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4. The Bonnie Print by Semzie
Arts ($25)
The Bonnie print, painted by Astorian
Laura Semeraro, is created with
watercolors and pen and ink on cold
press paper. Semeraro lives around
the corner from the local hotspot,
which is her favorite place for brunch
and cocktails. The restaurant’s quaint
storefront inspired her to paint the
building. The Bonnie print can be
found at etsy.com/shop/SemzieArts.
Photos courtesy of About A Cloud
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Photos courtesy of Astrid Paper and Home
5. Hellgate Bridge Holiday Card by About
A Cloud Stationery & Gift ($5)
This bright and merry greeting card is made with watercolor
pencils and ink by Astoria artist Widad Franco. The
creator of About A Cloud has been illustrating whimsical
Queens and New York-themed prints and cards since
2014. You can purchase the Hell Gate Bridge Holiday
card at aboutacloud.co and locally at The Brass Owl. More
local carriers may be announced on Franco’s Instagram
@aboutacloud.
6. True Fortune Necklace by Yam ($75)
Morgan Thomas, the Astoria resident behind
Yam, designs this elegant gold-filled chain
necklace with a clear quartz bead and pearl
ball. Thomas started jewelry-making when she
was in elementary school, but has been creating
pristine designs under Yam since 2017 in her
home studio. The True Fortune necklace can be
found at yamnyc.com.
7. Because I’m From Queens Clutch by
Astoria Cork & Craft ($16.95)
Made from 100 percent cotton canvas
and hand-stamped with permanent fabric
ink, this is the perfect clutch to show
Queens pride. Astoria Cork & Craft owner
and maker Kelly Carlos started her
online business in 2016, but has lived in
Astoria for nine years with her dog, cat and
fiancé. The “Because I’m From Queens” clutch
is available at astoriacorkandcraft.etsy.com.
8. Oakmoss & Amber
Candle by Astrid Paper
and Home ($20)
An Astrid Paper and Home
bestseller, the Oakmoss & Amber
candle contains a warm and
earthy scent suitable for any
season. The candle maker and
owner of Astrid, Emily Toxie, has
resided in Astoria for a total of
10 years and stocks her candles
at local businesses like The Brass
Owl and Belief. You can also find
the candle at etsy.com/shop/
AstridPaperandHome.
9. Wild Habanero Hot Sauce
by Hellgate Farm ($8.75)
This sizzling pantry good is concocted
by Hellgate Farm, located in western
Queens. This Wild Habanero Hot
Sauce is made with habanero, jalapeño
and wild Brazil peppers grown on
the farm’s rooftop and contains apple
cider vinegar and sea salt. This local creation can be found at
Lockwood, The Brass Owl, Sai Organics and Greenbay among
many others and online at hellgatefarm.com.
10. “Book Zero: The Fool” from
“In Search of Tarot” collection ($15)
Written by Astorian Nicholas Kepley and illustrated
by Astoria artist Megan Turek, "Book Zero:
The Fool” (the first book of eight in the “In Search
of Tarot” collection) takes you on a journey that
will inspire and invigorate you through prompts
and intricate watercolors pointed toward the
tarot's meaning. “Book Zero” can be found at
Lockwood and manofthecards.com/shop.
Photos courtesy of Nicholas Kepley and Megan Turek
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