Window Shopping - Zone 3 Western Ave

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This curated and COVID-safe holiday shopping experience was created with our community in mind and features goods from over 40 local shops.

Join us in supporting local artists, makers, and small businesses this holiday season by following our unique and socially distanced route with stops along the Western Ave corridor from Allston to Harvard Square.

Each window display showcases products and gifts that aim to spark joy for shoppers and gift receivers alike. Just point (and zoom!) your phone camera at the QR codes found in the display to order artist-made creations on the spot! Don’t forget to use the special “ZONE3JOY” code at checkout to unlock a little extra treat.

In addition to finding the perfect gift, shoppers will have the chance to grab a sheet of limited edition Art in Print wrapping paper for only 25 cents!

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to discover 40+ Local shops featuring different artists & small businesses

ZONE 3

267 Western Ave

CONTINUUM

219 Western Ave

PERILLLAS

380 Western Ave

HARVARD SQUARE

25 Brattle Street

HARVARD ED PORTAL

224 Western Ave

ART IN PRINT

Wrapping paper for 25 cents!

zone 3

267 Western ave

MONIQUE

Monique Aimee

Somerville

Digital illustrations to hand painted murals to chainstitch patches, all with themes of empowerment and self-care.

petecosmos

Pete Cosmos Made This

Allston

Illustration and design works on apparel, totes, and more, drawing from graffiti-based fundamentals with an emphasis on color concepts and vibrancy. Bonus: Find even more of Pete’s work at Continuum!

Luckyhouse

Lucky House Mfg.

Somerville

An eco-conscious screen printing and design shop by Jillian Tito and Josh Huff specializing in high quality custom screen printing, graphic design, and embroidery projects.

Reas

Reas of Sunshine Co.

Fenway

A fun and funky gift and stationary shop by Christina Rea with variety of stickers, prints, and other knick knacks inspired by the small things that make life enjoyable and unique.

melanieviens

Melanie Jean Market

East Boston

Illustrated stationery products, stickers, and prints by Melanie Jean Viens.

frequehaus

Freaque Haus

Allston

An one woman show run by Lora Adriana, who makes bright, sparkly earrings and cozy made-to-order blankets. 10% of proceeds are donated to Project LETS, a nonprofit organization which helps to build communities of peer support for mental healing.

kadokele

Kadokélé

Hyde Park

A lifestyle brand offering handcrafted jewelry, clothing and apparel stimulated by the beauty of the Caribbean.

BeckyShaffer

BirchBones Art

Allston

Prints by Becky Schaffer, who uses the beauty of the natural world and her social science background to inspire artwork centered around the themes of life, death, and the cyclical flow of energy around the universe.

ashely

Ashley Eisenman

Lowell

High-quality prints of original watercolor paintings.

PERILLAS

380 WESTERN AVE
THE FUTURE HOME OF PERILLAS BIBIMBAP KITCHEN

Edward

Edward Perkins

Allston

Unique UV resin jewelry using vintage photographs.

DUMPTRUCK

Dump Truck Coffee

Brooklyn, NY

A roasting project started in 2020 by barista, roaster, and educator Sylvie Flanagan after roasting coffee at Pavement Coffeehouse and training at Variety Coffee Roasters. Each coffee is sourced with attention to flavor and fairness.

iantartasky

Ian Tartasky

Brighton

Prints, pins, apparel and more from a painter with an obsession for the paranormal, fascination with the macabre, and knowledge of subcultures.

stringandloop

string&&loop

Somerville

A “soft wear” company by Cody Ben Lewis combining art and technology to create innovative knit sock designs.

sylvie2

Sylvie Flanagan

Brooklyn, NY

Illustrated prints and t-shirts featuring playful colors and images.

rosenclay

Rose and Clay Earrings

Brighton

Handmade polymer clay earrings and hair accessories by Kelsey Sorenson.

Calavera

Calavera Designs

Jamaica Plain

Clothing, accessories and quilts designed and produced by Mari Scherer.

sophytuttle

Sophy Tuttle Studios

Lowell

Prints, paintings, illustrated cards, and more by Sophy Tuttle, a muralist and fine artist who is inspired by plants, animals, and the natural world.

Deb

Debs Dreaming

Brighton

Art by queer South Asian illustrator Deborah Johnson, centered around the themes of hope, magic, and radical compassion.

Continuum

219 Western Ave
RETAIL SPaCE NEXT TO SMITH PLAYGROUND

LEXI

Lexi's Tree Fort

Somerville

Custom bags made by Lexi Havlin that are inspired by outdoor activities, the cosmos, and bright colors.

Aisha

Aisha Densmore-Bey, Designer

Boston

Shop-ADB is a sub-brand of Aisha Densmore-Bey, Designer (ADB) featuring wearables like t-shirts and pins, as well as children’s books.

anna

Outer Inner Workings

Allston

Original handmade art pieces ranging from pressed flower frames to indigo dyed home goods to prints and paintings, all inspired by nature and made with love by Anna Mytko.

melanieviens

Melanie Jean Market

East Boston

Illustrated stationery products, stickers, and prints by Melanie Jean Viens.

GOODFORM

GOODFORM Designs

Jamaica Plain

A collection of handmade polymer clay earrings by Melissa Miller that sits at the intersection of fearlessly fun and everyday functional.

CHRIS

Christopher Antonellis

Watertown

Original collage art and prints.

JuliaEmiliani

Over it Studio

Somerville

Cute and colorful illustrated goods including postcards, risograph prints, zines, and stickers. Designed with care by Julia Emiliani.

petecosmos

Pete Cosmos Made This

Allston

Illustration and design works on apparel, totes, and more, drawing from graffiti-based fundamentals with an emphasis on color concepts and vibrancy. Bonus: Find even more of Pete’s work at Continuum!

AndyLi

Andy Li

Jamaica Plain/South Boston

Andi Li is an embroidery artist that is working to find common emotional territory with others through personal experience and observations.

marykate

Mary-Kate Parkhurst

Brookline

Print pieces that are personal yet universal, as well as custom commissions.

MattPaul

Nowheresville

Jamaica Plain

A bric-a-brac shop by Matt Paul inspired by the souvenir shops of roadside attractions scattered across the USA, featuring products you never knew you needed.

Harvard Square

25 Brattle street
RETAIL SPACE NEXT TO FELIPE’S TAQUERIA

overseasoned

Overseasoned

Cambridge

Activism inspired apparel and kitchen accessories from foodie brand created by Amy Larson. A portion of sales from each product collection are donated to nonprofits that support women.

Tafari

House of Tafari Collection

Seaport

A luxury lifestyle brand using bold, natural textiles to design artistic and cutting edge wraps and accessories to uplift the spirit and restore dignity. Created by Faith Imani McFarlane and inspired by the vibrancy of the Caribbean and landscape of Africa.

SAMMY

Sammy Gorin

Allston

A Boston-based artist whose work includes vibrant acrylic portraits and digital illustrations, as well as abstract paintings made from alcohol inks.

marylewey

Mary E. Lewey

Cambridge

A self-taught mixed media artist (and bookworm with overactive imagination) who creates immersive collages.

CosmicUnicornz

Cosmic Unicornz

Worcester

Fashion and accessories by Melissa Thyden for edgy trendsetters.

CarlaDipasquale

Carla Dipasquale Illustration

Brighton

Handmade paper goods including greeting cards, wrapping paper, prints, and more by Carla Dipasquale.

LEMMONBUBBLYFEATURE

Lemon Bubbly

East Boston

A travel brand by Brittanie Hawkes that creates macrame travel accessories and apparel.

natalia

Natalia Mirabito Fine Art

Dorchester

Natalia paints with bold brush and palette knife techniques in support of those with inability to fully experience nature in-person due to disability, reduced mobility, hospitalization, and mental health challenges. As a means to see beyond her own reduced mobility, Natalia communicates her experiences of nostalgia and vibrancy felt within the natural world.

ProjectPaulie

Project Paulie

Boston

Project Paulie delivers food to out of work MA and RI service industry workers. Each product’s proceeds are attached to an organization that betters the quality of lives everyday.

LunchCity

Lunch City Studio

Somerville

Collection of art by artist and architect, Courtney Drake. Inspired by the places Courtney explores with her dog, Lunchbox, she creates building portraits, cityscapes, maps, and color palettes.

Harvard ED PORTAL

224 Western ave
FEATURING ARTISTS FOUND AT THE ALLSTON/BRIGHTON WINTER MARKET

Brown+Coconut

Brown and Cocount

Downtown Boston

Small batch, plant-based skin care crafted by sisters Letisha and Zeena Brown with a focus on minimal ingredients that are kind to your skin.

AyanaMack

Ayana Mack Design

Mattapan

Journals, reusable bags, and greeting cards, as well as limited edition holiday goods such as hand-stamped wrapping paper and hand-painted glassware.

urbankitch

Urban Kitchen

Allston

Natural handmade soap, soy candles, spa gift boxes, natural perfumes, bath and body products created by Helene Matteson.

GregHuntMade

Greg Hunt Made

Brookline

Full service design/build furniture, including handmade originals and made to order commissions by Greg Hunt. Special thanks to Greg for constructing our pegboard shapes that you see in the windows!

katemartens

Kate Martens

Brighton

From tiny ceramic gnomes to small paintings on wood to a line of cards and prints, Kate Martens’ work is meant to bring color and joy into the homes of her customers.

Shop Even More Handmade Gifts!

The fourth annual Allston-Brighton Winter Market is being held virtually this year. Celebrate local creative entrepreneurship by browsing fine art, artisanal goods, unique services, one-of-a-kind commissions, and handcrafted gifts. 100% of the proceeds from all sales go directly to the vendors.

ALLSTON BRIGHTON WINTER MARKET

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