By Sarah Leach Smith
This holiday season, it’s all about local, handmade gifts. Shopping
locally can seem daunting, especially when big-box stores are so easily
accessible. But you don't need to look further than the Terrace Shop at Duke Gardens – here, you’ll find awesome gift ideas created with care by the
Duke Gardens Garden Guild.
The Garden Guild started in the summer of 1999 to create
garden-related crafts to sell at the fall plant sale to benefit Duke Gardens.
Their efforts were a great success, netting approximately $2,000 from their
first sale! Since then, the Guild has become a popular fixture
here at Duke Gardens.
Today, the Guild has 20 active members who meet Monday afternoons at
the Gardens for crafting sessions. Each member has different experiences and
talents, and they teach each other new skills to create beautiful, practical
and one-of-a-kind items while having a great time socializing together.
This year, in lieu of the annual craft fair, you can find their unique
offerings in the Terrace Shop year round. They are presently getting ready for the holiday season
with tree ornaments, note cards (sold individually and in boxed sets), ceramic
angel figurines and more.
I recently had the opportunity to spend time with the Guild during one
of their crafting sessions and was floored by the creativity and originality I
saw. Come out and see their wares in the Terrace Shop. You are
sure to impress a friend or loved one with a thoughtful, handmade gift. The
Garden Guild brings out new items often, so be sure to check back regularly.
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