In this issue: Spring brings sunshine and flowers... and LOTS of beautiful new things to Handscapes Gallery! Here's a taste!


The View From Our Porch

The Handscapes Gallery 
Newsletter 
"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." (Sonnet XCVIII)
New Glass
Jill Henrietta Davis of Henrietta Glass is full of wonderful ideas! Her newest creations are these Say It With a Kiss paperweights. Each kiss comes with a little pack of paper strips upon which you can write a message. Sweet!

Henrietta Glass
Say It With a Kiss

We were so pleased to find these beautiful Murano drinking cups. They are the perfect size for a glass of juice or (of course) wine! 

Murano Drinking cups

I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing Lisa Oakley twice this week. She came by Handscapes with a delivery of new, beautiful glass earrings. Then I stopped by Cedar Creek later in the week to watch her blow glass (see the article below). 

Lisa Oakley
Furnace pulled glass earrings by Lisa Oakley

What's New!!
Spring is an exciting time around here... new things are coming in daily. We can't possibly show them all, but we can give you a taste. Follow us on Facebook, where we often post new things as they come in. Click on any image to see more or to purchase.

Tracy Graves of Becoming Jewelry crafts lovely, simple necklaces with the co-ordinates of Cape Lookout. What a wonderful reminder to find your way back to the  Best National Park Beach (according to USA TODAY and 10Best). Or, if you prefer to remember our little seaside town, Tracy has a sweet Beaufort necklace


Becoming
Cape Lookout Co-ordinates necklace by Tracy Graves

Becoming
Beaufort necklace by Tracy Graves
Lea Bullard
of Chucklefish also makes co-ordinate jewelry. Her fun necklaces and bracelets will help you find your way back to Beaufort. She has a wonderful new bracelet design.


Chuckle fish
Beaufort Co-ordinates bracelet by Lea Bullard

Maruca Bags are beautifully designed, lightweight, and practical. The fabrics change with the seasons, and all the fabrics, as well as the bags, are made in the US.
Here are a couple of the Spring colors and styles.

Maruca
BusyBody Bag in Fern Cool
Maruca
City Girl in BoxCar Blue


Cedar Creek Shenanigans 
Alison, Jenn, & Lisa

I got to spend an afternoon with Jenn Stas and Lisa Oakley at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor, NC. As usual, we had too much fun! If you are in the triangle during the first and second weekends of April, be sure to check out the Pottery and Glass Festival. You can learn more about it  by clicking this link: Cedar Creek Gallery. Check out some of their work at Handscapes Gallery too!

Lisa Oakley
Green Pear by Lisa Oakley
Jenn Stas
Tulip Vase by Jenn Stas

Mike Basher's Gallery

Photographer Mike Basher has moved his Gallery into Handscapes. We are so pleased to have a permanent display of his beautiful photography. We are planning a reception for May 7, so we hope to see you there! We'll have details in the May newsletter.


Mike Basher
Mike Basher Gallery

Furry Friends
Meet Meka!

Meka is a 1 and a half year old Corgi-cattle mix from  Austin Veterinary Rescue Program in Beaufort. She was adopted by Tipper and Patti Davis in October of 2015. She sweetly enjoys everyone she meets, and loves long walks on the beach as well as around town...and has the important job of carrying sticks, balls, and shells wherever she goes.

Just look at that smile!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

If you have a birthday in April 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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