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Pelican Picks for Home & Garden Summer 2011

We love this vintage-inspired Crystal Persuasion chandelier by Kichler found at Newport's Carpet One Floor & Home. Crystal Persuasion Chandelier at Newport's Carpet One Floor & Home
Vintage crystal perfume bottles are the inspiration for this chandelier from the Crystal Persuasion collection by Kichler Lighting. Found at Carpet One Floor & Home in Newport, this chandelier features stacked octagonal shapes in the center, white linen fabric shades and satin etched glass diffusers to soften the light. This five-light model measures 30 inches in diameter and is priced around $500. Carpet One Floor & Home, Newport, OR (541) 265-4047

Bamboo Garden Gloves at Gearhart Builder Supply
These eco-friendly garden gloves are made with a seamless knit bamboo liner to keep your hands cool and comfortable as you work. A textured, air-infused natural rubber coating provides great grip in wet or dry conditions. Naturally anti-bacterial, these gloves are odor free and come in men's and women's sizes in either latex or nitrile coated. Priced around $6 at Gearhart Builder Supply, Gearhart, OR (503) 738-3366

Solar Powered Accent Light at Natural Nook in Seaside
Natural Nook in Seaside has solar-powered accent lighting. Not only is this an energy efficient product, but also recycled from gallon-sized cans. There are a few different styles available and prices range from $30-$40. Natural Nook, Seaside, OR (503) 738-5332

Baseball-Themed Rocker by Supple Rockers in Astoria
These baseball rockers by Supple Rockers in Astoria are handcrafted using genuine Louisville Slugger bats to create a personalized rocking chair for the baseball purist. The ticket stub backrest, rockers and support members are crafted from white ash lumber. Personalize the ticket stub back with names, special dates, etc. Premium grade leather upholstery is stitched like a baseball. Available in several colors, priced at $1650 plus shipping. Supple Rockers, Astoria, OR (503) 325-5619

Colorful Flatware from Village Merchants in Pacific City
Colorware Flatware by TAG puts a new spin on a classic look. Available at Village Merchants in Pacific City, this colorful stainless steel flatware features translucent handles in a durable, dishwasher-safe, rubberized acrylic. Choose a full matching set including teaspoon, soup spoon, dinner fork and dinner knife for $2.50 each piece or mix and match colors to create a custom collection. Village Merchants, Pacific City, OR (503) 965-6911

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Published in: Coast Explorer Summer 2011

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