HILL COUNTRY GIFTS

Gifts FROM THE heart (of Texas)

By Nancy Foster

As the holiday shopping season begins, residents and visitors will find an abundance of fabulous handcrafted gift items to choose from, all within minutes of home. The Hill Country is alive with talent and unique items sure to delight everyone on your list. No matter whether you’re planning to shop for a foodie, an art aficionado, a lover of nature or anyone with an appreciation for quality craftsmanship, you’ll find the perfect gift from Hill Country artisans. Support local businesses by choosing gifts made right here in the Texas Hill Country.

Charcuterie & Cheese in a basket from Fischer & Wieser in Fredericksburg makes a great gift, or customize your own from select jams, jellies, sauces, wines and many other delicacies. Another treat, Mom’s Soup & Mug in a crate is perfect for a delicious winter warmup.

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For a gift she won’t return, buy beautiful jewelry created in the Hill Country with the finest materials sourced worldwide. James Avery Artisan Jewelry is timeless and beautiful.

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1) Fischer & Wieser 411 S. Lincoln St. Fredericksburg jelly.com • 830-997-7194

2) Hill Country Pottery

738 FM 473, Comfort hillcountrypottery.com 830-446-2957

3) James Avery Artisan Jewelry

145 Avery Road jamesavery.com • 446-2947

Hill Country Pottery offers handcrafted pieces for the dinner table and kitchen that make beautiful gifts.

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Gourmet food enthusiasts will thank you for this delicious gift from Turtle Creek Olives & Vines made with 100% extra virgin unfiltered imported Umbrian olive oil.

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Shop JDS Leather for quality leather goods made in the Hill Country, including custom boots and purses.

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Designed by Kerrville resident Collin Miller for his Eagle Scout project, these rustic wooden birdhouses come in a kit complete with instructions and hardware. They can be purchased at Riverside Nature Center for $10 each in sizes for Titmouse, Barn Swallow and Eastern Bluebird.

4) Turtle Creek Olives & Vines

211 Earl Garrett St. turtlecreekolivesandvines.com 830-896-0010 5) JDS Leather 2002 Mack Hollimon Drive jdsleather.com • 830-896-4303

6) Riverside Nature Center

150 Francisco Lemos St. riversidenaturecenter.org 830-257-4837

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For heirloom-quality gifts, choose Clint Orms Engravers and Silversmiths, where you’ll find handcrafted buckles, jewelry and accessories that embody a carefully preserved Western heritage.

7) Clint Orms Engravers and Silversmiths

229B Old Ingram Loop, Ingram clintorms.com • 830-367-7949

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Original bronze sculptures by award-winning Cowboy Artist of America and Kerrville resident, Jason Scull, are sold at the Museum of Western Art. Tejas Hummingbird Feeders are created from glass and metal to last through the seasons. These beautiful gifts are available for purchase at Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Gift Shop.

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* To check out more gift ideas from these local artisans, visit DailyTimes.com and click on this month’s Texas Hill Country Culture e-edition.

12) Museum of Western Art

1550 Bandera Highway museumofwesternart.com 830-896-2553

13) Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

228 Earl Garrett St. tejashummer.com • 830-895-2911

14) Fredericksburg Honey Company 409 E. Main St., Fredericksburg fbghoney.com • 830-456-0783

15) Zanzenberg Studio

311 Center Point Drive East, Center Point bit.ly/2InV8VJ • 830-634-2451

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Zanzenberg Studio sells handcrafted copper, brass and silver etched wall pieces presented in a low relief format.