Are you running out of time? Shipping deadlines have passed, but you still need something amazing? If you’re in the Richmond area, these are a few gifts and places I’d recommend!
Food gifts
Looking for something for the host/hostess, or just a little something for that hard to buy for recipient? Food is always a great answer! Here are some of my local favorites:
Copper Fox Distillery– With locations in both Sperryville and Williamsburg, Copper Fox makes some great, American Single Malt whiskies (and so many other spirits). I’m not a big drinker, but it is delicious, and if you take a trip, you can get a behind the scenes tour, wh
ich is pretty fantastic on its own. Stock up for gift giving all season, or for your own bar.
Are you on the list? Every year, a lot of my clients get a gift of croissant cinnamon rolls from me, from one of my favorites, Up All Night Bakery. They’re always a huge hit, and it’s a great alternative to the flood of cookies that often come with the holidays. A little treat for breakfast is always a welcome gift. (And everything they make is fantastic!)
Looking to put together an amazing basket or box of RVA goodies? My favorite spot to run in and grab some goodies is Yellow Umbrella. Either location- Patterson Avenue or Libbie Mill- has all sorts of great grab and go party foods, chips, salsa, crackers, local snacks, and of course, everything you need for dinner or charcuterie. A great host gift? A loaf of fresh sourdough and a block of my favorite Isigny Ste Mere Butter with sea salt crystals.
Some of my favorites! Monday Morning Press earrings at Shop Made in Virginia
For just about anyone on your list, pop into Shop Made in Virginia in Scott’s Addition and pick up anything from fabulous art, handmade jewelry, textiles, locally made craft kits and gifts for kids, and all sorts of Virginia made foods. Seriously, you could totally check off everyone on your list here.
Cronies has tons of goods for the hard to buy for guys- from belts to clothes and fun stocking stuffers!
Another spot where it’s easy to find something for just about anyone on your list is The Shops at 5807. With a multitude of shops under one roof, you can’t go wrong. Maybe some fun readers for Mom from Frillseekers, a great shirt for Dad from Cronies, something useful and fun for the wine lover at All About the Beverage, and of course, a stop through RVYAY Toys for the kiddos. (There are plenty of things for the hard to buy for teens, etc, with great jewelry, fun stationery, and so much more!)
It really is possible to avoid the mall (and Amazon!) and get everyone on your list something local!
Happy Happy Holidays to you and yours! See you in 2025!