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Unique Gifts Optima has been making traditional English picnic hampers for over 60 years as well as hand fit picnic baskets with fine china, glass and table linens. Whether you're looking for a hamper to picnic at a special concert or the races, to complement your treasured classic car or for an outdoor party, at Mary Contrary, you'll find an Optima picnic product to suit. Each traditional English hamper is hand woven from full willow from sustainable sources. Unlike most picnic baskets, Optima's traditional hampers are woven with European willow that turns a beautiful golden colour, naturally in the sun. Only soft leather is used on all the handles and straps. Click here to view our complete selection. Sid Dickens' memory blocks are hand crafted plaster, 6" x 8" x 1 1/4", finished to a porcelain-like quality, cracked to create and aged look and feel, silver and gold leafing is done by hand. The hours of work that go into creating each one make them each an individual treasure. Click the image on the left for more information. Mary carries an extensive collection of Authentic Models. These wonderful art pieces are developed from actual antiques purchased at auction and reproduced in the AM style. They embody the nostalgia and beauty of days gone by, another era, a different place in time. A wonderful gift for yourself or someone else who appreciates a unique objet d'art. Please click on the thumbnail at the left to see what Mary has in the store and shop online. Mary offers a variety of items from Oklahoma Casting from which to select the perfect gift. Clocks and mirrors, lamps, sconces and hooks, all in marvelous themes, from bears and foxes to horses and cowboys. Each piece is hand cast in resin using an eight step process. Then hand rubbed with a lacquer finish. All are made in the USA! PLease click on the thumbnail at the left to view each item and shop online. Click on image to enlarge in pop-up window. At Mary Contrary, you can choose from a wide range of the whimsical cards by fine artist and calligrapher, Patience Brewster. There are cards for every occasion as well as note pads, gicleés and calendars. Give some cheer and wonder to someone you know and send them a message on one of these unique cards! Beautiful and fun, with themes to celebrate every event! Please call the store for more information and to order! 336.272.5700 | For The Home | Unique Gifts | Jewelry | Posy People | How To Order | Home | Mary Contrary ~ Treasures To Warm The Heart 227-A South Elm Street ~ Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: 336.272.5700 Email: mary@marycontrary.biz © Mary Contrary, 2009