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Small Business Saturday 2012

Saturday, November 24, 2012

At Home in the Garden

Del Ray Holiday Gift Guide

Wondering what to get for a home and garden enthusiast? We have some suggestions.

Looking for a unique gift for the home and garden enthusiast in your life, something out of the ordinary that you won't find at the mall or assorted big box stores? Look no further than the shops on Mount Vernon Avenue on Small Business Saturday. I browsed through a number of the businesses on Del Ray's main drag this past week and I can tell you that your "I just couldn't find the right gift" excuse isn't going to work this year. There are trinkets and keepsakes for young and old; handcrafted and vintage pieces; luxury items with a touch of whimsy; gifts that might break the bank and ones that will keep you on budget.  Here are 10 of my favorites:  1) Advent Box with a comedic twist — Artist Paul Moran created a playful Advent box that …

Renee Altman

1:21 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Clay Queen Pottery at 2303 Mt. Vernon has a large selection of functional pottery made by owner, Renee Altman. There is a great variety of pieces any of which would make great Holiday Gifts for some one you know - bowls, pitchers, teapots, mugs, pie plates, jars, trays, and many more. The Clay Queen also carries necklaces, bracelets and earrings made by Abdul Momin. He is an Afghani beadmaker…   more ›

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