So, without further ado, here are the best gift picks at the pop-up shop for men. We only have limited quantities of some items, so don’t delay in stopping by to pick out the perfect gift!

Have a dude friend who likes to cook? Help him spruce up his kitchen with a pair of plaid pot-holders from Quiltytherapy. These pot holders were designed just for men. Why? Because nothings worse than having to use Mom’s hand-me-down potholders or (blah!) plain old solid colors! $8.00 for a set of two potholders, and we’ve got 3 unique pairs in stock.

Is your man a little bit of a goof ball? Does he love vintage AND scary monsters? He might just need a Bebito neck tie! Each neck tie features a unique monster hand sewn onto the tie and comes wrapped with tie-tying instructions, just in case. Each tie is $16.00 and we’ve got 6 unique ties to choose from.

Admittedly, these next two suggestions aren’t for every man. If your guy is a lumberjack, a astronaut, or deep-sea fisherman, he may very well guffaw at the idea of lotions and scrubs and candles, but not all men are scared to take care of their skin, and all of these products offer just that! Mocha Tree Organics “Oakmoss Geranium” body creme and body polish were designed just for men. The creme is $12 and the polish $15. The polish is great in the shower for scrubbing off a hard day’s work, and the creme isn’t greasy and provides just enough moisture to keep skin from cracking, peeling, or flaking.

Up next is the Clyde line of body balm candles by Chicago-based crafter Bonnie. These candles aren’t just regular, good smelling candles (though they do smell great) they also act as a liquid lotion. Once the wick is lit, allow wax to pool and then dip fingers in and massage into skin. A little goes a long way, but the lotion is greatly moisturizing. We’ve got scents for men including grass, spiced balsam, leather, white pine, vanilla oak, and sandalwood (we’ve also got some holiday scents which could go either way- blackberry sage and blood orange and clove!). Body balm candles are $12.00 each and we have a couple of each scent in stock- but they are selling fast!

Does your dude need a nice mug or bowl to enjoy breakfast cereal or his morning coffee? These microwave and dishwasher safe dishes from Angela Vinson would be sure to please! Mugs and bowls are $20.00 each. We have a nice selection in stock of both!

Is your man a guitar hero? This fused glass guitar from 502 Art Glass might make a perfect sun catcher in that empty basement practice window! This is the ONLY guitar we have in stock, so if you want it, you better hustle on in! $50.00 is the price tag on this one of a kind piece of fused glass!

If your man likes to look good, I would highly suggest some amazing wooden “man jewelry” from CaseMethod. We’ve got belt buckles, cuff links, tie tacks, and tie bars ranging in price from $20 to about $40.00 each. We have a great selection of dark or light woods, and even a very beautiful “purple heart” wood tie tack and cufflinks which would make a lovely gift for a grandpa!

If any man in your life loves beer, then this is the gift for him. Created in Indianapolis by Tuxedo Park Brewing Company, these Beer Cube Kits are everything you need to brew a batch of beer (except a pot to boil in and the water!). Choose from ESB, Cream Stout, Irish Stout, Pale Ale, or Wheat kits. One if the best things about this kit is that you can re-use it again and again by picking up new kits at Tuxedo Park Brewing Supply. This kit is great for the man who wants to brew but doesn’t have a lot of space. Whole Grain Beer Cube Kits are just $50!

If you have a man in your life who loves books, then one of these great gifts from Conduit Press might be just right for him. We’ve got hollow book safes which safely and snugly hold a flask (flask included!) or we have fantastic book clocks. How great would a book clock look on his office or library wall? Flask books cost $50 each and we only have 3  titles left to choose from! Book clocks are $60 each and we have 4 titles to choose from including a Lemony Snicket book clock which would be a great gift for the little man in your life!

Our shopping hours this week leading up to Christmas are 11-7pm Monday and Tuesday, 11-8 Wednesday, 11-9 Thursday (p.s. Thursday is guys’ night out and we’ll have free beer and gift wrapping for those last minute purchases!), 11-10 Friday, and 11-5pm Saturday. We’ll be closed on Sunday in observance of Christmas and re-open Monday the 26th at 11am! We hope to see you soon!

Special Meet the Artist Nights 6-9pm on Wednesdays. Enjoy wine, beer and snack, and special sales:
December 7 with Green Illuminations. Save 10% off all housewares!
December 14 with bobaloo! cool stuff for kids. Save 10% off items for baby!

December 15th is Ladie’s Night! Join us for wine, chocolate, special sales, and hand-polishing treatments courtesy of Mocha Tree Organics! 6-9pm

December 22 is Guy’s Night! That’s right, almost as last minute as you can get, but shop here and enjoy local beer, chili, and free gift wrapping. 6-9pm

Stay tuned for even more special event announcements coming soon!

Handmade Promenade is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to art and craft vendors who are looking for an additional retail outlet this holiday season: The Handmade Promenade Holiday Pop-Up Shop!

The Handmade Promenade Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be located inside The Art Bank at 811 Massachusetts Avenue in Downtown Indianapolis. Opening on November 28th and remaining open through December 31st, the Holiday Pop-Up Shop will bring handmade goods directly to the thousands of shoppers who visit Mass Ave each week during the holiday shopping season.

So…Where do you come in? The Holiday Pop-Up Shop will feature handmade goods from many of Indiana’s and the country’s top artists and crafters– and that’s you! Curious how the pop up shop will work? Click here for more information, answers for all your FAQ’s or to apply!

Cachet Hoops

Davidson Handmade

eff-ink

Fanfare and Foofaraw

Fox of the Grotto

Green Illuminations

Lila Noir

Lindenlime

LuxieDaisy

Mocha Tree Organics

Pam Wishbow Illustration

Quilt Therapy

Retro Cafe Art Gallery

Specifically Random

Stefanie Dean

Sunday Afternoon Housewife

Handmade Promenade is now accepting applications for the October 15th Broad Ripple Music Festival. We will be setting up a large “big top” style tent near Connor’s Pub and our event will run in conjunction with the Standard Recording / Indie Volumes event. Please CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A VENDOR!

Bad Ass Glass
Bebito
Body Eclectic
Brain Child Designs
Busty’s Fun Bags
Conduit Press
Curly Pigtails
Curat Handmade Soaps
Elms and Cedars
Full Moon Milk Soaps
Green Illuminations
JO Designs
LiLa Noir
Pam Wishbow Illustration
Purple World
Retro Cafe Art Gallery
Sara B. Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Smoll Things
Sunday Afternoon Housewife
The Wind and the Sail

For all the vendor details and to apply, please click here!

We’ve got a nice line up of artisans and crafters for April 16th. Check them out now online and then come see us all in real life on April 16th! Yay!

Bebito
Bobaloo Kids!
Conduit Press
c.foxx designs
Curat Handmade Soaps
Green Illuminations
Purple Hippo Stitches
Sunday Afternoon Housewife

We would love to have you participate in this event, so please apply right away. Applications are only open for ONE WEEK due to the small size of the event. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE FAQ INFORMATION AND TO APPLY!