If you are looking for the best local gift ideas, you are in the right place! We’ve got a local gift guide packed with gift ideas coming every Friday over the next four weeks to help you find the best in shopping local to make your holidays special. The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide is presented by Middle West Spirits. This holiday season, when you raise a glass with friends, let them know it’s proudly from The Middle West.
1. Llama Ornament, $5.99 at Equitas Health Pharmacy on Long Street in the King-Lincoln District.2. Seedlip non-alcoholic distilled spirits in Spice 94, Garden 108 & Grove 42. Create amazing non-alcoholic cocktails. $32.99 and $14.99 available at Hills Market Downtown.3. Your pet’s paw print on jewelry. By Mountain Feather Designs, $55. Find them at Not Your Mama’s Craft Market on November 23rd and December 8th.4. Middle West Spirits Straight Rye Whiskey to make a Kneeling Manhatten. Contact Middle West for pricing.5. Full Moon Calendar by Midwest Mermaid, $20. Celebrates the names Native American tribes named the lunar months. Find they at Not Your Mama’s Craft Market on November 23rd.6. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition, $47.99. The fourth book in the beloved Harry Potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by award-winning artist Jim Kay. Find it at Prologue Bookshop in the Short North.7. Beanie & Scarf Set, $95. Gift a soft wool set, English made with English Wool, that will be a classic addition to anyone’s winter coats. 4 colors to choose from at SAMSON…A Men’s Emporium in the Short North.8. Frisbee, Stupid Frisbee, $20. Get the vinyl lover in your life off the couch and out for some light cardio with artist David Shrigley’s spin on the classic flying disc. Find it at the Wexner Center store.9. Shearling Scarf, $58. Gift this ultra plush circle scarf featuring an oversized wraparound design. Find it at Clover on High in the Short North.10. Graywood Aromatherapy Bracelet, $32. Crafted by Wax + Wane Handmade, find it at Not Your Mama’s Craft Markets on November 23rd and December 8th.11. Stuffed creatures by Joelle Medici, Mr. Sogs, $16–$48. Fun, bright stuffed creatures for all ages! Find them at the Ohio Craft Museum.12. Carthusia Fragrance, $120. Carthusia perfume was first created in the year 1380! The brand is known world wide and On Paper is thrilled to now offer these quintessential Italian luxuries right in the Short North.13. Mini Scissors, $19.50. Cute mini scissors with great cutting ability. Find them at Sew to Speak.14. OH I Just Live Here Tshirt, $24.99. Find it at Bink Davies.15. Berry Jam Tea Towel, $35. Inspired by peaches and the delicious pies that are baked in our kitchen, this tea towel is part of Yao Cheng Design’s culinary series. Find it at YaoChengDesign.com.16. Thousand Bicycle Helmet, $89. Thousand makes quality gear without causing unnecessary harm to the planet, crafting a helmet that folks would actually want to wear. Find it at Orbit City Bikes.17. Twenty Piece Artisan Chocolate Box, $35. A full collection of Michael’s hand made artisan chocolates for the chocolate lover in your life. Available at michaelsartisanchocolates.com.18. Bright Beam Spinning Top Kit, $9.95. Wooden spinning top kit from designer/maker in Austin, Texas, find it at the Columbus Museum of Art Museum Store.19. Coffee Travel Mug, $27. Did you know that 4 billion to-go cups are thrown away from just Starbucks alone each year? Enjoy your favorite refreshment in a glass reusable mug! Find it at Trove Warehouse.20. Farm to Home Peony Bouquet Subscription, $130-$190. Farm fresh peonies delivered to your home 3 or 4 weeks during peony season from Red Twig Farms.
Thank you for reading the first week of the Columbus Underground 2019 Holiday Gift Guide, presented by Middle West Spirits. Raising a glass to holidays in the Middle West with OYO Vodkas, Vim & Petal Gin, and Middle West Whiskies. Visit Middle West at 1230 Courtland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201. For more information, visit middlewestspirits.com.
Each week, we’ll be featuring a Holiday Gift Guide packed with amazing gifts from local makers and local stores. Support local this holiday season, where your dollars support local people making the community we live in the special place it is. Sign up for our newsletter for special deals and more ideas! See you next Friday!
Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?