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A Gift Outside the Box One in six people in North Carolina is at risk of hunger. This holiday season you can honor family and friends and feed our hungry neighbors at the same time. Support Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC by purchasing Gift Outside the Box holiday honor cards. These beautiful cards feature art created by children who participate in the Kids Cafe, a program of Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Buy a package of 8 assorted cards for $20, or send your card list to Second Harvest and we will address and mail your cards for a donation of $10 per card. Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC |
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Handmade Keepsakes Teresa Thibault creates homemade keepsake decorations for any occasion or any person in your life. From over 150 designs, choose them for inspirational giving, family, friends, business associates. Being married to a veteran, she saw the need for American-made military ornaments. She couldn’t find any available, so she decided to make them a part of her line of ornaments and honor all branches of the military They can be personalized with names and dates to honor that special service man or woman. All are hand-painted and come in their own gift box with gift card. $17 plus shipping/handling. Heart Gifts by Teresa |
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Coastal Art & More Artist Sherry Thurston’s gallery in the seacoast town of Snead’s Ferry for more than 30 years has delighted patrons with art from the coastal region as well as from Sherry’s travels around the world: local scenes, fine art, prints, shirts, hats, tote bags, jewelry, books, gifts of all kinds. Now she is offering prints from $35 to $150. She also teaches art and accepts commissions for portraits, landscapes, seascapes and logo design. Also, the brand new book from Sherry & Joshua Thurston: “Sneads Ferry,” a history in pictures, $25, includes shipping. Look for the Sneads Ferry Sneaker Boots! Thurston Art Gallery |
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Christmas Ornaments From her Concord kitchen in 1992 to the White House Christmas tree in 2008, Teresa Thibault now sees nationwide demand for her Heart Gifts Christmas ornaments. Each is handmade and hand-painted in Kannapolis. From over 150 designs, you can choose from inspirational, family, friends, weddings, babies and professions. All can be personalized, and they come in their own gift box with gift card. For both givers and receivers, Teresa says, her Heart Gifts ornaments reflect the real meaning of Christmas and the love of family and friends. $17 plus shipping/handling. Heart Gifts by Teresa |
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Vineyard Cabins The Vineyard Cabins have spectacular views of Lu Mil Vineyard’s expansive vineyard and lakes. They come equipped with all linens, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, full bath and porches overlooking the vineyard and lakes. Cabins #1, #2 and #3 also include a red heart-shaped whirlpool tub. A weekend getaway to the Vineyard Cabins is a perfect gift. Lu Mil Vineyard is located in the heart of Bladen County, offering seclusion with all the comforts you need for a private, peaceful getaway. Lu Mil is far enough away for complete rest and quiet, yet centered in the coastal plain of southeastern North Carolina. For reservations: (910) 862-1603. Lu Mil Vineyard |
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Southern Supreme Nutty Fruitcake The holidays would not be complete without the world famous Southern Supreme Nutty Fruitcake to enjoy. Nestled in the middle of rural Chatham County is Southern Supreme Fruitcake Company. Our delicious nutty fruitcake—more nuts than fruit—is the heart of southern warmth and comfort expressed in pecans, walnuts and the finest candied fruit we could find. Come see us in our showroom, tour our kitchens and sample all our gourmet products. Call for a catalog. Tour buses welcome by appointment. Open year round. Southern Supreme Fruitcake Company |