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Gift Guide 2016
Keeping it local In some ways, all business is local. Most of us make and spend our money within a few miles of our homes. Most of us work for small businesses. And many of us own our own businesses, capturing what pieces we can of the revenue stream as it flows through our cities. But what we mean by “local” in our annual gift guide is something specific: businesses that are uniquely ours, offering distinct products, signature touches or anything else that declares them to be of this place. And the point of the whole thing is to convince everyone to buy local this season. You know why. Every dollar spent at a local business is an investment in your community, a patriotic nod to the industriousness of your city, an exclamation of pride of place. Local business owners are your neighbors, your friends, the people you see at the grocery store or at your kids’ schools. One even wrote these words. And when it comes to craftsmanship, curation, service, design and taste, Triad business owners do it better than anyone else. On average, American consumers plan on spending $935.58 — the National Retail Federation has got this thing down to a science — between now and New Year’s Day. And it’s realistic to assume that much of this spending will not go to local businesses, because at some point you’ve just got to go to Target. But everybody can spend something locally. And we think there’s enough in these pages to find gifts for everyone on your list. Happy holidays, everyone. And thanks for keeping it local.
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Vida Pour Loose Leaf Tea Shop & Wellness Lounge 412 State St. GSO, vidapourtea.com Sip, shop and relax at Vida Pour, featuring organic, fair-trade and custom blended teas; casual and traditional teaware; local pottery and art; cruelty-free apothecary from bee pollen to beard oil; and small-batch everything.
Revolution Cycles 1907 Spring Garden St. GSO, revolutioncyclesnc.com The founders of Revolution Cycles were tired of the same old boring bikes, boring clothes and the boring shops that sold them. So they started a Revolution. To join them, all you need is a little vision, a sense of humor and a willingness to get out there and ride. Revolutionary bikes, gear and service, with a beer bar at the Spring Garden shop and a manifesto on the website insisting that riding a bicycle is a revolutionary act.
Schiffman’s Jewelers 225 S. Elm St. GSO, Friendly Center GSO, 137 S. Stratford Road WS, schiffmans.com The Schiffman family has provided precious metals, gemstones and giftware to families of the Triad for more than 120 years, establishing a legacy and a bank of institutional knowledge that is incomparable. With jewelry and timepieces for every taste, and collections by the most prestigious designers in the world, Schiffman’s remains a classic. This sterling silver and 18K yellow gold Infinity diamond X ring by Lagos retails for $995.
Oscar Oglethorpe 226 S. Elm St. GSO, oscaroglethorpe.com The friends who started Oscar Oglethorpe in downtown Greensboro began with a simple premise: Prescription eyewear should look great, hold up well and be affordable. Together they created a new way of buying high-fashion, high-quality eyewear that offers a boutique look at a big-box cost. New glasses start at $150 — every pair, every day — and the in-house stylists are expert at choosing the right frames. Hundreds of unique styles to make sure your loved ones look great and see better this holiday season. Get $25 for yourself if you buy a gift certificate for $150 or more for someone else! Valid until Dec. 24.
Scuppernong Books 304 S. Elm St. GSO, scuppernongbooks.com Scuppernong Books has become an essential part of downtown Greensboro, an independent bookstore featuring fiction and poetry, with a remarkable children’s section and a broad range of titles. Within the store is a café serving organic coffee and espresso, wine and beer, and fresh sandwiches and sides made in house. Scuppernong Books also hosts hundreds of events a year and brings in writers from across the country. The owners live up to the responsibility that comes with a community bookstore with an openness to ideas, a respect for all the individuals that make up our communities and a willingness to have fun doing so. Shop in the store or online.
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Black Mountain Chocolate/ Chad’s Chai 732 N. Trade St. W-S, blackmountainchocolate.com, chadschai.com Black Mountain Chocolate made its name in a downtown Winston-Salem factory with small-batch chocolate crafted from heirloom cocoa beans; the chocolate, cookies and other confections have since become holiday staples, giving a local alternative to mass-produced sweets. Also among the holiday offerings this year is Chad’s Chai & Tea, a local loose-leaf chai tea company that hand-blends a bevy of all-natural flavors, though the original may be the best you’ve ever had from chai to mint green tea to s’mores! Shop in the downtown store or at the website.
Hudson’s Hill 527 S. Elm St. GSO, hudsonshill.com The link between past and present is apparent at Hudson’s Hill, where an obsession with the old gives way to a contemporary interpretation of the classic. Every good has a story, from denim from the heart of Greensboro, custom leatherwork, brands made in the USA with emphasis on North Carolina, and a curated apothecary. The emphasis is on quality and timelessness, and goods with a purpose. Shop at the Elm Street store or online.
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Fourth & Trade 131 W. Fourth St. W-S, fourthandtrade.com In its pursuit of the different, Fourth & Trade is a true one-of-akind retail experience in downtown Winston-Salem. They invite you to come explore, discover and shop in their eclectic, historic wonderland. Gift ideas include unique items, original design products, home accents and original art. While you’re there, enjoy their wine bar and feel free to “sip and shop.” Pets are always welcome here. Also visit their website and shop online at fourthandtrade. com.
Kleur Lifestyle Supply & Makerspace 724 Trade St. W-S, kleurshop.com Kleur is a home to handmade and found goods, created and curated from near and far. It is hub for idea sharing, for learning new skills, for building and creating as a community. It stands for hard work and empathy, thriving on collaboration and the pleasures people get from learning to love what they do. Clothing. Jewelry. Apothecary. Flora. Home design. Kleur represents more than 40 lines of goods, singular in their dedication to craft, available both in the downtown Winston-Salem shop and online.
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Area Modern Furniture 515S. Elm St. GSO, areamod.com Area’s curated line of modern, upholstered furniture has its roots in North Carolina, where all of it was conceived and constructed. Manufacturers include Younger Furniture, Blu Dot, Gus Modern, Jonathan Adler and Pablo Designs, as well as a line designed in-house by custom or consignment. Find it all at their Greensboro and Chapel Hill locations, with an online store coming soon.
Camino Bakery 310 W. Fourth St. W-S, caminobakery.com Everybody’s favorite downtown Winston-Salem meeting spot has for the holidays gift baskets full of their fresh, handmade goods of the savory and sweet variety, as well as a line of merchandise that includes T-shirts and shell glassware. Order online at caminobakery.com.
Loco For Coco Gourmet Chocolates 1616 Battleground Ave. GSO, locoforcocochocolate.com A curated collection of truffles from American chocolatiers anchors Loco For Coco Gourmet Chocolates, available in hand-sorted boxes for the holiday season. In addition, they carry sugar-free truffles, locally sourced toffee and fudge, a huge selection of dark chocolate, dipped fruits, pralines, organic, gluten-free and vegan items. Have them with coffee in the Battleground Avenue shop or order online at locoforcocochocolate.com.
Mary’s Antiques 607 S. Elm St. GSO, Mary’s Antiques has anchored the district in downtown Greensboro for more than 40 years, specializing in architectural elements like doors, shutters, mantels and other period hardware, with curious finds among the goods. In-store shopping only.
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Mack and Mack 220 S. Elm St. GSO, mamclothing.com Fresh off an exciting rebranding, the venerable Greensboro boutique still specializes in making the types of clothing women want to wear: Easy separates designed to dress up or dress down, with a timeless elegance and requiring minimal care. Mack and Mack also carries a line of distinctive accessories and original work from local artisans, like these scarves from local artist Judi Magier, which retail for $120. Shop in the store or online.
Design Archives 342 S. Elm St. GSO, 636 W. Fourth St. W-S, shopdesignarchives.com Kit Rodenbough has been creating, documenting and repurposing fashion for decades in the Triad. Now with shops in downtown Greensboro and Winston-Salem, she oversees dozens of local makers, curators and stylists with the most hyperlocal selection in the Triad with souvenirs, apparel, bath and body products, jewelry and home décor. Shop the entire collection at once online at shopdesignarchives.com.
Shelf Life Art & Supply 2178 Lawndale Drive GSO, shelflifeart.com Visit Shelf Life Art & Supply Co. for the finest new and used arts & crafts supplies, professional custom framing, and art classes and workshops in the Triad. We carry a wide selection of supplies for drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fiber arts and more, including: Arches watercolor paper, Dr. PH Martin’s ink, Gamblin oil paints, Yupo paper, calligraphy supplies, canvases, fabric & yarn, gift sets and vintage supplies.
Havana Phil’s Cigar Co. 1628 Battleground Ave. GSO, havanaphils.com Founded in Greensboro in 2010 by longtime cigar enthusiast Phil Segal, Havana Phil’s is a haven for the true aficionado. Featuring a private Davidoff Lounge and the complimentary Rocky Patel Lounge, Havana Phil’s offers a wide selection of the world’s finest cigars, housed in a beautiful and spacious walk-in humidor. The limited, exclusive Havana Phil’s 5th Anniversary Davidoff, a blend created exclusively in collaboration with and for Havana Phil, is a wonderful gift for the cigar lover on your list. There are an abundance of other gift ideas — Phil and his staff can help you find the perfect item for that special person.
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HAVANA PHIL’S CIGAR COMPANY 1628 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, NC 27408 Tel • 336-288-4484
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