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Beach wreaths Coastal Creations by Vikki recalls warm sand, sunshine and ocean waves. Vikki Heath, a member of Carteret-Craven Electric, makes special wreaths and arrangements featuring loons, geese, seashells, turtles, shorebirds and more. Prices start at $55 per wreath. Call (252) 531-3727 or email beachgirl683@yahoo.com |
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Hats with heart One-of-a-kind wearable art—that’s what Elizabeth Houck’s hats, wraps and handbags are. The Union Power Cooperative member, who lives in Waxhaw, decorates her creations with new and pre-loved fabrics, baubles, beads, buttons and bows. Some pieces are retro and some are current, but all sport a unique spirit. Her hats range in cost from about $40 to $80. Call (704) 564-3903 or visit www.essenceofelizabeth.com |
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The Doll Market The Doll Market, located in Greensboro, is considered to be the largest doll shop in the United States. With more than 30,000 square feet of doll displays, the market offers thousands of dolls, bears and miniature accessories such as furniture and musical instruments. Prices range from $10 to $6,000. All major doll lines and doll artists are represented, and The Doll Market also hosts personal appearances by well-known national and international doll artists. For those unable to attend an artist signing, most dolls from the current year’s collection can be pre-ordered, signed, and then shipped. Call (800) 432-3655 or visit www.dollmarket.com |
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The Cross necklace Made with horseshoe nails to represent how Christ died on the cross, “The Cross” is unique, handmade jewelry. Each Cross is wrapped with multiple colors of wire, hand-dipped in a clear coat finish, then accented with colored metal beads. The Cross is hung with a leather cord and is about 1 7/8-inch tall. Available colors include red, teal, gold, copper, silver, black, green, burgundy, plum, peacock blue, dark blue, grape and rose, or combinations of those colors. Each Cross costs $10.50, including shipping. The Cross makes suitable church youth group gifts, and dealer inquiries are welcome. Trinity Ent., a member of Blue Ridge EMC, makes the jewelry. The company is based in Granite Falls. Call (828) 381-0563 or e-mail cbowen@enc.rr.com |
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Clothing Wards Off Insects BUZZ OFF Insect Shield, LLC, headquartered in Greensboro, treats apparel so it repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies and chiggers. The repellant treatment helps provide protection to apparel buyers concerned about the threat of disease such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. BUZZ OFF Insect Shield Repellant Apparel, which is the first insect-repellant clothing to be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reduces the need to apply insect-repellent creams, lotions or sprays directly to the skin. Its convenient repellant has been shown to effectively repel insects through 25 washings. The company treats a variety of apparel, which is offered through several outdoor gear retailers, including L.L. Bean, Orvis and Bass Pro Shops. The jacket shown is sold through L.L. Bean and costs around $79. Call (336) 272-4157 or visit www.buzzoff.com |
Barnes Equine Insurance Bob Burnett and Joe Barnes of Barnes Equine Insurance have served the saddle bred and walking horse insurance industries throughout the Southeast for over 50 years combined. Equine Insurance serves the farm community in all lines of equine, livestock, agricultural and ranch coverages as well as livestock mortality and medical insurance. The special needs of boarding barns, lesson facilities, events and farm owners can be covered under one business or farm policy. Visit their Web site at www.barnesequine.com. Phone: (877) 436-5167. |
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