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Hi! I'm Hope!

Christmas this year is approaching so fast it seems unreal! So I want to help you with any last minute gifts you may need for loved one in you life. And this year I’m going to be spotlighting a lot of small business owners that are local to my area & some that I’ve discovered through my Empower to Profit Collective & TikTok.

Clothing:

The Vintage Blush Boutique LLC – I love personally shopping here. Emily, who owns the shop is very sweet & helpful. She has a good mix of trendy & timeless pieces. Here is just one of the items I’ve bought from here, and I have almost wore it out already! I just love wearing this sweater so much!

Ivy Lou & Co. – If you’re wanting that traditional southern charm mixed with a little eclectic, then Ivy Lou & Co. is for you. Morgan hand curates these picks & can also make custom t-shirts. Here are just some of the items she’s had in her store. Also, make sure you check out the holiday collection!!

Fancy Gap Outfitters – If you’re looking for name brands like Padagonia, Tom’s, North Face, Columbia, Sanook, etc. Then you definitely want to check out this little gem on Mt. Airy’s Main Street.

Boho Blu – This is a boutique that I’ve seen in both Winston-Salem & Greensboro, but the clothes are sooo adorable!! High end boutique clothing without the high end price.

Specialty Gifts:

The Able Press – My friend Courtney runs this small business on Etsy & makes the sweetest Christmas cards, beautiful wrapping paper, stickers, etc. And she is running a special right now where she is doing custom illustrations! Click the link to see how you can get one. Custom illustrations are such a great personal gift for your loved ones.

Dalton Harris Photography – My friend Michelle creates the most beautiful landscape photos. If you’ve been wanting to invest in local art I would highly suggest taking a look at her website. In addition to her prints you can also find: note cards, notebooks/journal, coasters/mousepads, etc.

One Crafty Miss -My collective business coach Tayrn also has her own shop and it’s soo cute! Bright, bold, & fun colors to add warmth to you space as well as inspiration! My favorite is the prints in her shop!

Tanea’s Party Shop – This girl right here, she is amazing! My friend Tanea, is in the top 1% of Etsy sellers currently, and makes the cutest party supplies! She even has the cutest little Christmas Cards available right now!

LilliePCreations – If you know someone who loves wreathes, then you need to check out my friend Courtney’s shop. She creates the most beautiful wreathes for all kinds of occasions!

Books, Coffee, & Tea:

Pages Books N Coffee – Pages holds a special place in my heart. The owner Sandy is so wonderful, and just the sweetest. This is the perfect place to grab a gift card for your book & coffee lover!

Yadkin Valley Tea Trade – If your loved one is a tea lover like me, then they will definitely enjoy the Yadkin Valley Tea trade. They have everything from loose leaf tea, to tea kettles, unique tea & honey spoons, kitchen gadgets for tea, etc. This is my little slice of heaven on the main street in Pilot.

Main Street Coffee – This little spot in Pilot Mountain has quickly become one of my favorite little hang outs.

Keep Smilin’ A Latte – If you love a coffee shop with a heart then you will love this one on Mt. Airy’s Main Street. Why not give the gift of paying it forward. They have a special bulletin board where you can pay to make someone else’s day a little brighter if they have fallen on hard times. Definitely swing by and check it out!

Inspirational Gifts:

Amadi Shop – I discovered this little shop on TikTok, and her jewelry is so unique & beautiful!! The shop was founded with the purpose of spreading hope, purpose, and cheer through the Word of God & jewelry. With each order you get a themed bible study, a bible verse card, jewelry polishing cloth, stickers, & a scrunchie.

Girl & The Word – I love the devotional journal from this shop. I found her YouTube videos a few months ago. Her videos are comforting & calming, but also rooted in the Word of God. The journal is called The Abundant Life Devotional Journal. It’s a 30 week journal with beautiful art work, rooted in Scripture, contains stickers, therapeutic worksheets, etc.

Alabaster Co. – I thought these were so beautiful & so cool! Experience God’s word like never before with these beautifully illustrated magazines based on different books in the Bible such as Ephesians, Ruth, James, Acts, Jeremiah, etc.

Gifts for the Plant Lover:

I wanted to include these two Amazon finds. My friend actually got these for me, for my birthday, but I thought they were so cute! The magnetic bookmarks are perfect for the plant & book lover.

World Market: You can find some really unique planters, propagation holders, stickers, books, etc. for plants here.

Ever Be Florals: If you’re in the Greensboro area swing by Ever Be Florals for unique gifts like dried bouquets, dried flowers in a gold frame, pots & planters, plant hangers, etc.

Creative Designs Flowers & Gifts – This florist in Mt. Airy has some really pretty holiday florals ready to pick up for your loved ones.

Fiddle & Fig – You can find some really great fake & dried plants here. These are great esp. for the busy plant lover in your life that doesn’t have time to take care of real ones at the moment. They also have some really unique vases.

**Bonus Idea: Find out what your loved ones favorite plant is, & visit some local greenhouses/nurseries. It’s a gift that’s really thoughtful & something they will treasure & take extra care of. You can also ask if they do gift cards or vouchers.

Gifts for the Home:

Fiddle & Fig – This store in Winston has so many cute items for the home! They are even liscened retailers of The Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines. (I’m a huge Joanna Gaines fan, so I’m thrilled about this!!)

Welcome Home Decor & Gifts – This beautiful store on Market Street in Mt. Airy has everything you could ever want for the home. From tea towls to furniture, and more!

Grace & Sparrow – This little boutique in downtown Pilot Mountain not only has cute clothes, but also decor for the home. Including homemade candles & soaps, decor, bath, kitchen, etc.

I hope that you have found this gift guide to be helpful in your search for any last minute Christmas items. Happy Shopping!!

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