On a 93º cloudy day, with a gentle breeze weaving through the air, the Downtown Cuero Artisan Market came alive under the Cuero Municipal Library Pavilion on May 24.
Twenty vendors set up their booths, showcasing a delightful array of offerings that included mouthwatering baked goods, stunning acrylic artwork, fresh vegetables and plants, exquisite jewelry, and intricate quilts.
This year the name of the monthly gatherings of vendors under the library pavilion has changed from Farmer’s Market to Artisan Market to showcase the handmade crafts on offer.
One of the most captivating aspects of the market was the unique collaborations among family members, who came together to display their individual creations. In a delightful twist, it wasn't just the usual pairs of husband and wife or friends working side by side. Several booths featured the dynamic teamwork of mothers and daughters or even whole families, including mothers, daughters, and sons united under a single tent. This collaborative spirit not only highlighted their talents but also created a warm, inviting atmosphere, making the market a perfect opportunity for families to bond while sharing their passion for crafting and entrepreneurship.
Meliza and Jazzmin Aguayo, a mother-daughter business of “Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop”, bake gourmet cupcakes and homemade cookies from scratch.
“We started out of a quaint little farmhouse in Westhoff. We bake gourmet cupcakes. We have chocolate, vanilla cream cheese, cheesecake, strawberry, lemon, lemon blueberries, one of our most popular ones,” Meliza Aguayo said, pointing to the decadent treats. https://www.facebook.com/sugarplumssweetsshop/
At “Pegs Jewelry,” the talented Mother Peggy Gutierrez intricately crafts stunning chain mail jewelry, painstakingly weaving together delicate links adorned with a selection of exquisite natural stones that add a touch of elegance to each piece. Meanwhile, her creative daughter,
Adelaide, has ventured into her own imaginative realm with a unique product line called “Cozy Pastels,” where she designs vibrant, soothing, scented slimes that captivate both children and adults alike with their delightful textures and eye-catching colors. Instagram@pegtree90
Different vendors will be highlighted each month.
Downtown Cuero Artisan Market on Main, 4th Saturdays, March-October 9-12 Market Pavilion, 207 E Main, Downtown Cuero
