1. HOME TWEET HOME: Strawberry sweet and truly functioning, this birdhouse is hand felted using naturally water resistant sheep’s wool. Sized for chickadees, the doorway can be enlarged to accommodate bluebirds! $28.
Stylish Living, Downtown Apex
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2. WAITING TO INHALE: People drive for miles for a sniff of the Voluspa coconut wax blend candle collection, shown here in Bella Sucre. Scalloped edge glass jar candle $18; large tin $18; deco tin, $9.
Stylish Living, Downtown Apex
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3. Deep Sea Serveware: Octopus Salad Bowl and Seahorse Platter beg to be displayed, $46 and $89.
Ivy Cottage Collections
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4. BREATHTAKING BEAUTY: Summer’s bounty doesn’t get any prettier than this vintage basket full of silk hydrangeas, peonies and more, custom designed by Elizabeth herself, and complete with bird’s nest. $170.
Elizabeth’s Home & Garden Shop, Downtown Cary
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5. Nautical Napkin Rings: Adorn your table with these beaded coral-like beauties, $28 for 4, which make a bold statement against a hand stamped tea towel, $14.
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6. Tabletop Gardens: Bring the outside into your home or office with a low-maintenance terrarium, $69.
Ivy Cottage Collections
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7. GARDEN’S EDGE: An eclectic take on a garden guaranteed to bloom! Fun and slightly edgy metal wall art offers hardy summer themes. Flowers $22 each, butterfly $13.
Elizabeth’s Home & Garden Shop, Downtown Cary
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