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Decorating Den Interiors

This hand-crafted bowl takes hours to form, pinch, and shape the porcelain clay into a bowl that is reminiscent of living coral at the barrier reef. The subtle color and opacity of the reactive glaze - a range from dusty browns and grays to clear golden citronmakes each unique and one of a kind. Available at Decorating Den Interiors | Kozar Design Team, 521 Lovell Road, Suite 205 in Knoxville, 865.392.6222, SandyKozar.DecoratingDen.com.

Shelf Help

Keep your pots, pans, baking dishes, and serving platters clutter-free with our rollout cookware organizer. Utilizes all the available vertical space in the cabinet for taller items such as large cookie sheets and muffin pans. Several widths available to fit standard cabinet sizes. Available and installed by Knoxville-based Shelf Help, 865.675.5098, ShelfHelpTN.com.

Wicked Hubz

If you’re looking for something a little different than the ordinary electric bike, visit Wicked Hubz for a Demo ride! A large selection of Super 73 and Wicked Thumb E-bikes are available at Wicked Hubz, 2300 N Central Street in Knoxville, 865.357.0139, WickedHubz.com.

Passion On Paper

An organic cold pressed, fair-trade olive oil from the Mediterranean, Equal Exchange is a robust full-flavored olive oil with a lustrous light green color and fruity peppery accents. It is exceptional for dips, dressings, and marinades. Along with being delicious, Equal Exchange is an unrefined extra virgin oil, making it low in acidity and an excellent source of antioxidants and antiinflammatories. Produced in small batches and only offered once a year. Available at Passion on Paper, 259 N. Peters Road, Suite 102 in Knoxville (behind Applebee’s), 865.690.0288.

MEADOW VIEW GREENHOUSES & GARDEN CENTER

Spruce up your outdoor oasis or garden with these metal bell chimes that have a jute rope loop for easy hanging. Indoor and outdoor use. Measures 6x6x18 inches. Available at Meadow View Greenhouses & Garden Center, 9885 Highway 11E in Lenoir City, 865.986.7229, MeadowViewGreenhouse.com.

Nephew Furniture

Inspired by mid-century Danish furniture, this child’s chair has traditional wood joinery for added strength and a seamless finish. Local woodworker Frank Bowles uses wood from responsibly managed forests here in Knoxville and only non-toxic, food-grade finishes. Seat is 12" high, and the overall height is 23". Visit website Nephew.Furniture to order - every purchase plants a tree! Valentine’s Day Woodworking Class on February 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Able Trade. See WeAreAbleTrade.com for more information.

Gardenia Cottage Interiors

This set of three ceramic candle holders offers a neutral base for the 10" LED flicker candles. With an on switch, 5 hour and 10 hour timer, you will love how low maintenance the candles are. The versatile candleholders can be used throughout your home. Available at Gardenia Cottage Interiors, 11416 Kingston Pike in Farragut, 865.236.3414, GardeniaCottageInteriors.com.

DROP IN at the Visitor Center anytime during this free event to celebrate the coming of spring and get ready to start your garden at Ijams' annual seed swap! Seed swaps are a fun way to meet other gardeners in the area, learn tips and tricks about your favorite plants, and find out what crops and natives do well in the area. Bring any seeds left from last season's garden, cuttings from your overgrown plants, or extra plants that need a good home, and take some new seeds/plants for your 2023 garden!

Can't make it but have seeds you would like to see go to a good home?

Ijam’s will be collecting seeds through the month of Marchjust drop them by the Visitor Center during regular business hours to donate them.