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    Wood and pyrite bookends handmade in West Town by Garth Borovicka ($175; Scout, 5221 N. Clark St.)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Salvaged wood picture frame created by FoundRe in Ukrainian Village ($48; FoundRe, 2151 W. Division St.)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Sustainably harvested white oak step stool handmade by Casie Lurie in Andersonville ($290; Casey Lurie Studio, 1354 W. Berwyn Ave.)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Glass terrarium custom made in Ravenswood by Alapash ($35; Alapash, 1944 W. Montrose Ave.)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Scented soy candles crafted in West Garfield Park by participants of Bright Endeavors, a nonprofit benefiting at-risk young women and their children ($11 to $24 each; shop.brightendeavors.org).
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Powder-coated aluminum coat rack made to order by Merkled Studio in Ravenswood ($525; merkled.com)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Wall clock in urban ash handmade by Strand Design for RX Made in Bucktown ($105; Rebuilding Exchange)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
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    Walnut and lacquer sidetable crafted by MDRN by Lagomorph Design in Logan Square ($350; evanstonprintandpaper.com/mdrn)
    Photo: Ratko Radojcic
Great Local Gifts for the Home
December 4, 2013, 9:37 am
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