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Year after year, I make it my own personal mission to buy gifts for my family made by local artisans.  It means that I get to support my local art scene, give my loved ones something meaningful and one of a kind, and avoid the snarl of mall traffic altogether.  Below is a list of the people and places that are gonna help me find the right gift. 

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Julie Peerson Carpenter - Made from scrap metal.  Comes in beautiful colors with abstract and figurative stencils.  Julie makes necklaces and earrings, but if you're looking for something a little more grand, she also makes metal dresses!  Email Julie at metaldresses@hotmail.com to make an appointment or purchase at Bare Hands, At Home, Birmingham Art Museum Store, or Maralyn Wilson Gallery.

Ann Millard Wells - Collage jewelry made with magazine cutouts, plastics, and melted vinyl records.  Fun colorful designs and bold shapes. Read more...