On the Market.

Friday, July 25th, the Market’s own Cheryl Dolby will be hosting an open house for her gallery showing at WVTF. Please come by and see the beautiful sculptures she’s been working on this year for this event. The show is being held at WVTF Public Radio Station from 5pm - 7pm. There will be music by Charlie Perkinson Trio and catering by Edible Vibe Cafe & Coffee House. While you’re there, you can also enter to win one of Cheryl Dolby’s Goddess Ceremonial Necklaces by guessing the number of beads on her car, B-Dazle.  Click here for directions and more information.

Sculpture by Cheryl Dolby; Photograph by Rebecca D. Dillon.

There were so many beautiful things to see on Saturday at the Roanoke City Market I went a little overboard with the pictures. Hopefully your internet service can handle all the photos I want to share with you.

From the Farmers

Rolling Meadows Farms had loads of beautiful daisies for sale.

They were available in a number of different colors.

Tim also had flowers in what he calls his Virgina Tech colors. These flowers came in burgundy and peach.

He also carries a wide assortment of succulents.

Julia Light had fresh cut flowers for sale alongside iris bulbs and hyacinth bushes ready for planting.

Scott sold beautiful wreaths made from dried flowers.

Walter’s Greenhouse offered a huge assortment of plants including this interesting yellow flower that just says “Wow!”

I also thought this pink trailing flower was beautiful.

Riverside Nursery had some neat looking ageratums ready to plant.

John was also selling this beauty.

Jack Ferguson was selling fresh eggs and kale.

There were also delicious cuts of pork from Sandy River Pork.

From the Crafters

Dana James was selling butterfly and dragonfly sun catchers made from fused glass.

Ben Crooks had his usual assortment of rocks, minerals and fossils on hand.

Linda brought her beautiful sea glass jewelry down to sell.

While Little Creek Forge was selling key chains of the state flower, the dogwood.

Penny Lane had more of her wonderful fungi jewelry for sale.

And Steve of Little Blue Woman Candles brought these tea light candle holders to lure potential customers.

Sherry was selling unique, hand thrown vases.

And pots.

Anne brought more of her jewelry down to the Market. I especially like this piece as the stones remind me of acorns.

This pendant also grabbed my attention.

Kari was selling her hand painted, tin wall vases along with an assortment of fun birdhouses and mirrors.

Kyle and Dave were selling their party platters. I thought this blue platter really stood out.

Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen brought out her new Juicy Grapefruit soap and lotion for a perfectly pampered you.

And Cheryl had a new one of a kind journal for sale.

From the Shops

Okay, so I didn’t really get to focus much on the shops along Market St, but here are a few things I did find. If you’re interested in seeing more from the Market Street shops, please let me know.

Baking dishes on sale at Ladles and Linens.

Yard art from Good Things on the Market.

And a cat shaped watering can from The Gift Niche.

New items on the Roanoke City Market. Swing by to get them while they last.

Lovely goddess planters from Cheryl Dolby. Each planter comes with a different herb cradled within.

Glass lampwork bead earrings from Dana James. Dana has been adding sterling silver swirls to her new earrings.

New stoneware bowls from Sherry Tuccairone. Sherry has been working on applying surface decoration to her pottery.

Dragon shaped hooks from Little Creek Forge.

Fresh herbs, like this sage, from Rolling Meadows Farms.

Yes! The Roanoke Farmer’s Market is open year round and while most of the farmers will continue to hide until St. Patrick’s Day, the pig farmers and crafters are out in full force. Here’s a sampling of what Saturday’s market was like.

Passing Cheryl Dolby’s Native American sculptures is often like passing a mini art gallery. Heavily influenced by the Hopi Indian tribe, her work truly speaks for itself.

This medley of soap balls by Enchanted Forest Soaps make for a quick and easy gift. Or use them in a dish in your bathroom for a natural air freshener.

Ham and pork tenderloin, sausage and farm fresh eggs were available from Martin’s Farm.

These cinnamon beeswax crosses make any room in the house smell of cinnamon sticks! Jerry sells these along with his own hand painted, wooden signs that boast popular sayings - including every local’s favorite “Running on Floyd Time.”

Linda Jo has arrowhead necklaces for sale in addition to her more highly detailed work of phenomenal necklaces, chokers and pendants.

Slough off dry, itchy skin with some yummy, scented sugar scrub from Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen. This amazing product comes in Raspberry Vanilla (pictured), Lemon Verbena, Pink Sugar, and Blackberry Vanilla. Plus, it won’t leave you feeling greasy or make the tub slippery! Buy one to try or grab two and take advantage of special pricing.

Gary Crowder, former owner of Wertz’s Restaurant, sold pickles alongside produce over the weekend. These dollar pickles were a big hit, and what you see here is all that’s left, at least until cucumber season rolls back around.

Little Blue Woman Candles was offering bright, colorful candle baskets for sale. Of course you can always buy pillars, tapers, and votives individually if you like. These candles are naturally scented with pure essential oils.

Kyle and her husband Dave have the perfect product for those who love to socialize. Their cheese platters, made from recycled wine bottles, are fun and functional. Pick one up to use at your next event.

There were also baked goods, additional jewelry, and produce to be found from several regular farmers including Robert Nichols, Jack Ferguson, and Charlie Lavinder. So feel free to stop by and browse or just say “hello.” We love the company this time of year when the general populace seems to be in hiding!