Contrary Mary’s opened on Main Street in Sykesville Maryland in April of 2001, and you will always find new and exciting items with each visit. Mary has always loved to shop and decided to open a unique store in her home town where customers can find fun and original gifts, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind items.

Contrary Mary's has unique gifts for every occasion, including a great selection of . . .

• Troll Jewelry
• Webkinz
• Home Fragrances
• Bean Pod Soy Candles
• Pottery
• Lotions
• Childrens Gifts
• Seasonal Gifts

Beanpod Candles are now in stock at Contrary Mary's. Beanpod Candles are made from soy beans grown by American Farmers. Enjoy many beautiful colors and fragrances and feel good about burning environmentally friendly candles.

Beanpod Candles are available in a variety of different size jar candles as well as votives and tealight candles.

Clean Burning
Made from 100% stabilized soy wax
Not a soy blend; no paraffin is used
Longer burn time
TEMPACURE results is long lasting fragrance
Biodegradable
Made in America; supports America's Farmers

Natural Salt Crystal Lamps, Nature's Ioniser

These Salt crystal lamps are made from salt crystal rocks formed hundreds of millions of years ago in the foothills of the Himalaya. Each lamp is carefully crafted by hand to retain the unique, beautiful and natural shape of the rock. The warm glow beautifies any room in the house or office while the crystal produces healthy negative ions.

Salt crystal lamps are highly suitable for daily use in the whole house particularly in bedrooms, meditation rooms, near televisions, computers and around smokers. Using these beautiful lamps in offices reduces fatique. They will minimize the effect of all screen radiations and add a relaxing tone in your work area.

Elegance and unique style are the hallmarks of the highly functional traditional stoneware pieces that can be found at Contrary Mary's.

Handcrafted from clay by Artists from around the United States and across the globe this stoneware provides beauty, style, and charm.

Mary stocks many distinctive shapes and patterns created by hand.

This highly durable stoneware resists chipping and is heat-resistant, permitting safe microwave, oven, and dishwasher use.

Every piece you can image is on display her from vases and plates to bowls and mugs.

Looking for something completely different and unique? Check out the selection of papier-mâché sculptured pet characters on the walls. “Works of Wonder” are custom-made pet portraits. Special-order a portrait to celebrate a favorite pet—you can even incorporate into your design a holiday motif, a special message, or other touches of whimsy. Bring a photo of your pet for a custom-designed piece.

Make sure to visit often, especially during the holiday season, as new and exciting items arrive daily.