2016 Holiday Gift Guide
Photographs by Jessica Milligan
Produced by Jane Fields, Katie Gates, and Kristen Wile
ABOVE: STOCKING STUFFERS
Small gifts that make a big statement for those on the good list
Isabella stocking, $29.95, Crate & Barrel, 704-362-4003
Peppermint stripe tennis ball for dogs, $4, Theory Design Studio, 704-900-0840
Carolina Panthers dog bow tie, $8, Four Dogs Pet Supplies, 980-298-6046
Ore Originals dog bowl, $10.95, Paper Skyscraper, 704-333-7130
Peanut butter dog treats, $7.95, Paper Skyscraper
Thimblepress inspirational verses, $20, Charlotte’s, 980-299-7162
The Sporting Gent dog collar, $40, The Sporting Gent, 704-896-5600
The Sporting Gent dog leash, $65, The Sporting Gent
Lollia Classic Petal In Love bubble bath, $36, Gratefully Danielle, 980-585-3222
Ceri Hoover cheetah wallet, $158, Copper Penny, 980-299-2641
Little River Sock Mill organic socks, $15, Capella
Balenciaga sunglasses, $425, Copper Penny
Hashtag earrings, $12, CLTCH, 704-375-2444
Mona Anom Druzy cuff, $110, Copper Penny
Brass-plated comb, $27, Creative by Nature, 704-542-7570
Fulton & Roark solid cologne, $42-$52, Dixieland Clothing Company, 704-578-6741
Smathers & Branson flask, $65, Dixieland Clothing Company
Rose gold corkscrew, $10.95, Paper Skyscraper
Sock Smith Meat Lover sock, $15, CLTCH
Smathers & Branson 704 keychain, $28.50, Dixieland Clothing Company
Yurbuds wireless earphones, $99.99, Run For Your Life, 704-541-9665
Jack Black Face Buff energizing scrub, $18, Revolution Clothiers & Co., 704-971-1990
Lapel flower, $28, Moxie Mercantile, 704-877-7879
TRENDSETTERS
There’s no time like now to purchase the season’s hottest items
Troubadour messenger bag, $1,045, Taylor Richards & Conger, 704-366-9092
Master & Dynamic headphones, $400, Taylor Richards & Conger
He Said, She Said “Haters Gonna Hate” office sign, $30, Revolution Clothiers & Co.
Joey Woeffler small cross body purse, $595, Capella
Crown bottle opener, $9, Moxie Mercantile
Shiny Gold elephant ring holder, $20, CLTCH
Smathers & Branson needlepoint koozie, $29.50, Dixieland Clothing Company
Weird Empire “Love Myself” enamel pin, $12, CLTCH
Honest Collar dog collars, $50 and $65, CLTCH
Dawn Ottman calf hair clutch, $150, Copper Penny
Billykirk leather embossed catchall tray, $48, Tabor, 980-207-4860
Palomino pencil gift set, $150, Tabor
Yeti tumbler, $39.99, and custom leather handle, $32, Dixieland Clothing Company
Charlotte coasters, $12 ea., Creative by Nature, 704-542-7570
Cindy Goldsmith Designs Italian throw, $198, Cotswold Marketplace, 704-365-3331
HAPPY CAMPERS
Trade in twinkle lights for starlight with these gifts for nature lovers
The Brevard Hustler teardrop-style camper, starting at $12,995 (custom model shown), Inka Outdoor, LLC, 828-539-0842
Yellowstone National Park Pendleton blanket, $219.95, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors, 704-556-0020
Deluxe pet life jacket, $29.99, West Marine, 704-588-1020
Eloise and Georgia plaid wool pillows, $75 ea., Cotswold Marketplace
Helinox Chair One in meadow green, $99.95, Great Outdoor Provision Co., 704-523-1089
Winter Wishes cotton and linen pillow, $45, Traditions Interiors & Accessories, 704-525-8727
Weber Q1200 grill, $199.99, Blackhawk Hardware, 704-525-2682
Dog Gone Smart Bed, $112.99, Four Dogs Pet Supplies
Red stuffed Scottie dog, $24.99, Brass Exchange, 704-377-2152
ENO SingleNest hammock, $59.95; Atlas suspension straps, $29.95 (set of 2), Great Outdoor Provision Co.
Helinox Sunset chair in rhubarb, $149.95, Great Outdoor Provision Co.
Dash & Albert rug, $88, Creative By Nature Home
Pocket Disc frisbee, $10, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors
Wooden dog feeder, $35, Four Dogs Pet Supplies
Kurgo kibble carrier, $14.99, West Marine
SPORTS AND KIDS
These gifts for your biggest fans are definite crowd-pleasers
Purple Teen Locker, $120, Pink Kid Locker, $90, Lockers Unlimited, 704-394-0076
Titleist 917D2 driver, $499, Leatherman Golf Center, 704-527-1123
Burton snowboard, $269, Alpine Ski Shop, 704-332-2824
Minimal Hornet tee, $28, 704shop.com
Tibetan lamb teal rug, $299, Crazy Jane’s, 704-332-5454
Twoolies giraffe, $40, and lion, $42, Gratefully Danielle
Mayan stool, $98, Gratefully Danielle
Little Marc Jacobs pull-on sneakers, $166, Tiny, 704-900-5667
Maggie Mather tennis tote, $89.99, Head Instinct racket, $179.95, Queen City Tennis Shop, 980-833-1272
Wry Baby pony onesie, $19.95, Paper Skyscraper
Roberta Roller Rabbit onesie, $40, Charlotte’s
Meow toddler tee, $24, Pink Social, shoppinksocial.com
Expressions beaded tassel necklace, $50, Copper Penny
La Guitare de Nathalie Lete guitar, $50, Tiny
Permanent Vacation Carolina tee, $30, CLTCH
Beaded teether, $14.50, Charlotte’s
Nathan runner’s head lamp, $75, Run for Your Life
Billie Blush 3-pack bibs, $46, Tiny
THE ENTERTAINERS
Eat, drink, and be local with these finds from stores around Charlotte
Limited Edition Wax-Top Rua Whiskey, $47.35, Great Wagon Road Distilling Co., 704-469-9330
Viski faceted tumblers, $28 (set of 2), Creative by Nature Home
Copper leaf cone topiaries, $69 ea., Traditions Interiors & Accessories
Assorted truffles, $36, The Secret Chocolatier, 704-323-8178
Art of the Cheese Plate book, $35, Traditions Interiors & Accessories
Helena graphite tablecloth, $59.95-$105.95, Crate & Barrel
Embellish blush scarf, $40, Cotswold Marketplace
Juliska Bistro Gold flatware (five-piece setting), $145, Elizabeth Bruns, 704-365-3700
Organic dinnerware: dinner plate in cream, $46; salad plate in cream, $22, medium bowl in taupe, $22; small bowl in taupe, $17; monogrammed napkin, $108, prices vary by style, Abode, 704-332-3731
Irish hand-blown glasses, $30-$32, Crazy Jane’s
Jack Rudy Cocktail Sweet Tea Syrup, $16, Savory Spice Shop, 980-225-5418
Crude Small Batch Bitters “Pooter” Smoke & Salt, $13, Savory Spice Shop
Cloister Bourbon-Infused Honey, $13, Queen City Pantry, 980-224-0618
Barrel board, $37, Creative by Nature Home
Mud-Pie doorknob spreader, $16.50, Theory Design Studio
Chef Alyssa’s Champagne Tomato Jam and Smoked Chili and Rosemary Mustard, $8 ea., Queen City Pantry
Copper pot arrangement with preserved flowers, pods and salal, $254, Creative by Nature Home
Petrified wood trivet, $30, Agate slab small, $18, Crazy Jane’s, with mini coconut cakes, $1.29 ea., Earl’s Grocery, 704-333-2757
IMAX cake plate, $150 (set of 3), Theory Design Studio
Flourless Mexican Chili Chocolate Ganache Cake, $3.29 per slice, Earl’s Grocery
Juvé y Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2009 magnum, $35, Corkbuzz, 704-625-1328
Croissants, $2.50-$4.50 each, Renaissance Patisserie, 980-819-8771
L’objet Fortuny bowl, $90, Elizabeth Bruns
Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet 2013, $85, Corkbuzz
Round glass votive, $6, Traditions Interiors & Accessories
