Gifts They Really Want from Massachusetts

Mom’s Lifesavers has the opportunity to work with some amazing companies throughout the year. So what better time than during the holidays to share them with you. These businesses offer products and services that will feel great to both give and receive.

SeaSalt Charters – On the Water

It’s true, we live in New England and our guys love that feel of being on the open water. Our friends at Sea Salt Charters offer a whale watching and fishing tour in Providence, MA. This is an amazing gift for a guys day out or some amazing quality time with the family. Ask for Chad and tell him that Mom’s Lifesavers sent you!

JoAnn Hayssen Designs – Jewelry

Joann Hayssen Designs offers handmade jewelry that is filled with color! Joann Hayssen, the artist behind these amazing bracelets, necklaces and earrings creates these pieces with lampwork glass beads from glass artists from all over the United States. Every bead used is a miniature work of art that inspires. In addition to the beads, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver beads, sterling silver wire, fine silver wire and colored wire are added to make each and every piece a work of art. Joann Hayssen Designs can be found on Facebook and Etsy.

Parker River Knife – Custom Knives

Did you know that there is a term, “everyday carry”. It refers to what you have in your pockets – or what you ‘carry’ everyday. This classic pocket knife is a big hit with our husbands – they both have them. You can find the Classic Parker River Knife model at www.parkerriverknife.com. Choose from 5 different engraving fonts and 3 different wood grains. Take advantage of holiday savings and get free engraving when you use coupon code: freng2015

Kaya Jewelers – Luxury

Kaya Jeweler is a family owned business, founded in 1991 and located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Kaya’s store offers exceptional quality diamond jewelry, exquisite gemstones and divine precious metal designs. Kaya combines the strength of quality and tradition with fresh new ideas and inspiration.

Kaya has a GIA certified Gemologist, Diamond grader, appraiser, goldsmith, silversmith and platinumsmith. Kaya’s team is trained and educated in the latest jewelry technology, trends and designs. They are consistently voted #1 jeweler for the past six years by “Best of the Best” in the Greater Newburyport Area.

Lauri Kaihlanen Art – Art

Lauri Kaihlanen has been painting for over 30 years and owns and operates a very popular art gallery in beautiful Rockport Massachusetts on the scenic Bearskin Neck.  The Lauri Kaihlanen Gallery is filled with bright and colorful art including his popular whimsical wildlife, fine art and scenic vistas of the local landscape.

Lauri’s colorful and imaginative imagery includes fan favorites from his three-headed dragons, kissing giraffes and elephants to frogs, turtles, raccoons and pelicans riding bicycles. With over 44 different characters the art of Lauri Kaihlanen is perfect as children’s decor or nursery art and makes a wonderful keepsake.

Beyond his collection of fantasy art, Lauri has captured Cape Ann life in his waterfront scenes, harbors, lighthouses, fish shanties, and the lighthouses of New England. Lauri’s love of the ocean and it’s creatures are captured in his whales, lobsters, sea turtles, manatees and lion fish.

From quintessential New England imagery to fantasy and beyond, (like turtles riding bikes), Lauri Kaihlanen brings his love of color into your home with his art. You can find Lauir’s art in his gallery at 61 Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA and online at his Etsy store.

 

Samarra Painting Company – Custom Home Painting

Give the gift or a fresh coat of paint, a new ‘in’ color or a complete updo. Samarra Painting Company, founded in 2001 by Julie King, offers professional painting services including exceptional interior and exterior painting for both commercial and residential properties. Samrra Painting Company provides color consults, professional faux finishes, and exceptional quality standard painting. Additional services provided are certified lead paint removal and property management.

Samarra Painting Company services the areas of Salisbury, Seabrook, Rowley, Hampton, Rye, Byfield, Georgetown, Ipswich, Topsfield, Newbury, West Newbury, North Shore, South Shore, Boston, Chesnut Hill, Merrimac, Amesbury, Plum Island, Newburyport, the Seacoast area of New Hampshire, the North Shore and beyond.