CELEBRATE YOUR IRISH PRIDE IN STYLE

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With St. Patrick's Day coming up on March 17, show your Irish pride with style by wearing one of South Carolina artist Kathleen Horner's beautifully crafted Shamrocks.

Each one is hand-sculpted from 140 pound weight watercolor paper, hand-painted using acrylic paint and coated with a waterproof sealant. They're available as a bar pin, hair clip or stick pin.

The Shamrocks are just one of of the 30 species of wildflowers and garden flowers she creates. You can find some of her other varieties at museum gift shops around the country including the Mint Museum gift shops Uptown and on Randolph Road.

$21.50 plus shipping and handling. To order, click here.

 

SIX LOVELY VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS

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Fall in love with these Valentine's Day gift ideas. 

Cupid Soap: This intricately designed handcrafted soap from local luxury brand Made By Elizabeth comes in six different scents: lilac (shown), white lily, jasmine, white peach, lavender and vintage gardenia. $4.25, plus shipping and handling. Usually ships within 7 days. www.handmadesoaps.co.

Whitten Studs: Named one of Oprah Winfrey's favorite things of the year, these gorgeous earrings are a lovely addition's to any woman's jewelry collection. The hot pink quartz and the ruby varieties look especially right for the holiday, but these studs are also available in lemon topaz, blue turquoise, amethyst, emerald, aqua, moonstone, labradorite, sapphire, ruby and white. $72. www.addisonweeks.com. 

Valentino Valentina Poudre Eau de Parfum: Exclusive to Nordstrom, it's soft, sensuous and romantic. Just the beautiful bottle alone makes hearts flutter. $120. www.nordstrom.com.  

Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette: A candy coated confection filled with 16 matte and shimmer shades infused with antioxidant rich cocoa powder. $49. www.ulta.com. 

Slices of Love Chocolate Gift Box: Each piece is inspired by decadent desserts from around the world $16. Godiva store at SouthPark mall or www.godiva.com. 

Heart-Flape Stripe Bag: This whimsical bag is adorable any day of the year. Also available in navy stripe. $119. Talbot's stores or online at www.talbots.com.