The Dutch Master (9/9): This final assemblage of gifts is for the art lover in your life, and is inspired by Dutch still lifes. This collection includes @jamiebeck.co 's new transportative book on an artful life, An American in Provence (Claire went to NYC last week to meet this wonderful artist at her book signing), a beautiful floral pouch made from rescued textiles by @littlebagsbyanna (a very impressive teenage entrepreneur), and the cleverest seashell peppermint lip balm by @seedtosoulapothecary. If you are looking to gift a local art adventure, consider a visit or membership to the Brandywine River Museum or Winterthur Museum, or arrange a studio tour with some of our talented local artists in the spaces where they create.

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“The Country Cook” For the chef in your life, here are some culinary curiosities to delight the taste buds. Travel back in time while making cookies together with the Springerle Rolling Pin from the Philadelphia Museum, enjoy Shane's indulgent drinking chocolate (visit their Philadelphia confectionary for a truly sweet time travelling experience), sign your chef up for a local farm CSA so they get fresh, thoughtful ingredients. Gift a dinner at Elmwood @elwood_restaurant , sign up for a memorable historic Hearth Cooking demo at Pottsgrove Manor, or compile a cookbook of your favorite recipes to share.

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“The Blue Bowerbird” these are gifts for the collector in your life. Get lost in the soothing blue world of Sarah Bourne Rafferty's Cyanotypes (or book a workshop or buy a kit to learn how to make them). Gift an escape from the material world (while building strength and stamina for treasure hunting) with a Pilates Membership with our own @movementdesignedtofeelgood - and then go search for treasures. Finding local special items and the trinkets of history is made easier by the tireless efforts of those that put on markets. Here are some of our favorites: @craftandmercantile @grayapplemarket @clovermarket @kennettholidayvillagemarket @chestnuthill_pa

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“The Whimsical Dreamer” a collection of curated gifts for the young-at-heart romantic. All the most fantastical garments and dolls from Skippy Cotton, Sandy Malamed's small face cups are sure to garner a smile, and Tiny Anvils Victorian Pocket Knife Necklace is both beautiful and useful! Gift a tour of Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum @mercerandfonthill, make a playlist with the music of Dreamers Circus @dreamerscircus, or book a ticket on Colebrook Railroad @colebrookdalerr for an adventure.

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“The Scribbling Bookworm” a collection of curated gifts for the writers and readers we love, with their nose always in a book. A gift to pen their own story with a handmade leather journal from Peg & Awl (or make your own with their fabulous online tutorial and book binding kit), commission a storybook corset from Mother Hylde, or access the higher bookshelves with antique library steps from Crickets Antique Market. Explore Baldwin's Book Barn together, gift a paper marbling workshop at the Bindery at @historic_sugartown or start a letter writing poetry exchange.

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“The Floral Enthusiast” a collection of botanical wonders. From the lovely scents of Miche Scott Handmade's Soap Gift Box, to drinking flowers from The Qi, to a beautiful flower arranging guide from Floret. To gift your floral enthusiast an experience, consider a flower arranging or wreath workshop with @thefarmatoxford, a bouquet subscription to @merrythought_gardeners, a membership to the breathtaking Longwood Gardens or plant a native flower garden together.

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“The Curious Creative” a collection of gifts for the imaginative artist in your life, the maker of things. Encourage inspiration year round with a subscription to Faire Magazine that shares stories of creative lives, handmade paint by Sara Moffat, or with advice on life in the studio from Frances Palmer or our own Claire Rosen. Share the masters and gift a membership to the Philadelphia Museum of Art or get them creating with a NEXTFAB Makerspace membership or an art course at Historic Yellow Springs or simply plan a date to create something together…

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“The Forest Forager” a collection of curated gifts for the woodland wanderer, who dreams of toadstools and moss. Whimsical wood carved deer by Deborah G. Rogers, beautiful butterfly specimens under glass from The Farmhouse Project, enchanting mushroom jewelry by Terrain Textures, and so many more discoveries inspired by nature.

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"The Lavender Lover" collection favorites include beautiful botanical plaster artwork by Ronni Nicole created in our fields, a commissioned lavender bracelet by Only in the Forest, and lavender & basil artisan soap by Gold & Water Co, explore these and many other delights...

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