P. Graham Dunn not only creates and produces a wide selection of high-quality wood décor and gifts, but also offers guests a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Walking through the front doors of the building guests are greeted by a two-story grand lobby. Ascending the grand staircase to the retail store guests reveals a series of windows, providing a bird’s eye view to the manufacturing, where the entire production process can be seen from start to finish. Large CNC routers, powerful lasers and simple craftsmanship are all part of the artistry involved in the development of products. The gift shop spans 20,000 square feet and is filled with elaborate wall art, enchanting home décor, and thousands of unique gifts. Additionally, there is a laser engraving center where you can personalize hundreds of gift items on the spot.
nonelectric toy section. (See related article on page 24.) Fine art and crafts of all kinds, by your friends and neighbors Wayne County, while known for its agricultural output, also is a hotbed of creativity. Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for that one-of-a-kind person? Check out the instantly recognizable face jugs, piggy banks or other decorative pottery of Wooster’s Jim Spires, who works from his home studio on Burbank Road (330.263.9114) or the both useful and beautiful dishes created by Emily Moorefield Mariola, who displays some of her work alongside the artisans whose pieces are available for purchase at Local Roots Market & Café at 140 S. Walnut St., Wooster. There’s more pottery, along with handmade rugs and cookie sheets, in Smithville at the Smithville Village Potter, the Tin Shop and the Mishler Weaving Mill, located right on state Route 585 and part of the Smithville Community Historical Society. And while you’re in the village, go have a look at the wood designs of Hubacher Originals, works of the retired Wayne County builder which are on display at The Carpenter’s Cup, 116 W. Main St. And in Kidron, the staff at MCC Connections Thrift Shop and 44691 | NOVEMB ER/DE CEMBE R 2 019
Quilt Room (4080 Kidron Road, near Central Christian School) makes rugs, comforters and quilts onsite. If you like to wear your art, check the local items for sale at Local Roots and at the Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut St., Wooster. And you can’t go wrong with a distinctive piece made by Wooster’s own Mackenzie Haiss of Mackenzie’s Silver and Gold on East Liberty Street in downtown Wooster. For something completely different, whether buying for man, woman or child, take a look at Steel X Stone Studio, Jim Spires Pottery >>> Continued on page 14
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