Give the gift of fab this holiday season with local finds worth wrapping—because “I didn’t know what to get you” is not a gift category. That’s a wrap!
Sleigh bells bling—and we’re listening. Add some sparkle to her holiday with Homewood Garden Center’s stunning selection of Spartina jewelry in 18K gold plating. $48–$98
The world is your oyster with Southern Crafted’s special-edition 18-oyster blue ceramic platter ($250), handshaped and -painted by Memphis’ Melissa Bridgman, and live oak oyster knife ($200), handforged from a storm-felled 300-year-old Savannah tree by Richmond’s Join or Die Knives.
All is calm. All is bright (eyed). And all is blissed-out. Give the overstimulated someone on your list a little peace on Earth with a Woodhouse Spa North Hills gift card—good for plush robes, serious pampering and the rare holiday miracle of having absolutely nowhere to be. $150+
Next move? Definitely the 1920 beechwood Man Ray chess set from Design Within Reach, named for Surrealist pioneer Emmanuel Radnitzky—with abstract geometric chess pieces designed by the artist himself. Checkmate! $840
Every woman wants a Bailey’s box—especially when it comes with this much merry and bright. The Bailey’s Club Collection Diamond Tennis Necklace decks the décolletage in 0.95 carats of holiday sparkle, set in 14K white or yellow gold with an adjustable 13- to 18-inch length made for shining solo or layering it on. $5,990
Class is in session. ~Wine~ down their year with wine and food experiences at Vitis House Wine School. Sip, savor, repeat. From $115
Raise their holiday spirits with End of Days Shelby Vodka. Distilled seven times from North Carolina corn, the die-cast Cobra-emblemed bottle is built for martinis and champions. Limited to 10,000 bottles, $49.95
Simply having a Wonka Christmas time? Coated in classic 70% dark chocolate, Videri Chocolate Factory’s chocolate-covered toffee loads rich flavor in the sweetest stocking stuffer. $13.99
When in doubt, gift the Village. Village District’s gift card is your golden ticket to holiday hero status, spendable at 50+ shops, restaurants and specialty stores. Available at self-serve digital kiosks through double doors at 2068 Clark Ave.
It’s always time for some wristy business. The 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field from Bailey’s Fine Jewelry pairs military-inspired heritage with modern swagger, sporting a striking green dial, dark brown strap and modern edge for a timepiece that looks sharp from field to fete. $795
Gin-gle bells, Gin-gle bells, Gin-gle all the way… Renew their gin (or rum) membership this holiday and let them sip in style with carefully curated Moonbird Gin and GOATz Rum from Dram & Draught masterminds, distilled with a mix of botanicals and minimal sugar. Smooth enough to sip straight, balanced enough to shake up in a ’tail. From $32.99, ABC stores
Santa called—he’s outsourcing. So give the gift of splurge this holiday season with a North Hills gift card for use at almost any store, restaurant or salon—aka the ultimate flex.
Listen up, wrap stars—your inner elf just hit the jackpot via Closets by Design’s Holiday Wrapping Station, sure to deck out any craft room into a full-on North Pole HQ to keep those presents under ~wraps~. Prices vary
’Tis the season for silver and gold. Custom-made by Vana Chupp Studio, the Classic Silhouette charm bracelet is designed to be treasured for generations. From $1,200
Channel your inner Clark Griswold and manifest the backyard oasis of your dreams. From custom pools to spas, SWIM INC. turns your personal slice of paradise into a staycation destination—no family vacation disasters required.
Baby, it’s hot outside. Hot Ones Caribbean-featured Mama Maisa’s award-winning hot pepper sauce packs island heat and Caribbean soul into one fiery little stocking stuffer. $12.99
May your days be bright and blingy. Give her something to shine bright like a diamond about with Reliable Jewelry’s 14K two-tone diamond ring boasting 3 carats of sparkle ($6,250) or a coordinating bracelet feat. 0.90 carats ($5,250)—or, you know, both.
If they’re dreaming of a wine Christmas, uncork the holiday indulgence with a duo of distinct pours from Prism Fine Wine—Marguet Les Crayères Grand Cru Champagne 2021 ($149.99) and El Nido 2023 ($134.99).
Shake the seasonal stress with a versatile NC Hemp Shoppe gift card that never expires. Holidays on high, indeed. $25–$100
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