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[listersgirl]

I am encountering a weird craft fair phenomenon this year, whereby all the craft fairs are much smaller than they were last year. By which I mean that a craft fair that was in 2 rooms last year is in one this year. It's odd! Maybe after last year's giant craft explosion there are now more events than artisans? Or maybe the handmade holiday has gone out of vogue. I went to 5 different shows today, 4 of which I'd been to last year, and they were all awfully tiny. And only one was particularly interesting. If this trend continues I'm going to have to make other plans for my remaining gifts.

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[anglaisepaon.livejournal.com]

Another one who thinks it's probably the recession. Sadly, the European market that used to be held here every winter has packed up. No buche de noel or smoky Swedish coffee this year.

[listersgirl]

Oh, sad! I just discovered a European market happening here this week, which I'm hoping will be fun.