Well, Columbia, we’re not sure how it happened, but in the blink of an eye, the holidays have arrived. Hanukkah starts on Dec. 10, Christmas is 16 days aways, Kwanzaa starts on Dec. 26, and the general season of giving is well underway. Long story short — we’ve got some shopping to do. 🎁
Here is our curated list of qualitree gift ideas + ideas that are high on our local-shopping lists this year so you can sleigh the holidays. 🎄
🎁 Our Editor’s’ picks
Jess here, some of my favorite local gifts to give + receive are hand-made glasses at One Eared Cow Glass, candles from Seminole Candle Company, a mix and match six-pack from Craft and Draft and spa packages from OCCO are high on my local shopping list this year.
Lauren has her eyes on gifts like brackish earrings from the Shoppes on Main and swag from local breweries, like this Steel Hands hoodie.
🎁 Stocking Stuffers
○ Any ornament or a glass blowing class certificate from One Eared Cow Glass.
○ Bath products from Sunrise Artisan – we’ve heard the bath bombs are the bomb and a reader recommends the black raspberry vanilla body spray. Anything you buy there is great. All hand made and smells insanely good.
○ Coffee + mugs or gift cards from Curiosity Coffee Bar.
○ Ornaments + jewelry from the Wired Design.
○ Tumblers, keychains or paint by number kits from Just the Thing.
○ Gift cards from local businesses, like Mast General Store.
○ Columbia area map wine glass from State Street Trading.
○ Candy from Peanut Man or popcorn from Cromer’s.
○ Bourbon Columbia is having a gift certificate sale.
○ Custom ornaments or gift cards from AR Workshop.
○ South Carolina cards, trays and home goods from If It’s Paper.
🎁 If you’re shopping for...
For the Gen-Z cousin or sibling:
○ A merry t-shirt from Ruffled Rooster Boutique.
○ A faux fur jacket from Coplon’s.
○ Golden Goose sneakers from Coplon’s.
For your co-workers or neighbors:
○ Happy Cafe, on Forest Dr., has lots of food gifts. Try ordering the casseroles, homemade cheese biscuits, tomato pie or caramel cake.
○ A local print or unique class from Alicia Leeke, Contemporary American Painter.
○ A holiday candle from Hadassah Candle Co.
For the Outdoorsy Type:
○ Gift card from Adventure Carolina for a guided kayak adventure on the Congaree River.
○ Whimsical outdoor pieces by Shelly from Art & Soul Creations by Shelly.
○ Literally anything from River Runner Outdoor Center.
For your BFF:
○ A pair of earrings from Jen Landers Creative.
○ Seasonal Cordials + liqueurs from Southern Essence Distilling
○ Handmade wood charcuterie board from Wood Working Chic.
○ Tickets to a chocolate pairing or just chocolates from Evolution through Chocolate.
For the Fashionistas:
○ Sweaters or jewelry or gift cards to Vestique, My-Kim, Copper Penny, Monkees + La Roque.
For the pet parents:
○ A new bandana from PawmettoPup.
○ Locally-made treats from Carolina Brew Crew.
○ Custom collar from Little Barks Boutique.
○ Paint your own paw ornament from Mad Platter.
For your grandparents:
○ Original art, ornaments, jewelry + gifts from the Cayce Art Guild.
○ A handmade glass ornament from One Ear Cow Glass.
○ Build your own box or one of the curated boxes from Little Acts of Kindness are filled with local items.
For all the kiddos in your life:
○ A take home kit or gift card from The Mad Platter.
○ Season passes to Riverbanks Zoo or EdVenture.
○ Stock up on all of the puzzles, dollhouse needs, LEGO sets + more at Be Beep Toys.
For the athletes:
○ Gift card for private yoga sessions for a group of up to 4-5 from Inscape Yoga.
○ A reservation to throw some axes at Craft Axe.
○ New sneakers from Todd and Moore.
○ Two new wheels from Dialed Bicycles.
For the antique hunters:
○ Check out the local finds at Wood and Fabric.
○ Retro and mid century finds + upcycled, recycled and repurposed merchandise can be found at Ivy House Antiques.
○ Hidden vintage treasures are waiting at Little Green Door.
○ Art, decor and more from State Street Trading.
For the undisputed grill master:
○ Grab a gift card to the Ole Timey Meat Market or if you are feeling adventurous order one of the special boxes for a variety of meats and cuts.
○ Hot sauce from War Mouth or the veteran-owned General’s Hot Sauce Steel Hands collaboration Steel Heat.
○ Flavored olive oil + balsamic vinegar combo from The Crescent Olive.
For the music maven:
○ Tickets to an upcoming concert from Cola Concerts or at The Senate.
○ Records from Papa Jazz Record Shoppe.
For your White Elephant gift exchange match:
○ Gibson’s in Five Points always has a variety of great items.
○ Fun glass flowers or jewelry from 8 Petals.
○ Locally-made masks from Uniquely MC.
○ Cola coloring coffee mug or plate from Mad Platter.
○ A bag of coffee beans from a local roaster like Indah, Loveland + Oliver Gospel Rosatery
