We hand-picked the small businesses for this year’s Mother’s Day Bazaar, pulling from past favorites and connecting with new ones for an intimate, enjoyable shopping experience this Thursday, May 1. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, your favorite teacher (yes—it’s Teacher Appreciation Week too!), or just treating yourself, this lineup of local makers has something truly special.
To help you get to know them before the big day, we asked each vendor to answer a few fun “This or That” questions. Latte or cortado? Peonies or ranunculus? Gold or silver? These are the questions that tell us who we are, so discover who you agree with and who you need to chat up for further discussion.
Come for the flowers, stay for the stories (and the perfect gift you didn’t know you needed), Thursday, May 1, from 11am to 4pm at HudCo.
Adonia Floral Design
Andrea Perrone brings a stunning selection of candles, vessels, and treats. “I’m excited to share some new arrivals that would make wonderful gifts: Brooklyn Candle Studio’s new limited edition fragrant candles are available in two delicious, gorgeously scented fragrances and beautiful packaging. New flower press kits by British company Studio Wald. These lovely sets are available in two sizes, including a pocket version perfect for taking on nature walks. These are ideal for the crafty mom!”
- Wild & whimsical or neat & structured? Wild, whimsey, organic and romantic
- Bold colors or soft pastels? Soft muted pastels
- Fresh-cut or dried flowers? I love them both.
- Bouquets or arrangements? Arrangements — I love the creative opportunity with different style vases.
- Single stem moment or lush abundance? While single stem arrangements are elegant, I prefer to use a variety of beautiful flowers.
- Glass vase or ceramic vessel? Flowers arranged in a handmade ceramic vessel are very elevated — almost like a living work of art.
- Peonies or ranunculus? Gosh! Both are gorgeous but nothing beats a Coral Charm Peony – they are considered queens of the garden.
- Seasonal stars or year-round favorites? Always seasonal.
- Garden-grown or locally sourced? I do not have a green thumb and attempted many times to grow my own flowers, so I rely on my local flower growers.
- Early morning market run or late-night arranging? How about both! I love the excitement of an early market run — the potential floral treasures and then enjoy arranging quietly at night.
A D’Zine
Melissa Panszi Riebe’s pop-up shop features vintage jewelry with timeless character and charm. Watch Melissa in action talking about making unique Easter baskets on morning TV in Washington DC!
- Gemstones or pearls? Pearls. They are always classic. You can wear them traditional or funky.
- Gold or silver? Silver.
- Statement earrings or layered necklaces? Statement earrings. I am a statement earrings all the time. Messy bun and statement earrings and you are ready for the day.
- Sketch it first or freestyle? Freestyle.
- Solo studio days or creative collabs? Solo studio days. My studio is a freestyle disaster.
- Everyday pieces or special occasions sparkle? Special occasions sparkle for every day.
- Coffee break or tea time while making? Coffee break.
- Dream collab: Designer or celebrity? I would love to style Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty or Rita Moreno.
- Classic designs or seasonal trends? Seasonal trends made from classic design components.
- Quiet studio or playlist blasting? Playlist blasting all the way!
Bloomy Cheese and Provisions
Jessica Bloom Galen returns to her roots here at HudCo, popping up with an assortment of domestic and imported cut-to-order artisan cheeses, fine charcuterie and pantry items, and handmade gifts. “The butter dish is the my current favorite item — it’s handmade and hand-painted in Queens by ceramic artist Michelle Im,” Jess says. “Each piece is one-of-a-kind and created just for Bloomy around a dairy animal theme.”
- Aged cheddar or fresh mozzarella? Aged cheddar, what a leap of faith for a cheesemaker!
- Brie or blue? Blue, just because so many people think they don’t like it but maybe just haven’t ever tried the right one for them.
- Hard cheeses or soft cheeses? Hard, I love something you can just leave out all day and snack on whenever you walk by.
- Cow’s milk or goat’s milk? Goat, for the same reason as blue.
- Savory pairings or sweet pairings? Always, always savory.
- Cheese board or grilled cheese? Cheese board unless the grilled cheese has a really fancy Alpine cheese in it.
- Crumbly or creamy? Creamy.
- Local farms or international imports? COME ON NOW! I love all my children equally! I’ll say this: I default to a local farm when the cheese is absolutely delicious; some of the best cheeses I’ve ever had are made in the U.S., and it’s so important for us to support local cheesemaking. But if there is a regional specialty from abroad that is so connected to its terroir and can’t be replicated here, and that’s many of them, I want to honor that tradition and those flavors by bringing in the original.
- Wine pairing or beer pairing? I prefer wine, when you hit on a perfect pairing it’s a truly transformative experience.
- Cheese knife or just dig in? Knife, but crackers are optional 🙂
Ennui
Seasoned clothing designer and seamstress Jocelyn Siegmann is popping up at HudCo for the first time with her vintage-inspired housewears, lovingly handcrafted at home in the Hudson Valley. “My favorite piece I will have at the market is the Eyelet Jane Blouse,” Jocelyn says. “I made it from old upcycled curtains, and it’s my favorite piece I’ve ever made!”
- Floral prints or soft neutrals? Florals.
- Linen or cotton? Cotton.
- Antique finds or modern heirlooms? Antique finds.
- Tea towel or apron? Tea towel.
- Hand-stitched or hand-dyed? Hand-stitched.
- Cottagecore or classic farmhouse? Cottagecore
- Morning light or candlelight evenings? Morning light.
- Hot tea or fresh lavender lemonade? Hot tea.
- Window sill blooms or dried bouquets? Don’t make me choose! Have to have both always.
- Slow mornings or quiet nights? Slow mornings.
Lady Jane
Elizabeth Lukas’ line of jewelry sparks joy and encourages playfulness in everyday life.
- Bold colors or soft pastels? Bold colors.
- Gold or silver? Gold.
- Layered or minimal? Layered.
- Charm bracelets or chunky rings? Charm bracelets.
- Everyday sparkle or special occasion shine? Everyday sparkle.
- Playful shapes or classic silhouettes? Playful shapes.
- Statement earrings or dainty studs? Statement earrings.
- Mix-and-match or matching sets? Mix-and-match.
- Whimsical or elegant? Whimsical.
- Made to gift or made to keep? Both!
Living Notes Photography
Camila Montanhani joins us with examples of her portrait and branding photography for families and individuals — a timeless and meaningful gift.
- Golden hour or moody shadows? Moody shadows for sure.
- Candid or posed? 10000% unposed.
- Film or digital? Both.
- Black & white or full color? Gah! Color.
- Studio setup or on-location shoot? At home/on-location.
- Portraits or landscapes? Portraits.
- Minimal editing or full retouch? Minimal.
- Styled shoot or spontaneous moments? Hard to pick…. Spontaneous!
- Behind the lens or in front of it (just for fun!)? Behiiiinnndddddd.
- Music on or total silence while editing? Music for sure.
Seed-on-Hudson
Katie Tolson is bringing us what’s blooming and growing of her heirloom and unusual varieties of homegrown vegetables, herbs, fruits, native plants, and flowers.
- Tomatoes or cucumbers? Tomatoes.
- Herbs for tea or herbs for cooking? Herbs for tea.
- Unusual fruits or rare veggies? Rare veggies.
- Raised beds or in-ground planting? In-ground.
- Seed saving or seed swapping? Seed swapping.
- Colorful carrots or striped tomatoes? Striped tomatoes.
- Native wildflowers or pollinator gardens? Native wildflowers.
- Morning harvest or sunset watering? Morning harvest.
- Plant labels or go-by-memory? Plant labels.
- Farmer’s market or roadside stand? Roadside stand.
Boxing Day Café
Just like every Monday through Friday, Austin Furnas will be serving up coffee, espresso, and pastries at the front bar.
- Latte or cortado? Cortado.
- Oat or dairy milk? Oat.
- Hot or iced coffee? Hot coffee.
- Latte art: tulip or rosetta? Rosetta.
- Light roast or medium? Medium.
- Single origin or blends? Blends.
- Natural or washed? Washed.
- Drip coffee: Black or with milk? With milk.
- Iced coffee or cold brew? Cold brew.
- Matcha or matcha latte? Matcha latte.
Picture Book
Sara Davidson Johns has an extra special selection of beautiful titles featured for the Mother’s Day Bazaar. And if you can’t make the market, she’s open Monday through Friday, 9-5.
- Fiction or non-fiction? Usually fiction, but this past month I’ve upped my non-fiction reading with great new books by Emily Witt, Amy Griffin, and Jessica Valenti.
- Hardcover or paperback? Hardcover.
- New releases or vintage finds? New releases. I always need to get my hands on the latest books people are talking about.
- Cozy corners or clean shelves? Both!
- Big indie titles or under-the-radar gems? Both!
- Romance or mystery? Not my usual genres, since I’m more into literary fiction, but I know I need to expand my horizons.
- Dog-eared or pristine pages? Pristine.
- Read with coffee or tea? One coffee, followed by many teas.
- Morning readers or night owls? I like to read around the clock, any chance I can get.
- Shelve books by vibe or genre? In my home it’s all vibe! I like seeing the unexpected connections between titles that end up on the shelf together. In the shop I group more by genre, but still allow a little genre blurring to keep it fresh.