Our homes have been through a lot with us this year. Why not show them some holiday love? Whether you’re buying for friends or family, or your own house, this backyard gift guide will inspire you. All items are available at Cincinnati retailers, so you can support local businesses as you shop.
Indigenous Craft Gallery
A fixture on the handcrafted scene in Cincinnati, Indigenous Craft Gallery offers a wide range of gifts for the yard and garden. Located in East Walnut Hills, the shop is open seven days a week this season. Most of the wares are made by regional artisans.
Put on a happy face with Ohio artist George Carruth’s “garden smiles.” These cast concrete plaques look like sandstone and hold up to the elements all year ‘round. Look for the artist’s sweet details in all of his pieces, which include figurines and other garden art.
North Carolina metal artist Elizabeth Keeth brings her pre-rusted cut steel pieces to Indigenous, too. Choose a tree of life motif or artwork with birds, dragonflies and welcoming quotes. Keeth’s pieces can be used indoors or out.
Neighborhood butterflies will swoop over to your garden when you provide them with a colorful feeder made by Larry Mack of Holland, Ohio. Mack combines metal and blown glass in his line of garden bells, rain chains, butterfly feeders and other ornaments.
Scot and Laura Kellersberger create 3D metal garden art in their Kentucky studio. Look for extra large insects, animals and birds in their garden stakes and sculptures.
Renaissance Garden Accents
Tom and Marie-Claude Boehmer offer a wide variety of fountains and garden decor in their shop in the Voltage Lofts on Madison Road in Oakley. Located on the third floor of the building, Renaissance Garden Accents offers many backyard delights in a stylish showroom.
Go for a well-rounded look with ceramic spheres in a variety of sizes and colors. The globes bring a pop of color, which is especially welcome in the winter garden.
The shop offers many types of fountains. Classical fountains like the one the shop created for our recent English garden client offer a timeless look. These tiered, cast concrete fountains can be custom-ordered to exact specifications. The shop also carries many cast concrete fountains in stock.
For a slightly different look, choose a glazed pottery fountain. Larger models have a basin that can be installed below ground and surrounded with rocks and plantings. Smaller glazed fountains are perfect for a deck or patio.
Looking to add a bit of music to the backyard? Renaissance Gardens carries Music of the Spheres Wind Chimes in stock. Available in five sizes and 11 precision tunings, these chimes bring a charming calm to the garden.
Also popular as gifts are the shop’s small statues, lanterns and gargoyles. For the backyard with a sense of humor, look for elves or gnomes. Visit the Renaissance Garden showroom or get inspiration from the numerous photos on the shop’s website.
Voltage Furniture
While you’re visiting the lofts, head to the Voltage Furniture showroom to see the latest offerings in contemporary outdoor furniture. The shop can introduce you to premium makers like California-based Brown Jordan and other international designers. Find the showroom on Madison Road in Oakley or learn more online at www.voltagefurniture.com.
Watson’s
Local retailer Watson’s offers everything you need for family fun, both indoors and out. Visit their flagship showroom on East Sharon Road in Sharonville, or shop online.
As you stretch the outdoor living season this year, try one of Watson’s indoor/outdoor lamps from Uttermost. The table and floor lamps make great gifts for your outdoor living space. Each one is made of weather-resistant slate and copper with a brushed suede shade that stands up to the elements.
Backyard Gift Guide and More
Really want to make a splash this holiday season? Consider adding a new fire pit, fireplace, outdoor grill island or patio to your landscaping. We’re be thrilled to discuss your options in a no-obligation consultation. Happy holidays to you and your home!