December 2012

Sunset  
The View from Our Porch
The Handscapes Gallery Newsletter
Greetings!
Christmas in Beaufort is calm, quiet, and beautiful, yet there is plenty to do and see, not to mention wonderful shopping. This link will take you to a complete list of Beaufort's holiday schedule: Holiday By the Sea.
Beaufort Art Walk
Join the fun on Dec. 8 from 1pm to 5pm for The Beaufort Art Walk in conjunction with the Candlelight Tour of Beaufort's Bed and Breakfasts, and The Beaufort Historic Site Open House.  It's a town wide party with lots of fabulous art, food, and fun.

At Handscapes we will be featuring the work of two local artists; Lisa Tuchek and Abigail Poray.

Lisa Tuchek  

 

Lisa's colorful mixed media paintings

will make you smile! 

Abigail Poray  

 

 

 

 

 

A biologist at heart, Abigail makes beautiful jewelry out of algae!   

 

Click on the images to see more. 

In This Issue
Beaufort Art Walk
Stocking Stuffers
For a Friend
For Someone Special
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Every photograph is a link that will take you to the artist's page to see more of their work.
Stocking Stuffers
DConstruct
DConstruct Bangles




DConstruct bangles are fun and eco-friendly.  They are at least 40% recycled materials combined with organics and textiles.  At $12.00 each they make a fun and inexpensive gift.

Barbara Mellen
Dichroic earrings by Barbara Mellen









Barbara Mellen's beautiful dichroic glass earrings come in every color of the rainbow.  They would make a bright addition to someone's stocking.  And at $21.00 per pair they won't break the bank!


Maruca
Maruca Beetle Bag









Maruca bags are fun in any size, but these sweet little "beetle bags" are perfect for those times when she just needs a place for keys, lipstick, and money.  The wrist strap makes it easy to carry, too.  Maruca beetle bags come in lots of colors and sell for $31.00.


Eye for the Find
Eye for the Find glass nail files








Everybody loves Eye for the Find glass nail files.  They are pretty, and never wear out.  Plus, they leave fingernails very smooth.  $17.00 for the medium size.

Henrietta Glass
I love you Mom! vase by Henrietta Glass







This sweet 3" vase by Henrietta Glass is designed with a heart shaped top to receive the posies and dandilions children bring home for their moms.  It comes in several colors and sells for $20.00.



SoapRocks
Azurite Soap Rock










Soaprocks make wonderful stocking stuffers.  These beautiful glycerine soaps look like precious and semi precious stones.  $12.00 each.



For a Friend
Spain in America
Hand dyed silk scarf

 




This beautiful hand dyed silk scarf makes a wonderful gift.  The artist, Martin Venzal, is originally from the Basque country of Spain. Using 100% silk fabric and natural dyes, each scarf is dyed in a cascade of color coordinated shades
.

$39.00




Holly Yashi
Rhea Earrings










Earrings are always a hit!  These colorful hoops by Holly Yashi are just an example of her versatility.  $34.00


Midori 
Lotus Pendant







This lovely lotus necklace is crafted in gold vermeil with chalcedony, carnelian, and pearl by Midori.
$82.00

 


Bill Campbell and Kent Follette 
Flambeaux Serving Bowl










Bill Campbell and Kent Follette create this beautiful Flambeaux porcelain.  This lovely serving bowl measures 9" in diameter and sells for $30.00


Studio Wide Mouth Frog 
Blue Flower Earrings








Pamela Belleson of Studio Wide Mouth Frog combines colorful origami paper, metals, stones, and beads in her fanciful jewelry.  $27.00




SeaStones 
On the Rocks drink chillers










On the Rocks drink chillers make a great gift for the man in your life.  Just chill the granite stones in the freezer and they will chill a drink without diluting it.  They come with two glasses.  $34.00



For Someone Special
From moderately priced to truly extravagant, we have lots of choices for that special someone.  Again, click on any photo to see more by each artist.
Janet Harriman
Cat pendant by Janet Harriman






Local artist Janet Harriman is an affordable favorite among Handscapes customers.  This pendant is fashioned in bronze and sells for $91.00.



Patricia Locke
Dalliance necklace by Patricia Locke

 









Bring on the bling with the Dalliance necklace by Patricia Locke.  In gold plate over brass with Swarovski crystals, this necklace is a charmer at $191.00

Bora Yasar
Pearl and Ruby ring by Bora









For a truly dramatic gift, opt for one of Bora's  beautiful rings.  This ring features a pearl center stone with four rubies set in oxidized sterling silver and bronze. $265.00

Sarah Graham
18k and cobalt chrome earrings by Sarah Graham











Sarah Graham is always a fabulous choice.  These earrings, in 18k gold and cobalt chrome are elegant and unique.  $880.00


Todd Reed
18k diamond necklace by Todd Reed









If you really want to go all out... This gorgeous necklace by Todd Reed features natural color rose cut diamonds and raw diamonds set in 18k gold on an oxidized sterling silver chain.  $5,280.00


Matt Zettl
Wall hung jewelry cabinet by Matt Zettl










Need a place to keep all that jewelry?  Matt Zettl's canary wood and curly maple wall hung jewelry cabinet is perfect.  Be sure to click on the image so you can see other photos of the interior.  $1,900.00
We hope you have enjoyed our newsletter and we would love for you to come see us!

All the Best,
Alison, Jill, Kate, and Cecelia

Handscapes Gallery
410 Front Street
Beaufort, NC
252 728 6805 or 888 346 8334
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Save 20%
If you have a birthday in  December and can show us proof we will honor this coupon with 20% discount on any one regular priced item in the store. You must print out this coupon and bring it in to redeem it.  Only one coupon offer per customer can be redeemed for the month.

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