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We'll Make This Quick

12/21/2017

 
You've got three days until Christmas. Still need the perfect gift? We can recommend something for anyone - just stop by and we'll team up. Don't forget you also need stocking stuffers - because at heart, all adults are just tall five year olds. We can help there too. We know time is short, so we'll just do this in pictures:
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Spelling Wands by Lloyd Mandel (we'll explain when you get here).
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Tiny adorable pots by Lazy J Pottery
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Notecards by Cynthia Decker
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Notecards by Robin Howard
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Earrings by Kelly Wenner Grossman
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....and lots more goodies.

We're open regular hours - even on Christmas Eve. Pop in and we'll give you a hand stuffing a fantastic stocking.

You Bring the List. We'll Check it Twice.

12/15/2017

 
Look darlings, it's only a few days until Christmas. We know shopping for people who have everything or don't want anything is hard. But we've got you covered. In last weeks' blog we matched some of our artists with those typical hard-to-buy for types. We help a lot of people. That's what we do here. So this week we're going to do it again. Ready?

The Eclectic

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There can only be one best present under the tree, and if you want to win that award look no further than Vanessa Grebe (left). Vanessa's paintings are smart, classic, and ever so slightly tongue-in-cheek. Of course, Daniella Fishburne  work (right) is always a hit with those who are delightfully off the map.

The Traditionalist

Tim Sheaffer paints beautiful, intricate seascapes full of bright color and happy vibes.
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History Lovers

Walter Arnold captures forgotten places in various states of decay. There is something profoundly peaceful about his peeks into abandoned scenes.
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Animal Lovers

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Cynthia Decker has a series of wonderful animal themed prints. Good luck picking just one!

Ocean Lovers

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Zak Collins makes the kind of photographs you can live with the rest of your life. Don't they make you just want to dive in?

Foodies

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Just look at Terri Friday's inspired spoons. Who wouldn't want one of those in their stocking? Of course, they would pair nicely with a lovely pot from Lazy J Pottery.

Music Lovers

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David Gildersleeve's intricate music-inspired works pretty much steal the show. Every time you look, you'll find something new. Guaranteed to win Christmas.

Colorful People

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Daniella Willett-Raben's detailed, colorful work is sure to bring a smile to your beloved. With work this beautiful, we won't tell if you keep it for yourself.
Come see us this weekend and we'll help you get straightened out. The lights are up downtown, people are happy, and it's a perfect time to stroll down King Street. See you soon!

We Can Find a Gift for Anyone. SRSLY.

12/7/2017

 
Honestly, we love this time of year. We have lots of visitors come in looking for a gift for the person who has everything. We don't stress over that. You know why? Because local, original art is the answer. Even if the giftee isn't an obvious art lover - sometimes people just don't want to buy it for themselves. Giving local art is always classy, too.

To make your holiday shopping easy, we made a list of suggestions:

For the Traditionalist

Barbara Greaux captures those perfect moments in Charleston where the windows are glowing, the breeze is warm, and everything is perfect.
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For the Eclectic

It's the magnifying glasses, the found objects, and the whole unexpected and mysterious bits in Robin Howard's assemblages that make you feel like a kid discovering dinosaur bones. Sometimes people actually squeal when they see them. Your person may have everything else, but they do not have one of these. (Hurry. We have eight of Robin's works, but they go fast.)
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For the History Buff

Allyn Graham's Charleston vibrant maps are hand drawn and painted. They depict Charleston at different periods in the city's history.

If you have a history buff on your list, you'll enjoy watching them go over the details of this map after they've opened it.

For the Animal Lover

We've got you covered, animal lovers. Alison Ross's wire taxidermy sculptures are so delightful and unique. We promise this will be the best gift anyone gets at the party.
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For the Ocean Lover

This is an easy one. Amanda Tucker. Next?
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For the Music Lover

Music lovers are notoriously hard to buy things for since vinyl and CDs are virtually extinct. And there's no fun in giving an iTunes gift card. The answer is art. Victor Thomason paints the jazz greats, and he paints them with so much soul.
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For the Foodie

Emil Hristov is all you need to know. (We have a hard time keeping these around too so don't wait.)
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For the Color Enthusiast

Elaine Berlin's renditions of Charleston houses brighten up any room and never fail to please.
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If you've got a hard-to-buy-for person on your list, don't stress. We can help you pick the perfect gift. Stop in this weekend and finish your shopping so you can stay home watching movies while everybody else is freaking out.
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  • Artists
    • Aaron Sanderson
    • Adrienne Bradford
    • Agatha Designs
    • Alexandra Nicole
    • Annie Howell
    • Amanda Davis
    • Amber Ruehe
    • Bob Thames
    • Chuck Whitlock
    • Cynthia Decker
    • Dan Pickett
    • Daniel Villanueva
    • Danni Baird
    • David Gildersleeve
    • Diane Minuni
    • Fairoozan Art
    • Haley Smith
    • James St. Clair
    • Jane Pelland
    • Jason Clapsaddle
    • Jenna Teves
    • Jennifer Koach
    • Jim Jones
    • J J Sneed
    • Joe Fishburne
    • Joni Purk
    • Justin Holdren
    • Kailey Arnold
    • Karly Martin
    • Kat Cumberledge
    • Kelly Wenner Grossman
    • Landon Carter
    • Lauren Neville
    • Lloyd Mandel
    • Lisa Lindahl
    • Lisa Anne Tindal
    • Lyssa Harvey
    • Mallory Horning
    • Mark Frankenburg
    • Mary Ann Baker
    • Mary Ann Everett
    • Marilyn Sholin
    • Melissa Moss
    • Michele Peterson
    • Morgan McCarver
    • Nathan Goddard
    • Nancy Basket
    • Robert Maniscalco
    • Saila Milja-Smyly
    • Scott Partridge
    • Sebastian Mojarro
    • Creatures of Seth
    • Shelby LeBlanc
    • Shelby Parbel
    • Stella Urban
    • Tate Ellington
    • Taylor Miller
    • Terri Friday
    • Trish Munn
    • Zak Collins
  • News
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    • Artist Submissions