Sometimes you just need an excuse to treat yourself or that special someone to something special. Lucky for all you star-effers, the Oscars are here this Sunday and what's a silly statue without a party? If you don't have one planned, do it up. Head to toe, we've got something going on here for you.
Brooklyn-based design studio Miott kicks off their Spring 2010 collection this weekend with kicks (pictured, left) and
totes, each one individually hand- painted and decorated by designer
and founder Gabriela Iglesias. Saturday, Artist & Designer Market, 12-8pm
Want your yummy tummy hook-up? Try some of Creations By The Kase's Chocolate (pictured, right). True edible art. Don't come empty-handed to Oscar. Sunday, Artist & Designer Market, 12-8pm
An especially loud shout-out to Small Home who is back for another thrilling show this Saturday. Many folks may recall artist and mastermind behind the gig Julia from last weekend and a few stints earlier this year. Your response to her gorgeous window paintings (below) sent her on a mission to get inspired and make more. Which she has. And here she is. Give it up! Saturday, Artist & Designer Market, 12-8pm
Local nabe fave – literally a nabe right down the street on North 6th – Noisette is sharing the love of her beautiful collection of women's clothing and accessories. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to get your hands on some immaculately curated merch from one of the North Side's pioneering retailers. Saturday & Sunday, Artist & Designer Market, 12-8pm
Edzayi Mazarura Design has the goods for the little one with a wide range of clothes, shoes, hook-ups for le baby aka bambam bambino. Check out her story and her merch. Saturday, Artist & Designer Market
Funky mosaic maestro Libby Hintz does a spin through the 'burg with an eye-popping and mesmerizing multi-media mosaic collection. That's not just a tongue-twister, it's always great eye candy. Behold it! Saturday, Artist & Designer Market, 12-8pm
And in other news, a bunch of old-time faves are back including etcModernVintage (check out our Twitter stream to find out what the Teich gals have in store for you – always priceless!) and Kissa Thompson with some new thrills for your head, hair and back. Bring it on!
