Local Business Holiday Shopping

🎁Local Holiday Gift Guide 

When shopping for gifts this holiday season for your loved ones, it’s important to shop local. Explore unique and local gifts from one of the many talented businesses in our area!

Rosie Jo’s Candle Co.

Rosie Jo’s Candle Co. is a Mooresville-based candle bakery specializing in dessert-inspired, hand-poured soy candles. Each candle is crafted to look and smell like favorite treats—think vanilla & strawberry parfaits, mint chocolate cupcakes, and lavender sugar cakes. They focus on eco-friendly ingredients and attention to detail. With seasonal scents like gingerbread and peppermint mocha, theses candles are perfect for gifting or creating a cozy atmosphere at home. Find her on social media under Rosie Jo’s Candle Co. for updates, discounts, and more!

AShoppingHabit

AShoppingHabit specializes in 60’s and 70’s vintage with a huge saturation of Hollywood glam vintage jewelry. Being sustainable has always been the goal, but saving a pastime treasure has become her passion. They carry women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. You can shop her items at VTGCLT Pop at Camp North End leading up to Christmas, VTGCLT Mistletoe Market on Dec.7, and in Kannapolis at Marketplace on Main. You can also shop live on her Instagram page.

Olive & Blu

Just in time for the holidays, Olive & Blu launches its new line of encouragement cards for children, tweens, and teens. The perfect gift (or self-purchase) for parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, or anyone important in a young person's life. The cards hold phrases that inspire confidence and cultivate kindness. These cards are keepsakes printed on 100% cotton and heavy stock paper. They are beautiful and impactful. They are perfect for everyday life, camp and college care packages, milestone holidays, stockings, and more. The set of 20 cards comes with envelopes. Find their Etsy shop here: Olive & Blu.

24th & Gold

24th & Gold is small, black-owned business operating in Charlotte. They offer a stunning collection of waterproof jewelry made for those who love style and adventure. Handcrafted with durable, hypoallergenic materials, each piece is designed to withstand the elements while maintaining its shine and elegance. From delicate necklaces to statement rings, our jewelry combines fashion with functionality so you can wear it all day, every day. Along with selling online, they have a small studio on Monroe Road that offers appointment-based private shopping and jewelry styling services. Dive into the collection and support a small business that believes in jewelry you never have to worry about.

Not Another Jerky Co.

Not Another Jerky Co. is a local North Carolina Artisan Jerky brand. They offer tender, delicious grass-fed beef jerky, spice rubs & sauces. Packed full of flavor in every single bite without all those harmful preservatives and artificial flavoring. They set out to create the best tasting jerky in America. So go ahead, try it out, after eating just one piece from their bags, you’ll see why they truly are: A Cut Above The Rest! Shop their Instagram page and DM to order.

States of Brew

At States of Brew, they specialize in crafting unique, high-quality signs that celebrate the vibrant craft beer scene across the United States. Each sign is a print of an original, hand-painted artwork, capturing the spirit of local breweries in each state. These pieces are perfect for sparking conversation and showcasing your favorite breweries while supporting the craft beer community.

Sofi & Steve Creative Designs

Sofi & Steve Creative Designs specializes in handcrafted home decor, merging Ecuadorian artistry with American woodworking to produce one-of-a-kind pieces that make any home feel warm and unique. They recently launched a New collection of personal mini serving trays and charcuterie plates, handcrafted from a variety of woods. Visit them at Space 709 in Southern Lion, where you’ll find unique pieces crafted by artisan hands—just like you!

Comfy-Cozy Online

At Comfy-Cozy.com, they specialize in creating memorable gift experiences through our curated gift packages. As we gear up for the holiday season, Comfy-Cozy is excited to introduce the 2024 Corporate Holiday Catalog. Perfect for spreading joy and appreciation to colleagues, clients, and loved ones. Whether you are looking for bulk gifts, housewarming gifts, soothing self-care packages, or unique care packages, they have a selection to suit many occasions. 

The Barn Door

The Barn Door NC is a local pet accessory business specializing in handmade bandanas and bow ties! These are not your average bandanas - they're reversible (2 for 1!), adjustable, snap-on, and have a rounded neckline for a perfect fit! Tons of prints and sizes are available, and custom requests are welcome!

• You can shop in-person with The Barn Door NC on December 5 from 5:30pm-8pm at the Westport Swim & Tennis Club (Denver, NC) and December 20-22 at the OMB Ballantyne Christmas Market.

Palmetto & Pine Golf

Palmetto & Pine Golf Company is a Charlotte-based golf apparel brand that is based around highlighting golf throughout the Carolinas. Their tagline is "Fore the Carolinas", which they have an entire line of apparel and accessories based around. You can shop hats, ball markers, gloves, quarter zips, and more on their website.

True Rest Float

True Rest Float therapy involves lying in a soundproof, light-proof tank filled with warm water and 1000 lbs of Epsom salts. The high concentration of epsom salts allow you to float effortlessly and absorb magnesium, which results in a weightless, zero-gravity experience that calms the body and mind. Physically, it reduces muscle tension, relieves pain, and aids recovery, making it ideal for athletes, the fitness community, and anyone with tight or sore muscles and joints. Mentally, it promotes deep relaxation, reduces anxiety, and boosts mood by lowering cortisol levels and stimulating endorphins. It’s like hitting “reset” on your mind and body, providing a powerful alternative to traditional therapies for those seeking relaxation, stress relief, and a mental recharge.

• True Rest is now offering BOGO Floats for the holidays.

CLTFanCreations

CLTFanCreations is a small business based in Charlotte, NC. Its goal is to provide affordable, unique, on-brand 3D printed and laser-engraved items for sports fans, collectors, and those looking for personalized printed gifts.