2010年12月2日 星期四

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“There’s a wide variety of choices and you can get gifts at all price levels,” says Karen Geiger, who makes jewelry with her husband, Norman.

The gallery sells pottery, fairies, hand-dyed socks, baby leather booties, recycled-copper art, whimsical art and pendants made from typewriter parts, raku pottery, painted “pet rocks” — the list goes on. “It’s not like shopping at the mall, there’s lots of unique things here,” Geiger says.

For another timeless, artsy gift, stop by the Amy Burnett Gallery in downtown Bremerton. In addition to Burnett’s many works,His house was searched and police recovered a number of items, including a knife in a leather phone cases sheath. the building hosts several other artists who lease space for their studio galleries.It works best with basics such as wholesale jeans or on the less visible parts of more complex pieces. The artists were showcasing “minis” for the holiday, miniature artworks for around $15. One unique gift you’ll find there: gift tile boxes featuring Burnett’s prints, offset lithographs cut to size. The boxes, selling for $20-$90, are either wood or acrylic (some are music boxes), and include designs suitable for men (elk, Chief Seattle, Northwest outdoors etc.) and numerous designs for teens and women.

If you intended to make something by hand this year but ran out of time, head to Port Orchard’s Towne Square (formerly South Kitsap Mall). The Crafters Gift Shoppe at the mall sells locally made crafts: whimsical soaps, kitchen towels, aprons,Finally I sighed, bent down and scooped them up, installing them in a large pet carrier. mugs, carved wood boxes (including a design that says Port Orchard), bamboo coasters, inexpensive girl bracelets and other gifty items.

“The reason people come to us is because our prices are kept low so they can afford things here,” says co-owner Amy Shelman.

For those musical people in your family, you’ll be glad to know there’s one more full-service music shop on the Kitsap Peninsula. Former Motown musician Darren Erickson recently opened Mainline Music in the Westbay Center in Port Orchard, filling a void left by the closure of the much-beloved DJ’s Music. Mainline has a little bit of everything to please every musician including new Ibanez guitars as inexpensive as $189, Ovation acoustic/electric guitars, various accessories from sticks to strings, brass instruments, music in all styles and on. If your musician is all stocked up on instruments, you can also buy gift certificates for lessons including vocals, drums and guitar.

“We’re trying to be as convenient as possible to offer full services,” Erickson says.

Bella Kitchen Essentials in Uptown Gig Harbor is the answer for those looking for upscale table and kitchen décor. The store stocks about half traditional kitchen store items and half tabletop. Linens are popular,Discover men's polo shirts with ASOS. Shop from a range of Polo Shirts styles. especially the brand Nature, made in India with woodblock vegetable dye and designed in France. Tea towels start at $11.25, with the most common size, 59-inch-square, at under $60.

For the holidays, Bella is stocking up on extras including organic toffees from Idaho and holiday-themed décor. The year-round selection includes Hyde Park cutlery, Emile Henry cookware made in France and some unique gourmet foods like Chardonnay caramel sauce and walnut champagne vinegar.

Manager Scott Johnson says business has been so good since the store opened, they are already expanding. An addition to the store was expected to be completed by December, adding about 50 percent more square footage, and will also allow the shop to host cooking classes (think gift certificates). If you’re shopping for a special lady, try something a little different this year. Check out the newly opened Hoochieware shop in downtown Port Orchard. Hoochieware, inspired by local, nationally syndicated radio personality Delilah, is a collection of clothing from jeans to tees, and proceeds are donated to the nonprofit Point Hope.

For the ladies with a daring streak in them, RockIt Roost in Silverdale is your place to shop for pinup style shoes, dresses, purses and other accessories. The shop’s theme is rockabilly pinups from the 1940s to 1960s, and there’s even a little something for the guys, belt buckles, footwear and such.

For the guys who are not so much into fashion, try the mall, where you’ll find team-sports T-shirts, hats and other merchandise at Seattle Team Sports, Champs and Just Sports, and the popular Tapout brand at Spencer’s Gifts. Or hop over to Poulsbo’s Cargohold, a nautical gift shop, for maritime gifts including coasters, compasses, handmade bronze ships and even coffee beans with labels such as Captain and Viking Clipper. Another great hidden treasure for the guys is Dragoun’s Leir in Belfair, which sells collectible dragons, Native American items, unique things like Eqyptian-themed collectibles,Kauf billig ed hardy jeans, ed hardy Kleidung, hoodies, schuhe, perfume, Taschen von unsere online ed hardy shop horns carved from buffalo raised for meat — plus many collectibles for the ladies including dozens of fairies along with a wide selection of organic foods.

The list of local shops that cater to all tastes, ages and pocketbooks could go on for pages. Shopping locally means helping provide local jobs and tax-supported services — so don’t worry, indulge and feel good about a little splurging knowing you’re helping give local businesses a little economic boost.

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