Want a souvenir like no other? Dodge those “tourist trap” gift shops full of mass-produced knickknacks, and — instead — opt for a unique way to commemorate your vacation with one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade from Topsail Island’s own treasures.

Visit the “StarterwoodStudios” shop on Etsy and choose from an assortment of items, each made from elements found on the island. …Or, better yet, you can reach out, directly, and have your very own beach finds customized to create a functional — or even wearable — way to remember your getaway long after you’ve departed the coast.

There is also have a large selection of fine art photography (mostly taken on Topsail Island) that can be ordered (including the photo featured in the winter 2023 issue of Coastal Living Magazine). Each is giclee on premium archival paper or canvas.

Check out some examples below. . . And to read more about the custom work from Starterwood Studios, please visit: StarterwoodStudios.com.