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Polished hematite “worry stones that would fit nicely in a stocking go for a dollar and exquisite decorative geodes, agates and other stones range from $200 to $500.
“There’s everything here from supplies for going out to find and collect your own rocks and stones to jewelry for wearing them,” said Brown.
Searching Old Town’s many antique stores could turn up the perfectly preserved or restored treasure. Rust, Dust and Must; Antiques & Accents; Courthouse Antiques; Sarah Belle’s and Upper Level Antiques all offer plenty of opportunity for treasure-hunting right on Main Street.
Handmade gifts
If you’re the handy or artistic type, you may already be working on the perfect gift in your woodshop or studio. If you’re not the handy or artistic type, there are many craft shows and bazaars offering handmade creations of all kinds for holiday buying. (See Page 44.)
A listing of more than 2,000 craft shows is available online at artandcraftshow8.net.
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