The more we can help local merchants do great work, the greater our chances for sustaining a neighborhood economy. After all at which local artisan community markets, are these small businesses better poised to meet the neighbourhood? From bougie hand-poured candles to a single exquisitely carved piece of wood, each purchase – however small, is an expression of love. Also, these events also advocate for preservation – frequently featuring vendors with vintage and antique items that have been rescued from the dumpster. While you may be celebrating local goods, friendship as well as the variety of nice products to enjoy throughout the shopping process, it turns out that if you support these spaces and shops (as long as they are good quality!), not only do you help independent jobs stay alive there is also the chance to evaluate incredibly cool products that last quite a while at this point.