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Colorful Gift Ideas by Kathy Burns-Millyard
(Contd. from page 1...)Watercolor Painting: Vibrant watercolor paintings make wonderful gifts. For a really unique idea, have a local artist create a custom watercolor for your recipient using an old photo. Some ideas are scenery, children, special events, travel spots, family members or pets. This gift can take several months to receive, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Tiffany Style Lamp: Yes, Tiffany Lamps are more than expensive. But there are plenty of replicas on the market that are just as colorful and that make very thoughtful gifts. In the authentic market, the wisteria, dragonfly and peony lamps are among the most recognizable and thus the most sought-after Tiffany designs. You might consider calling a few lighting dealers in your area and ask if they have any similar reproductions.
Ombre Glass Oil Lamp: Unique and soothing, these oil lamps are based on a color technique called ombre, which means "shadow" in French. The colors gently blend to exhibit a glass globe filled with warm hues and sultry lights. Find them online at RedEnvelope.com.
Color. Earth is filled with hues of every imaginable shade, from the bright yellow of the morning sun to the sharp cherry red of a limited edition car. We often forget that color is what really makes the world go round. So go ahead, give them the gift of color. Have fun looking!