For the Art Aficionado
Objects of Desire Gallery; Louisville, KY: Contemporary jewelry by international artists keeps company with purses made of unusual fabrics. 1503 Bardstown Road; www.objectsofdesiregallery.com.
Tamarack Craft Center; Beckley, WV: Admire the hand-carved furniture, glass, pottery, and Appalachian quilts. 1 Tamarack Park; www.tamarackwv.com.
Seldom Seen Gallery; Fort Lauderdale, FL: Loaded with a variety of mementos from a $1 pocket angel to a $10,000 piece of hand-painted furniture, this institution breaks the normal gallery rules and isn't a bit stuffy. 817 East Las Olas Blvd.; www.seldomseengallery.com.
Art & Invention Gallery; Nashville, TN: Located in a former garage, the four-room gallery showcases locally made fine art, handmade jewelry, and whimsical crafts. 1106 Woodland Street; www.artandinvention.com.
Square Roots; Decatur, GA: Take home a bouquet of daisies and a handmade picture frame from the part flower shop, part folk art emporium. 117 East Court Square; www.squarerootsdecatur.com.
Beans Ferry Pottery; Fulton, MS: Known for his Santa Claus ornaments crafted in the shape of Southern states, artist Keith Carpenter makes this gallery a great gift-giving stopover. 427 Justice Road; www.beansferrypottery.net.
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery; Lafayette, LA: This gallery spotlights the pottery, sculptures, folk art, and furniture of the Louisiana Crafts Guild members, including artist Carol Thibodeaux's ever-popular gourd roosters. 219 East Vermilion Street; (337) 266-7999.
For the Art Aficionado
Tamarack Craft Center; Beckley, WV: Admire the hand-carved furniture, glass, pottery, and Appalachian quilts. 1 Tamarack Park; 
Seldom Seen Gallery; Fort Lauderdale, FL: Loaded with a variety of mementos from a $1 pocket angel to a $10,000 piece of hand-painted furniture, this institution breaks the normal gallery rules and isn't a bit stuffy. 817 East Las Olas Blvd.; 
Art & Invention Gallery; Nashville, TN: Located in a former garage, the four-room gallery showcases locally made fine art, handmade jewelry, and whimsical crafts. 1106 Woodland Street; 
Square Roots; Decatur, GA: Take home a bouquet of daisies and a handmade picture frame from the part flower shop, part folk art emporium. 117 East Court Square; 
Beans Ferry Pottery; Fulton, MS: Known for his Santa Claus ornaments crafted in the shape of Southern states, artist Keith Carpenter makes this gallery a great gift-giving stopover. 427 Justice Road; 
Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery; Lafayette, LA: This gallery spotlights the pottery, sculptures, folk art, and furniture of the Louisiana Crafts Guild members, including artist Carol Thibodeaux's ever-popular gourd roosters. 219 East Vermilion Street; (337) 266-7999.
