NextFab Holiday Gift Guide 2023 [Grid Magazine #174 Special Insert]

51 Local Makers.

Hundreds of Great Gifts!

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2023

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Monique Disu-Casey of M Casey Designs

NextFab 2024 Workshops

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Explore the NextFab makerspace through these open-to-the-public three-month Maker Series and weekend workshops. Gift card options are available for the perfect present for aspiring makers. Purchase at nextfab.com.

Sew Your Own Jeans Workshop

Make Your Own Hoop Earrings

Sew your own jeans in this 2 ½ day workshop, where you’ll work with premium denim, professional hardware, and tools for workwear and denim, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pair of new blue jeans just for you! Sew on NextFab’s straight-stitch machines and sergers and have access to all the single-use machines (like the rivet press, bar tack, and buttonholer). Great for enthusiastic jeans-making newbies and accomplished jeans-sewists alike.

Learn jewelry-making by crafting your own custom hoop earrings. Learn the foundational skills of jewelry making with a focus on refining your jewelry bench skills and torchwork. Fabricate using the flex shaft rotary tool, and hand tools, such as the jeweler’s saw, stamps, and files. Gain confidence using the torches to solder and anneal metal. You will then complete a pair of custom hoops to finish off the class series.

PRICE: $700

All materials are included in the price.

PRICE: $999 Includes 3 months of membership and 5 classes.

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Book, Paper, Lasers: Make Your Own Coptic Bound Leather Journal Workshop

Designing Leather Accessories: Tooling, Dying, Hand-stitching and Pattern Making

In this 4-hour workshop, learn how to laser engrave leather journal covers, cut and prep paper signatures, and hand sew your own Coptic-bound leather journals.

Learn how to work with leather through these project-based classes!

Through a combination of formal classes and group sessions working through design and fabrication techniques, you’ll come away with a finished leather bag, a laser-cut acrylic template for making multiples, and the skills to continue the craft on your own!

All materials are included in the price.

PRICE: $265

All materials are included in the price.

PRICE: $999 Includes 3 months of membership and 5 classes.

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we believe that lasting memories start with the handmade. With an abundance of massproduced goods stocking the shelves this holiday season, instead choose gifts that have that extra special touch. By shopping small and local you’re not only giving back to small businesses in your neighborhood but giving an everlasting gift made with love.

Create memories around the kitchen table, cooking up food and celebrations, with kitchen goods and products, such as Rachel Kedinger’s metal forged spoons and plates, or by cutting Grandma’s apple pie using Ken Holiday’s cutting board. Or find these memories adorned in the tiny details of Virginia Caccavella’s jewelry that Mom will wear every day, making her think of you. Or wrapped up in upcycled quilt coats made by Paige Soto. Or even in the cherry blanket chest handcrafted by Matt Blackburn, where you’ll keep generations of blankets.

Exchange cheeky gifts with your best friend, like Sharif Pendleton’s Thicc candles. Each of these products in our Gift Guide is crafted by the makers, artists, and tinkerers around you.

Shop local and handmade, and create core family and friend memories, while giving back this holiday season.

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Have a Holly, Jawny Holiday

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For the LOVE of Philly

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Spruce Up Your Home

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Stocking Stuffers

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WFH Style

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Luxury Lifestyle

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Seasoned Greetings from the Kitchen

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Local Fine Art

About NextFab

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The products in this Gift Guide are all made from the NextFab makerspaces in Philadelphia, from the hands of one of our members that make up our diverse community.

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NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces, providing shared workshops and education in the areas of woodworking, metalworking, laser cutting, 3D printing, textiles, jewelry making, and digital manufacturing tools for over 600 members.

A membership unlocks access to classes, educational resources, and tools needed to build products, transform ideas into solutions, and a chance to explore making as a professional pathway.

Stylish & Sustainable Everyday Jewelry

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Pining For You

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For The Nature Lover

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Support a BlackOwned Business

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H AV E A H O L LY, JAW N Y H O L I DAY Deck the halls with handmade holiday decor, straight from the NextFab North Pole to your homes.

Rustic Metal Christmas Star

Vivian Rowe of Compass Rose Spatial Design

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Top your tree with hand-welded tree toppers and ornaments.

Various prices at compassrose-sd.com.

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Christmas Ornaments

Lauren and Kevin Kelley of Girl Holding a Pen Calligraphy-based design company consisting of a wife and husband team focuses on Christmas ornaments, as well as custom wedding invitations and signage.

Choose your Philly favorite: Love Pretzel Ornament, Independence Hall Ornament, or Yo Philly! Rocky Ornament. $30 at girlholdingapen.com.

Laser-Cut Snowflakes

Kevin Huang of Kevin B Huang Studio Art Inspired by the photography of Wilson Bently, these snowflakes are the perfect holiday decor. $8.80 each at kevinbhuang.com.

“Gravity” Oversized Home Ornament Stephanie Daniels of Soula Arts

A fusion of modern aesthetics and statement-worthy design in her home collections. Add a touch of warmth to your space with these home ornaments.

Various prices at soulaarts.myshopify.com.

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Michelle Kwiecien of MDK Studio Taking a contemporary take on the Hanukkiah are these hand-forged brass and steel candlesticks from one, three, and six-tapered candles. $35-$110 at mdk-studio.com.

Handmade Holiday Ornaments and Dioramas Brian and Jill Binovsky of Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Husband and wife duo celebrate the simple history of holiday crafting and cheer with their holiday homeware.

Shadow & Light Boxes Noel Garingan of The Jaunty Octopus

Laser-cut worlds for your home, with everything from classic Christmas, Kissing Santa, to pop culture moments of the weird and wonderful. $45+ at thejauntyoctopus.com.

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Kin Candlesticks

FO R T H E LOV E O F P H I L LY Even Gritty would approve of these Philly-centric gifts. Perfect for those missing the city of Brotherly Love or screaming your Philly pride!

JAWNS Gritty Sticker & Magnets

Zip Code Keychains

Offbeat goods celebrating Philly and other pop culture phenomena, including keychains, ornaments, stickers, and magnets. $5+ at whiskeysuitcase.com.

Forget generic souvenirs - these keychains are the ultimate love letter to your locale. Whether you’re a city slicker or a small-town heartthrob, keep your roots close and your keys closer. $8 at laserphilly.com.

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Hannah Litvin of Whiskey Suitcase

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Sharif Pendleton of LaserPhilly

Manhole Cover Wall Art

Standard Shad Fish

Decorate your walls with what’s beneath your feet — manhole covers from the city of Brother Love, or from one of the 375+ designs laser-cut from sustainable Baltic Birch. $140 at tombino.shop.

Local fishmonger Troy helps make your Fishtown house a home with his handmade fish signs, each complete with a customizable hanging number plate. Available in blue and turquoise, salt and pepper, and more. $150 at fishtownsigns.com.

Jason Lempieri of Tombino

Troy Musto of Fishtown Signs

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PPA Parking Ticket Jawnament Susan Murphy of Jawnaments

Adorn your tree with the only parking ticket you’ll want this year. Choose from all your Philly favorites — Gritty, Scrapple, and more. $15 at jawnaments.com.

Variety Combo Vegan Jerky Ben Doar of Philly Jerk

Vegan Jerky in three different flavors - environmentally sustainable and harm-free jerky as a pantry staple prepared in kitchens across Philly. $27 at phillyjerk.com.

East and West of the Schuylkill Prints

Maria Schneider of Maria Schneider Arte Digital print on Hahnemuhle Photo Matt Fibre showcasing the history of the place and the spaces we inhabit. Various prices at mariarschneider.com.

S P R U C E U P YO U R H O M E These evergreen home goods and decor are perfect for your new apartment, dorm room or to turn any house into a home.

Node Wall Planters and Vases

David Rozek of Pandemic Design Studio

Ralston Coat Rack

Modern and modular ceramic wall planters and vases, or the perfect wall-mounted installation for your home. $39–$816 at nodewallplanter.com.

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Cody Hughes of Untitled_Co Made from beefy powdercoated steel and Pennsylvania Ash and Walnut, this super simple design is meant to elevate your space while still being a super functional piece of home furniture. $77 at untitledco.design.

Coasters

Monique Disu Casey of M Casey Designs Elevate your home decor with these coasters and transform your space into an art gallery with every sip. $25 at mcaseydesigns.com.

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Jason Lempieri of Tombino

Made from sustainable Portuguese cork, coasters come in a 4-pack with reminders of your favorite city in the form of manholes. $25–$35 at tombino.shop.

Customizable Bookshelves

Andrew Brzozowski of adhdloops Customizable bookshelves for modern, natural, and utilitarian aesthetics for the perfect complement for records or bookshelves. $200 at adhdloops.com.

Dreamy MiniAlley Khai Van of MiniAlley

Immersive bookshelf inserts/booknooks, transport readers to whimsical worlds, right on their shelves. Different scenes include: Dreamy, Italy, CyberPunk, and Medieval MiniAlley. $199 at minialley.com.

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Manhole Cover Coasters and Trivets

STO C K I N G ST U F F E R S Give Santa a helping hand this year by stocking your loved ones with something handmade and wonderful.

Infinity Puzzle Joy London of Project Joy

Use washable markers to color your puzzle, then let it dry. After you have had your fun with that design, erase your image and do it all over again! Various prices at projectjoystudio.com.

Earth Candy Vegan Jerky Ben Doar of Philly Jerk

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Vegan jerky with notes of cacao, Rival Bros. coffee, and cayenne create a sweet and savory flavor profile. Comes in Togarashi 3 PACK as well. $27 at phillyjerk.com.

Shower Steamers Ray Daly of Ray’s Reusables

Aromatic essential oils transform your shower into your own personal spa. $3 at raysreusables.com.

Project JOY Puddle Painting Party Box Joy London of Project Joy

The newest kit to help you create the most gorgeous detailed paintings with the magic of science and the wonders of nature. Various prices at projectjoystudio.com.

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MAKER PROFILE

Laura Kao of Moodio I’ve spent years building my career in Graphic and Interactive Design, but I always felt that I had other unexplored talents and untapped potential. I’ve enjoyed the past 12 years staring at a blue screen, but I decided it was time to get back to making with my hands again. Moodio is my big leap into the unknown where I am leading my life by first doing the things I love and asking questions later.”

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W F H ST Y L E Just because you’re stuck at a desk doesn’t mean you can’t work in style. Make it over the afternoon slump with these cheery gifts.

Desk Clock

Scott Cunningham of scrapyard aesthetics Countdown the minutes with this desk clock made from automotive parts. Also available as a Fan Motor desk clock. $45 at scrapyardaesthetics.etsy.com.

Handmade Glass Bud Vase Isaac Feuerman of Feuerman Design

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Blown using centuries-old Venetian techniques, these are light and airy, and delicately support a single bud. $55 at feuermandesign.com.

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Family Charging Station Ken Holiday of Loma Living

Charge your entire household’s devices in one place and transform the mundane task of charging into a sleek, organized affair. $265 at lomaliving.com.

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Thicc Candles

Sharif Pendleton of LaserPhilly Thick thighs save lives...and now they can add warmth and whimsy to your space. Also makes for great bookends and shelf décor. $30 at laserphilly.com.

Desk Plates

Sharif Pendleton of LaserPhilly Unleash your inner mogul with the sleek desk plates engraved with cheeky mantras. $25 at laserphilly.com.

Mini Cinder Blocks Laura Kao of Moodio

Bring a bit of whimsy with these mini cinder blocks, as part of life and home design studio, Moodio. $10 at moodiostudio.com.

LU X U RY L I F EST Y L E Skip the Ikea trip and furnish your forever home with forever pieces, including handbuilt furniture, home goods, and instruments.

Contemporary Birch Bedroom Set Matt Blackburn of M. Blackburn Furniture Maker

Contemporary birch bedroom set with floating nightstands with wall paneling above the headboard. Various prices at blackburnfurniture.com.

Family Jewels Chandeliers

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Kevin Huang of Kevin B Huang Studio Art A series of chandeliers made from reclaimed objects including mattress springs and jewelry, with new light fixtures to enhance the nature of the specific objects. Various prices at kevinbhuang.com.

White Oak Furniture

“The Kira” Dog-Crate End Table

Modern, rift-sawn white oak bespoke furniture completes your home. Choose from a king-sized headboard and bedframe, or vanity cabinet. Various prices at wrweeks.com.

Create a safe space for your dog, with a fine hardwood end table for you. Various prices at castlebrothersworkshop.com/shop.

Bill Weeks of WRWeeks Custom Fabrication

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John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop

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Arched Steel Candlestick Trio Isaac Feuerman of Feuerman Design

Hand-forged modular candelabras, blackened and hot waxed to give the surface a natural and durable patina. $365 at feuermandesign.com.

Curly Cherry Blanket Chest Matt Blackburn of M. Blackburn Furniture Maker

Curly cherry blanket chest with hand-forged strap hinges.

Hand-cut dovetails complete the case, drawers, and base molding. Various prices at blackburnfurniture.com.

Soul Machine Bass Guitar Ryan Hyde of R.Hyde Custom Guitars

Boutique electric guitars and basses of exceptional tonality and functionality, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship possible. $2,800 at rhydeguitars.com.

LU X U RY L I F EST Y L E Skip the Ikea trip and furnish your forever home with forever pieces, including handbuilt furniture, home goods, and instruments.

Walnut Dressing Table

Matt Blackburn of M. Blackburn Furniture Maker Specializing in built-to-order furniture, walnut dressing table with walnut burl veneer, with herringbone borders around the book-matched top. Various prices at blackburnfurniture.com.

Burnt Cherry Night Stand Bill Russell of Bill Russell Studio

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This circa 1950 nightstand has a lustrous deep red finish accented with deeper borders. $900 at billrussellstudio.com.

Live-Edge Coffee Table

Bill Weeks of WRWeeks Custom Fabrication Live-edge black walnut coffee table with modern legs provides a natural, yet elegant feel.

Various prices at wrweeks.com.

Walnut Dining Room Table

Bill Weeks of WRWeeks Custom Fabrication A modern black walnut table with a natural penetrating oil finish will add style to any dining room. Various prices at wrweeks.com.

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Bill Russell of Bill Russell Studio

A sweet small stand with a simple and dignified harkening back to the Federal period. Layered with subtle warm tones and double linear detail. $850 at billrussellstudio.com.

Rest in Repose Zero Gravity Rocker Nnennia Mazagwu of N’u. lo. Adaeze

A unique and comfortable seating experience that will distribute body weight evenly and reduce pressure on the spine. $2,000 at nnennia.wixsite.com/nuloadaeze

Dyed-Wood Team Logos and Slogans John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop

Perfect décor for a home bar or sports cave - these framed signs will display a custom team logo or slogan in vividly dyed wood. $99 at castlebrothersworkshop.com/shop.

Custom Race Medal Framing John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop

Show off your PR from that special marathon, 5k, or ultra with a professional hardwood framing for your or your loved one’s most prized race medals. $99 at castlebrothersworkshop.com/shop.

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Classy Chassis” Side Table

S E AS O N E D G R E E T I N G S F R O M T H E K I TC H E N The best memories are made around the kitchen table — while we can’t guarantee your food will taste better, your presentation will be A+.

Foliage Wares Collection Michelle Kwiecien of MDK Studio

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An assortment of spoons, spatulas, and pie servers with etched brass and forged steel handles. $65+ at mdk-studio.com.

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Eco-Friendly Cutting Board Ken Holiday of Loma Living

Eco-friendly cutting board made from Richlite paper — durable enough for everyday slicing and attractive enough for serving. $64 at lomaliving.com.

Enameled Plate Sets

Rachel Kedinger of Rachel Kedinger Design Using a technique to press sheet steel and apply enamel to the surface, adds a durable and nostalgic quality of the design. This set comes with four 10” plates. $320 at rachelkedinger.com.

“Aunt Margaret” Buffet Bill Russell of Bill Russell Studio

A late Victorian piece that was made to hold a pitcher and water bowl for washing up, now the burnt sienna-mottled finish pulls it all together. $800 at billrussellstudio.com.

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Enameled Lunch Tray

Rachel Kedinger of Rachel Kedinger Design Steel and enameled tray - comes in a wide range of colors, perfect for breakfast in bed or having a fun display for snacks while entertaining. $250 at rachelkedinger.com.

8 Bottle Wine Rack Michelle Kwiecien of MDK Studio

Blackened steel is paired with red oak dowels in this industrial yet contemporary take on a countertop wine rack. $275+ at mdk-studio.com.

Yayoi Cutting Board

Brass Spoons

Great for serving, and the daily grind - just flip the board over to chop on. When not in use, hang this masterpiece on the wall and enjoy the view. $210 at untitledco.design.

Hand-forged brass spoons are perfect for scooping a mouthful of ice cream out of your favorite bowl or serving a dollop of jam on a piece of toast. $95 at rachelkedinger.com.

Cody Hughes of Untitled_Co

Rachel Kedinger of Rachel Kedinger Design

LO CA L F I N E A RT Look no further for local artists to adorn your home — gift fine art from around the corner.

Kimono Series

Kevin Huang of Kevin B Huang Studio Art

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Fused glass inspired by a 1950s-era pre-dyed woven silk kimono in the pop art style, mounted on a wall. $800 to $3,000 at kevinbhuang.com.

Winterthur Oak Laser Engraved Wall Art Eric Zippe of Eric Zippe Fine Art

Laser engraved relief silhouette of the Browns meadow white oak tree at Winterthur Museum and Gardens. $575 at ezippe.art.

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Handmade Paper with Embedded Photographs Lia Huntington of Brick & Wire

Handmade paper sheets in various colors, formed from older paper. Photographs of the urban landscape are split into strips and embedded into the paper. @brick.and.wire on Instagram.

The Rite of Spring

Garden of Cherry Blossoms and Walking One City Wall Art Maria Schneider of Maria Schneider Arte

The history of places and the spaces juxtaposed using layers of laser-etched plexiglass and LEDs. $600-700+ at mariarschneider.com.

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MAKER PROFILE

Bill Russell of Bill Russell Studio Starting in high school I began working for antique dealers learning the processes of furniture refinishing and restoration. As I gained exposure to early furniture I found myself attracted to painted furniture in all its iterations, and earned my MFA in painting in 1973. As I gained expertise in decorative finishing techniques I realized that I could use them to revivify certain styles of cast-off 20th century furniture.

Not only am I artistically engaged by the process and excited by the results but I may also be saving objects of intrinsic value from the landfill.”

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ST Y L I S H & S U STA I N A B L E Gift something “green” by choosing products made from sustainable materials or reducing waste, and make more than one impact this holiday season.

Paperless Towels Ray Daly of Ray’s Reusables

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Stylish and durable 100% cotton flannel cloths that will last you through years as napkins at meal time, cleaning cloths, and spill clean up. $35 at raysreusables.com.

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Quilt Baby Bibs Paige Sato of m.a.b.e.l

Bibs fashioned from a vintage quilt are perfect for catching spills. 100% cotton and lined in cotton muslin. $25 at mabelstyle.com.

Quilt Coats

Paige Sato of m.a.b.e.l One-of-a-kind coats and popovers are created from upcycled quilts to keep you cozy and warm while making an impact. $225-$300 at mabelstyle.com.

Ocean Jasper Cuff

Shelly Rabuse of no. 27 collection Set in oxidized sterling silver, this piece sits atop repurposed vintage belt leather. $128 at no27collection.com.

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Paige Soto of m.a.b.e.l

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I made that first coat because I wanted that lovely quilt to see the light of day. I thought it was such a shame that an item, handsewn and meant to be utilitarian, was so often relegated to a decorative pile on a chair, or worse, hidden away in the back of a closet. There’s so much to be appreciated about a quilt — the time and effort that went into it, but also, the creativity — from color choices to manipulating the fabric pieces into patterns to decisions about the stitching lines. Sometimes we don’t see the forest for the trees, and by taking a large quilt and cutting it into smaller pieces that are handled and used regularly, all that work is more obvious, more tangible.”

E V E RY DAY J E W E L RY Elevate your every day with these sparkling accessories.

From simple sterling silver rings to more bold pieces.

Arm Candy Earrings and Bracelets Soroya Cunningham of SONAO

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Earrings and bracelets filled with colorful beaded gemstone goodness and more. $65+ at soroyanaomi.co.

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Jewelry Display Laura Kao of Moodio

Show off your entire jewelry collection by turning your pieces into wall art. $35 at moodiostudio.com.

Kinetic Necklaces Lia Huntington of Brick & Wire

Colorful glass enamel coats a pair of copper beads. These can be positioned to sit anywhere along the stainless steel cable–giving you a playful way to adjust your adornments as you move through the day. $40 at liahuntington.com.

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Shelly Rabuse of no. 27 collection These sweet little hearts were carved from wax and then cast in sterling using the lost wax process. $42 at no27collection.com.

Garnet Bib Necklace Shelly Rabuse of no. 27 collection

Tiny cascading garnets make this necklace a showstopper. $88 at no27collection.com.

Manipura Solar Plexus Elizabeth Karasek of Livetodream

A representation of the solar plexus lotus symbolizes willpower, determination, self-confidence, and sun energy, this piece includes personally-cut gemstones. $100 at etsy.com/shop/ekarasek.

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Heart Earrings

P I N I N G FO R YO U If you’re pining for someone special, skip the mistletoe this year and adorn them with one-of-a-kind statement pieces handcrafted out of the NextFab jewelry studios.

Cast Hinge Bracelet with Tanzanites

Single-leaf earrings with Enamel Inlay

Carved with an intricate pattern, this sterling silver hinged bracelet has 28 flush-set Tanzanites. $598 at virginiadenalejewelry.com.

Single leaf with enamel inlay. Also available as Double-Leaf Earrings. @barbaraschumer on Instagram.

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Virginia Caccavella of Virginia DeNale Jewelry

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Barbara Schumer Enamel Jewelry

Slider Bracelets

Deanna McLaughlin of Cartrageous Capture the rhapsody of your friends and strangers’ admiration and envy while wearing this sterling silver slider bracelet. Optional black diamond or black onyx wheels are available. $425 Also comes as a slider ring ($425) or necklace ($150.00) at cartrageous.com.

Sterling Silver Ring Niki Leist

This handcrafted sterling silver ring is topped with an amethyst stone. Various prices at nikileist.com.

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14-karat Gold Wedding Band with Engraved Starbursts Niki Leist

Mars Cufflinks

Machele Nettles of Idol Light Sterling silver and the reddest red your eyes can see. $212 at idol-light.com.

Twinkle Necklace Machele Nettles of Idol Light

Made from repurposed scientific glass, this wearable art jewelry comes with magical color-changing glass charms.

Choose from Twinkle Necklaces ($131), or tiny, but mighty, Twinkle Threaders ($101) at idol-light.com.

3-Stone Ring with Citrine and Garnets

Virginia Caccavella of Virginia DeNale Jewelry 3-stone ring featuring an emerald cut citrine with emerald cut rhodolite garnets flanking the central stone and fabricated in sterling silver. $535 at virginiadenalejewelry.com.

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Capture keepsake moments with the unique and bespoke jewelry of Niki Leist. Every piece is carefully created to capture individual stories and emotions.

Various prices at nikileist.com.

FO R T H E N AT U R E LOV E R Even if you can’t find time to go outdoors, bring a bit of nature inside your home with these blossoming gifts for nature lovers.

Plant Stands Laura Kao of Moodio

Acrylic laser-cut plant stands of various shapes, sizes, and colors. $20 at moodiostudio.com.

Laser-Engraved Flower Patterned Earrings Linda Celestian

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Laser engraved flower patterned earrings. $30 at lindacelestian.com.

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Amphi Fins

Ginger Kuczowicz of Amphi Americas A new way of enjoying the ocean, this bionic fin comes with a propeller that you strap on your feet. When you flex the fin, it starts the motor, and it pushes you as you swim freely, like an ocean creature. $2,600 at amphiamericas.com/shop.

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David Rozek of Pandemic Design Studio Pandemic Design Studio creates modern and modular ceramic wall planters and vases for your walls, desks, and home. $39-$816 at nodewallplanter.com.

Screen-Printed Enamel Pins Lia Huntington of Brick & Wire

Miniature scenes from Philadelphia’s built and natural environments adorn these copper pins. $35 at liahuntington.com.

Flower Power Cross-Body Handbag Elizabeth Karasek of Livetodream

Fine craftsmanship embedding flower petals into epoxy perfectly sewn Italian pink and gray flowered leather and pink suede. $300 at etsy.com/shop/ekarasek.

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Node Wall Planter

S U P P O RT A B L AC K- OW N E D B U S I N ES S Support your favorite Black-owned businesses this holiday season with an assortment of fashion, jewelry, and lifestyle finds.

Harper Hoop Earrings Cherne Jean-Louis of Cherne Altovise

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Stainless hoops and wire in signature wire work.

Adds just the right amount of edge to any look, while still being lightweight. $42+ at chernealtovise.com.

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Harriet Tubman Rose Gold Ring Nina Grier of Historical Dream

Wearing this ring instills sisterly solidarity and the richness of a woman who knew right and did “right” when she could. $1,550 at historicaldream.com.

Wall Art

Monique Disu Casey of M Casey Designs Perfect for any occasion - add something new to your collection or for the perfect gift for that special someone. $75–$175 at mcaseydesigns.com.

Silk Knotted Necklaces Soroya Cunningham of SONAO

An everlasting favorite known for its classy look and its unlikeliness to break. Various prices at soroyanaomi.co.

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Sharif Pendleton of LaserPhilly

A celestial statement that’s both edgy and elegant. $52 at laserphilly.com.

Crown Me Serena Clutch Cherne Jean-Louis of Cherne Altovise

Made of acrylic with removable chain strap and crown logo. $64+ at chernealtovise.com.

Batik Clothing Yemisi Ajayi of Yemisi Art

Producing hand-printed fabric art, wearable art clothing, and women's accessories such as silk and cotton scarves. @yemisi_art on Instagram.

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The Zodiac Collection Wall Art