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From its beaches, moonshine, and bluegrass to its lighthouses, waterfalls, and history — and plenty more in between — there is a lot that North Carolina residents have to be proud of. If you're lucky enough to live there, or just know someone who does, here are some gifts that show dedication to the Tar Heel State.
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$20 from Redbubble
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The Tar Heel State is known for its gorgeous array of lighthouses, and this polyester poplin bag artfully showcases five of them.
$50 from Our State Store
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Handmade in Lexington by local potter Tommy Davis, this planter comes in four different colors and is emblazoned with the shape of the state.
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Starting at $17 from Etsy
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Get this gorgeous print in one of two sizes. Each bloom pictured is inspired by a native North Carolina wildflower.
$22 from Our State Store
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This 550-piece puzzle made in Pfafftown features lots of the Tar Heel State's most beloved symbols and icons, including its lighthouses, the state bird, mustang, and more.
Starting at $15 from Etsy
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This dishwasher-safe mug, available in two sizes, can be personalized with a recipient's name and the pretty flowered, state-shaped graphic is printed on both sides.
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$2 and up from Etsy
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If you or a loved one wants to slap that state pride on a laptop, water bottle, or phone case, Etsy seller Jenny V. Stickers offers vinyl stickers in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 6 inches and in eight colors.
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$99 and up from Uncommon Goods
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Even the most landlocked of states have a body of water that residents love and love to congregate around. These laser cut wood maps make a great gift for anyone who feels that affinity. Select a country and state, and then narrow it down from there. Available with a black or reclaimed wood frame.
$90 from Uncommon Goods
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These cotton canvas 16-inch-square pillow covers put your state pride on display with a cool illustration on one side and a poem on the other. The same treatment is also available in a tote bag or framed or unframed print.
$35 from UncommonGoods
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Put those corks to good use and show your state devotion with this made-in-the-U.S.A. Baltic birch wood wall hanging.
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$20 from Uncommon Goods
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These cotton dish towels show a "vibrant collage of iconic names, images and landmarks that will help you remember the things that make your birthplace or adopted state so special."
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$22 from Etsy
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These colorful earrings come in tons of different colors, and each set has the shape of a state cut out in each. They're made in Boise, Idaho.
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$35 and up from Personalization Mall
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These cotton and polyester beach towels come in two sizes, six colors, and can be customized with any U.S. state and two lines of additional text.
$34 from Amazon
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These soy wax candles prominently display your state's name and shape on the front, and each has a 60 to 80 hour burn time. Each Homesick candle attempts to capture the state's scent, too; for instance, Nebraska's version includes "notes of rich leather, fresh cut hay and rolling thunderstorms."
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$30 from Amazon
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Each of these boards from Totally Bamboo feature flat-grain wood and geographically inspired, laser-etched designs. The etched side can be used as a serving board while the design-free side can be used as a cutting board.
$15 from Etsy
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These wall hangings are made of stained oak and each features a colored heart that can be placed near the city location of your choice, in the color of your choice (there are eight to choose from).
$10 from Etsy
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These steel ornaments come in dozens of colors, and each has a heart cutout that can also be moved to a specific location for a small fee.
$28 from The Home T
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Wear your pride on top of your head with this selection of navy blue hats that feature state shapes with the word "home" embroidered inside.
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$26 from Zazzle
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Head to the link above to choose your state and from there find the water bottle listing. Each bottle holds 24 ounces and is made from stainless steel. This Zazzle seller, Anderson Design Group, offers all kinds of other state pride-themed merch, too, from totes and iPad covers to notebooks and stickers.
$15 from Amazon
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Choose from silver-plated, gold-plated, or rose gold-plated brass. Each pendant comes with a chain around 18 inches long and a lobster clasp.
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$5 from Jane
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These unframed colorful and pretty prints feature an iconic state location transposed onto the shape of your state. They're printed on a canvas textured matte card and come in seven sizes.
$3 from Jane
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These simple and chic cork coasters feature a state name or abbreviation in black font. They're one-quarter-inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.
$20 and up from Etsy
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Welcome visitors with one of these natural coir doormats. Each features the word "home" in a scripted font with the state shape replacing the "o." They come in five sizes.
$26 from Etsy
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These soft sweatshirts come in seven sizes and more than 10 colors and are simply and sweetly embroidered to show your state allegiance on the front.
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$30 from Etsy (Set of 2)
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Order two of the same state (some options have glasses available in different colors) or, if the house is divided, order two different states. For rectangularly shaped states, this Etsy seller has even thought of a creative solution, doing "a silhouette of the contiguous USA and landed a heart right where home is."
$250 from Uncommon Goods
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This eclectic piece of furniture is crafted in the shape of your state from poplar wood with metal hairpin legs, and each is "stamped with the capital, state nickname, and year it entered the union." It's made in Huntsville, Alabama, and some minor assembly is required.
