You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice… it’s time to find that perfect gift for those you love. Can’t figure out just what to get? No problem. We’ve put together a few ideas to make your holiday shopping FoCo-fabulous! Check out our guide to holiday shopping in Forsyth County, where you’re sure to find something for everyone!
For the foodies on your list…
Looking for something unique for the person who’s love language is yummy, yummy food? Aside from grabbing a gift card to one of Forsyth County’s many, many places to eat (which also makes the perfect stocking stuffer), you may consider:
• The gift of dinner-made-easy by Dream Dinners of Cumming
• Everyone’s favorite–a delicious assortment of treats from Kilwins at Halcyon
• That special ingredient or gift basket from Leonard’s Farmers Market
• Elevating their collection with a bottle of specialty olive oil or balsamic vinegar from Gabby’s Olive Branch
For the big kids (age 21+ that is)…
FoCo is filled with great local breweries, distilleries, wineries and specialty shops that are sure to bring the merriment to your gift giving. Whether it’s a gift card, that perfect bottle of cab, and ice cold six pack of craft brew, a bourbon fit for your holiday cocktail, or some merch supporting your favorite spot, visit one of these spots for the spirit-lover on your list.
• Surprise them with a bottle of Tyler’s Signature Release 122 Proof Single Barrel Bourbon only available at Legends Distillery
• Gift the perfect beer for stout season (hello Cafe Con Leche) at Cherry Street Brewing
• Get their favorite pour with a gift card and merch from NoFo Brew Co
• Make it a Wine Christmas with a bottle of dessert wine from Stoney J’s Winery
• A 4-pack of Christmas Jam from Georgia’s Father-Son Brewery at Six Bridges Brewing is perfect for those who love seasonal flavors
• Make your gift last a while with a wine club membership from Cork & Glass
• Some Petit Sirah or a nice red blend bottle from Rise & Wine is perfect for the wine lover on your list
• Excite them with a wine and cheese experience from Talk of the Table
For the ones who are all about fashion…
We all know them…the ones who show up to the holiday party and always win best dressed. Luckily for you, there’s no shortage of local boutiques that will have everyone looking Instagram-able this holiday season. Be sure to check out some of these local boutiques for the gift of looking good!
• Evermark Jewelery
• Roxy Moxy
• Top KNOTch
• Lizard Thicket
• Nina + Leigh
• Willow Jane
• Society Boutique
• Urban Reign
• Pieces and Peaches
• Brits Clothiers
• Derbyshire Mens
For the little ones…
In a world full of iPads, video games, toy robots, and drones, try thinking outside of the (big) box when it comes to the little ones on your list. Make their holidays fun with:
• Some spa fun or a makeover at Sweet and Sassy
• A gift that gets their imagination going from Wheezy’s Toy Boutique
• The best time having virtual fun with a gift card from VR1 Gaming
• A fun time getting creative with a yummy twist at Popbar – Halcyon
For the family you work with…
We all have them, the people that make the work day better. Your office besties, the work family, your brainstorming tribe–no matter the title, there’s no doubt these guys deserve a little treat for the holiday season. Make sure you always know when the good snacks make their way to the break room by surprising them with:
• A yummy smelling candle for their workspace or an insulated mug for that coffee break from The Perfect Pigg
• The most perfectly paired gift basket from local shops from Seven Varieties
• A beautiful journal to jog their thoughts from The Gibson Co
• A little something to spruce up their workspace from Peaches and Pine
• Some delicious smelling soap and bath bombs to make at-home-relaxation after leaving the office special from Buff City Soap – Halcyon
• An end-of-the-work-week relaxing facial from Clean Your Dirty Face
For your favorite furry friend…
Does your pup need a new toy in his stocking? Is a new and shiny collar all your kitty can dream about? It’s no secret our pets are our family and need a little holiday cheer too. Check out these spots for a perfect pet for your pooch.
• A day of pampering at Dogtopia – Halcyon will make your pet love you even more
• Your pup will jump for joy at the thought of a new outfit equipped with accessories from Unexpected Pooch
• Treats and a new collar will be the perfect stocking-stuffer from Petworking & Co. Vickery Village
• Surprise your pooch with a custom Fur Baby Basket from Three Basketeers
For the creative ones…
Stumped on ideas to get the ones on your list who think a little outside the box? If their world is filled with “happy little trees” and good tunes, they’re sure to love:
• Learning a fun new instrument with lessons from Music Authority
• Getting their hands wrapped up in a Giant Cozy Blanket Workshop at Pine + Pigment
• A cool and colorful ukulele from Ponce De Leon Music
• Picking out a piece to create for their home or office from Board and Brush – Halcyon
