Dec 12, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide

Something for Every Hoo

TOPICS: Arts & Entertainment, U.Va. Tradition

Landscapers

Flamingos

Be the envy of the neighborhood with this stately pair of orange-and-blue lawn flamingos.

$19.99 | Available here

Garden Gnome

No home is complete without a lucky garden gnome, particularly one who’s gone to the trouble of dressing himself in gnome-size U.Va. gear. See “Where Am I?” for a chance to win this gnome or a U.Va. gnome ornament.

$14.50 | Available here

Jefferson Stepping Stone

Thomas Jefferson loved his gardens at Monticello. In addition to his flower gardens, Jefferson grew 330 varieties of vegetables and 150 varieties of 31 species of fruit. Even if what you’re growing isn’t quite that extensive, this stepping stone still brings a touch of Mr. Jefferson to your garden.

$45 | Available here

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Comments

Elizabeth Lawson on December 15, 2011
Hey UVA; why don't you sell cheerleader costurmes for American Girl dolls? This would be a goldmine for you and could start a real college trend!
Sandra M. on December 16, 2011
I love the look of those christmas ornaments! I look forward to hanging it on our tree!

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