1. Time to recycle
Making Time art clocks are handcrafted using vintage or discarded digital materials. Gift card and CD clock, $22.
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2. Tip the scales
Make a statement with this handmade sterling silver wire-wrapped fish pendant with watermelon tourmaline and rubies on a 24-inch leather cord. $390.
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3. Dried and true
Add a splash of color or a whimsical message to your towel rack, chicken tea towel, $12.99; North Carolina towel, $9.99. lauraleegifts.com
4. Carry on
Screen-printed bags come in a variety of styles. Floral bicycle backpack, $12.50. madeshops.com
1. Going places
Mona B messenger bag is made from recycled canvas and is roomy enough to carry a laptop or a change of clothes, $64.99.
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2. Show your spirit
Customizable wooden signs let you flaunt your hometown pride, Drink Local with bottle opener, $30; Cary, $25; small sign, $12.50.
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3. Crack you up
Whimsical “Chicken of the Trees” apron shows what to do with those pesky squirrels; it’s also screen-printed in Raleigh, $26.
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4. Clutch player
These stylish insulated bags keep a bottle of wine cold and come with a corkscrew. They can do double duty as a lunch bag or purse, $19.99 each.
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WHERE TO SHOP
Lauralee Gifts
8111 Tryon Woods Drive,
Suite 207, Cary
(919) 977-3215
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Made
410 Ledgestone Way,
Stone Creek Village, Cary
(855) 623-3746
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Terra Firma Wraps
terrafirmawraps@gmail.com
(919) 924-1552
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