We’re back with our fourth gift guide! Hope you have been enjoying our Holiday Gift Guide this year. This year, shopping local is more important than ever before. If you like to give gift cards or want a holiday meal, consider a local restaurant or shop, before they close their doors forever. Many stores will do whatever it takes to make your holiday shopping easy, whether that’s a private appointment or delivery, just ask them! It’s easy to shop small! We’ve added some more coffee festival items to the CU Store! The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is presented by Short North Dental. When it comes to your smile, details matter! Visit Short North Dental at 15 E. Hubbard Avenue.
1. Mozart’s Mini Pastry Gift Box, $24.95. A dozen of decadent European miniature pastries including two each of Amaretto and Bourbon Truffles; Chocolate, Lemon and Vanilla Petit Fours; and Mozart’s signature Marzipan Peach. 2. Royal Bobble Assorted Bobble Heads, $28 each at Big Fun Columbus. All of your favorite icons!3. CocoKnits Gift Basket Loaded, $135 from Sew to Speak. Gift their new CocoKnit tote loaded with special CocoKnit goodies and a skein of yarn. Included: Tote, Maker’s Keep Magnet bracelet, tape measure, needle stoppers, stitch markers, stitch gauge, stitch counter and a skein of Brooklyn Tween Shelter.4. Ohio Linings Collection, $599+ from Pursuit. Now when you design your own Pursuit Custom Suit or Blazer, add a little touch of Columbus or Ohio with our Ohio Collection Linings. We designed these linings as a nod to some of our favorite places and things in our hometown and state–from Short North arches to the Columbus skyline to our state flower, the Carnation, to buckeye trees and more. Book a fitting at our Short North shop, design your own Pursuit custom suit or blazer with us and select these unique local designs.5. Book a consultation for the treatment of lines and wrinkles at Short North Dental and learn about our current specials for this service!6. Sparkle Day Service, $220 from Ricart Automotive. Gift a loved on a clean ride! Ricart will pick up your loved one’s car, provide them with a fully sanitized loaner vehicle to get around for the day, take theirs back to the dealership, fully detail it inside and out and drop it back off when complete7. Art Kit Subscription, $49/month from Art with Anna. Keeping kids creative + connected. Weekly art lessons for grades K-6 with Anna on YouTube or live on Zoom, art supplies sustainably delivered to your doorstep monthly.8. Balcony, DIY Miniature Dollhouse Crafting Kit, $29.99 at Igloo Letterpress. Gift this popular crafting kit, or get one for yourself to prepare for winter!9. Merino Curly Turtleneck in Grey, $203 at Small Talk. Gift a gorgeous sweater, featuring long sleeves, turtle neck, and super-soft and curly merino wool. Cut in an oversized and boxy shape.10. Mini Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit, $6.50 each at Franklin Park Conservatory Botanica Gift Shop. Another fun activity for the cold months ahead!11. Gift Card to Short North Arts District Restaurant, any price. Bring the joy of your favorite Short North Arts District restaurant home this holiday season with a gift card to order delivery or carryout. Find restaurants at ShortNorth.org/GiveLocal.12. RGD Mystery Box – Surprise Jewelry Curation, $50. Gift a surprise curation of handmade jewelry items valued at $75+ for only $50! State your general preferences (metal color, fashion style, etc) and we’ll take it from there! Comes gift packaged with the option to include a personalized note!13. Blanket Scarf, $32 from Jolie Occasions. Heavy knit brushed blanket scarves with a fringe end in a variety of different patterns!14. Gazelle Ultimate C8, $3,499 from Orbit City Bikes. The Ultimate C8 by Gazelle is a Premium electric bike with belt drive and internal gearing. Not only will you easily maneuver about the city with the Bosch mid-drive motor, but you will be able to go for extended rides with the long range of Bosch drive systems.15. Pasta Kit, $60 from Qunci Emporium. Make fresh pasta. Includes Cedar drying screen, 2.2 pounds Caputo’s fine semolina flour, Garganelli/gnocchi board, and a Straight dowel rolling pin.16. Gnomes Swaddle Blanket, $24 from Cub Shrub. Created from bamboo fiber and cotton muslin, these silky-soft swaddles are ideal for gifting!
Each week, we’ll be featuring a Holiday Local Gift Guide packed with gift ideas from our area makers and local stores where you can shop small.
Additional support for the Columbus Underground 2020 Holiday Gift Guide has been provided by the Short North Arts District. ‘Tis the season to support local and shop small, where your dollars support local people making the community we live in the special place it is. Many stores are offering online orders, curbside pickup, and private shopping appointments. See you next Friday for our last guide and happy shopping!
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?