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8 Great Venice Shopping Finds
Fashion editor Heather Dunhill shares eight of her favorite local shopping finds.
Venice photographer Clyde Butcher spent three weeks in 2004 chronicling the topographical majesty of the Cuban countryside, from lush mountains and cliffs to rainforests and rainfalls. A perfect and historically relevant gift at $30. Venice Gallery and Studio of Clyde Butcher, 237 Warfield Ave., Venice, (941) 486-0811.
This playful Alessi Tigrito cat bowl is certain to bring a smile to everyone in the room. The 9.5-oz stainless steel bowls are dishwasher-safe, and the tail makes them easy to pick up. It’s available in your choice of three colors for $68. The Tabletop, 205 W. Venice Ave., Venice, (941) 485-0319.
Know someone who has everything? Consider giving tickets to the Venice Symphony. Not only will the experience be enriching and memorable, it’s also a quite reasonable gift, with ticket prices ranging from $20-$35 all season long. Venice Symphony, 230 S. Tamiami Trail #3A, Venice, (941) 207-8822.
Embrace the Boho-chic trend with these gorgeous sterling silver and glass-beaded earrings handmade by artist Sandra Light. Move your head and they’ll dance with our coastal breezes. And at $39, they’re a steal. Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, (941) 485-7136.
This flexible herringbone bracelet is crafted for comfort with room to build on with charms and mesmerizing hand-blown Murano glass beads. Create your story or choose a theme, like this Island Memories bracelet, for $165. Beach Babe Boutique, 223A W. Miami Ave., Venice, (941) 786-1896.
The Aloha shirt has an old-school charm that reflects the wearer, usually a cool customer up for a good time and an umbrella drink. If you know one of these guys, the Boat Day Aloha shirt, $88, by Tori Richard is a must-have for his collection. Captain’s Landing, 243 W. Venice Ave., Venice, (866) 463-1643.
This one-of-a-kind pelican and catch is a mixed-media sculpture by artist and Venice Island resident Michele Ladig. A memorable trinket box for $85, it will serve as a useful depository for all those precious little things. Collectors Gallery & Framery, 114-118 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice, (941) 488-3029.
This article appears in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Venice Magazine.
