The Cool Aunt

12/05/2025

All lit up for the festivities! One more hour - there is plenty of hot cocoa to keep you warm!

12/05/2025

We are here at the Kringle Market in downtown Canton until 7pm! Over 50 vendors with amazing gifts. Come support small local business and stop by our booth - lots of new and classic Cool Aunt gifts for everyone!

12/04/2025

Even more new products for the Kringle Market tomorrow in downtown Canton! Check out these adorable Spells-To-Go that you can wear anytime you need a boost - and snowflake & crystal soaps are cooling in the fridge right now!

12/03/2025

So many new products!! Snow globes, candles, car air fresheners, moon centerpieces...and...you've heard of Elf on the Shelf - get ready for SKELLY ON A TELLY!

All of these products plus the classic face and body products, prints, blessing balls, suncatchers, and more will be available THIS FRIDAY from 3-7pm at the Kringle Market in downtown Canton. More than 50 vendors will be there, so you can easily get all of your shopping done with small local businesses.

Can't make it? Hit me up here or on my Etsy page - I can hand deliver and/or ship!

11/12/2025

Making fresh cinnamon oil for salves! Why cinnamon oil?

* Cinnamon oil is anti-inflammatory which is wonderful for wind-blown winter skin.
* Cinnamon oil contains tons of antioxidants which help prevent fine lines and premature aging.
* Cinnamon oil can help reduce dark spots on your skin.
*Cinnamon oil smells amazing!!

These new oils plus all your other favorite skincare and spa products from 917 Apothecary will be available at the Kris Kringle Holiday Market in Canton on December 5!

10/31/2025

It was a cold, windy day, but the final day of the Mill Town Farmers Market 2025 season was amazing! This rainbow appeared mid-market over the beautiful Canton mountains, and we are so grateful to have been a part of this year's market and met so many awesome people. Thank you to everyone who came out!

10/25/2025

Hello to all of my new followers! I am working on my online presence, but please know that I see you and am so grateful!

10/02/2025

Come see The Cool Aunt tomorrow with some new, original pieces like The Fairy Tale Art collection and brand new magic wands for kids of all ages!

Well, helloooooo, October!! Whether you are protecting your boo-bees for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, grabbing your local apples for National Apple Month, or upping your cybersecuirty, please take a breath to come and join us for our Autumn Kickoff!!

We will have pumpkins from Steeple View Farms, howlin' good food from Woof Street Bistro, treats from kks shiver shack , excellent education and outreach from Environmental Action Community of WNC and music from Drayton Aldridge. We always are grateful for Haywood Electric Membership Corporation and our amazing vendors!!

Bumble Holler Farm has some seasonal candles and special finds and we hope you will stop by and say "hello" to all of our art vendors as we "Discover Art" this month.

Save the date for our Kringle market - Friday, 12/5/2025. Thanks to Canton, North Carolina, Smokey Mountain Santa, our Board, and our community for keepin this going.

09/11/2025

We're open - with a new addition! Come check out these adorable garden rocks hand-painted in Kentucky by Deanna Weaver ! We will be here until 7pm along with some other amazing local vendors including, baked goods, fresh flowers, gifts, and more!

09/11/2025

Come see The Cool Aunt along with other awesome local vendors just outside downtown Canton today at 4pm! You may even get to meet our foster dog Ziggy Stardust!

We hope you all enjoyed Labor Day in .cares as much as we did. Thanks to all who came out to the parade! We had such a great time. We are back from break and would love to see you. We welcome new vendor, Chatt's Cut Flowers, and welcome back .makes.stuff after a short summer break. Get your veggies and greens from and meet with many amazing local artisans.

We welcome the Canton Merchant Partnership, as well as , Dementia Friendly WNC and the friends!

Keep in mind that we are also celebrating ART. Chat with these local artists, spend some extra time really seeing their work, and share inspiration!

Enjoy the tunes of Mark Schulz! Use your SNAP benefits where you can - beef, cheese, sauces, greens, and baked goods....with even more food items back next week.

08/24/2025

The rain is supposed to end around 2pm, and we are still here! Come check us out along with other local crafters at the Magical Market in West Asheville - we are here all afternoon! Be sure to check out inside the shop too for magical supplies and black kitty pets!