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Sarasota News Leader December 13, 2013 Cemantha Crain in 2006, wanted green vendors from the get-go, but it took years to hook up with the right growers. This year's show includes a booth stocked by Craft Organic — a Sarasota company that slings air plants and orchids in surprising combinations of corks and shells. The company hooked up with Sarasota's newish coffee destination, Perq, to design that spot's green touches, a connection Lucas says was made at last year's Atomic. Lucas also sees an uptick in vintage kitsch such as Mad Men-esque barware, which she says could come across as adding a "flea market" vibe to this year's event. "I could give a s***," adds Lucas, never one to bite her tongue. About anything. "These are pieces of Page 99 Americana that are visually pleasing and serve a purpose. They're nostalgic and functional." Despite a couple of new twists, Atomic's overall vibe won't be all that much of a departure from past editions. You can expect plenty of punk-inspired handbags and T-shirts, '50s housewife-styled aprons and maybe even a uterus-shaped pillow or three. The event has long been a fun, creative opportunity to stuff stockings while supporting artsy locals. Which is why it's a bit disconcerting to hear Lucas talk about maybe selling the event to someone else in the next year or two. "I really want to get back to being creative," she says. Stressing about city permits and Atomic Holiday Bazaar organizer Adrien Lucas (left) with past participant Richeal Parisi. Photo courtesy of Adrien Lucas