2010 Gift Guide: $50 and under

Wall fish & birds - charming, whimsical fish and birds made out of gourds by local artist Laura Barnett, each is one-of-a-kind

Mini leaf lamps - bright colors & real leaves combine to add ambiance to any space

Quotation key rack - hand carved tiles from Spooner Creek mounted on wood with rustic pegs will inspire or make you chuckle each time you hang your keys

Durham pendant! - show your local pride by wearing a tiny map of Durham - made by NC artist Betsy Carr

Folk art - birds, houses & flower bouquets made out of reclaimed wood in Georgia can hang on the wall or sit on a table, mantle or shelf

Wood clocks - handmade cherry, maple and oak in a traditional Arts & Crafts style

Venus fly trap - celebrate this native NC plant with a larger-than-life steel yard stake complete with sparkplug fly

Silkscreened apparel - Cotton shirts and new cardigan/wrap silkscreened with original designs are oh so soft and pretty

Lockets - pewter lockets hold tiny photos of loved ones close to your heart