READY, SET, SHOP! THE ONE AND ONLY HOUSTON BALLET NUTCRACKER MARKET: Recent Episodes

The Nutcracker Market

Listen to this exclusive, limited run series spotlighting ten of the more than two-hundred seventy merchants at this year's shopping event, benefitting Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy, and scholarship programs.

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Manready Mercantile is a favorite with Nutcracker Market shoppers.

Founder Travis Weaver talks with guest Freddy Cruz about the store's humble beginnings, as well as the must-have gift this year.

Tickets: Nutckrackermarket.com

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Molly Anderson and Amy Anderson-Rasmussen join the podcast to talk all things vanilla, including the origin story of Blue Cattle Truck Trading Co., AND...vanilla in SPAGHETTI. 

Find them at mexicanvanilla.com.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

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This episode, we welcome The Royal Standard.

You'll learn all about this Nutcracker Market favorite, from their origin story that began at an antique shop in Scotland, to the multiple 18-wheelers it takes to get merchandise inside NRG Center.

Find out more HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Since 1990, DeeDee Patterson of the TX Bar Boutique has created one-of-a-kind alcohol related products for people all over the world. She's been featured on Good Morning America and has been featured at state fairs and trade shows across the U.S.

During this episode, you'll learn about how she got started, and why it's important that she uses real antlers.

Check out the TX Bar Boutique right HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This conversation with Leisha Pickering will give you a renewed sense of hope for the world. What started with her kitchen and a vision for helping the less fortunate has blossomed into a worldwide company that continues to make a positive impact.

Musee creates soaps and bath balms using sustainable products while hiring women in recovery, the disabled, and those living in poverty.

Learn more about this incredible company HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For Sam Wallace, making capes began with a request from her son. A not-so-easy request. He wanted capes for his birthday for all of his friends. She didn't know how to sew. But that didn't stop her from making capes so awesome, Sam earned a reputation that eventually led to a full-fledged custom cape business. 

Learn more about the Custom Cape Shop, a Nutcracker Market rookie this year, when you tap this link.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Amy Pyeatt from Yule Love It! joins the podcast to talk about their new line of products, including a special guest appearance at her booth this year.

Find out more HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From mowing lawns to running paper routes, Brad Evans always had an entrepreneurial mindset. He used it to create Alpine Wine Design out of his garage in 2006. 

During this episode, we get to know more about his origin story, and how a company all the way in Colorado ended up here in HTX for the Nutcracker Market.

Check out Alpine Wine Design HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Claudia Freeman from the Tambora Exchange stops by the podcast to talk about her mission to help the indigenous Wayuu Tribe in Colombia. Each purchase from her booth provides employment for the artisans of that area, which assists in rebuilding community. 

Check out the Tambora Exchange HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dawn Scannell is a former principal ballerina for The Houston Ballet and one half of Peran and Scannell Jewelers.

During this episode, you'll learn Dawn's origin story and how she ended up dancing all the way into the luxury jewelry business. 

Learn more about Peran and Scannell HERE.

Don't forget to join us at the 42 annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, November 10th-13th at NRG Center! Purchase tickets at nutcrackermarket.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales and 11% of merchandise sales will support the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy and scholarship program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.