Need a Unique Gift that Won't Break the Bank? The Answer is on Main St.

Everyone is always looking for a unique gift at Christmastime, but few things really make you stop and say "wow." 

Unless you stop by the at 101 Main St. There are some incredibly interesting and unusual items for sale by local craftsmen that you will not find anymore else - really.

And the thing that's even more unusual is that during their special Christmas sale, the prices are almost more phenomenal than the items on display. 

Imagine a soft as angelhair handknit scarf in the most vivid purples, blues and greens that give the impression they're made of peacock feathers. Then imagine it's only $7. 

Or how about a handstamped Christmas angel ornament, or any one of a dozen designs that is so textured, it feels almost alive, and it's on sale for $5.

There are handmade earrings for $7, and a handcrafted rectangular plate with impressed design for $20, and other bargains to be found.

But even the things that are a few more dollars can't be found anywhere else. A golden sunflower plate is so feelingly crafted, it looks like a cross between an oil painting and a real flower, and it's a bargain at $50.

One thing you'll never see anywhere else is a kalidiscope pendant on a necklace. Look in one end, and it's a wonderful cascade of moving images. A perfect gift at $55.

Enormous and delicate glass christmas ornaments are there at 2 for $50. Also for sale are small glass 'prayer boxes,' hinged and with mirrored bottoms, and bedazzled with all kinds of unique ornaments. They cost $25.

More functional artwork is found in hand forged salad forks that look like grasping hands. Totally unique at $125.

And then there is the artwork, which includes some amazing oil paintings at reasonable prices in the $100 - $150 range. There are also colorized photographs of local Woodbridge sites of note. One is of the Barron Arts Center, and was used several years ago for Mayor John McCormac's Christmas cards. 

Exhibited artists in the store include: 

• Tom Andersen - Photography
• Dawn Arena - Sculpture, Painting, Jewelry
• Connie Elek - Pottery, Knitware
• Lois Griffin - Jewelry, Fabric Art
• Denise Galiano - Mixed Media
• Jo-Anne Madsen - Stained Glass
• Yasmin Mohamed - Photography
• Glenn Murgacz - Sculpture, Jewelry, Prints
• Rachel Santos – Jewelry, Knitware
• Margaret Smolarski - Painting
• Theo Tamborlane - Painting
• Nicole Vaeth - Sculpture, Jewelry, Painting
• Phyllis Wilkinson - Glass

The sale runs through Dec. 23. Hours are Weds., 11 am to 2 pm; Thurs., 11 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm; Friday, 11 am to 7 pm; and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. You can get more info from their website.

Just remember, they don't take credit cards - just cash or checks!