The link hosted its second annual Festival of Trees, in partnership with To The Moon Party Designs, on Nov. 22.
The event featured holiday trees decorated and sponsored by various local businesses and organizations. These businesses and organizations included Compass Real Estate, Zany Du & SJC Silent Book Club, New Beauty Company Aesthetics, Unlockt, Ponte Vedra King of Pops, Chomic Combat Karate and Care On Call Pediatrics.
This year’s festival featured live music, kids’ crafts, free photos with Santa and a local makers’ holiday market.
One of these local makers was Shine by Julie and Sue. Julie and Sue are two best friends who just started their own candle business.
“We decided we wanted to bring light to the world,” said Julie.
These candles are modeled after designer handbags such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. They come in all different colors and styles and they can be made scented or unscented.
“It’s something different and it’s something fun,” said Julie.
To get in touch with Shine, clients can email Friendsthatshine@gmail.com to see samples or place orders.
Zany Du Designs was back this year with not only a display table but also a tree.
“We came last year and had so much fun that this year we also did a tree,” said Alex Marousek, founder of Zany Du Designs.
Zany Du is a screen-printing business that makes T-shirts and accessories geared towards moms and children.
“Our focus is being comfortable in your motherhood,” said Marousek.
Marousek also makes a lot of book-themed items at Zany Du because she runs the St. Johns County Silent Book Club. She also makes drinkware and gifts for dad. To shop Zany Du, to to zanydudesigns.com.
