Well, Raleigh, 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 so you can sleigh the holidays.
🎁 Our Editor’s picks
Last year, I (Carly) got my mom a cozy, cream-colored sweater from Rose & Lee Co. and she loved it. Heart of Oaks, Voda Boutique, + Bella Ruth Co. are also high on my local shopping list this year.
Erin here — this year I’ve got my eyes on a new tennis skirt from Stringers.
🎁 Stocking Stuffers
○ A custom paw ornament from Pet Paintings by Nicole
○ A giftcard to Quail Ridge Books — to buy all the romance novels
○ A super cute ‘support local artists’ mask from ck.creations
○ A pair of tortoiseshell hoops from Light Years Jewelry
○ A Light is Love candle that smells heavenly + is 100% soy
🎁 ProTip
If wrapping isn’t your forte + your presents tend to look a little something like this – you can take your purchases to Gifted Boutique and Wrappery in Holly Springs to be professionally gift wrapped. If you need some help getting all your gifts shipped, FedEx will come get your packages and send them for you.
🎁 If you’re shopping for...
Your Gen-Z cousin who sends you the funniest memes on Instagram + has 609 followers on Spotify:
○ A witty t-shirt from House of Swank or a premium seating package for a show at the Ritz (fingers crossed for a mid-late 2021 concert season).
Your neighbor who always has a treat for your dog and never lets you forget about street sweeping day:
○ A pretty print by a local artist or a fresh wreath for their front door.
Your funny coworker who has a sweet tooth and never gets annoyed when you have a dumb question on a Monday morning:
○ A dozen mini pies from Slice or this locally made tablet case by Hawks and Doves.
Your Gen-Z cousin who sends you the funniest memes on Instagram + has 609 followers on Spotify:
○ A witty t-shirt from House of Swank or a premium seating package for a concert at the Ritz.
Your neighbor who always has a treat for your dog and never lets you forget about street sweeping day:
○ A pretty print by a local artist or a fresh wreath for their front door.
Your sister that loves taking nature photos, but only for the aesthetic:
○ Some vanilla mint hand cream from The Flourish Market
○ An assorted box of chocolates from Videri Chocolate Factory
○ A stylish cross-body bag from Mission Market
Your BFF from college who moved to Seattle after graduation and is one cold winter away from being convinced to move back:
○ A festive mug from TheCoffeeTableGoods
○ A bundle of cozy socks from Deco
For the friend that has an Instagram page for their pet:
○ Pamper that pup with a new collar from Unleashed or Woof Gang Bakery.
Your grandma who plays a mean game of bridge, lets you eat ice cream for breakfast + just learned how to FaceTime:
○ A sweet pair of earrings from NoFo at the Pig or a set of Savor the South cookbooks from Raleigh Provisions. (Bonus points for a double local buy!)
Your one-year-old nephew (or best friends’ kid) who is, without a doubt, the cutest nugget of all time:
○ A pretty picture book called Moon from Read With Me + a bottle of Lambrusco from Crafty for the nugget’s mom and dad.
Your mom who runs half marathons faster than you and folds a fitted sheet in under two minutes:
○ A garmin watch from Fleet Feet, or a donation in her name to a local nonprofit like Family Promise of Wake County, Artspace, or the Grey Muzzle Organization.
The cute guy you met online who always beats you at Mario Kart and who you’re not dating but you’re not, like, not dating either:
○ A funny holiday card from the Green Monkey + a reservation at Epic Axe.
Your dad, the undisputed grill master + craft beer aficionado, who would also love to not receive another pair of socks this year:
○ A ‘licensed to grill’ spice set from Savory Spice Shop
○ A bottle or two of Wilbur’s BBQ sauce
The music maven that you just know will sell out PNC Arena one day:
○ A vinyl of their favorite rock band from The Pour House
○ A private, one-on-one guitar lesson at Harry’s Guitar Shop
Your White Elephant gift exchange match (with a $25 limit to boot):
○ A leather coaster set from The Local Squirrel that is sure to impress
○ A soap gift set from Cocoa Body Co.
○ A variety pack of freshly baked cookies from Junie B’s Bake Shop
