Fall is the favorite time of year for many businesses here at Savage Mill. The crisp air, golden light, and chilly vibes of Halloween rejuvenate us and inspire creativity. Here are ten merchants who are taking advantage of the season. Check them out the next time you’re here!
1. Candles by Candy
Candles and candle-making classes and events are the focus of this relatively new Savage Mill-based small business. Stop by early to make a candle at Candles by Candy during the October 24 Girls Night Out if you’d like to snag one of these pumpkin candle holders – supplies are limited.
2. Bead Soup
Halloween sparks lots of creation at this friendly bead store, where you can make your own inspiration from the large selection of beads on hand or purchase a bead kit or completed project such as these black cat, candy corn, bat, and witch key chains. Bead Soup will be offering their popular make-and-take earrings during the October 24th Girls Night Out.
3. Bearing Gifts
This treasure trove of gift ideas for all kinds of occasions revels in seasonal celebrations. One of a number of dog-friendly businesses here at Savage Mill, Bearing Gifts plays it up with this cheerful pup-centric Halloween candle!
4. Charity’s Closet
Charity’s Closet, an upscale resale boutique, sells beautiful women’s fashions for only $5! Stop by this store and their sister location, Charity’s First Picks, to create your new fall outfit.
5. Omnihedral
This game store recently expanded into a larger, well-lit space in the Cotton Shed, just uphill from the traffic circle. Among the thousands of board and card games you can try out and purchase at Omnihedral are several to fill a spooky evening, along with 3-D printed items created in-house and hauntingly thematic purses.
6. Roggenart European Bakery Bistro and Café
This cozy bakery is redolent with tantalizing smells of fall – apples, cinnamon, pumpkin and more. Apple strudel is a perennial favorite at Roggenart European Bakery Bistro and Café.
7. Skinsational Scents
Pumpkin spice is being featured in select Skinsational Scents skin care and body products this season. Stop by to talk with their natural wellness and skin care experts and find a product that suits your needs.
8. Clay Coven
Just in time for the fall, Clay Coven pottery studio has expanded their space. We were drawn to the whimsical wood-fired pumpkins and ghoulish mug created by local artist Tim Duncan. Try your hand at bubble glazing during Girls Night Out on Oct. 27 or watch some of the potters demonstrating their talent.
9. ArtCraft
Since they opened at Savage Mill in 1992, ArtCraft has been mixing practical and functional with presentational and unconventional work from more than 500 American artists and craftspeople. We couldn’t take our eyes off this adorable fairy house complete with night light – and isn’t the black cat striking?
10. jules + kate
The curated collection of hand-crafted goods in jules + kate changes seasonally. Among the fall offerings are nature-inspired bags, backpacks made of cork, and long-burning candles in harvest scents. Apple cider donut intrigues!
Fall is the perfect time of year for an outing to explore Savage Mill and the surrounding area. Whether you join us for Girls Night Out or discover our unique shops on your own schedule, we know you’ll find something that intrigues and delights!