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Green Gift Guide

We searched through mountains of goodies to find the most unique (and environmentally friendly!) gifts this year. From one-of-a-kind art to creative clothing, here are a handful of our favorites.

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PRECIOUS METALS

Don a handmade necklace by nationally-renowned jewelry artist Vicki Angotti, of Vittoria & Banks, who recently showcased her jewelry at the Emmys.

 

 

 

SPLASH OF COLOR

Send a modern greeting with an AnnaBellePetuniaHead card. This artist’s funky, recycled cards are available at The White Room and other studios across the Mountain State. Learn more at annabellepetuniahead.com. $5.

The White Room Art Gallery, 14 East Avenue, Thomas, WV 26292; 304.621.2008

 

 

BOOKMARK THIS

These wooden bookmarks by Holcomb’s Woodworking in Spencer are the perfect stocking stuffer for any book lover. $6.

WV LIVING Marketplace, 709 Beechurst Avenue, Suite 21, Morgantown, WV 26505; 304.413.0470; Snowshoe Mountain, 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209; 304.572.2800

 

HAPPY LITTLE HAT

Lindsay Wharf makes warm, felt hats for children and adults. This whimsical hat is too cute to wear $35.

The White Room Art Gallery, 14 East Avenue, Thomas, WV 26292; 304.621.2008

 

 

THOSE SHOES

Make a statement in those shoes, with soles made from recycled tires! Shoes are handmade by Mik Wright. $225 (or $150 for sandals).

Tamarack, One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801; 1.88.Tamarack, 304.256.6843

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

Support West Virginia artisans by purchasing the first Tamarack Foundation Art Calendar, available beginning December 2011. This high-quality calendar features 12 photos of artwork from the 2011 Juried Artisan Exhibition. All proceeds support services provided by the Tamarack Foundation. $18.95.

Tamarack, One Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801; 1.88.Tamarack, 304.256.6843

 

PUT A CORK IN IT

Don’t be a grump. Pour yourself a little holiday cheer, and let this funny face keep your wine fresh. These wine corks carved from wood are made by Nate Parr, who also carves the faces of old men in canes. $15.

Mountain Made, 100 Douglas Road, Front Street Circle, Thomas, WV 26292; 304.463.3355

 

 

SPOONFUL OF SILLY

Let this spoon man by Frog Valley Artisans in Berkeley Springs bring cheer to your home. $35.

WV LIVING Marketplace, 709 Beechurst Avenue, Suite 21, Morgantown, WV 26505; 304.413.0470; Snowshoe Mountain, 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209; 304.572.2800

 

 

BLOCKS OF FUN

Charlotte Lane’s 20-month-old grandson, Thomas, loves playing with these old-fashioned blocks, made from hard maple by students at Pocahontas County High School. $40.

WV LIVING Marketplace, 709 Beechurst Avenue, Suite 21, Morgantown, WV 26505; 304.413.0470; Snowshoe Mountain, 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209; 304.572.2800

 

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