Oyster-Lover Gift Guide
The holiday season is fast-approaching! Do you have an oyster lover in your life and are looking for the perfect gift? Look no further! Below are some great gift ideas from some of our partners. They’re not only a great way to support businesses who also support our coastal ecosystems, but also a way you can help support small businesses by shopping small this season. Find the perfect gift for the oyster lover below. Happy holidays!
An item from Long Wharf Supply Co.’s SeaWell™ Collection
Long Wharf Supply Co. has been a long-standing partner of the Massachusetts Oyster Project. Their beautiful sweaters are made from “a soft blend of recycled oyster shells, recycled water bottles, and natural lambswool or cotton. Through their work, Long Wharf Supply Co. is reducing the amount of oyster shells that end up in landfills every year. In fact, every garment diverts 5 oyster shells and 8 water bottles from landfills. So far they’ve helped reseed 3,000,000 oysters which naturally filter 150 gallons of seawater every day. Need we say more? Check them out!
DIY Oyster Shell Decoupage Kit from Sailormade
This local Massachusetts business was inspired by the beaches of Cape Cod to create nautical accessories and these fun decoupage kits. Perfect for the crafty person on your gift list! Each one of their kits include three oyster shells and three prints to decorate and use as a trinket dish, jewelry dish, or just a beautiful display around your home. What a fun and beautiful way to recycle oyster shells and keep them out of landfills!
A bottle of wine from Proud Pour
Do you know someone who loves wine and wants to make a positive impact on our coastal environments? Look no further than Proud Pour! They are one of our partners and by purchasing their wine, you can help support the Massachusetts Oyster Project and other nonprofits like ours looking to restore oyster reefs. They have many different wines to choose from and when you buy 6, you get free shipping!
Oyster bracelets from Teresa Cetto
Teresa Cetto is a local artist who has been living and working on Cape Cod since 1976. She has a bachelor’s degree in Invertebrate Zoology but has been a metal smith since 1986. She now makes one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry that is inspired by the beauty of the natural world. She has an oyster collection that is perfect for the oyster lover on your list.
An item from the Massachusetts Oyster Project Shop
Shameless plug for our online shop! You can find Mass Oyster stickers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats that all help to support our mission. Everything comes in various colors and styles so you can rock our logo and feel good about doing so!