The Family YMCA gym was transformed into a lively marketplace during Small Business Saturday. More than 30 vendors set up shop. Here, event organizer Diana Martinez, right, makes a purchase at Leonard & Fox Beeswax Wraps. Family YMCA Development and Marketing Manager Martinez said the YMCA wanted to build community and help small buiness owners by sponsoring this event and a second Little Shops Po-up Market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 during Winterfest. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
At the For the Animals booth, volunteers took donations for pet items to benefit homeless companion animals. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jeweler Angela Martinez shows off her wares. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Jewelry by Angela Martinez is artfully displayed. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Katy Korkos shows off her latest quilt at her booth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Quilts by Katy Korkos for sale at Little Shops. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Layne Kalbfleisch of 2e Consults explains her services. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Hats anyone? They’re available at the Little Shops marketplace. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
It’s all about the holidays at Barbara Mangum’s booth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Fabric Gifts by Pauline Flynn has a wide array of useful items. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Heather Ward with her luminous animal portraits. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Claire Spring Natural Wood Furniture lights up a corner of the market. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Wood, fiber and more! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Marcel Remilleux of Fleur De Lys offers French delights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Martin Lopez of Bluer Skies Design recently moved back to his home town of Los Alamos from New York City, where he designed for the Broadway stage as well as individual customers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com