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By Lee Ann Sandweiss • Photography by Rodney Margison
Spring is in the air, and many of our local retailers have something in their inventory to help you embrace this lovely season in Bloomington.
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CHARMING CHIMES
$29.99
Watching and listening to this sea glass chime by Woodstock Percussion not only soothes you, it will make you feel like you’re at the beach all
summer long. $29.99. Bloomington Hardware, 2700 E. Covenanter Drive.
812-339-7575.
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LOOKING COOL
$250
Iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses are the ultimate accessory and protect your eyes from harmful rays all year long. $250. Precision Eye Group, 322 S. Woodscrest Drive. 812-332-2020.
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SIPPIN’ PRETTY
$22–$29
’Tis the season to enjoy your coffee outside while sitting in the gentle sunshine. A new mug and plate like these by regional artist Linda Bowman can make every morning a tranquil celebration. $22–$29. Juniper Art Gallery, 46 E. Market St., Spencer. 812-714-8038.
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HANDMADE BIRD HOME
$34
This fair-trade felt birdhouse is as practical and durable as it is charming. Handmade of sustainable materials in Nepal, its 1.25-inch opening attracts small, adventurous birds like chickadees, downy woodpeckers, wrens, and nuthatches. Many witty designs to choose from. $34. Global Gifts, 122 N. Walnut. 812-336-7402.
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TAKE A HIKE
$28
A Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana, with text and color photography by Steven Higgs and a foreword by James Alexander Thom, presents 119 unique places to explore. Published by IU Press, the book includes maps and GPS coordinates to guide you on your adventures. $28. Book Corner, 100 N. Walnut. 812-339-1522.