As you search for appropriate holiday gifts for friends, family and business associates, Adam Schroeder, Market Manager of Pearl Market, has some recommendations of great, local gift ideas from Pearl Market vendors.

Becky Counts Applique - Appliqued kitchen towels and vintage handkerchief angels. She has some Ohio-themed towels and angels. Becky Counts, 614.235.2040, rcounts00@yahoo.com.

Studio West - Art made by disabled individuals (small pieces, which would fit nicely in luggage if you are hitting the road for the holidays). Margo Crabtree, 614.342.5140, studio.west@fcdd.org, www.studiowestoriginals.org. 

The Buckeye Bead - Beaded jewelry featuring The Buckeye Bead. Kevin Eble, 614.448.5169, kevin@thebuckeyebead.com, www.thebuckeyebead.com.

engler glass - Glass coasters, wine stoppers, bowls, jewelry. Dylan Engler, 614.906.5921, info@englerglass.com, www.englerglass.com. 

Beads, Bracelets, N More - Wire-wrapped serving ware (pickle forks, wine openers, coffee scoops, spoons, etc.). Pam carries scarlet and gray-wrapped pieces, and she also sells jewelry. Pam Patterson, 614.306.4012, pammcpat53@aol.com, www.beadsbracelets-n-more.com.