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How do I love these 75-percent-off shoes? Let me count the ways.

At the Moyer sale two years ago, I got a beautiful Judith Ripka knuckle-duster for 50 percent off!

“I go more for what feels good and what lasts,” says owner Shelly Petrowski, “because I know that these days, what we work out in is our outfit for the entire day.”

For Tinseltown-style digits, add blingy Minx decals like fishnet, houndstooth, and metallic lace.

"This aqua is a quintessential midcentury color. It reminds me of that time when everyone had a whole pink or blue kitchen."

This year's tire art was unveiled on First Friday this month, May 3, in conjunction with the usual art gallery openings. Two winners in the al fresco art show were announced, with Global Gifts taking the top judged honor for its owl display.

Find the best picks for the book-club member, the city-chic niece, the snowboarding son, the choosy mother-in-law, and the domestic-goddess pal in your midst.