Gift Ideas pt. 3

One last gift guide... we know it's pretty last minute. This one is nice things for couples, families, or hostess gifts.

1. Locally Roasted Coffee. Check out Central Coffee Roasters in Sperryville or Winchester Coffee Roasters in Winchy- retails at King Street Coffee in Leesburg.... Shouts out!

2. Antique Herb Planter. Take an old container like a drawer (our example) or antique tin and turn it into a planter. just line it with some plastic and put some gravel in the bottom for drainage. Meredith recommends trailing rosemary, trailing mint, or lemon verbena. 

3. Succulents. The most hippest plants right now. These are cute on Etsy. I've even seen them in the grocery store. They are super easy to take care of. 

4. Ceramic Egg Carton. This is from anthropologie. It's adorable, but you should get two, nobody has that few of chickens or can keep up with eating that many eggs. 

A few other ideas: infuse some liquor: ginger + whiskey, rosemary + gin (okay, haven't tried this, but we think it sounds like it tastes like a christmas tree,) cinnamon + bourbon....or infuse a simple syrup (lavender is a good on) and you can use it in teas, cocktails, and desserts. 

Gift Ideas pt 2.

So, just like our first edition of our gift guide, we have to leave our very coolest gift ideas out of this... at least until they make their way to their recipients. I might have to take some "action shots" of loved ones with their gifts I've been geeking out over. We are back with some more ideas for gifts that align with our shared values of local, homegrown, and sweet. We still have one coming "for them" that'll have ideas for couples/host gifts.

1. Seeds, or a gift certificate to a seed company. The thing with seeds is that in terms of spending, a little goes a really long way. Of course, for our example, we chose this three sisters garden pack from Renee's Garden. It's seven bucks and could feed ya all winter.

2. The Honey Dipper Doesn't Give A Shit. 'Cause we know the ladies on your list be keepin' bees. 

3. Ceramic Berry Baskets and or Mason Jars. Yeah, we can't explain why, but all women flip their shit for this stuff. Just trust us.

4. Boot Cuffs. These are from Etsy, but it's also probably the easiest project ever to make yourself. Figure it out.

What not to give...

Seriously, do not buy anyone this $6,000 bicycle made of copper from anthropologie this holiday season. It's dumb.

Gift Ideas

For Him

Ladies (and dudes)...

We know you need to get some awesome gifts for some awesome men in your life.

We got some ideas.

1. Straps of Glory handmade in Virginia leather belts: We all know men's fashion is not rocket science, but it can't hurt to have a real life rocket scientist accessorizing you. Kate's friend Ryan is a PHD candidate in Propulsion (I know, I know) at UVA, and also an artisan beltmaker. If you're in Northern Virginia or the Charlottesville area, he can even hand-deliver. Be sure and check out the action shots. Do submit one if you choose to get a belt. Beltmaker, beltmaker, make me a belt...

2. This sweet Mortar and Pestle is a really good price and a really good find. It would be a great tribute to a man's prowess in the kitchen, especially good for making, say, spice rubs.

3. Local Whiskey doesn't really need any further explanation. Catoctin Creek, more specifically, has won quite a few awards for their whiskey as well as their sustainable practices. 

4. A Tobacco Pipe makes a great gift, though this is an expensive example. You could also get some local or sustainable tobacco, or a pouch.

Other ideas: A freaking Michael Hurley CD. A Ferrari. Some Steak.

Thanks y'all. P.S. Please no one show Kate's dad this post. You'll ruin Christmas.