Friday, May 11, 2007

Gift Guide for Mom

Gift ideas for Mom, based on things real Moms like in our shop.

Remember, it's this Sunday! (Or make a note for her birthday...)

(Free delivery anywhere in NYC!)


Pretty painterly teabowls for her desk ($40 ea)
made by Elisa Difeo in VA
Embroidered and crocheted precious metal jewelry ($72-$148)
made by Erica Schlueter in WI
Perfume bottles that are artful yet functional ($$48-$150)
made by Matthew Eskuche in PA
[Available thru Greenjeans Online!]

Distinctive, beautifully-made handbags are timelessly chic
($450. Additional designs available)
made by Wendy Stevens in PA
Luminous dichroic glass jewelry that will light up her face ($65)
made by Susan Pratt-Smith in NH
[Available thru Greenjeans Online!]

For the artistic Mom, handmade natural bristle painting and calligraphy brushes
($25-$170)
made by Keith Lebenzon in OR
Warm and lovely, these Raku clay "orb" sculptures will become
one of her favorite things ($35-$125)
made by Jane Kaufmann in NH
Elegant and organic, these silver and gold earrings are stunning ($90)
made by Janice Ho
[Available thru Greenjeans Online!]

A really nice, unfussy jewelry box with dovetailed corners and rubbed finish
($260 as shown. $155-$320)
made by Bill Summers in NH
Fresh placemats and napkins for a brighter breakfast
(napkins $8 ea., placemats $10 ea.)
made by students of Berea College in KY
Shaker peg boards made of solid cherry, great for organizing coats, bags, keys, jewelry... ($10-$45)
made by David Emerson in NH
Colorful porcelain juice cups ($18 ea., 2 for $34)
made by Mary Anne Davis in upstate NY
Glossy glass coasters with sensible rubber feet ($14.50 ea., 2 for $28 for 2)
made by Renato Foti in Toronto


Happy Mother's Day!

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