Good Leaven Designs

04/04/2026

Next stop, Festa Italiana, Birmingham, AL next Saturday, April 11.

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03/29/2026

🌸 Day 2 at the Spring Arts Festival! 🌸

We’re back for another beautiful day in Ocean Springs!

Join us today, Sunday from 9:00–4:00, for the final day of the Ocean Springs Spring Arts Festival 🎨

✨ Shop handmade treasures
✨ Find meaningful gifts (like our prayer bracelets 💛)
✨ Enjoy the coastal charm, art, and community

If you missed us yesterday—this is your chance! Come by, say hello, and find something special to take home.

We are on the corner near Hancock Whitney Bank.

📍 Ocean Springs, MS
🕓 Today only until 4 PM!

03/29/2026

**NEW**

✨ A Prayer You Can Wear ✨

Inspired by the beloved “Flying Novena” of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, this bracelet is more than jewelry—it’s a powerful spiritual companion.

Each bracelet features:
• 9 beads – Pray one Memorare on each
• Our Lady of Guadalupe medal bead – Offer a 10th Memorare in thanksgiving 🙏
• A beautiful reminder that prayer moves… quickly and powerfully

💛 Whether you’re carrying a heavy intention, praying for a loved one, or seeking peace, this bracelet helps you stay rooted in faith throughout your day.

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”

✨ Handmade with intention
✨ Designed for daily prayer
✨ A meaningful gift for anyone in need of hope

🛍️ these bracelets are not available on our website yet. Message me here to order for a local pick up or shipping. As always, five dollar shipping on all jewelry orders.

03/28/2026

01/06/2026

12/18/2025

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Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!🎅🎄

11/14/2025

Day 1 at Christmas Jubilee with the Junior League of Mobile

11/04/2025

Did you miss the discount period for Handworks Holiday Market tickets? You’re in luck. Use our discount code to still score discounted tickets to the best handmade shopping experience in the South!

10/29/2025

Peter Anderson Festival had to be bumped a week this year but will still be as amazing as ever!!

10/27/2025

🌟 Get Ready for the 47th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival! 🌟

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 2025, as downtown Ocean Springs comes alive with more than 400 artists and crafters, delicious food, and live entertainment all weekend long, presented by Blue Moon! Celebrate creativity, community, and coastal charm at one of Mississippi’s premier fine arts festivals.

📅 Festival Hours:
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🚧 Roads reopen for traffic at 7 PM Sunday

🚧 Road Closures & Festival Footprint
To keep the festival area safe and walkable, road closures will be in effect from 3 AM Saturday until 7 PM Sunday. Be sure to review the festival map for detours and the best routes around downtown!

🚙 Road Closures Include:

* Washington Ave. from Calhoun St. to Bienville Blvd.
* Government St. from Washington Ave. to Magnolia St.
* Porter Ave. from Bellande Ave. to Jackson Ave.
* DeSoto St. from Cash Alley to Church St.
* Bellande Ave. & Kotzum Ave. (intersections only)

Please note: no golf carts, skateboards, or bicycles are allowed inside the festival zone. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed starting at 3:30 AM on November 8.

🚍 Shuttles & Golf Cart Taxis
Skip the parking stress and ride the shuttle or hop on a golf cart taxi!
Shuttle Pick-Up Locations:

* Greyhound Stadium (off Government St. and Hanley Rd.)
* Ocean Springs Upper Elementary & Oak Park (off Government St. and Holcomb Blvd.)

Shuttle Schedule: Runs every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, stopping at Government St./Porter Ave. and Government St./Magnolia Ave.

Downtown Carts will also offer complimentary golf cart taxis from off-site parking areas for added convenience!

✨ Festival Tips for the Best Experience
Plan ahead and take your time exploring all the amazing booths, food courts, and entertainment! Don’t forget to stop by official Peter Anderson Festival merchandise booths to grab this year’s commemorative shirt and other keepsakes.

Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates — or visit www.peterandersonfestival.com for maps, parking info, and all festival details.

🎨 We can’t wait to celebrate 47 years of art, music, and community with you in Ocean Springs!

10/26/2025