Main Street Market

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What a better way to be green than supporting your community by purchasing from local vendors.

Baton Rouge's Main Street Market celebrated their 11th Birthday Saturday. We visited with Michael Gatz from the Green Shop. They have new bathroom tiles(colored recycled glass that you can get in almost any color) and recycled bowling alley lanes that would make a shiny butcher block look to your kitchen. And by the way, Michael (with some friends) has opened the new Gallery Bohemia on Government next to Brandts showcasing local artwork and refurbished (is that a word?) furniture.

Then there was Alice Michel, of Handmade Pottery by Alice. She has pottery trays and cheese platters all made by the owner. Most of the platters have three dimensional artwork in flower shapes or other decorative designs. Beautiful! I purchased a platter with a Flor de Lis design.

There are always inspirational stone sayings, greeting cards and shirts at the Coyote Creek gift shop to Charlie's Coffee. Remember, they also have another location in St. Francisville.

Pet Adoption Day was also Saturday and you can see who got talked into saving life of a kitten, just three days from ....
well we don't want to think about it.

Cute little thing - but since we've never had a cat before, a learning experience. So far, so good.

This weekend the market will be honoring our Veterans with special events planned. Remember breakfast and lunch are available in downtown's only public marketplace!