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Flags, flags and more flags at Gift Garden in Kill Devil Hills! A variety of indoor and outdoor items as well as pre-packaged gift baskets with goodies for all ages.
Gift idea for yourself or someone special: A signed Vivian Howard book Vivian Howard, award winning chef, TV personality and author, is hitting the road with her new cookbook This Will Make It Taste Good and a stop in Manteo is on her itinerary. Downtown Books is proud to be a part of Vivian’s “This Will Make It Taste Good” drive-through book tour and will be hosting her on Saturday, December 19 from 1-3 p.m. While most author events for 2020 have been shelved due to Covid, this is a socially distanced, drive-through book signing opportunity and all CDC guidelines will be followed. Guests will stay in their car for the entirety of their visit, but will get a chance to meet Vivian, have a copy of This Will Make It Taste Good signed while snacking on some treats from the book’s pages and have an opportunity to take a quick photo together (again, from the car).
Argentium® sterling silver & 14k yellow gold handbuilt JBG Wave design ring ($659) with a Color Change Tourmaline can be found at Jewelry by Gail in Nags Head.
Tickets are now available in fifteen minute time increments via an Eventbrite link at www. duckscottage.com and include one signed book and one snack pack to enjoy while waiting in line. Photos will be sent directly to guests and details about the signing will be sent prior to the day. Dow ntow n Book s, twice voted the Best Bookstore on the Beach, is partnering up with the folks at Outer Banks Distillery on this opportunity to give Vivian’s fans a very special Christmas present. All information is available at duckscottage.com and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Vivian will not be able to sign books brought from home. In This Will Make It Taste Good, Vivian introduces the home cook to her “flavor heroes” – simple but powerful recipes that will brighten,
deepen and define your food. Vivian wrote the book and shares her everyday tricks “to inspire you . . . and change the way you cook, the way you think about what’s in your fridge and the way you see yourself in an apron.” Vivian is the chef and owner of The Chef and The Farmer in Kinston. Her PBS series A Chef’s Life gained a national following, propelling her to celebrity chef status and putting eastern North Carolina in the culinary spotlight. She has written one previous cookbook, Deep Run Roots – an homage to the ingredients of her home region, has won a James Beard Award, a Peabody, two daytime Emmys and hosts the new television series, Somewhere South. Downtown Books is located at 103 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in Manteo and can be reached at 252-473-1056.
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GRAY’S BUDDY BY THE SEA PET ACCESSORIES Gifts for everyone at Gray’s Department Store. Cozy MV sport fleece blankets, a beautiful Spartina Collection handbag selection and Buddy by the Sea Pet Accessories.
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Pocosin Arts brings the studio experience to you for the holidays This year, Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft has been more creative than ever. Pocosin’s regular in-person craft-based classes are now available for at-home learning. The classes also make great gifts. These classes that typically occur in their professional metals, ceramics and wood studios have been on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March. Since then, Pocosin has learned a few surprising facts about at-home learning. “We have found that some people prefer to learn at home,“ states Michelle Clower, Pocosin’s programs director. “We have heard from many students that video instruction offers an up-close view of demonstrations and that virtual classes are very convenient. Students can turn on their computer, and everyone has a front-row seat. Class recordings allow students to replay anything they would like to see again as many times as they like.” Adult classes are interactive and include weekly Zoom sessions with materials kits shipped or picked up from Pocosin Arts. Youth programs now
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Students showing their creations during a Zoom metalsmithing class.
include recorded video instruction and materials kits. Classes require no previous experience, are flexible and can be completed at the student’s desired pace. With the coming holiday season, Pocosin makes gift giving easy. January youth and adult classes make exciting gifts to be enjoyed through weekly classes. Classes purchased as gifts include a certificate to place under the tree or in a stocking. January classes offered for adults include Found Object Brooches for the
jewelry enthusiast, which provides instruction in exploring basic metalworking techniques while incorporating found treasures. For pottery fans, Carolina Face Jugs will be the theme for learning basic ceramic hand-building skills. Youth classes include; Around the World with Art for ages 6-9 and Critters, Containers & Clay for ages 10-18. To read full class descriptions and for more information, visit www. p o c o s i n a r t s .or g /c om munity-classes or call 252-796-2787.
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A great variety of kids and adult items at Mermaid’s Purse in Downtown Manteo. Open Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Stunning jewelry, volcano candles and cute boutique clothing at Honey and Hive. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in the Seagate North Shopping Center in Kitty Hawk.
Mattie Arts holiday sale features many unique items By Karen Thiel for the Washington Daily News
When tradition, innovation, and eastern North Carolinian spunk get stirred together in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, one of the signs of that partnership will be the resilience of the homegrown businesses that have characterized this region for generations. A bold example of that dedication is the Mattie Arts and Visitor Center, a hub for area artisans where its organizers are staring down the limitations of COVID-19 by hosting their fifth annual holiday sale. “No two things are alike. We have everything from handcrafted jewelry to leather, wood, pottery, homemade lye soap, memory and travel journals, decoys, baby stuff, stained glass, bubble fish, wreaths
– the sky’s the limit,” said Jan Moore, who is store manager and interim director of the nonprofit group, which features work by about 60 artists who are “95 percent local.” Formed in 2012, the goal of this nonprofit venture is to promote the area’s craftspeople and help them prosper through their artistic talents without leaving Hyde County. “In order to make a living, most of our artists need to travel. Our purpose is to help them generate income so they can stay here,” Moore said. According to the group’s website, Swan Quarter is part of the second largest – but least populated – county in the state. There are no incorporated towns – only “isolated villages 25 to 60 miles apart.” No stop lights. No fast food restaurants. Lots and lots of
fishing and farming jobs. “For many, this means forsaking God-given creative talents for mere survival through labor,” the website’s authors wrote. “Our mission, the real product here, is hope . . . an opportunity to discover, express, and sell the results of their creative gifts and, in so doing, deepen a sense of purpose in their lives.” The center is located at 35 NC Highway 45, in the old post office building. Moore said the sale runs through December 23, but hours will be different each week because the store is operated by volunteers. The group’s Facebook page will list the days and hours scheduled for the sale. For more information, call the store at 252-926-2787 or reach Moore by cell phone at 252-385-1826.
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The Corner Gals in Manteo stocks many items that would make great Christmas gifts.
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Find these beautiful Blue Pacific silk and cashmere scarves at Shay Leslie Boutique and a great variety of jeans, winter sweaters, jewelry and more at The Salty Gyspea. Located right next door to each other at the Buccaneer Shops in Kitty Hawk.
Gorgeous diamonds by the yard in rose, white or yellow Purchase a festive toy or stocking stuffer for your pet and A great theme to spread through our community – gold at Creative Jewelers in Kill Devil Hills. get a free holiday treat at The Holistic Pet Shop, located Support Local apparel, bags and stickers at Corner in the Seagate North Shopping Center in Kitty Hawk. Gals in Manteo.
Find this Uno de 50 gold necklace and bracelet set at Sleeping In in downtown Manteo. Handmade in Spain! Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Great sales at Yarn and More at Surfside Plaza in Nags Head! Get a free mug with any $40 purchase. Open seven days per week or shop online anytime at yarnandmoreinc.com.
Enjoy 20% off animal print tops and more at Surfside Casuals at Surfside Plaza in Nags Head.
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MISS LIZZIE’S At Miss Lizzie’s, you’ll find Blessing Bracelets, Berek Holiday Face Masks with filter pocket (originally $18, Now $9) and so much more! The hot pink building at MP 4.5 in Kitty Hawk.
Find these cute winter accessories and more at Bloom Boutique in Downtown Manteo. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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