The 2015 Holiday Fair Graces Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal

Luscious handblown glass art and home accessories By Gartner Blade Glass at Grand Central

I visited the Grand Central Holiday Fair on the eve of opening day this week, and I am thrilled to report that this year’s collection of boutiques is wonderful and diverse, and brimming with creativity.

The great majority of products are designed and made in New York and other parts of the US. Some are actually handmade by artisans in places like Peru and Azerbaijan, where the makers, mostly women, are paid a fare wage.

The Grand Central Holiday Fair is open daily through December 24th

Monday – Friday 10AM – 8PM
Saturday 10AM – 7PM
Sunday 11AM – 7PM

Go enjoy this festive indoor holiday market many times throughout the season, and the nearby and equally lovely Bryant Park Holiday Village. If you need a bite to eat, Urbanspace Vanderbilt, Manhattan’s newest food hall, is just across the way at Vanderbilt Avenue and 45th Street.

Piles of Penguins and many other designs from Craftspring --handmade in Kyrgyzstan

I want to live in Saska de Vries’ incredible handmade booth at Grand Central.

Ahhh! Cashmere! And upcycled too! Handmade by Eko-Logic

Accessories with photos from Insiders1 – they get better and softer with age!

Victoria Beckerman’s styish jewelry designs at the Grand Central Holiday Fair

Who wouldn’t love a gift of these zen elephant coasters from Karla Gudeon Gudeon Family Press

Lovely graphic holiday cards by R. Nicols cards

I love the clevery display of ties by Josh Bach Limited

Selen Design’s gorgeous bracelets are both bold and refined

Meet Ann from Chikahisa Studio and her bold, flattering jewelry designs

Ashleigh and Jude Verrier, talented designers of whimsical cards and prints at the Verrier Boutique

Ashleigh and Jude Verrier, talented designers of glittery, whimsical cards and prints at the Verrier Boutique – building their Holiday Market shop before Opening Day!