What an AWESOME night of eating, shopping and chatting with local artisans! We started with a yumm-o dinner at the recently awarded (Rising Star Chef Finalizst Chef/Owner Marla Ortega in 2nd picture) Illium Cafe.

Next up:  TIGHT KNIT! Credits in the form of Etsy Shops or Websites: Sausage Party by Cappywanna. Feature Film Lamp Shades by Erica M. Klein. Music by Scientific Maps. Terrariums by The Botanic Studio. Jewelry by Windfall Designs. Art prints on cards by Tomato Can Studios.

We ended the evening with a romp through Anchor 5 Boutique which carries MANY of the artisans at Tight Knit. Its your one-stop-shopping for all items local, from baby to jewelry to food to art. LOVE that store!!!