Under $50 Gift Guide

Whimsical birds and fish by NC artist Laura Barnett - made out of local gourds and guitar strings these creatures are truly one-of-a-kind

Storypeople prints by Brian Andreas - touching sentiments with original artwork are a perennial favorite

Moonspoon cheese board & spreader - carved cherry wooden cheese board is a beautiful gift that can be put to use immediately and for years to come

Eangee mini leaf lamp - made from dried & dyed alibangbang ("butterfly") leaves add a touch of natural beauty to any room

Burl wood basket - wooden basket carved from one piece of wood, each one is different

Ed & Kate Coleman clique tiles - bright colors and fanciful creatures adorn these 4x4" tiles made in the mountains of North Carolina

Motawi tileworks necklaces - designs from their classic tiles make lovely pendants - a wearable piece of art

NC artist Fred Kessler's adorable steel animals look great indoors or out

Metal venus flytrap garden stakes with magnetic flies stuck to their protruding tongues will get more attention than the flowers

Tree of Enchantment blown glass ornaments and oil lamps - beautiful colors signify different sentiments such as peace, joy, love, hope and family

Ceramic salt & pepper shakers adorned with detailed illustrations of dragonflies, birds and feathers by Laura Zindel add character to your tabletop

Pewter salt & pepper cellar shaped like a chicken or garden pails with tiny spades for scoops

Tippin' tin - metal birds mounted on old bedsprings are cute for garden or porch

Candilieria - ceramic candle holder casts stars and moons on the ceiling or wall when lit