AVA Collective

🌸 Larkin Vendor:

cool finds. real people. buffalo-made. 🫶 say hi to Cool Story, Buffalo

cool story handpicks gifts, home goods, apparel & accessories made by real buffalo people doing really cool s #*t. we're talking handmade porcelain mugs, embroidered hair clips, aromatherapy mists. finds that are made to be loved, not just looked at. ✨

🆒 what we love most is how they do it: with a whole marketing + storytelling collective behind their makers, so the creative work is actually sustainable. (a concept.)

🌸 Larkin Vendor:

Saintly LLC features handmade jewelry designed and handcrafted by Samantha Chang. Through gemstones, metalwork and wire wrapping, Samantha creates whimsical jewelry that helps bring mindful moments to your day. By catching the light or making a small chime as you move throughout your day, Samantha’s hope is that the little interruption of noticing your jewelry will serve as a reminder for you to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the present moment. In addition to handcrafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, Saintly offers custom fit, welded permanent bracelets and can customize charms on the spot to help you personalize and set an intention for your new piece. ✨

🌸 Larkin Vendor:

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 716 is a vintage retail boutique ran by grandmother and grand daughter on the heart of the eastside of Buffalo. 👗

✨ Even MORE exciting news! Take a break from all your shopping at the market for a mid-day yoga sesh with Maddee!

This is a donations-based class, but you do need to register because spots are limited. And ALL levels are welcome, so we hope to see you there! 🧘‍♀️

🌈 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Pride Market this past Sunday! And we are SO excited to bring you another market in TWO WEEKS!

The AVA Summer Market is happening on Saturday, June 27th at Larkin Square 🌸 We have an awesome lineup of local artists and vendors, so come out and show your support! 🤠

🌈 Pride Vendor:

Starr Potions & Healing ⭐️ Sierra S. Johnston, LMT is a Q***r centered massage therapy business, offering massage, Reiki, tarot readings, and custom healing products, including tea blends, cleansing sprays, massage, oils, spell candles and aromatherapy blends. ✨

more of my art that i will be vending at pride in the park tomorrow!!! so excited to see you all there!!!

🌈 Pride Vendor:

Maiden Metals Iris Planter offers one of a kind precious metal and gemstone jewelry. Iris is a silversmith who handcrafts each piece of jewelry to be unique. She is known to offer a wide variety of ring sizes and styles. 🔨

🌈 Pride Vendor:

Max & Victoria specializes in printmaking, painting, and illustration! 🖌️

🌈 Pride Vendor:

No AVA market is complete without proper caffeine! Gold Lion Coffee House will be popping up at the Pride Market THIS SUNDAY to serve (the best) cold brew coffee, flirt tea lemonades and more! 🥤