Red, White & Blue Sip ‘n’ Shop and benefit

Local vendors showcased a variety of wares –including patriotic items, fine art, original designs,  artisan crafts, and services– and for a good cause: raising awareness for Cape Ann Veterans Services Welcome Home Initiative. This award winning model program  helps local veterans adjust to life back home. The event was hosted by the Elks, The Bridge and Pauline’s Gifts. Partipating vendors included  

• Haley Allision, Bare Cheek Beauty
• Ariana Barron, Lampshades & stickers
• Kate Bresnahan, graphic illustrations
• Pauline Bresnahan, Pauline’s Gifts
• Joie Busby, Joie Art
• Johanne Cassia – Olde Ipswich Shop & Gallery
• Vionette Vee Chipperini, Victory by Design, flowers, bags, t-shirts
• Nicole Dahlmer, Nicole M. Dahlmer Photography
• Kathy Guardino Fernandes, photography
• Dave Fernandes, photography
• Meghan Frontiero, Style Street Boutique
• Lisa Bella-harvey, Bella & Harvey sweets
• Nicole Johnson, custom handbags
• Lara Snackzilla Jardullo, hair pieces and headbands
• Bethany Hurst, Bethany Hurst Photography and whale drawings for t-shirts
• Brooke MacComisky Sanidas, Avon Rising Stars
• Jodie Malatzky – Tupperware US & Canada
• Jayne Morse, Gloucester Mass. Elks Lodge #892
• Phil Peterson, License Plate & American Flag art
• Karen Pischke, GloucesterTEASE
• Fran Simon, Simply Simon Soap & Skin Care
• Melissa Tarr, Design of Mine
• Kathryn Roberts Wall, BankGloucester