Nov 19, 2013

Artisans Offers Artistic Gift IdeasBy Alex McVeighConnectionNewsPapers.com

McLean, VA – When it comes to buying local, The Artisans in McLean practices what they preach. The eclectic gift shop is filled with handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing, accessories and much more.

From necklaces by local artist Donna Barnako to the first two novels by McLean author Suzi Weinert, there are gifts for people of all ages and interests.

“We like to say if you can’t find something here for just about everyone on your list, then you’re just not looking hard enough,” said Haida McGovern, who works at the store. “One of my favorite items we have, that we just got in, is the Pouchee, a small pouch that goes in our purse. You can use it to store money, keys, phone or credit cards, and then when you switch purses, you just grab the little bag and move it to the new purse.”

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