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Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the Season to be Merry and Shop Local! Here Are Some of Our Favorite Gift Ideas from Neighborhood Stores We Adore

Article by Queen City Lifestyle Staff

Photography by Noah Williams

Originally published in Queen City Lifestyle

From timeless keepsakes to thoughtful indulgences, our curated gift guide offers something exquisite for everyone on your list—whether you’re shopping for a loved one, a dear friend, or treating yourself. 

Discover sparkling jewels and the latest in luxury timepieces at Windsor Jewelers. For the ultimate in relaxation, wrap up a plush robe from Woodhouse Spa SouthPark alongside a gift card for your favorite treatment, like the hot stone massage with a deep tissue upgrade to melt away holiday stress. Brighten someone’s day with an artful arrangement of seasonal blooms from Blomst or elevate a loved one’s winter wardrobe with a refined cable knit sweater from Taylor Richards & Conger. Check out Paper Skyscraper’s collection of unique gifts and local items for the best last-minute stocking stuffers, or visit Ruxton Mercantile for chic home accents, festive hand towels and glassware.

Taylor Richards & Conger
6907 Phillips Pl. Ct.
(704) 366-9092
Shop-TrcStyle.com

Paul & Shark Typhoon Platinum Baseball Hat in Brown, $255
Fulton & Roark Soap in Cloudland, $25
Kiton Red Cologne, $340
Orciani Shiver Gloves in Brown Taupe, $325
Brunello Cucinelli Cardholder in Black, $450
Fioroni Cable Sweater in Natural, $995

Ruxton Mercantile Charlotte
102B Middleton Dr.
(980) 265-1100
RuxtonMercantileclt.com

Wood Serving Tray with Handles, $35
Moss Orbs Medium, $21.75 each
Resin Deer Head with Laser Etched Trees, $42
Unscented Tree Shaped Taper Candles, Set of 2, Evergreen with Gold Tips, $18
Luna Gold Taper Holders, $24-$26
Ceramic Platter with Woodland Deer Scene, $28
Whitewashed Wood Resin Deer, $12
Black Watch Plaid Square Regular Tray, $41
Steamless Wine Glass with Holiday Figures, $18 each
Leather & Embossed Metal Bells Door Hanger, $28
Flocked Resign Soldier, $22
Stoneware Canister with Raised Dots Short, $42
Stoneware Canister with Raised Dots Medium, $36
Cotton Chenille Yarn-Wrapped Hanging Star, $24
Brianne Lantern, $110

Woodhouse Spa SouthPark
4625 Piedmont Row Dr., Suite 125
(704) 520-8448
WoodHouseSpas.com

Woodhouse Robe
Woodhouse Spa Aromatherapy Room Spray
VoluSpa Goji Tarocco Orange Candle
Woodhouse Gift Card

Paper Skyscraper
330 East Blvd., (704) 333-7130
101 S. Tryon St., (704) 837-0343
610 Jetton St. in Davidson, (704) 997-6164
PaperSkyscraper.com

Large Swag Tree, Red, $59.95
Small Swag Tree, Red, $24.95
Carolina Christmas Candle by Ella B. Candles, $34.95
Bittermilk No. 5 Cocktail Mixer, $19.95
Woodford Reserve Old-Fashioned Cocktail Syrup, $17.95
Zodax Glassware, $21.95 each
Piedmont Pennies, $8.95
Roses in the Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo, $65
Candy Land Vintage Bookshelf Edition, $49.95
Rifle Paper Co. Embroidered Journal, $35.95
Palm Press Season’s Greetings Cards and Envelopes, $16.95
Classica Italiana Folded Cards and Lined Envelopes, $16.95
MikWright Nostalgic Card
Kurt Adler Santa Ornament, $12.95
Rifle Paper Co. Christmastide Guest Book, $54.95
Two’s Company Set of 2 Wooden Games, $34.95
Duck Boot Ornament, $16.95
Jellycat London Snow Man, $54.95
Fresh Holly French-Milled Shea Butter Soap, $4.95
Musee French Pear & Gardenia Bath Salt Soak, $9.95

Blomst
Contact Laura Tenzer at (914) 393-0317
@blomst.clt

Give the gift of beautiful, fresh flowers with a custom, high-end design for a special event or occasion during this holiday season or the new year. Arrangements in ceramic vases or cache pots start at $150.

Windsor Jewelers
6809-D Phillips Pl. Ct.
(704) 556-7747
Windsor-Jewelers.com

11.25 ct Ruby–1.35 ct Diamond Bracelet by Fana, $22,350
5.54 ct Ruby–3.11 ct Diamond Bracelet by Fana, $15,995
4.50 ct Emerald–1.20 ct Diamond Bracelet, $7,995
2.64 ct Ruby–1.43 tcw Diamond Drop Earrings, $13,850
4.11 ct Emerald Pendant by Rahaminov, $40,000
Blue Dial Stainless Steel Alpine Eagle by Chopard, $17,000
Rose Gold GMT Navitimer Green Dial by Breitling, $17,700
Portugieser 42 Auto, $13,500
Montblanc Red Pen, $990
Montblanc Black Pen, $1,190