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Grad Gifts from the Charlotte Shops

by scoop team | April 28, 2019

We’re shopping for high school grads heading off to college and college kids moving on to their (fingers crossed) first job or grad school. The Charlotte boutiques have lots of grad gifts, some fun, some sentimental, some collegiate, some practical. We hope our round up helps you pick something perfect for the grads on your list.

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Lemondaisy Design for the Chapel Hill Grads ~ starting or finishing!

Notecards BUY HERE
OLD WELL LINEN PILLOW ~ BUY HERE
Original Art ~ BUY HERE

Bedside Manor

These bent-glass trays with inspirational quotes are handcrafted in New York. They feature whimsical calligraphy on a natural cream background. Both practical and charming, this signature glass decoupage is all food safe, wipes clean and the back side is felted. They are suitable for hanging with a plate hanger and attractive standing on a gallery easel. $56
Through helpful prompts, uplifting quotations, and a different word to focus on each week, every page of this journal is a chance to discover, learn, and grow—to create incredible possibilities, every moment of the year. $16.95
May you delight in seeing what you are capable of. May you love yourself deeply for everything you are. May you be surrounded by delight. This collection of uplifting statements and quotations is perfect for sending heartfelt well-wishes to the new graduate $14.95
Personalize bedding, towels, bath robes, cosmetic bags and more with gorgeous, unique monograms for another great gift!

The Good News Shop at Christ Church

Tailgate/Stadium Crossbody (other colors available)
by Capri Designs
Credit Card Wallets by Smathers & Branson
Valet Trays by Color Dunes
Toiletry Pouches by Scents & Feel

Blis Uptown

College specific gifts are fun! Melamine platter $22.50. Catstudio items- glasses $16.50, water bottles $38.00, and dish towels are $20.00 
Books are always a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Don’t forget to inscribe in the inside for a keepsake.
Personalize it!!
Scout bags are a fun and useful gift! $16.50-$29.50
Socks! $10-$18

Francesca’s in Southpark Mall

Class of 2019 mug $22
 
Adventure fund bank $18
 
Tassel photo frame $18
 
Class of 2019 koozie $8
 

The Buttercup

FOR THE GUY GRADUATE: Tool Kit, Local CLT leather valet , Dopp Kit & NYT Best Selling book, Make Your Bed. ($18-$45)
A KEEPSAKE Engraved frame with your high school $49
FOR THE COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE (him or her) Exclusive wood hand painted trays of your school ($40)
FOR HER:  SCOUT make-up bags & coolers ($18-40)
FOR HER:  Confetti Card holders and Make-up Bag ($16-25)
FOR HER: Robe including monogram $55 (more colors & patterns available)

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