l.to r. Janie Giffin, Elizabeth Sullivan, Julia Daily

                                                                             About Us

Janie Giffin is the proud promoter of the Handworks Holiday Market held the weekend before Thanksgiving in Jackson, MS. Janie has been assisting her mother, Julia Daily, since Julia took ownership of the show in 2003. Handworks began 26 years ago in the home of Missy Rhea Breazeale as a way for stay-at-home moms to earn an additional income while working from home. Over the years, Handworks has grown from 10 exhibitors to over 140 exhibitors who now gather at the MS Trade Mart to exhibit their handmade products to thousands of shoppers.

A MS native, Janie now lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband and two young children. Janie prides herself on choosing the best of the best from artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast and beyond. Janie strives to make Handworks a “family affair,” by creating a warm environment for exhibitors as well as shoppers!

Julia Daily is now the Executive Director of the Craftsmen’s Guild of MS. Julia passed along her talents and passion for the business, and continues to help with the show each November.

Elizabeth Sullivan, Janie’s sister, is a vital component to the Handworks Market. She is involved in the many aspects of the show and works tirelessly “behind the scenes” to help make Handworks a huge success.