Thoughtful Shopping For Inspirational And Custom Made Items For Yourself And Others

By Dora Reed


It can be very difficult and time consuming to find unique and original items. This makes it very fulfilling when shopping for inspirational and custom made items for yourself and others when you find exactly what you are searching for. When the perfect item is found or even hand made to order, you will have a sense of accomplishment and a strong feeling of satisfaction that can never be matched.

Items in commercial malls may have all lost their appeal and you seek something that no one else has and that cannot be found in a store anywhere. But where can these articles be found? There are several venues that will assist you in your quest for this perfect and unique article. You just have to be creative in your search and always keep an open mind.

Flea markets are treasure troves of both old and new products. Taking some of the used items and turning them into something completely different can supply you with exactly what you are looking for. For the garden lover, a vintage red wagon with a personal quote inscribed on the side would be a backyard treasure. Antique luggage filled with family photos and artifacts and then stacked one atop the other would make a delightful side table in a bedroom or living area.

Craft shows are often held annually in specific towns and cities. Many times they are sponsored by churches. They are a wonderful source of unique, handcrafted works such as plaques, drawings, etchings, quilts, and more. Your finds can lead you to an artist who can create exactly what you have in mind. Take a favorite saying and have it re-created on a plaque or embroidered panel for a truly unique gift for yourself or another.

Similar to craft shows are craft malls which are large, airy stores where individuals rent a specific space to sell their homemade goods such as furniture, wreaths, candles, sewn articles, and more. There you can also find artisans who will be able to make the perfect gift just for you or your friends.

Attending local and regional art shows will lead you straight to the experts that can help find that perfect object. They will have paintings, chalk drawings, watercolors and sculptures on hand for viewing. You can hire one of these experts to create a painting of a treasured home, a drawing of a favorite pet or the silhouette of a beloved child.

A perfect choice for a close friend would be to purchase a vintage-style journal and fill it with written memories and illustrations of your good times together. Add the ticket stubs and programs of all the events you attended and receipts of the places you dined together for a lasting reminder of your friendship. For that special graduate, gather all the tee shirts worn with high school sports insignias or other school-related activities inscribed on them and have them made into a colorful quilt as a reminder of this youthful time.

These articles are what will make you or your friends smile every time you look at or use them. They are the gifts that will be close to your heart for years and that you will never sell or give away.




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