Wedding Gift Ideas

Take the island of Martha's Vineyard with you wherever you go. This very special handcrafted bracelet is a limited edition sterling silver bangle with a turquoise colored glass tile with the map of Martha's Vineyard pictured.

When you squeeze the two sides of the bangle towards one another and towards the tile, one ring of the tile is released and you can easily slip your wrist in and out of the bracelet. Once it is on, just line up the hook with the loop for a secure closure.

Whether you are a local or a summer visitor, carry the map of the island with you on your journeys. Check out the matching Martha's Vineyard sterling necklace here.

Full bracelet circumference in inches:

• Small is 6 3/4 inches
• Medium is 7 1/2 inches
• Large is 8 inches

Conjure memories of the ocean year-round with these elegantly gilded oyster jewelry dishes. A natural accent for your home, perfect for use as a jewelry dish, mini soap dish, salt holder, ring dish, or as a beach treasure holder. These golden beach treasures are the ideal present for the beach-lover and make the perfect "something blue" for the soon-to-be bride!

The "Indigo Decoupage" oyster shell dishes have been hand decorated with delicate designs, reminiscent of the elegance of fine china, and sealed with a food-safe clear coat.

Each shell comes in a beautiful gift box with the message “The World Is Your Oyster!”. All packaging is eco-friendly and the crinkle paper is 100% recycled. Each is found in nature and no two are exactly alike, though each measures approximately 3.5” by 2.5”.

The shells are collected and recreated by a woman-owned business based in  Charleston, SC. Great efforts are made to ensure proper shell collection and recycling processes and they have saved tons of shells from landfills, repurposing them into these artful keepsakes. 

Bracelet not included. 

These boards blend gorgeous Acacia hardwood and resin to create a one-of-a-kind handmade pieces for your home. Each piece is handmade and unique so the one you receive will be similar to the one shown here.

Dimensions Including Handle: 8″W x 16″L x 5/8″H.

Take the island of Martha's Vineyard with you wherever you go. This very special handcrafted necklace is a limited edition sterling silver pendant with a turquoise colored glass tile with the map of Martha's Vineyard pictured.

Whether you are a local or a summer visitor, keep the island close to your heart all year long.  Check out the matching sterling bangle here.

The pendant features a sterling silver bezel set Martha's Vineyard glass tile in turquoise blue. Each necklace comes with a heavy sterling silver snake chain with a lobster clasp and a 2 inch extender. Choose your preferred length.

• 18 inch (16 inch sterling silver snake chain with 2-inch extender)
  
• 22 inch (20 inch sterling silver snake chain with 2-inch extender)
  

(Note as of July 15th: There may be up to a week delay in shipping your necklace out depending on the chain length ordered. If your order is delayed for any reason I'll let you know ASAP.)

This Gilded Oyster Garland is a festive work of art that showcases the luxurious side of coastal living. Each gilded oyster shell is hand-painted and this elegant, handcrafted garland is also a gift that gives back: our source of this garland recycles 10 oyster shells from local restaurants to Charleston’s oyster reef restoration projects for each oyster product purchased.

The Gilded Oyster Garland is a very versatile item. Drape it on your mantle or tree during the holidays, and then display it in your favorite basket, bookcase, or on your dining room table as sophisticated coastal decor as we move into warmer weather.

This handmade shell garland makes an exceptional housewarming present or hostess gift. 

Gilded Oyster Garland:

• Each Oyster garlands is one of a kind and ranges between approximately 64” and 70” in length

• Each shell garland features 6 gilded oysters

These boards blend gorgeous Acacia hardwood and resin to create a one-of-a-kind handmade pieces for your home. Each piece is handmade and unique so the one you receive will be similar to the one shown here.

Dimensions Including Handle: 5″W x 24″L x 5/8″H.

Traditional Turkish bath towels are fast absorbing, dry quickly, take up little room, are super soft and easy to carry. They are the perfect towels for beaches, bathrooms, pools, spas, sport facilities. Use these soft towels for a picnic adventure or a throw for a baby in the back yard. These towels are 100% cotton and measure approximately  37" x 69", not including the fringe.

Due to the handmade nature of these fabrics, the colors may vary from the images shown.

Conjure memories of the ocean year-round with these elegantly gilded oyster jewelry dishes. A natural accent for your home, perfect for use as a jewelry dish, mini soap dish, salt holder, ring dish, or as a beach treasure holder. These golden beach treasures are the perfect present for the beach-lover or the soon-to-be bride!

The "Ocean Swirl" oyster shell dishes have been hand painted with a swirl of blue and white paint, reminiscent of a wave, and sealed with a food-safe clear coat.

Each shell comes in a beautiful gift box with the message “The World Is Your Oyster!”. All packaging is eco-friendly and the crinkle paper is 100% recycled. Each is found in nature and no two are exactly alike, though each measures approximately 3.5” by 2.5”.

The shells are collected and recreated by  a woman-owned business based in  Charleston, SC. Great efforts are made to ensure proper shell collection and recycling processes and they have saved tons of shells from landfills, repurposing them into these artful keepsakes. 

 Bracelet not included.

Conjure memories of the ocean year-round with these elegantly gilded oyster jewelry dishes. A natural accent for your home, perfect for use as a jewelry dish, mini soap dish, salt holder, ring dish, or as a beach treasure holder. These golden beach treasures are the ideal present for the beach-lover and make the perfect "something blue" for the soon-to-be bride!

The "Exotic Decoupage" oyster shell dishes have been hand decorated with delicate designs, reminiscent of the elegance of fine china, and sealed with a food-safe clear coat.

Each shell comes in a beautiful gift box with the message “The World Is Your Oyster!”. All packaging is eco-friendly and the crinkle paper is 100% recycled. Each is found in nature and no two are exactly alike, though each measures approximately 3.5” by 2.5”.

The shells are collected and recreated by a woman-owned business based in  Charleston, SC. Great efforts are made to ensure proper shell collection and recycling processes and they have saved tons of shells from landfills, repurposing them into these artful keepsakes.

Conjure memories of the ocean year-round with these elegantly gilded oyster jewelry dishes. A natural accent for your home, perfect for use as a jewelry dish, mini soap dish, salt holder, ring dish, or as a beach treasure holder. These golden beach treasures are the perfect present for the beach-lover or the soon-to-be bride!

These "Natural" oyster shell dishes feature a gorgeous and delicately gilded rim, and are sealed with a food-safe clear coat.

Each shell comes in a beautiful gift box with the message “The World Is Your Oyster!”. All packaging is eco-friendly and the crinkle paper is 100% recycled. Each is found in nature and no two are exactly alike, though each measures approximately 3.5” by 2.5”.

The shells are collected and recreated by  a woman-owned business based in  Charleston, SC. Great efforts are made to ensure proper shell collection and recycling processes and they have saved tons of shells from landfills, repurposing them into these artful keepsakes. 

Bracelet not included.

I am excited about this new collection of oyster jewelry dishes that is a collaboration between Grit and Grace and a gifted artist named Laura Lobdell. The crab, sea turtle and coral designs are reproductions of watercolor paintings by Laura of Printed Hues. We also carry her tea towels which are decorated with her beautiful watercolor paintings of oysters.

Conjure memories of the ocean year-round with the Gilded Seascapes Collection of decoupage jewelry dishes. These elegantly gilded oysters are a natural accent for your home, perfect for use as a jewelry dish, mini soap dish, salt holder, ring dish, or as a beach treasure holder. These golden beach treasures are the ideal present for the beach-lover and make the perfect "something blue" for the soon-to-be bride!

This collection of watercolor seascapes features some of our favorite things about the Coastal Carolinas. Gift the delicate coral or nautilus shell ring dish to the bride-to-be as an elegant engagement gift. The striking lionfish print, speckled crab, or marine turtle make the perfect statement piece for any table in your home. 

These decoupaged oyster shell dishes have been hand decorated with delicate designs, reminiscent of the elegance of fine china, and sealed with a food-safe clear coat.

Each shell comes in a beautiful gift box with the message “The World Is Your Oyster!”. All packaging is eco-friendly and the crinkle paper is 100% recycled. Each is found in nature and no two are exactly alike, though each measures approximately 3.5” by 2.5”.

The shells are collected and recreated by a woman-owned business based in  Charleston, SC. Great efforts are made to ensure proper shell collection and recycling processes and they have saved tons of shells from landfills, repurposing them into these artful keepsakes.

About Laura Lobdell

I create coastal-inspired art and products. It’s my hope that by bringing my art into your home, you’ll feel transported back to your favorite coastline; perhaps treasuring a piece I’ve created as you’ve once treasured gifts collected from the sea.

A little about me... 

I began my career in graphic design, and much of what I do today is rooted in and well served by my extensive design background. On any given day, you may find me creating a new painting, sketching plans for future collections, or gathering inspiration by the sea. Much of my art is influenced by my coastal surroundings. I live and work in the Wilmington, North Carolina area with my husband and our two creative, ocean loving children.

Add island elegance to your next black tie event with these classic cufflinks handmade on Martha's Vineyard. I work closely with a glass bead maker to perfectly replicate our beloved island on a small tile of colorful glass. Perfect for weddings, these cuff links make a great gift for your best man, groomsmen or for the groom-to-be.  Available in 8 colors. Rectangular face measures approximately 3/4 inch by 3/8 inch.

These coastal-inspired flour sack tea towels are artisan feature watercolor paintings by an artist named Laura in Wilmington, North Carolina. Influenced by her coastal surroundings, her delicate hand painted watercolor oysters are a beautiful reminder of the treasures we all collect and take back with us from the beach. 

Offered in a variety of prints, these tea towels are sure to make a lovely addition to any home!

• 100% cotton
• 29 x 29 inches
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. No bleach.

One 5" x 7" greeting card with artist illustration and "Martha's Vineyard" on the front, blank inside, with envelope. Species caption and artist bio on the back.

Cards and envelopes made from recycled paper. Printed and assembled in New Hampshire, USA. 

Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt is produced locally by husband and wife team who share a commitment to local, sustainable food production and a deep love of Martha’s Vineyard.

Helayne melts our extra glass beads onto her pottery to create these colorful organic creations. The shells are fired to 2232 degrees Fahrenheit in her kiln, creating unique splashes of sea inspired colors. Each shell is unique.
 

This magnificent gilded oyster shell has been embellished with wooden beads and a piece of recycled glass, that is reminiscent of sea glass. These shells make a great beach Christmas ornament, but they also work well draped over a bottle of wine. Think hostess gifts! And they can also be used as napkin rings to take your table decor up a notch.

Each ornament is carefully hand-painted in Charleston, SC and it’s a gift that gives back: our source of these ornaments recycles 10 oyster shells for every single Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament sold. Our oyster ornaments measure approximately 6.0” by 3.5”, and every oyster is uniquely shaped.

Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Secret Santa present, an eco-friendly Christmas gift, or a unique Christmas tree ornament, we’ve got you covered with our gorgeous Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament. 

Hang your oyster ornament on a beachy Christmas tree, drape it over a bottle of wine, or add it to your Christmas gifts for her. Each Oyster Shell Ornament is a one-of-a-kind creation to make your holiday truly special this year.

• Available in 14k gold plated brass
• Charm Necklace: Chain width: 5mm; 17" elongated link paperclip chain
• Charm: 3/8" baroque pearl pendant
• Stefanie Wolf Island Charm: 14k gold filled; Charm: 3/4" by 1/2"

A hand-bound book of prayers, invocations and graces written by Ingrid Goff-Maidoff, with hope to restore ease and simplicity to the act of giving thanks. These are universal, multi-faith dinner prayers that you can feel comfortable giving for any occasion – at a family event, wedding, holiday, church dinner, scouts or an evening in your own home.

• Collection of dinner blessings and prayers, and graces for any meal
• Handbound book
• Made on Martha’s Vineyard 
• Measures 3”x5”
• 15 pages
• Makes a thoughtful holiday or hostess gift

Ingrid notes: "When I wrote these graces, I could hardly imagine selling well over two thousand copies. All I knew was that I wanted a book of comfortable graces - graces safe for mixed company - no matter what one's religious (or non-religious) background.  Now in its Fifth printing, this book continues to delight those who discover it. People come up to me at every craft show to share how important it's been to them.  The other day, a woman told me that her father always cries when he reads from Simple Graces.  She said, "he is 6' 6", and this is a marvel to see."

Handmade in Chilmark, MA on Martha's Vineyard by Ingrid Goff-Maidoff.  15 pages, 3" x 5".

Sample graces below

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Let us savor our days
as we savor this meal.
Let us linger to enjoy
the bounty of each season.
Let us live to declare
we find life itself delicious.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

If we partake of the meal now before us
with reverent and grateful hearts,
not only will our bodies be sustained
but our souls also.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Let the depth of our compassion
nourish all we meet
just as the bounty at this table
nourishes us.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In our highest hopes
we see that the world is
one great family:
where it is possible that none go hungry,
where it is possible that justice, love, and health abound,
where it is possible that we may
never question our oneness.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 Customer feedback for Simple Graces for Every Meal bu Ingrid Goff-Maidoff:

"I gave the simple graces to a best friend and she said she cried a couple of the verses were so beautiful to her.Thank you for making such beautiful pieces."~A.M.C

 "I have three sons and they always take turns reading from the book (and they know which ones are the 2 liners!).  We have a family tradition that we always eat by candlelight and always say grace from your book.  We always hold hands at the table but recently when I had a large dinner party we stopped everyone before serving to read a grace from your book telling them of our traditions.  Everyone loved it and many came to look at it." A.D.

This hand-sewn book is made on Martha's Vineyard by local author and artist Ingrid Goff-Maidoff.  As a special bonus, the first page is signed by the author in golden ink.

From the Introduction:

When we feel contended, we are living in grace.  When we feel blessed, it is grace that blesses us.  And when we despair, it is grace that gently holds us.  Grace reaches through our loneliness to let us know that we are not alone.  Like a shaft of light in the forest, grace may appear as an unmerited gift.  We don’t have to feel worthy of it.  Without judgment or prejudice, grace is there for us all like air.  Infinite, eternal, and holy, grace is a divine current which runs through all things...

Each little book contains 56 pages of inspiring passages to fill your heart with grace, hand sewn with assorted Japanese paper covers.

Local artist Corinna Kaufman has been collecting seaweed and creating beautiful compositions with it since she was 11 years old. These cards are Giclée reproductions of her original artwork. These cards are sweet gifts, especially for people who love the ocean or Martha's Vineyard. No need to look any further for the best greeting card for a birthday, note, wedding, thank you, or any occasion. 

Add island elegance to your next black tie event with this classic tie pin, handmade on Martha's Vineyard. I work closely with a glass bead maker to perfectly replicate our beloved island on a small tile of colorful glass. Perfect for weddings, this tie tack makes a great gift for your best man, groomsmen or for the groom-to-be. Rectangular face measures approximately 3/4 inch by 3/8 inch.

Dress up your room décor with these high-quality food safe ceramic and resin trays. They make a perfect accent piece to any space and can also be used as a gorgeous jewelry tray. Each piece is handmade and unique so the one you receive will be similar to those shown here.

Size (inches) 9" x 3.75" x .64"

These boards blend gorgeous Acacia hardwood and resin to create a one-of-a-kind handmade pieces for your home. Each piece is handmade and unique so the one you receive will be similar to the one shown here.

Dimensions Including Handle: 8″W x 11″L x 5/8″H.