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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