2005 Michigan Holiday Memories Contest

	Aurora Borealis Sterling Silver Fishtug Keychain This keychain (as well as their rings, pendants & earrings) was designed to commemorate Leelanau County's Ross Lang, a Leelanau fishing legend. Aurora Borealis Designs also crafts stunning beach glass jewelry from glass found on the beaches of Leelanau County. visit Aurora Borealis Designs ª
	baa baa ZuZu Wool Mittens These mittens are polar fleece lined, cuffs trimmed with vintage buttons and made from 100% recycled wool. Every pair is guaranteed one-of-a-kind. At their store and workshop on Schaumburg Road, baa baa ZuZu also makes wool jackets, vests, mittens, scarves, hats and Christmas stockings. visit baa baa ZuZu ª
	Becky Thatcher Designs Cherry Resin Cheese Knife These hors d'oeuvre knives are perfect for cheese spreads and dips and contain cherry pits in resin with a little touch of real turquoise. Becky Thatcher's designs are inspired by the shapes and colors of the natural world and incorporate precious, semi-precious and local beach stones in rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and objets d' art. Located in Glen Arbor, Leland, Traverse City & Key West. visit Becky Thatcher Designs ª
	Cherry Republic Dried Cherries The "World Headquarters for all things Cherry" will provide you with one pound bags of Dried Cherries (for the minimalist), Milk Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries, Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries and Imperial Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries (that's the red chocolate). Basically, if it contains cherries, from cookies to jams to salsa to wine, Cherry Republic has it and you can sample over 150 cherry products at their Glen Arbor HQ. visit Cherry Republic ª
	Haystacks Victorian Print Action Pants The action pants are a lycra weave: comfortable enough for lounging, fashionable enough for other activities. Haystacks designs and makes pants, tops, skirts, dresses and many other items and accessories from vintage and other fabrics in their Leland headquarters. Shop in Fishtown (summer) and the Harbor House (winter). visit Haystacks ª
	Korner Gem Petoskey Stone "Beachcomber" Necklace The Beachcomber is a flip flop shoe hand cut from Petoskey stone with straps of sterling silver. Beachcombers are also made in 14k gold and with semi-precious stones (Turquoise, Tiger Eye, Lapis, etc.) and a limited supply of paint overspray from the automotive industry. Korner Gem makes custom jewelry and stone carvings and can be found just south of Traverse City on M-22. visit Korner Gem ª
	Kristin Hurlin Midsummers Day at Pyramid Point Print A stunning print of wildflowers at Pyramid Point blooming with Lake Michigan in the background. Kristin Hurlin makes Michigan botanical landscapes in ink & watercolor and (in addition to freelance illustration) produces prints, cards and original art for sale at the Paradiso Gallery in Glen Arbor (call her at 231-334-3128 for this print!). visit Kristin Hurlin's Paradiso Gallery ª
	Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company's Box Full of Potfulls The Coffeeguys will select 12 of their most popular coffees and pack them in individual potfull servings allowing you to enjoy a different brew each morning. The Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company offers over 90 coffee varieties fresh-roasted in their Glen Arbor store and supplies countless other locations around Michigan. visit the Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company ª
	Petoskey Publishing Sleeping Bear Collection Three books about the world's largest shifting sand dunes: Seasons of Sleeping Bear (photographs by by Terry W. Phipps), Sleeping Bear: Yesterday and Today (by George Weeks) and the children's book Tears of Mother Bear (written by Anne Margaret Lewis & illustrated by Kathleen Chaney Fritz). Petoskey Publishing is dedicated to publishing only the finest books on Michigan and the Great Lakes and co-publishes all of its books with the University of Michigan Press. visit Petoskey Publishing ª
	Rustic Designs Pine Tree Candle Holder Rustic Designs makes metal products including hooks, racks and mirrors in a variety of animal and plant themes (most unique to Michigan). Each is individually hand finished using a unique blend of natural patinas that allow the piece to mature with time. visit Rustic Designs ª
The two runners up will each receive (because chocolate has been shown to alleviate depression)
	Grocer's Daughter Chocolates 12-Piece Truffle Box This box contains two of each of the following flavors: Mint (fresh from the chocolatier's garden), Rosemary (freshly infused into ganache), Lavender (sprinkled with crystallized roses), Thyme (with a hint of orange), Cherry (Cherry Eau de Vie from Black Star Farms), and Blueberry (a hint of garden sage and lemon zest). Needless to say, Grocer's Daughter sells a wide range of sumptious gourmet chocolates. visit Grocer's Daughter Chocolates ª

Posted/updated November 18, 2005 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan)

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