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Shine Bright Bill Alexander’s blue and yellow sapphire, 18k gold ring bursts with brilliance.

Call for price, Alexander & Lehnert Fine Jewelry, Asheville. (828) 254-2010

Très Chic Look sharp even when skies are gray sporting this Paper Bag rain jacket and denim pants by Babette, complemented with an Elynn Bernstein gauze scarf. $272 jacket, $264 pants, $200 scarf, Bellagio Art to Wear, Asheville.

(828) 277-8100

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All Frills Make a flirty statement wearing these Speak Louder heels by Poetic License. $99, Tops for Shoes, Asheville.

(828) 254-6721

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World’s Greatest For Father’s Day, give Dad a sweet surprise with a box of jelly beans. Small servings are packaged in vials to create custom designs. $70, Box of Beans, Asheville.

Order online at www.boxofbeans.com.

Hello, Sunshine David Yurman’s citrine, diamond, and sterling silver ring from the Wheaten collection is a vision of radiance. $1,025, REEDS Jewelers, Asheville. (828) 298-4024

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Eternal Blooms This stand of yellow trilliums, made by Lori Anderson with corn husks, will evoke springtime walks in the forest year-round. $60, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown. (828) 837-2775

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Elliptical Trio Joe Pintz’s artistic containers, titled Oval Boxes, examine the role household objects play in fulfilling our needs. Call for price, Penland School of Crafts Gallery, Penland.

(828) 765-2359

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Party Attire Make your next meal a celebration with Fiestaware, available in an assortment of bright colors. $9 mug, $16 heart bowl, $11 plate, $33 pitcher, Mast General Store, Asheville.

(828) 232-1883

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Bring elements of nature indoors with this rustic maple table, inspired by the work of Japanese-American woodworker George Nakashima. Call for price, Heartland Amish Fine Furniture, Asheville. (828) 684-7400

Head for outdoor adventure with the Big Shot Throw Bag by H2O Rescue Gear. The bag contains 75 feet of Grabline and a Luminary glow stick pouch for low-light situations. $75, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte.

(704) 391-3900

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Beauty Mark This rutilated agate cocktail ring, featuring chocolate diamonds, and a chocolate rhodium 18k-gold setting, is truly unique. Call for price, Roberto Coin Boutique, Asheville. (828) 350-1134

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Sip your favorite beverage from a ceramic mug by Mary Pratt, each embellished with a dainty damselfly. $32 each, Grovewood Gallery, Asheville. (828) 253-7651

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Rock of Ages Brian Boggs’ ladder-back rocking chair looks like an American classic, but the current design, which evolved over two decades, represents the pinnacle of aesthetics, structure, and comfort. Call for price.

Boggs Collective, Asheville. (828) 398-9701

Raise a Glass These opalescent blown-glass tumblers will be the toast of your next dinner party. Call for price, blue, Asheville. (828) 277-2583

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Vintage Appeal This homey clothesline basket and matching baby quilt by Robin Brooks will remind you of old-time comforts. $160 basket, $195 quilt, Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center, Asheville. (828) 298-7928

Make it Yours Choose from a variety of precious stones, including amethyst, emerald, topaz, and sapphire, to customize this sterling silver and 14k gold ring by Paula Dawkins.

Also available in yellow gold. Call for price, Jewels That Dance, Asheville. (828) 254-5088

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