The 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
By Laurie Prince
Styled by Alice Ouaneoudone
Photographs by Logan Cyrus
Lettering by Maribeth Kiser
Produced by Jane Fields
EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT HOPES for what the holidays might bring. Here, we imagine seven Charlotteans, from the philanthropist to the naturalist to the skateboarding teenager, composing their wish lists for the season.
Southern Artisan Spirits Cardinal Gin, $29.95,
Barrel Rested Cardinal Gin $34.95, Mecklenburg County ABC stores (check meckabc.com for store locations, phone numbers, and hours).
Tomales Taper Candle Holder, $90, Paper Skyscraper, 704-333-7130
Mother of Pearl Tray, $54, Home with Heart, 980-207-1251
Tortoise Martini Glass, $18, B.D. Jeffries, 704-364-4004
Simon Pearce Short Martini Glasses, $68 each, B.D. Jeffries
Tooth Company Bead Drink Picks, $12 a box, Home with Heart Measures Cocktail Shaker, $37, Paper Skyscraper
Green Stone Cheese Board and Knife, $85, Home
with Heart
Yukon Cap in Chili/Black by Outdoor Research, $39, Great Outdoor Provision Co., 704-523-1089
Filson Small Field Bag in Tan, $164.95, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors, 704-556-0020
Super #5N Reel in Dark Green, $710, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors
Boron IIIX Fly Rod by R.L. Winston Rod Co., $795, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors
Pisgah Ranger District Trails Illustrated Topographical Map by National Geographic, $11.95, The Map Shop, 704-332-5557
Filson Shot Shell Bag with Oil Finish in Tan, $44.95, Jesse Brown’s Outdoors
Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards, $14.99, The Map Shop
Oregon 4 LE WP Nitrogen Waterproof Binoculars by Opticron, $149, Birdhouse on the Greenway, 704-541-1180
Temple 18K Gold 18-inch Chain, $1,050, Elizabeth Bruns, 704-365-3700
Temple 18K Gold Pendant, $2,950, Elizabeth Bruns
525 America Cowl Neck Top in Cream, $135, Monkee’s, 704-379-7995
Manicure, $20, Utopia Tan and Nail Spa, 704-455-9321
Blue J Beads Black Druzy Bangle, $54, KK Bloom, 704-919-1142
Blue J Beads Diamond Ball Bangle, $42, KK Bloom
Red Ming Dragon Coffee Cup and Saucer, $820, Elizabeth Bruns
Fox and Friends Mrs. Fox, $34, Home with Heart, 980-207-1251
Kendra Scott Merrill Medallion Key Chain in Gold, $45, KK Bloom
Tory Burch ACEtate Sunglasses, $132, Monkee’s
Syracuse Tea Cup and Saucer in Taupe, $260, Elizabeth Bruns
Mosaic Basics Class by Pam Goode (her work, Baobab, $1,150, shown lower left), January 17-18, 2015, $95, at Ciel Gallery, 704-496-9417
Holiday Painting Class (Shown are Teal Holiday Reindeer and Holiday Drink), $35, Wine and Dine, 704-951-5916
Crochet Class (shown is Tunisian crochet shaw), starting at $45, Yarnhouse, 704-335-8531
Tibetan Baby Necklace, $134, Beads Incorporated, 704-334-1110
Gunmetal Leaf with Crystal Necklace, $85, Beads Incorporated
Leyland Cypress Tree (skirt on mannequin), prices from $32, Helms Christmas Tree Farm, Vale, NC
Mink Pink Wild Jungle Sweater, $96, KK Bloom,
704-919-1142
Adriano Goldschmied Legging Jeans, $220,
Monkee’s, 704-379-7995
Loren Hope Clara Bracelet, $65, Monkee’s
The Hatter Company Pharell Hat in Tan, $50, Monkee’s
Gigi New York Tote in Brown, $295, B.D. Jeffries, 704-364-4004.
In tote: Up Country Greek Key in Red Dog Leash, $20, Paper Skyscraper, 704-333-7130
Tory Burch ACetate Sunglasses, $132, Monkee’s
Splendid Laventa Suede Booties in Latte, $178, Monkee’s
Longchamp Weekender Tote in Navy, $345, B.D. Jeffries
Groceries, Reid’s Fine Foods, 704-377-1312
Black Sheep 3/4 Raglan Tee in Black and Grey, $29, Black Sheep Skate Shop, 704-333-1423
Levi’s Harvest Gold Skate Work Pant, $69, Black Sheep Skate Shop
Black Sheep Green Military Jacket, $69, Black Sheep Skate Shop
Vans SK8-Hi Coated Canvas Shoes in Red, $65, Black Sheep Skate Shop
Navy Armada Deck, $50, Armada Skate Shop, 704-243-9758
Moore and Giles Taylor Duffle, $750, B.D. Jeffries
Horses: Photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Jean-Louis Gouraud, $25.95, Paper Skyscraper
Gucci Nouveau Leather Fringe Shoulder Bag in Tan, $2,500, Neiman Marcus, 704-442-7900
Select Icon Bridle, $239.95, Waxhaw Tack Exchange, 704-843-0474
M. Toulouse Denisse Saddle, $1,295, Waxhaw Tack Exchange
KL Select Saddle Pad, $44.95, Waxhaw Tack Exchange
Corral Vintage Boots, Lizard Inlay, $229.99, Lebo’s, 704-535-5000
Jonathan Adler Ceramic Horse Tray, $138, Neiman Marcus
Blue Q Girl and Horse Socks, $8.95, Paper Skyscraper
Gucci Smooth Leather Horsebit Belt, $275, Neiman Marcus
Ariat Zip Paddock Boots, $119.99, Lebo’s
John Derian Horses Tray, $106, Neiman Marcus