Community Corner
10 ‘Green’ Gift Ideas
There are numerous local places to shop for the ecologically-minded.
Sometimes, the best gift doesn't come prepackaged in plastic. Instead, it is found on the back shelf of an antique shop. Here is a list of places where anyone can find a unique, ecologically friendly holiday gift.
1. World Village Fair Trade Market
The World Village Fair Trade Market has a large variety of one-of a kind gifts, from handmade ornaments to pocketbooks, scarves and organic coffee. All proceeds benefit orphans in Africa. Visit the market at 101 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. For more information, call (631) 728-7880.
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2. Good Ground Antique Center
Located at 52 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, , offers vintage holiday items from ornaments to old santa yard signs. They have everything from jewelry, to crystal vases.
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"It doesn't get much greener than this," said Pam Jackson, Good Ground dealer.
For more information, call 9631) 728-6300.
3. Southampton Historical Museum
The Southampton Historical Museum's shop not only has a sustainable gift section, but has a large selection of pottery and jewelry made by local artisans. The museum is located at 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton. For more information, call 283-2494.
4. Wildflower Florist and Gifts
Talk about green, has green gifts aplenty, from its floral arrangements to its fruit baskets. The shop is located at 3 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. For more information, call (631) 728-3200.
5. Antiques by James Maguire
There are plenty of treasures at Antiques by James Maguire, located at 94 West Montauk Highway, in Hampton Bays. From paintings to furnishings the shop sells items that you can't find in a mall. For more information, call (631) 723-3928.
6. Duck Walk Vineyard
Wrapped in all-natural brown paper and tied off with a hemp ribbon, a bottle of Duck Walk wine is a perfect sustainable gift. The vineyard's Blueberry port and Aphrodite are best sellers during the holidays. Visit Duck Walk at 231 Montauk Highway, Water Mill or call (631) 726-7555 for more information.
7. East End Arts Council Gallery
The East End Arts Council, located in Riverhead, has a gallery chocked-full of original and handmade items that will make for perfect gifts. For more information, call (631) 727-0900.
8. Wild by Nature
With a mission to supply the freshest all-natural foods, , located at 260 West Montauk Highway, will help their customers create eco-friendly gift baskets filled with all-natural products from skin care items to organic pastas, olive oils and sauces. For more information, call (631) 723-3071.
9. St. Mary's Episcopal Church
, 165 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays will be selling hand-crafted Christmas decorations, gifts and homemade jams, jellies, soups and fresh greens at its Home & Hearth Christmas sale on Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (631) 728-0776.
10. Sckoon
Satoko Asai and Mohamed Elgayar, Hampton Bays residents have created an online company, , which sells 100% certified organic cotton items, from pet toys to clothes and baby furniture, a perfect gift can be found for someone who is environmentally-conscious. For more information, visit www.schoon.com.
