{"id":18273,"date":"2015-11-11T15:48:21","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T20:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2015\/11\/holiday-shoppers-have-many-options-when-it-comes-to-finding-unconventional-gifts.html"},"modified":"2017-11-08T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T16:03:20","slug":"holiday-shoppers-have-many-options-when-it-comes-to-finding-unconventional-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2015\/11\/holiday-shoppers-have-many-options-when-it-comes-to-finding-unconventional-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Shoppers Have Many Options When It Comes To Finding Unconventional Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aurea’s Unique Gifts, located inside Glenwood Manor Antiques & More, features an assortment of re-purposed and fair trade items for holiday shoppers to consider.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BY MAUREEN WERTHER<\/p>\n

For those who want to avoid the post-Thanksgiving
\nretail mayhem that is holiday shopping
\nseason and want to find gifts that will mean
\nsomething to loved ones, there are different places
\nin the area to find arts and crafts, jewelry, timeless
\nantiques, re-purposed furniture and more.<\/p>\n

Some of these shops and studios have been part
\nof the North Country community for years, while
\nothers are new to the retail scene.<\/p>\n

The Lazy Moose Garden Market, 6499 Route 8
\nin Brant Lake, has garnered attention and awards.
\nNominated as a 2015 “Rookie Business of the
\nYear” by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of
\nCommerce, Lazy Moose is gearing up for a busy
\nholiday shopping season.<\/p>\n

Beginning the weekend following Thanksgiving,
\nit will be stocked with locally grown fir trees,
\ncustom designed wreaths, and garlands in an array
\nof Adirondack styles and a range of sizes. In addition
\nto purchasing holiday decorations on the spot,
\ncustomers can order custom decorated wreaths
\nand garlands to give as gifts or to beautify a home.
\nLazy Moose also has a gift and gourmet food<\/p>\n

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The Lazy Moose Garden Market in Brant Lake sells a selection of artisan gifts and crafts.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

shop. Customers can stroll around and sample
\nfood from local producers, as well as items from
\nacross the country. The same is true for the
\nselection of artisan gifts and crafts, including
\nAdirondack-style furniture, birdhouses, hand
\npainted glass lanterns and lighted vases.<\/p>\n

On Dec. 12 and 13 the business will hold a “shop
\noutside the box” weekend-long open house. For
\ninformation about hours and upcoming events,
\nvisit www.thelazymoosegardenmarket.com or
\ncall 494-4039.<\/p>\n

Glenwood Manor Antiques & More, in business
\nsince 1983, finds new ways to sell old treasures.
\nThere are some 35 dealers in the grandiose building
\ndisplaying antique furniture, glassware and
\nother items.<\/p>\n

If furniture isn’t on a gift list, Glenwood Manor
\nin Glens Falls has an exclusive gift shop -Aurea’s
\nUnique Gifts – featuring an assortment of repurposed
\nand fair trade items, including a line
\nof stationery called “Mr. Ellie Pooh,” made from
\nrecycled elephant dung. A percentage of the
\nproceeds of sales from the greeting cards, “pooh”
\npads, scrapbooks, and more go to help stop the
\npoaching and killing of elephants in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Other fair trade items include ladies’ purses
\nand cell phone carriers made of pop tops from
\nBrazil, woolen scarves made from re-purposed
\nsweaters, and a stuffed animal and accompanying
\nstorybook named Mr. Jingles, about a real life
\nrescue dog. A percentage of proceeds from these
\nsales go to help worthy causes like anti-pollution
\nefforts and animal rescue.<\/p>\n

For more information about Glenwood Manor
\nAntiques & More, visit them on Facebook or call
\n798-4747.<\/p>\n

For those looking for clothing and accessories,
\nFinders Keepers Consignments in Glens Falls is
\na possibility. Owner Kyleen Wade calls her shop
\na “timeless cornucopia of style, fashion, and flair.”
\nCustomers can expect to find high-end fashion
\nlabels in clothing, shoes, purses and vintage items.<\/p>\n

Finders Keepers recently relocated to a
\n“grander” location to accommodate its expanding
\nselection of items, and shoppers can now find
\nthem at 103 Warren St. in Glens Falls. To get the
\nlatest news on holiday hours, specials and more,
\nvisit www.kyleensfinderskeeper.com.<\/p>\n

People can visit many stores in a single setting,
\nbut without encountering “big box” items, at the
\nShirt Factory Arts and Healing Center, home to
\nmore than 70 businesses offering classes, services,
\nproducts and more. Located on the corner of Cooper
\nand Lawrence streets in Glens Falls, the busy
\nmarketplace may appeal to shoppers interested in
\nmore artistic, eclectic or healthy options.<\/p>\n

Inside the Shirt Factory, SensibiliTeas on the
\nfirst floor carries over 500 different kinds of teas,
\nas well as teapots, teaware, and tasty treats. They
\nalso have information about tea preparation and
\nhealthy ways of using tea for things such as soothing
\nskin and eye treatments.<\/p>\n

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Ben Kamp works the counter at SensibiliTeas on the first floor of the Shirt Factory. The store carries over 500 different kinds of teas, as well as teapots, teaware, and tasty treats.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

SensibiliTeas also has gift certificates and gift
\nbaskets, featuring their own holiday blends and
\naccessories, as well as pottery and other items
\nfrom neighboring Shirt Factory shops and studios.
\nTheir website is www.sensibiliteasonline.com and
\nits phone number is 824-1290.<\/p>\n

Nearby Dickinson’s Delights recently welcomed
\na new addition, Cheesecakes Like No
\nOthers, into its bakery. A new business to the area,
\nowner Bob Benda said he has received a warm
\nwelcome since relocating from Texas and opening
\nin March. Customers can purchase his cheesecakes
\nwhen they stop at Dickinson’s for brownies,
\npies and party platters. They can contact Benda
\nonline at www.cclno.com or by phone at 309-8511.<\/p>\n

Another newcomer to the retail scene at the
\nShirt Factory is Vivienne’s Marquette, a self-proclaimed
\n“modern vintage” boutique. Vivienne’s
\nopened in June and owner Melissa O’Sick has been
\nbusy ever since.<\/p>\n

Vivienne’s Marquette focuses mainly on<\/p>\n

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Melissa O’Sick, owner of Vivienne’s Marquette, opened her ‘modern vintage boutique’ in June.
\nHere she has re-purposed furniture and home d\u00c3\u00a9cor that can appeal to holiday shoppers.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

vintage, antique, and re-purposed furniture and
\nhome d\u00c3\u00a9cor. O’Sick loves finding ways to breathe
\nnew life into old furniture and discarded antiques.
\nShe also features two local artists who salvage
\nbarn wood, turning it into beautiful tables and
\nother unique pieces.<\/p>\n

Vivienne’s Marquette will offer holiday gift
\ncertificates that can be used for a range of services,
\nincluding home design and d\u00c3\u00a9cor consultation, as
\nwell as ready to purchase store items. Its website
\nis www.vivsmarquette.com.<\/p>\n

If art is on a shopping list, Laura Neadle’s creations
\ncan be found in the Shirt Factory. Neadle is
\na multi-media artist and her craft includes painting,
\nneedlework and refurbishing small furniture.
\nOne of her most popular items are “obi-sacs,”
\none-of-a-kind women’s purses.<\/p>\n

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Artist Laura Neadle’s creations can be found in the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls. They include painting, needlework, women’s purses and furniture that has been refurbished.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Neadle does a lot of commissioned work,
\nparticularly pet portraits and paintings of private
\nhomes, which can be a gift for a hard-to-buy-for
\nperson. She also offers holiday gift certificates
\nthat can be used for gift items, as well as for
\nfuture commissioned work. Her website is www.
\nlauraneadle.com.<\/p>\n

All of the studios and businesses located in
\nthe Shirt Factory Arts and Healing Center will be
\nparticipating in the Holiday Open House Weekend
\nfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 27. In addition to
\nthe permanent residents of the building, vendors
\nfrom around the Adirondacks will be on hand
\nwith handmade items for sale, including pottery,
\nfiber arts, metal, woodworking, gourmet food,
\nphotography, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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