Bethany Nixon

Bethany Nixon is a mom, wife, vintage collector, and crafter that leans a little to the weird side. The former organizer of Baar Bazaar in Detroit and thrifting addict makes notebooks, jewelry, embroidered art, clothes and accessories from all things vintage and then blogs about & sells them at RewareVintage.com, along with untouched vintage clothing. She is also on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiration, behind the scenes pictures, and possible oversharing. bethany@handmadedetroit.com

Come Hear Belle Isle

This Saturday, August 28th is the Come Hear Belle Isle benefit, from 1:00-7:00. Inside the Remick Music Shell on Belle Isle, this show boasts some of our favorite local bands,…

Bizarre Bazaar

I was really excited on Saturday to check out the first Bizarre Bazaar at Theatre Bizarre! As a big fan already of Theatre Bizarre, I couldn’t wait to see the…

Debut of Bizarre Bazaar at Theater Bizarre!

This weekend is the exciting first Bizarre Bazaar! On the grounds of Theater Bizarre (a creative’s dream campus of handmade oddities), this new Detroit craft show promises to be full…

Crafty Saturday!

Two big local semi-annual crafty shopping traditions are this Saturday! Shadow Art Fair in Ypsilanti, organized by the Michigan Design Militia, is hosting 37 of Michigan’s creatives from noon –…

Crafting Inspiration from Lawn Sports

Every year, our college gang, aka “The Cool Kids Club,” gets together the last weekend in June for the most anticipated three day event in Lawn Sports – The Lawn…

Trunk Show at Naka!

Ferndale’s indie handmade sweetheart store, Naka, will be hosting a trunk show this Thursday, June 24th from 6-9, and you’ll want to stop by! The show will feature statement and…

Call For Vendors – Baar Bazaar!

This year marks the five year anniversary of the Baar Bazaar! Originally just a handful of vendors selling in the Garden Bowl for a summer, the Baar Bazaar has grown…

Kite Workshop Saturdays at the DIA

The DIA will be hosting a drop in workshop for all ages every Saturday through the month of June! Classes will be inside the Student Lunchroom from 12-4pm, and no…

Bizarre Bazaar at Theatre Bizarre Seeking Vendors

There’s a new art and craft show in the works on the grounds of Theatre Bizarre, and they are now accepting vendor applications! The fair will be Saturday, August 14th…

Happy Birthday, DIA!

The DIA turns 125 years young this week and in case you aren’t sure what to get them as a present, Channel 4 (WDIV) will be hosting an all day…