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caldrea dish soap sampler
How about some great-scented soap to make
washing dishes a little more fun? This sampler
contains four dish soap liquid fragrances in petite
sizes – all tucked into a gift box. Contains 2 oz.
mini samples of Lavender Pine, Citrus Mint Ylang
Ylang, Basil Blue Sage and Green Tea Patchouli
Liquid Dish Soap – a great way to sample all four fragrance collections.

Available at Stella Nova, 292 King St. $10.50.
ZULU HERB BASKET FILLED WITH COFFee
Choose from a variety of African coffees to fill a handwoven basket from the Zulu tribe of South Africa. The tribe uses them to carry herbs, but filled with coffee, it makes a unique gift for the consummate host. A variety of Kudu coffees and one-of-kind baskets are available to create your gift. Both products are fair trade.

Available at Kudu Kitu, 4 Vanderhorst St. $23.

OYSTER BUCKET WITH OYSTER KNIFE
Oyster season is here, and this bucket is filled with everything someone needs to chow down at their next oyster roast. Our personalized custom gift bucket includes an engravable shucking knife, two seafood picks, one crab cracker, and a bottle of hot sauce. Colors and ribbons can be customized for the recipient, and the bucket can also be monogramed.

Available online at www.charlestonshuckerco.com. $35.
divided relish tray
If your host likes to entertain, give him or her something that will get you invited to the next party. This handmade piece of Polish pottery is available in several patterns, but we think “flowering peacock” is one of the best. Dishwasher safe and one-of-a-kind.

Available at Top Drawer Accoutrements, 106 E. Doty Ave., Summerville. $47.

hug salt and pepper shakers
Designed by Alberto Mantilla, these salt and pepper shakers “share the love.”
Two identically formed porcelain characters affectionately embrace; the black pepper shaker has two holes while the white salt shaker has three.

Available online at the MOMA Design Store, www.momastore.org. $25.
wine gift basket
Raise “bringing a bottle of wine” to an art form with this goodie wine gift basket. With a centerpiece of Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand (a good value, crisp palate), this basket includes crostini, olives, and a selection of meats and cheeses. This gift can be customized to fit any budget.

Available at Charleston’s Land & Sea Market,
1113-B Market Center Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. $35.