Christmas Gift Ideas

We got quite a bit of snow dumped on us last night and today is bright and beautiful.

(Photo above by Captain Joe of Captain Joe & Sons Lobster Co. --- lobsters make great Christmas gifts, too.)

I am sitting here working on some web sites and I thought, because I am lucky enough to work with some fabulously creative people, it might be a good idea to talk about some great gift ideas while we still have time.
1.) Les Bartlett's Photography (above) is not only gorgeous it is a stunning gift for anyone on your list who loves Cape Ann. Les has a current exhibit at the the Cape Ann Historical Museum and prints of his work are available through them or through his online store. You can also purchase DVDs of his images of Cape Ann --- an ideal gift for folks who can't be here as much as they wish they could, or those who live here and can't get enough of beautiful Cape Ann.

2.) Clare Higgin's Modern Art Cats (left) are just wonderful. Clare loves cats and she loves art and she has created original designs of cats in the style of great works of modern art. Her designs are available on everything from t-shirts topillows, magnets, and tote bags and more. Visit her web site or Cafe Press for more designs.

3.) Leslie Wind's Jewelry (right) is individually hand-crafted by a master goldsmith who has been creating the most unique custom designs for thirty years. Leslie lives in a little pink house out the tip of Cape Ann across the street from dramatic Folly Cove. Each of her pieces is exquisite and unbelievably affordable. Visit her web site or her shop for something you will treasure forever.

4.) Karen Halzel loves t-shirts! Her Definition Tees (left) are adorable and very clever. Her Soxy Lady tee was popular during the playoffs this year and she has other funky, clever, cute designs which make excellent gifts for those who want a bit of whimsy.

5.) Elaine Martino is a digital artist of astonishing skill. She can take old family photographs and turn them into works of art. And she is an absolute magician with damaged, torn, moldy, stained, etc. family treasures. She can take a collection of photos and turn them into a collage or pick one image out of a crowd and turn it into a stunning portrait. Visit her new web site.

6.) And, of course, you can always give a book--- a really yummy, delicious, romantic book which is sexy and romantic and exciting and.... well .... I promise you'll like them: My Books.

So if it is snowing where you are, stay home and shop online. Or curl up with a book. Did I mention I have some good ones for you?

Thanks for reading.