Sisters Christine White and Anne Todd have shared their love of creating for more than 20 years in Charlotte through Beads Inc. which has kits and supplies to make bracelets and necklaces. beadsinc.com

Beyond being a boho-chic boutique, shop Boem for gifts like Arctic Fox beanies made with recycled fibers, ornaments and candles. Dash into one of their Charlotte storefronts or order online. shopboem.com

Show some Charlotte love with CLT Find, a gift shop with almost exclusively Charlotte-made goods, from T-shirts to tumblers. We spotted locally made holiday candles and original mini angels art at Mingle. cltfind.com

Heather Opal Artwork is known for brightly-colored door charms, but this small business also has an array of gift options, including notecards, ornaments and small art pieces — perfect for gifting. heatheropal.com

Elevate your gift giving with creative papers from Jen Gerena Design, which offers hand-painted wrapping-paper designs,  notecards and more. jengerenadesign.com

Joe-Le Soap crafts small-batch, natural and plant-based skincare products and organic soaps. It was founded by a husband and wife team during their own search for natural products to help sensitive skin. joe-lesoap.com

It’s always nice to have sunglasses on a cold, bright winter’s day. Captain sunglasses from Johnny Fly are an updated take on classic aviators and are great for men or women. See dozens more styles online. johnnyfly.com

Modern and elegant, Kristin Hayes Jewelry has a wide variety of collections and price points. The premium Johnny and Ann fine jewelry collection is crafted from 14K gold and sterling silver. kristin-hayes-jewelry.myshopify.com

The Pearl Pagoda is known for bright, colorful dresses and women’s apparel, but the boutique is also home to an assortment of accessories and gifts for home and entertaining. thepearlpagoda.com

Found in shops and markets across Charlotte, freshly baked Piedmont Pennies are an elevated take on traditional cheese straws. piedmontpennies.com

Floral designer Lauren Bryant has built a loyal following for The Rooted Nest. For the holidays, order a custom flower arrangement, mantel pieces (with an install option) and hand-tied wreaths. therootednest.com 

Nestled on Middleton Drive in Myers Park, Ruxton Mercantile is a modern-day general store with gift-worthy goods ranging from housewares, apparel, snacks and home decor. ruxtonmercantile.com

The Social Shop, located in Strawberry Hill, has a range of fun gift items and women’s apparel. Charlotte-made Bloc Bags and outdoor inflatable Holiballs went home with a lot of Mingle guests.
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Scratch-made comfort food always delights the gift receiver. Thoughtful Baking Co. has built a reputation as a go-to for well-crafted dessert pies, plus savory pot pies and quiches. thoughtfulbakingco.com

Campbell + Charlotte Jewelry
Modern, fine jewelry pieces that make a statement with color and style, from earrings to cocktail rings. campbellandcharlotte.com

Beverly Drive
Sleepwear and loungewear designed to feel flattering, beautiful and comfortable. shopbeverlydrive.com