Locally Made Holiday Gifts for the Home

If you’re still looking for gifts for the holidays, these locally made products for the home and office are bound to please.

Still Life Vases of Mount Vernon, Wash., specializes in unique glass vases that are both beautiful as well as an efficient alternative to traditional vases.  Moreover, they are algae proof too!  Featuring patented acrylic liners that keep the water in these gorgeous vases from turning green, the vases are individually handcrafted of clear beveled glass and bronze to create a stunning one of a kind look for your recipient.  Still Life Vases are the creation of artist Jan Schultz, who has been recognized by the Northwest Art Alliance as “Best of the Northwest Show 2024” in glass.

For a different take on holiday gifts made of glass, Northwest glass artist Merrilee Moore offers a wide array of one of a kind glass art for the home and garden.  Her Merrilight line of votives are handblown glass vessels featuring organic lines of glass twists that make each a unique work of art.  Her oversized garden “tear drops” are stunning glass creations that can be hung in the garden or a window to bring vibrant reflective color to your space, whether indoors or out.  In addition, she offers a vast array of other glass art creations, from vases and tumblers to sculptures and more.

You can find both Still Life Vases and Merrilee Moore glass art at local art and garden shows, as well as by visiting their websites:  Merrilee Moore at https://merrileemoore.com/ and Still Life Vases at https://stilllifevases.com/.

Need something other than glass art for the home?  There are still several holiday gift fairs and shows scheduled before the holiday, including the Seattle Christmas Market at the Seattle Center.  This European style fair features vendors offering a variety of holiday gifts, ranging from food to decorative items, as well as entertainment such as carousel rides for kids.  The Seattle Christmas Market runs now through Christmas Eve.