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GUIDE Our editors’ finds for everyone on your list.

(Gift wrapping not included.)  PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIANA BROUGH

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OM GALLERY STARLIGHT

“Light up the holiday season with this easy-to-assemble paper lantern. Made in Indonesia, multiple-colored stars can act as distinctive decoration for a festive gathering or as presents for well-traveled friends and family.”

One World Market, $32

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MIRΌ ASSORTED PENCIL BOX

“Any artist is typically in need of sketching pencils; find 12 colors in this tin case depicting Joan Miro’s ‘Femmes dans la nuit.’ Pick one up after visiting the artist’s exhibit, which runs through February 22.”

Nasher Museum Store, $12

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JAO BRAND MULTIPURPOSE BEARD SCENT

“For the man in your life with a beard – I have one of my own at home – this finger/beard balm makes for a thoughtful and practical gift.

The natural formula includes shea and cocoa butter, beeswax and woodsy/citrus-scented essential oils. It can be used to moisturize skin and soften cuticles in addition to taming flyaways.”

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Jack, $28

NECKLACE 4 SUNBURST “Give a gift that gives back. This gorgeous

statement necklace of hammered brass and handmade beads is from a jewelry line that creates a sustainable income for Kenyan artisans with mental and physical challenges.”

One World Market, $32

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DASEIN WINTER UNISEX FRAGRANCE

“A mix of spruce and pine – harvested from the twigs and blue-green needles of giant pines in the Austrian Alps – shifts into the primary note of cardamom spice and settles into a base of lavender.”

Dear Hearts, $85 D u r h a m

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MADE LONGLEAF BOX 6 N.C. “This curated gift box has everything

I need to give friends who have moved away from North Carolina a taste of home.

The handcrafted foods in this box include Durham’s own Big Spoon Roasters Peanut Pecan Butter and mustardy Num Num Sauce as well as salami,

cheese straws, apple butter and ginger ale soda syrup from elsewhere in N.C. Each box is put together by hand with unique packaging and includes an information sheet and optional handwritten greeting card. Plus, it ships free to North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia!” ncmade.net, $79

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Make your list, check it twice, then head to these holiday markets and workshops.

TROSA Christmas Tree Lots Buy your tree, wreaths and garland at one of several lots, open now. holidaysbytrosa.com Holiday Open House Sat. Dec. 6, 9:30am Enjoy hot cider while browsing the selection of Christmas trees and unique gifts. Take a lesson in winterizing your rose garden, followed by a wreath decorating workshop at 10:30am and 2pm.

Witherspoon Rose Culture; $15-$20; witherspoonrose.com

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Class: DIY Gift Wrap & Cards with Handmade Stamps Sat. Dec. 6, 3-5pm Personalize custom notecards, wrapping paper, notebooks and fabric with your own handmade decorative stamps. The Scrap Exchange; $20; scrapexchange.org

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market Sat. Dec. 20, noon-4pm This new monthly market features local makers and vintage vendors. Motorco Music Hall and Fullsteam; facebook.com/ TheDurhamPatchworkMiniMarket

Durham Craft Market Winter Holiday Show Sun. Dec. 14, noon-5pm The same local artisans you typically find across from the Farmers’ Market join together for a special holiday market. The Armory; durhamcraftmarket.com w w w . d u r h a m m a g . c o m

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Shopping local isn’t just for food anymore. The Open Art Society, which is based in Durham, pioneered our first community-supported art program. Seven artists – hailing from Durham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and Siler City – created 50 works each to be distributed to just 50 members. The program has garnered national acclaim, which means similar concepts are sure to follow in its footsteps. For $250, a share in this first art-based, rather than agriculture-based, CSA would make a special gift for a true art lover.

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BRACELET 1 CUFF “I love the contrast of this soft metal

base spruced up with a little sparkle. It’s one of those pieces that can be dressed up or down and worn by my cousin in college or my fashion-savvy aunt alike.”

Jo’s Boutique on Broad, $45

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LETTERPRESS NOTECARDS

“I’m a sucker for traditional letterpress prints, like these thank you cards by Durhamite Brian Allen, who has a studio in Golden Belt. ‘Y’all’ is one of my favorite Southernisms, and pearlescent paper keeps the cards classy, not kitschy.”

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artisanprinter.com, $20 for a set of 5

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TEAK BOWL

“For a statement gift with a story, check out Kamiya Furniture Gallery’s extensive collection of handmade teak bowls and home accents. Owners Irene and Jeremy Kamiya carefully choose each piece, made of sustainable wood, from Irene’s native Bali.”

Kamiya Furniture Gallery, $59.99

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HIMALAYAN CANDLE

“Candles are one of life’s underrated luxuries – this one is made of soy wax poured into a glass tumbler with a distressed mercury mirrored finish. I love the rain barrel scent, which is subtle and clean.”

Dolly’s Vintage, $21 WINE WIPES

convenient 20-pack fits in 5 “This even the tiniest of cocktail clutches and

instantly removes red wine stain from teeth.

It’s the perfect stocking stuffer!”

Total Wine, $7

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SYMPHONY IN ORANGE AND PURPLE

“For a one-of-a-kind present, consider one of Durham’s many art galleries. I am constantly in awe of the talent displayed on the walls. Elegant but playful, this colorful piece by Sandra Elliott jumped out at me.”

Pleiades Gallery, $495

TOWELS 2 TURKISH “They’re meant for use in Turkish bath

houses, but these are so versatile. Use them as a picnic blanket, a table covering or curtains. Get really creative and wrap a gift with one!”

Nomadic Trading, $10 to $35 (sizes vary) DAILY CALENDAR 3 MAGNETIC “My 4-year-old nephew, Brendan, is at a

perfect age to appreciate this Melissa & Doug toy. I can see him planning his Saturdays of swimming, soccer and birthday parties now.

And I love that it can be hung – I always try to avoid buying toys that take up a ton of space.

Parents don’t need anything else to trip over.”

Playhouse Toy Store, $25

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BULL CITY SUMMER: A SEASON AT THE BALLPARK “Edited by Sam Stephenson, this beautiful

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collection of photos chronicles the Bulls’ 2013 season – which resulted in the team’s fourth Governors’ Cup – but my favorite images depict what happens off the field through portraits of fans snapping phone photos and close ups of players’ gear. Every coffee table in Durham needs a copy.”

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SLATE CHEESE BOARD

“Head to a holiday party with this functional and fun slate cheese board loaded with your favorite local cheeses, then leave it behind as a gift for the hosts at the end of the night.”

Morgan Imports, $35 (Durham-made Kismet savory artisan crackers, $7, from Bull Street Gourmet & Market)

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HANDCRAFTED FLOWER SOAPS “Lee Moore Crawford’s booth at the

shop that promotes handmade, local goods is all about products and art that celebrate nature’s beauty and bounty. These soaps made by Lucia Apollo Shaw of Hillsborough’s Qi Garden are just as fragrant as they are elegant.”

The Makery, $15 each

Letters Bookshop, $49.95

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