboo Sheets paired with Trendy fashion. In addition to our clothing and sheets, we also carry throw blankets, bamboo pillows and 100% cashmere scarves. You are sure to find something for everyone! Memphis, TN Charleston Shoe Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 641 The Cobblestones-to-Cocktails shoe, hand sewn, machine washable, bunion friendly. Comfy, stylish and affordable shoes. Charleston, SC CharlestonShoeCo.com Charlet Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 700, 702, 704 Moderately priced current styles for Moms and daughters- sporty casual clothing brands, jewelry and accessories Rosemary Beach, FL NEW! Clay House Candles BOOTH NUMBER: 248 Handmade candles as unique as you Austin, TX ClayHouseCandles.com Clayton & Crume BOOTH NUMBER: 535, 537 Handcrafted, personalized leather goods from Louisville, KY ClaytonandCrume.com Colada Co BOOTH NUMBER: 240, 243 Cozy pajama, robes, & night gowns hand crafted in California Northridge, CA ColadoCo.com NEW! Cookie Rich BOOTH NUMBER: 322 Luxe bite size cookie sandwiches in 12 flavors Austin, TX GetCookieRich.com

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Cool Clever Gifts BOOTH NUMBER: 536, 538 Children and Toddler boutiqe sytle clothing at afforable prices. Items include smocked outfits and Holiday pajamas. Houston, TX Crooked Antler BOOTH NUMBER: 602, 604 Over the TOP!! Clothing, Gifts and Holiday!! Marble Falls, TX TheCrookedAntlerCompany.com Crum Art BOOTH NUMBER: 358, 360 Austin and Texas-centric art and prints, signed, museum quality and great gifts for that hard to buy for person in your life who also loves Texas! Fort Worth, TX CrumArt.com Dawn & Dusk / Leigh Elena BOOTH NUMBER: 356 Demi-fine line of earrings, necklaces, & rings, and exotic skin bracelets handcrafted in Austin Austin, TX DawnandDuskJewelry.com Dedicated Body Bar by Drea BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 3 Liquid lipstick & lip glosses Manchaca, TX DedicatedBodyBar.com NEW! DreamWeaver Textiles BOOTH NUMBER: 621, 623 Our handwoven collection is carefully curated amd woven from 100% Premium Turkish cotton. Our towels, throw, robes, hand/kitchen towels and beddings are unique, super soft, pre-washed and durable. Textile art at its finest! Houston, TX DreamWeaverTextiles.com “ NEW! Earlybird CBD BOOTH NUMBER: 740 Recreational hemp edibles with a micro-dose of THC Austin, TX EarlyBirdCBD.com NEW! Earth Bones Art BOOTH NUMBER: 742 We create vibrant and creative original art work. Our contemporary designs have a playful aesthetic to compliment any decor at an affordable price because art should be for everyone. Fort Worth, TX EarthBonesArt.com Easy Street Sweets BOOTH NUMBER: P116 Your one-stop shop for locally crafted brittles, fudge and pralines. Made with organic ingredients whenever possible. Life is sweet on Easy Street! Austin, TX EasyStreetSweets.com El Arroyo BOOTH NUMBER: 457, 459, 561 El Arroyo Marquee Sign - books, card, coasters, and more from the famous El Arroyo marquee sign! Austin, TX ElArroyo.com

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“Erin’s Earrings BOOTH NUMBER: 611, 613 Handcrafted jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings) using crystals, genuine stones, and freshwater pearls. Lots of sports and Christmas earrings. Georgetown, TX Europa BOOTH NUMBER: 352, 354 Designer Faux Fur & Real Fur Jackets, Vests, Accessories, Cashmere Wraps, Fashion designer handbags and semiprecious gemstone earrings. Dallas, TX kellikouri.com Exit82ART BOOTH NUMBER: 205, 207 Unique Austin-themed gifts including stone drink coasters, socks, tea towels, and trucker hats. Austin, TX Exit82ART.com Fab Brows BOOTH NUMBER: 156, 158, 160 Fab Brows gives you perfect brows in seconds, waterproof, sweat proof, smudge proof and lasts 24 hours! Tiki Island, TX FabBrows.us Fairy Fire Creations BOOTH NUMBER: 150 Soy wax candles, including Texas-history themed items and wooden dough bowls in a variety of shapes for decor Liberty Hill, TX FairyFireCandles.com Flower and Vine BOOTH NUMBER: 525 Stationery and giftable items created from watercolor art. Austin, TX FlowerandVine.com Flutter Eyewear BOOTH NUMBER: 204 Gorgeous reading glasses and prescription frames Redwood City, CA FlutterEyewear.com Fox in Gown BOOTH NUMBER: 235 A women’s vintage inspired label comprised of breezy cotton print maxi dresses, mini skirts and separates. Austin, TX FoxinGown.com Frankie Jean BOOTH NUMBER: 225, 227 Caps, Tees, Onesies, Home Décor & Accessories Austin, TX FrankieJean.com NEW! Fredricksburg Cast Iron Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 403 Heirloom quality cast iron cookware made in Fredericksburg, Texas, USA. By Family | For Family | For Life. Fredericksburg, TX FBGCastIron.com

Freeleaf BOOTH NUMBER: 508 Fair Trade, Survivor Made Home Décor and Accessories. Austin, TX FreeleafLTD.com NEW! From Heart To Home Designs BOOTH NUMBER: 219 Your one stop shop for every person on your list this season! We hand makes all things home decor and will be sure to make you laugh with our witty signs and accessories. San Antonio, TX FromHeartToHomeDesigns.com NEW! Front Porch Elegance BOOTH NUMBER: 556, 558 We are passionate about creating a warm home and celebrating all of life’s occasions. Our products are intended to help you host with grace and celebrate in style. College Station, TX FrontPorchElegance.com “ NEW! G.G. Ryder BOOTH NUMBER: 221 Wearable, adaptable jewelry that felt equally suited to jeans as a martini and gown. Cast to fit the body and invoke a feeling of boldness, G.G. Ryder draws inspiration her life lived throughout southwest desert plains, N.Y.C., and Austin, TX. GGRyder.com Gigglebox Design BOOTH NUMBER: 202 Personalized ornaments, custom portraits, & colorful artwork packed with “warm fuzzies!” Austin, TX Gigglebox.net Glam Girls! BOOTH NUMBER: 102, 104, 106 An Austin Original boutique with unique trends in women’s fashion for all sizes. Austin, TX GlamGirlsTexas.com NEW! Good Time Charlie Land Company Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 541, 543, 545 Christmas Decor & Gift Items Ballinger, TX GoodTimeCharlieLandC.com Gourmet Blends BOOTH NUMBER: 634, 636 Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegars & Infused Olive Oils Torrance, CA GourmetBlends.us Grill Wise Gadgets BOOTH NUMBER: 709 Unique hand-crafted BBQ grilling gadgets for your BBQ Superhero Austin, TX GrillWise.com

Headcrusher Game BOOTH NUMBER: 107 Handmade wild game calls and unique gifts for the home Long Beach, MS NEW! Holly Glenn Arts BOOTH NUMBER: P101 Whimsical animal and city paintings and prints. Liberty Hill, TX HollyGlennArts.com Home Fields, Inc. BOOTH NUMBER: 643 3D Replica Stadiums of your favorite NFL, MLB and NCAA teams Alpharetta, GA HomeFields.com HookNHide Belts BOOTH NUMBER: 619 Where art meets function: Wildlife Belt Buckle Bottle Openers for men and women. A sentimental gift for all who love the beauty of nature, our belts are functional, original, and one of a kind. Mcclelanville, SC HookNHide.com NEW! House of Shan BOOTH NUMBER: P119 Apparel and accessories business that gives $5 from every purchase to a women’s or children’s charity. Each item includes an Imperfect Heart which stands as a daily reminder to live your passion, laugh everyday, love deeply, lift others up and don’t ever quit your daydream. Bee Cave, TX HouseofShan.com NEW! Ida Mae Home BOOTH NUMBER: 441 Unique, fashion-forward bedding & home textiles. All of our bedding is designed in our studio in Fort Worth, and is carefully printed, cut, and made here in our manufacturing facility. Fort Worth, TX IdaMaeHome.com ikat jewelery BOOTH NUMBER: 722, 724 Handmade Greek, Roman, and Ottoman jewelry. Boca Raton, FL ikatjewelry.com Illuminidol BOOTH NUMBER: 756 Idolatry of the 21st Century. Austin Original. American Made. Celebrity Prayer Candles. Austin, TX Illuminidol.com Imagination Starters BOOTH NUMBER: 608, 610 Reusable, No Dust, FUN coloring for kids (and adults) Cedar Springs, MI ImaginationStarters.com

Jacoby & Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 500, 502 A well thought-out, fresh, and timeless collection of clothing and accessories; including everything from southern classics to bold statements. Melvin, TX JacobyandCo.com

Julie’s Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 627, 629, 726, 728 Womens clothing, accessories, and footwear for all ages Charlotte, NC JuliesClothing.com

Jacqueline B BOOTH NUMBER: 616, 618, 620, 622 Women’s up to the minute clothing with a California flair. Thousand Oaks, CA JacquelineBClothing.com

NEW! Karma Living BOOTH NUMBER: 206, 208, 210 Eclectic fun embroidered home accents pillows, bag straps,hat bands,recycled bags, one of a kind bedding, lampshades and lots of fun accents for your home La Grange TX KarmaLivingShop.net

Jadelynn Brooke BOOTH NUMBER: 355, 357 The ULTIMATE Gift & Apparel options for girls of all ages - adorable bags, hoodies & drinkware Dripping Springs, TX JadelynnBrooke.com

Kate Winternitz Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 241 Jewelry to Inspire a Feeling of Timeless Beauty and Elegance Austin, TX KateWinternitzJewelry.com

Jam Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 211, 213 Christmas attire for kids, well made clothing, shoes & gifts for the whole family Dripping Spring, TX JamBabyKids.com

Katie Kime BOOTH NUMBER: 401 A World Of Personalization and Prints - Apparel and Home Decor Austin, TX KatieKime.com

NEW! James Avery Artisan Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 635 Celebrate the season with gifts, for you or a loved one, hand-crafted by our artisans in the Texas Hill Country. Kerrville, TX JamesAvery.com

Kelli Kouri/Europa BOOTH NUMBER: 352, 354 Designer Faux Fur & Real Fur Jackets, Vests, Accessories, Cashmere Wraps. FASHION DESIGNER HANDBAGS and SEMIPRECIOUS GEMSTONE EARRINGS. Dallas, TX KelliKouri.com

JAY JO Designs BOOTH NUMBER: 317 ustom hand beaded purse straps, designer clear bags, unique jewelry/beaded accessories + trendy holiday styles. Austin, Tx JayJoDesigns.com NEW! JENN LEE BOOTH NUMBER: 320 Eco-luxury handbags and totes Houston, TX ShopJennLee.com NEW! jnh+design BOOTH NUMBER: P103 Embroidered baseball caps and other goods. Buda, TX jnhdesignatx.com Joy at Castle HIll BOOTH NUMBER: 321, 323 A curated gift store where you will find exactly what you are looking for including local artists and unique and beautiful items. Austin, TX @joyatcastlehill Julie B BOOTH NUMBER: 548, 550, 552 Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothing. Christmas decorations and Christmas themed Shirts. La Grange, TX

Kendra Scott BOOTH NUMBER: 324, 326, 328 Austin-based and thoughtfully crafted fashion, demi fine, and fine jewelry Austin, TX KendraScott.com NEW! KikiJuju BOOTH NUMBER: 250 uxury Resort Wear: dresses, coverups, day to night wears Austin, TX KikiJuju.com KMC Handbags BOOTH NUMBER: 238 Professionally manufactured handbags made locally in Texas. Our handbags are made of unique & high end vegan leathers and snakeskins accompanied by beautiful, trending interior fabrics. Austin, TX KMCHandbags.com Knotty Kid BOOTH NUMBER: 143, 145 Yarn, fabric and crafts collide in an edgy assortment of hand-made toys and accessories for the young, old, big and small. There’s a Knotty Kid in us all! Memphis, TN KnottyKid.com

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LA LO LA Clothing BOOTH NUMBER: 521, 523 Luxurious resort wear featuring one-of-a-kind silk and cashmere collections. Austin, TX LaLoLaClothing.com

lieghelena BOOTH NUMBER: 356 Demi-fine line of earrings, necklaces, & rings, and exotic skin bracelets handcrafted in Austin. Austin, TX dawnandduskjewelry.com

Lady Kennedy Designs BOOTH NUMBER: 123 Designer buttons, zipper pulls and charms handcrafted into earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Dallas, TX @ladykennedydesigns

NEW! Letter Lounge BOOTH NUMBER: 606 Repurposed library books crafted into letters & objects for home decor Dallas, TX LetterLounge.net

NEW! Ladybugs in My Garden BOOTH NUMBER: 501, 503, 505 Beautiful and washable children’s dress-up clothing and accessories. San Antonio, TX @ladybugsinmygarden

Limbo Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 522, 524 Austin Made Simple Jewelry and other locally made gifts. Austin, TX LimboJewelry.com

NEW! Lael Alpaca BOOTH NUMBER: 750, 752 Hand made - clothes - toys - purses - drying balls - pima cotton baby dresses . Denton, TX AlpacaLael.com

NEW! LINNY CO BOOTH NUMBER: 539 LINNY CO is an accessories brand that believes bold style can be effortless for everyone. Dallas, TX ShopLinnyCo.com

Lakonia Imports BOOTH NUMBER: 129 Greek AWARD winning Olive Oil, Olives, Balsamics, Spices and Honey Humble, TX Lakonia-Imports.com

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Landry Kate BOOTH NUMBER: 449, 451, 453 \Women’s lifestyle boutique featuring curated collections of neutral toned clothing in a light + airy atmosphere McKinney, TX LandryKate.com

Longhorn Fashions BOOTH NUMBER: 342, 344 On-trend apparel, holiday earrings, custom hats, Christmas tees, Texas themed gifts, and more! Austin, TX LonghornFashions.com

Latin Bakery Austin BOOTH NUMBER: 259 Focused on bringing many wonderful baked good to our customers, we have been collecting traditional Latin America recipes for more than 20 year. Austin, TX LatinBakeryAustin.com Lauren Elizabeth Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 560 A timeless, elevated, and accessible jewelry line. Many designs are mde directly from nature. Austin, TX LauraElizabethJewelry.com Laura Lively BOOTH NUMBER: 300, 302, 304 Timeless jewelry made with genuine freshwater pearls, shell and stones at affordable girlfriend pricing. Modern twists on the classics. Jacksonville, FL MyLauraLively.com NEW! Lauren Eagle Designs BOOTH NUMBER: 312 Canvas art, Acrylic box framed torn paper art and various textured art pieces Houston, TX LaurenEagle.com

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Love Bug Apparel BOOTH NUMBER: 753, 755 Incredibly soft, cute, classy and a little bit sassy t-shirts for women. Ruston, LA LoveBugApparel.com Love Talla Fingerprint Necklaces BOOTH NUMBER: 340 Custom fingerprint necklaces to cherish and celebrate life’s most precious people. It’s more than a great necklace. It’s a story... as unique as the fingerprint it holds. Austin, TX LoveTalla.com Love Weld BOOTH NUMBER: 319 Love Weld celebrates all of life’s moments with 14k gold, permanent jewelry that is customized for the perfect clasp-free, care-free wear. Austin, TX LoveWeld.com NEW! Madeline Parks BOOTH NUMBER: 146, 148 Fair Trade embroidered belts, purse straps, leather and clear purses Austin, TX MadelineParksDesigns.com

NEW! Mahji Mamas BOOTH NUMBER: 229 Mahjong is not just a game, it’s a PARTY! Mahji Mamas has all you need for your Mahjong party goods and gifts! Dallas, TX MahjiMamas.com NEW! Makeup Junkie Bags BOOTH NUMBER: 757 Lay-flat, Pack-flat cosmetic and toiletry bags Conroe, TX MakeupJunkieBags.com Manos De Sur BOOTH NUMBER: 252, 254 Alpaca/Acrylic throws & blankets, Fair Trade Horn Jewelry, Fair Trade handmade Turkish towels, mens gifts, Vintage South American pillows. Steamboat Springs, CO ManosDeSur.com Marye-Kelley BOOTH NUMBER: 157, 159 Handmade decoupage tissue box covers, wastepaper baskets, letterboxes, coasters, and Christmas ornaments. Houston, TX Marye-Kelley.com Mended BOOTH NUMBER: 224, 226 Hand block printed home goods made by survivors of modern-day slavery Dallas, TX Mended.co Michele’s Estate Jewelry & Silver BOOTH NUMBER: 649, 651 Large selection of fine estate/antique jewelry, sterling flatware, holloware and objects of art Austin, TX MichelesSilver.com NEW! Mills Gourmet BOOTH NUMBER: 109, 111 Pepper Jellies, Dip Mixes, Soup Mixes, Mulling Spices all manufactured in East Texas by our family owned and operated company since 1992. Tyler, TX MillsGourmet.com Minnie Belle Jewels BOOTH NUMBER: 626, 628 The Selection of Unique Jewelry, Authentic Vintage, Classic, Modern, Affordable Marietta, GA MinnieBelleJewels.com Mommy Made It For Me BOOTH NUMBER: 405, 407 Handmade Children’s Playtents, accessories, & matching sleeping bags, Doorway Puppet Theaters and puppets, boy’s and girl’s Activity Aprons, Plus Matching Items for 18” Dolls Dallas, TX MommyMadeItForMe.com

Momo’s Michelada BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 7 Tomato-Free, Vegan, Lemon based, Gluten-Free Non-alcoholic mixer Austin, TX MomosMicheladamix.com NEW! mountain and meadow BOOTH NUMBER: P119 Silk and cashmere-blend scarves and canvas prints featuring photographs of beautiful places in both natural and highly saturated hues Austin, TX mountainandmeadow.com Mr. Ellie Pooh BOOTH NUMBER: 116 A Fair Trade company selling exotic handmade gifts and ornaments. Brooklyn, NY MrElliePooh.com Musee BOOTH NUMBER: 305, 307 Handmade bath balms, soaps, candles, and bath salts. Canton, MS MuseeBath.com My Little Maria with a Wink of Yellow BOOTH NUMBER: 361 An infusion of craftsmanship from artisans around the world, with a high fashion sensibility. Women owned, innovative, handmade jewelry, accessories, décor and more. Curated and effortlessly chic making your shopping and gifting experience easy and fun. Austin, TX MyLittleMaria.com Nectar of the Vine BOOTH NUMBER: 136 Gourmet Wine Slushy Mixes in 18 delicious flavors! Middlefield, OH NectaroftheVine.com NEW! Neon Dream BOOTH NUMBER: P116 Gifts for children ages 0-6 including clothing, toys, books, essentials, and more. Austin, TX ShopNeonDream.com NEW! new world arts BOOTH NUMBER: P107 Handmade Christmas runners, ornaments and pillows. McKinney, TX Nixon Freeze Dried Candy BOOTH NUMBER: 223 We have your new addiction:Freeze Dried Candy. Don’t worry if it’s accidentally eaten before it’s gifted. We have more! Florence, TX NixonHandcrafted.com

Northwest Hills Pharmacy BOOTH NUMBER: 301, 303 A unique mix of Christmas gifts, water lanterns, Mark Roberts fairies, festive headbands and cups, children’s clothing, pajamas, and serving pieces Austin, TX ShopNorthwestHills.com Nothing Bundt Cakes Austin BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 6 Individually packaged personal Bundt Cakes in assortment of top flavors, including seasonal favorites. Austin, TX NothingBundtCakes.com NEW! Nufs BOOTH NUMBER: 152 Artisanal Gluten-Free Crackers and Bites Austin, TX GetNufs.com Oklahoma Toffee BOOTH NUMBER: 212 America’s best Milk, Dark & White Chocolate Toffees & Caramel Corn, supporting Oklahoma teachers. Tulsa, OK OklahomaToffee.com Onata Fragrances BOOTH NUMBER: 113 Custom designed fragrances used in handmade soy candles, soaps, room|body mists, and perfume that transform any room, any occasion. Houston, TX OnataFragrances.com NEW! ONLY by Nina Fitzgerald BOOTH NUMBER: 341 A collaboration between ONLY and Urban Betty, two brands that share a passion for safe, non-toxic beauty products. Austin, TX OnlyByNina.com Origin Mexico BOOTH NUMBER: 217 Origin Mexico is a purpose-driven brand focused on preserving our Mexican heritage through the beauty of handmade and ethically sourced artisanal goods. Austin, TX OriginMexico.com NEW! Outer Woods BOOTH NUMBER: 540 Handmade woodworking pieces: from tiny to massive, our work is bold, unique, and authentic. Just like you. Austin, TX OuterWoods.net PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More) BOOTH NUMBER: 561 Whimsical, interactive, & award-winning children’s books. New this year, STEM kits from SmartLab! Educational gift sets for all ages. Houston, TX MoreKidsBooks.com

Perfectly Paisley BOOTH NUMBER: 337, 339 Modern boho trendy boutique styles Georgetown, TX PerfectlyPaisleyShop.com Philorganic Sustainable Care BOOTH NUMBER: 517 Organic skincare and body care products made with sustainable ingredients. Austin, TX PhilorganicSustainableCare.com Point of Origin BOOTH NUMBER: 758, 760 Gifts, Candles, Holiday Decor, Holiday Apparel and more. Austin, TX ShopPointOfOrigin.com Primavera Collection LLC BOOTH NUMBER: 554 Mexican embroidery with a modern twist. Bee Cave, TX PrimaveraCollection.com Prippie BOOTH NUMBER: 507, 509, 211 Women’s clothing, gifts, and Christmas decor. Fort Worth, TX ShopPrippie.com NEW! Prissy Pants BOOTH NUMBER: 710, 712 Picture Perfect Clothes for Boys and Girls! Brenham, TX @PrissyPantsBrenham Project Genius Inc. BOOTH NUMBER: 637, 639 Texas based quality puzzles, brainteasers, games, and gifts. Round Rock, TX ProjectGeniusInc.com Properly Tied BOOTH NUMBER: 411, 413, 510, 512 Men’s and Boys T-Shirts, Outerwear, Tops, Button Downs and more. Oxford, MS ProperlyTied.com NEW! Rachel Nathan Design BOOTH NUMBER: 253 Symbolic necklaces, bold bracelets, & dynamic earrings. Vogue-featured, celebrity favorite, made in-house. Austin, TX RachelNathanDesign.com Red Bird Mercantile BOOTH NUMBER: 151, 153 Georgetown boutique offering unique products you don’t find everywhere. Specializing in women’s clothing, jewelry, and home items. Georgetown, TX RedBirdMercantile.com

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REVEL WILDE BOOTH NUMBER: 135, 137, 234, 236 Women & Men’s Clothing, Curated Gifts, Lifestyle Products, and Holiday & Home Decor. Dripping Sprints, TX RevelWilde.com

Smart Cookie Bakery BOOTH NUMBER: 139 Handcrafted dog treats, biscuits, chews, food toppers and more! Golden, CO SmartCookieTreats.com

rhae BOOTH NUMBER: 144 spread sunshine: welcome to your inclusive shopping experience! Round Rock, TX shoprhae.com

Smith Map Studio BOOTH NUMBER: 309 Local artist Christopher Smith creates hand drawn maps. Originals and prints available. Liberty Hill, TX SmithMapStudio.com

NEW! rOks BOOTH NUMBER: P110 Personalized ice cubes for: hostess, hunter, musician, Texan and NCAA fans. A Texas company. Houston, TX rOksUSA.com

Smokin Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix BOOTH NUMBER: 140 Gourmet Smoked Bloody Mary mix and cooking sauce Dallas, TX SmokinMary.com

Rustic Tennessee Cowhide Boutique & Décor BOOTH NUMBER: 658, 660 Our warm, welcoming display of Rustic American handmade goods, womens outerwear & handmade jewelry is sure to satisfy anyone’s eclectic safe. Hendersonville, TN Rustic-TN-Cowhide.com

NEW! Sojourn Studio BOOTH NUMBER: 654 Since 2017, Sojourn Studio has been handcrafting beauty and empowering young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work. With clay as a starting point, artisans form each porcelain piece, paint every metallic stroke, and meticulously assemble each delicate design. Pieces are uniquely accented with kiln-fired 22k gold or sterling silver luster and finished with 14k gold-filled or sterling silver findings. Dripping Springs, TX SojournStudio.org

Sassy Cups BOOTH NUMBER: 638, 640, 642, 644 Decorative styro and frost flex cups with fun saying including holiday, humor napkins, koozies and more. Carrollton, TX SassyCups.com Scrap-Work Boutique BOOTH NUMBER: 306, 308, 310 Boho Gypsy Style for women of all ages. Grab the newest styles for this season! Earling, IA Scrap-Work.com ShannieGirl BOOTH NUMBER: 705, 707 Shawls, Wraps, Capes and ponchos in a variety of beautiful styles and colors. Houston, TX ShannieGirl.com Shirley’s Potpourri BOOTH NUMBER: 749 Handmade potpourri, refresher oils, garland and wreaths in 3 distinct aromas (apple jack, cinnamon, orange blossom, citrus, and Santa Fe, vanilla/pumpkin spice) Canton, TX ShirleysPotpourri.com NEW! Silk Ranch BOOTH NUMBER: P108 Women’s clothing designed from vintage silk sarees and colorful velvets. Austin, TX Silk-Ranch.com NEW! Slow North BOOTH NUMBER: P109 Essential Oil Candles, Natural Bath & Body Care, Hot/Cold Therapy Packs, Goods for Living Well Austin, TX SlowNorth.com

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NEW! Spencer’s Custom Wood BOOTH NUMBER: 711, 713 Where art meets wood! Small, veteran-owned wood business that makes home decor using both domestic and exotic woods. Elgin, TX scwood1.com NEW! Suck It! Jerky and Pickles BOOTH NUMBER: 741 We make good food that doesn’t suck! We specialize in beef jerky, various pickle products and a smoked cayenne hot sauce. We are small and do not use a co-packer - all of this we make ourselves. Southlake, TX SuckItJerkyandPickles.com NEW! Sunrize Tea BOOTH NUMBER: P122 Hand-crafted loose-leaf tea available in sample sizes and full-size pouches. Austin, TX SunrizeTea.com Sunshine Tienda BOOTH NUMBER: 437, 439 Sunshine Tienda’s shop is full of jewelry, hats, apparel, and our favorite holiday gifts for the season. New Braunfels, TX SunshineTienda.com

Something New Jewelry Cleaner BOOTH NUMBER: 261 Something New all natural metal polish and jewelry cleaner. Get your ring cleaned free! Meansville GA MyJewelryCleaner.com

NEW! Sunward Jewelry BOOTH NUMBER: 409 A collection of lightweight jewelry and accessories handmade from genuine leather and recycled fine silver. Each piece of jewelry is inspired by a scene or story from travel adventures. Gypsum, CO ShopSunward.com

NEW! Sorrento’s Coffee BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK5 Famous Chai Latte Mix, Coffees, Teas, Hats, Merchandise and Gifts. Delicious samples to try! Try our delicious samples! Austin, TX SorrentosCoffeeDriveThru.com

Susie’s South 40 Confections, Inc. BOOTH NUMBER: 161 Famous Texas frozen pecan toffee, Texas trash, key lime & lemon cookies, 4 assorted barks, chewy pralines and other confections. Midland, TX www.SusiesSouthForty.com

Southern Concoctions BOOTH NUMBER: 716 Cocktail Infusion Kits for at home bartending. Georgetown, TX SouthernConcoctions.com

NEW! Sweet Charli Girl BOOTH NUMBER: 504 Cookies, brownies, cupcakes and bars (TONS of gluten free options) Austin, Texas SweetCharliGirl.com

Soy Austin Luxury Candle Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 311, 313 Personalized Soy Candles & Custom Monogram Letter Vases Austin, TX SoyAustinCandles.com NEW! Sparkles Home BOOTH NUMBER: 201, 203 Glam crystal rhinestone home decor and gifts Fort Worth, TX SparklesHome.com

Tahoe Kitchen Company BOOTH NUMBER: 624 Wölfe German Steel Kitchen Knives, BBQ cutlery sets for the grill lovers, handmade magnetic knife blocks Colorado Springs, CO TahoeKitchenCompany.com Taylor and Tessier BOOTH NUMBER: 601 Leather, gold, silver, pearl, exotic skins and semi-precious stone jewelry handmade in Aspen. Carbondale, CO TaylorandTessier.com

Teddy V. Pâtisserie BOOTH NUMBER: 600 The largest and most delicious chocolate chip cookie you’ll find in Texas! Made with real butter and Vital Farms eggs, and most importantly: 125 chocolate chips in each and every cookie! Austin, TX TeddyVCookies.com Texas Foundation of Hope BOOTH NUMBER: 108 We are non-profit organization that employs Special Needs adults to create beautifully unique items. In addition to employment, we also offer them daily services that include events into the community, church services, fitness, life skills and a summer camp that is offered every year. San Antonio, TX txfh.org Texas Standard BOOTH NUMBER: 110, 112 Outfitters of the Texas Gentleman, featuring items made in Texas. Austin, TX Texas-Standard.com Texas Toffee, Inc. BOOTH NUMBER: 625 Texas Toffee manufactures an old English Toffee in a variety of flavors. It is a new spin on an old favorite. Our toffee is an old favorite with a modern twist ...try our toffee you’ll never buy another. Plano, TX TexasToffee.com NEW! The Bead Project by TWOPU BOOTH NUMBER: P111 Jewelry, Home Decor, and more! Austin, TX TheBeadProject.com NEW! The Charge Apparel BOOTH NUMBER: P104, P106 Austin-based, Veteran Owned apparel brand that donates 12% of our total sales to organizations that support US Veterans and mental health initiatives. We specialize in premier performance polos, boasting the same exclusive fabric supplier as Lululemon, and make all our polos and tees in the USA. Austin, TX thechargeapparel.com The Christmas Belle BOOTH NUMBER: 603, 605 Elegant, handmade Christmas tree skirts, stockings; embroidered pillows, linens accessories and gifts! From classic to whimsical! Troy, NC TheChristmasBelle.com The Dainty Doe BOOTH NUMBER: 423, 425 Dainty jewelry + a curated clothing and accessories collection inspired by all things dreamy, floral, and romantic Georgetown, TX TheDaintyDoe.com

The Doggie Express BOOTH NUMBER: 359 Organic, gluten-free, grain-free treats, seasonally decorated, reindeer antlers, dog themed drink tags and cleaning towels, cakes, and jerky. Houston, TX TheDoggieExpress.com

NEW! The Syngergy Orb BOOTH NUMBER: 727 Our indoors/outdoor orb lights elevate any moment. Changing colors, built-in speakers, and a plant holder or wine chiller will make this your new party must-have! Apex, NC

the glitter option BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 8 Personalized poster size coloring sheets and bucket lists. Dallas, TX theglitteroption.com

The Treasured Accessory BOOTH NUMBER: 736, 738 Beautiful “of the moment” jewelry. Calabasas, CA TheTreasuredAccessory.com

NEW! The Goud Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 334, 336 Modern & Trendy Children’s Clothing; Soft, luxurious, plush baby blankets; Burp Cloths, Bibs, Multi Use Car Seat Covers, Swaddles Bamboo & Organic Cotton Footed Zipper Rompers La Vernia, TX TheGoudCo.com NEW! The Grey Antler BOOTH NUMBER: 249, 251, 348, 350 Rustic framed pictures, pillows & holiday decor. Most of our products are made in the USA. We work very hard to have one of the best booths and products out there. Mooreville, MS @thegreyantlerms The Guayabera Shirt BOOTH NUMBER: 734 Men and Boys fine Guayabera Shirts for weddings and casual wear. All designed locally. Austin, TX TheGuayaberaShirtStore.com The Limoges Lady BOOTH NUMBER: 744 The Limoges Lady specializes in authentic, handpainted porcelain Limoges boxes from France. Houston, TX TheLimogesLady.com NEW! The Manly Gift Store BOOTH NUMBER: 243, 245 Manly gifts for the manly men in your life Birmingham, AL Themanlygiftstore.com The Professional Wine Opener BOOTH NUMBER: 754 Professional Wine Opener Gift Sets Flower Mound, TX ProfessionalWineOpener.com The Salumeria BOOTH NUMBER: 551, 553 Local salami shop, specializing in traditional Italian and Spanish style cured meats Austin, TX adagiosalumi.com The Store- Round Top BOOTH NUMBER: 518, 520 Tutu & Lilli, MUSE Collective Jewelry, Freya Hats, Ellis Motel Mixers, Home Decor, Bar Ware, Gifts Round Top, TX @thestore_roundtop

The Wired Canary BOOTH NUMBER: 617 Hand stamped vintage silverware repurposed to make a variety of useable items and towel gift sets. Friendswood, TX TheWiredCanaryTX.com Three Sisters Bows BOOTH NUMBER: 455 Mama Owned & Handmade in Texas unbelievable hair bow boutique Weatherford, TX 3SistersBows.com Tiger Jaw BOOTH NUMBER: 743, 745 Ratcheting Garden Tools, Hose Nozzle, Portable Heater, Telescopic Stools Pilot Point, TX TigerJaw.com NEW! TIY Products BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 4 Customizable hair ties made to fit your hair type and volume to perfection with little to no damage to your hair. First worn by olympians and pro athletes, TIY has become a fashion accessory as well as a token of empowerment for people with long hair around the world. Austin, TX TIYProducts.com To Market- Gourmet Dips and Spreads BOOTH NUMBER: 149 Gourmet Salt Free and Gluten Free Dip Vegetable Dip Mixes Loveland, CO ToMarket-ToMarket.com Toni’s Toffee BOOTH NUMBER: P105 Award Winning Gourmet Toffee Company Austin, Texas TonisToffee.com NEW! Topped Hats BOOTH NUMBER: 255, 257 One-of-a-kind and custom hats, accessories, branding, events. Dallas, TX ToppedHats.com Trumey BOOTH NUMBER: 607, 609 Embroidered Pet Products: Collars, Leashes, Bandanas Weatherford, TX Trumey.com

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NEW! Tulum 2U BOOTH NUMBER: 118 Boho chic beach bags, totes and clutches handcrafted from 100% high-quality recycled plastic as well as unique handmade coverups and exotic body and home fragrances. Join us on our mission to protect the planet and look great while doing it! Lakeway, TX Tulum2U.com NEW! Two Hives Honey BOOTH NUMBER: KIOSK 1 Locally harvested honey and honey bee products Austin, TX TwoHivesHoney.com Under Wraps BOOTH NUMBER: 101, 103, 105 Designer giftwrap, boxes, bags and tissue, and tulle, raffia, wired sheer, poly and burlap/woven ribbons at wholesale pricing Dallas, TX UnderWrapsGiftWrap.com NEW! Ves Sol BOOTH NUMBER: 256 Curio boxes and furniture interior fashion Denton, TX @vessol.gallery Vibe BOOTH NUMBER: 155 Our limited edition, nature-centric jewelry is handcrafted in Austin, TX in collaboration with Mother Earth. We are on a mission to inspire and support a high-vibration revolution, one human at a time, because we believe that a high-vibing world is a highthriving world. Austin, TX TheHouseofVibe.com

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Vista Del Sol Studios BOOTH NUMBER: 125, 127 Handcrafted wood burning candles, vintage angels, charcuterie boards and other hand crafted wood items Liberty Hill, TX VistaDelSolStudios.com White Cloud World Teas BOOTH NUMBER: 120 =We offer the largest selection of loose leaf teas, tea accessories, sampler sets, and gifts in Central Texas! Give the gift of health and sit back and enjoy a cuppa this holiday season. Georgetown, TX WhiteCloudWorldTeas.com White Loft BOOTH NUMBER: 421 Growth charts, month milestone markers, closet dividers. Made in Austin from high quality materials with a personal touch. Austin, TX White-Loft.com Wild Oak Co. BOOTH NUMBER: 318 Heirloom wooden toys inspired by our childhood and reimagined with a modern twist. Each toy is handcrafted to last for generations. Huntsville, TX WildOak.co

NEW! WirrWarr Wraps BOOTH NUMBER: P115 Uniquely designed wrapping paper, ribbon kits, gift tags and accessories Fort Worth, TX WirrWarrWraps.com

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