Alana Adetola Arts Photography
We still cannot believe our incredible dumb luck to be able to work with this photographer on a regular basis. She has crafted some of the most compelling visual stories for QC these last four years, and this magazine would not be the same without her. That being said, we wanted to give a massive shoutout to Alana Adetola Fajemisin of Alana Adetola Arts Photography this holiday season, and encourage you to consider one of her gorgeous fine art prints for the loved ones in your life. You can also contact Alana for all of your upcoming engagement, wedding, graduation, and all of those other special-moment needs. And if you’d like to glimpse just a small snapshot of her massive portfolio, see the work she has done for us right here on QC. — KR
Need to refresh your living space? Cop some limited edition artwork and prints from local muralist and artist Obsidian Bellis. Their Instagram and website, Maybe Heaven, has a bunch of original artwork that is colorful, whimsical, and mysterious. Or, if you’ve happened to see their work elsewhere, and it’s not available in their store, there is an option for custom prints! See a gorgeous photo gallery featuring this multidisciplinary artist right here, shot by Alana Adetola Arts Photography. — SA
Local muralist and painter Julia Bottoms is showing love to our 4-legged friends this year with custom vignettes. Yes, you can get handpainted portraits of your fur babies from Bottoms at significantly discounted prices — but DM her via Instagram quick, because she has a very limited amount of slots open for custom paintings that’ll be available by Christmas. Read all about this talented fine artist right here. — SA
The 125 Curiosity Shop has gone online this Covid Season, but you can see the lady herself IRL at the holiday pop-up Sip n’ Shop located at 830 Elmwood Avenue. Visit the Etsy shop for tons of super fun and off-the-wall gifts for all of your weirdo loved ones, and learn more about Psyko Kupkake here. — KR
Spoke & Dagger, Buffalo’s coolest motorcycle shop, has a great selection of online goods for all the biker babes and dudes in your life. Check out their virtual store here or IRL at 1434 Hertel Avenue, and read more about proprietor Jodi Drew right here on QC. — KR
Although West Side Stitchery wasn’t able to curate the beloved Buffalo’s Women’s Gifts vendor market this year, they’ve still been hard at work on new fares for the 2020 Holiday Season. Pop over to their online shop to get some super cute pieces for you and all of your girlfriends today, and read more about the galz of WSS right here. — KR
Buffalo Women’s Consortium is back this holiday season with a brand new IRL storefront at 5759 Main Street in Williamsville. Visit them online or in-person for a huge and varied assortment of homemade goods from several dozen local women artists, and read more about founders Holly Metz Doyle and Jen Stockman right here. — KR
Recently seen in the virtual Smithsonian craft market, find local pursemaker Talouha online this holiday season or in several shops throughout Western New York. Handmade bags made with eco-friendly vegetable-tanned leather, Talouha has a mission to create one-of-kind bags meant to last a lifetime. Read more about the maker in New York Makers magazine. — KR
Rebecca Kulik of Timeless Babez can be seen IRL at the pop-up Sip n’ Shop vendor market at 830 Elmwood Avenue, or online at her Etsy shop. Kulik offers super fun vintage and custom jewelry and apparel, including Buffalo Bills fan-gear, Buffalo-themed face masks, and upcycled vinyl record earrings. — KR
Carly Collier of Color Puke Designs is the Queen of the Upcycle, creating a prolific line of one-of-a-kind edgy apparel from fully recycled materials. Visit her IG or FB to see her line of work and send her a DM to learn more. Learn more about the artist herself right here on QC. — KR
Local blogger and fashionista Lindsay Robson a.k.a. Nickel City Pretty created a handmade chainmail jewelry line this past summer. Combining metals, stones, and textures, Robson’s line, Copper & Steel, takes a chic, minimal approach to luxury jewelry. From earrings to key chains, Copper & Steel can make almost any chainmail jewelry you’d like, so reach out to them via DM on Instagram if a piece catches your eye or if you’re interested in a custom order! Read more about Robson’s past projects right here. — SA
Recently making all of their products available
exclusively online, camping lifestyle shop Rusterior is
providing the perfect holiday fits this year. Selling
consciously sourced, proudly hand-printed unisex
products from beanies to crewnecks, owner Carrie
Reinhart is making sure there’s something for everybody.
Founder of
Buffalo Boss Babes
and mother of three, Carrie Reinhart is always adding
cool trinkets to her shop including nifty feminist mugs
and RBG stickers! You can also find books, jewelry, and
other sweet things perfect for the holiday season
on her online shop. — SA