Sometimes looking for a gift for someone can be tough, and we all know that one person that has everything. Here’s a thought ~ find something out of the ordinary to do in Charlotte and give it away as a gift. Yes, I am talking about gifting an “experience” as a gift. Forget the gift cards, […]
Every year we are faced with the same dilemma. What gifts am I going to get my friends this year? If you have no idea where to begin, waiting until the last minute could make matters even more stressful. Well, don’t let it happen to you this year. Here to help with your shopping anxiety […]
Picking gifts for women in your life is a piece of cake compared to finding the perfect present for your husband, dad, brother, or boyfriend. Defaulting to a gift card just doesn’t have the same meaning as a gift that required a little extra thought and consideration. To help out with your brainstorming, here are […]
‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except for some last minute gifters in need of hostess thank-yous, teacher sweets and under-the-tree toys. During the busy holiday season, the last thing you want to do is the holiday shuffle. You know, the one where you go from […]
It’s the time of year where we’re bombarded with sale after sale, long checkout lines and to make it worse, a countdown reminding us how many shopping days we have left. Avoid the hustle and bustle this year and give gifts that you can feel good about. Each of the organizations, products or events below […]
What do the Charlotte bloggers buy when gift shopping around town? We asked five veteran shoppers who publish some of the QC’s popular blogs to share their holiday gifting picks with us. Just in case you need a little inspiration as you head out to do your own shopping this weekend. {link to each of […]
The holiday season can always be a little chaotic and sometimes we forget a gift or two. One quick solution you might not think of is gift shopping at one of our local “church shops”. Always affordable, cozy and friendly, with both spiritual and non-religious gifts, where you could find the perfect gift for your mother-in-law, […]
This year, why not deviate from the traditional bottle of wine and hand that hostess (or grandma, or coworker) a gift that will keep giving all year round? The 2015 crop of cookbooks will impress everyone from your foodie friend to your college-age cousin who’s just learning to cook for himself. They’re easy to wrap, but their fun […]
When we think of unwinding, we automatically want to light a candle to achieve a welcoming and peaceful feeling. Candles make a perfect Holiday Present, Hostess Gift, Teacher Gift or pretty indulgence for your home. We shopped around for where to buy the best candles in Charlotte, and we’ve collected some beautifully packaged and luxuriously […]
It seem like it’s all about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday, but that’s not what really excites the crew at SHARE Charlotte. This upcoming Tuesday our city celebrates the biggest giving day of the year, #GivingTuesdayCLT. Share Charlotte is trying to reach a goal of raising $2 million on Giving Tuesday. 12/1/15. Most people thinking […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly. And at SWOOZIE’S there’s more than one reason to celebrate. Not only do they have everything you need to throw an all out Turkey day bash, but they will have you hostess and gifting ready for upcoming holiday parties. The best news? You can kick off your holiday shopping (whether […]
Maybe you’ve driven by this family owned and operated gift & bridal registry store on Providence Road and wondered – what is that place? Not if you’re “old Charlotte” of course, as Charlotteans have been registering for and buying fine china and crystal at JOHN DABBS, LTD since 1972. John Dabbs carries some of the […]
