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For Her Bamboo Pajamas - Flourish $30-$50
Everyone on my list this year is getting a Yeti Rambler from Kevin’s. They are the perfect size for your warm beverages this winter. I ordered vinyl stickers to personalize them from a local Etsy shop.
Heartbeat copper colored necklace - Signature Clothing Lounge $44
The Tooth Mouse, book - Firefly $16.99
Purdue Pom Pom Rabbit Scarf - Kevin's $424
-Richard C.
Hairbows - Mary Madison $3-$9.50
Stone Jewelry - Firefly, prices vary
Retro On-the-go Game Pads (MASH, Pick 9, Connect 5, Out and About Bingo) - Tallokas $8
Birdies Bird Chalet, birdseed house for wild birds - Tallokas $45
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Number Sparkler - Bookshelf $5
For Him
Brackish Feather Bow Tie - Kevin’s $119
Host and Hostess Gifts Lemon/Peppermint/Key Lime Snaps, Flathaus shortbread cookies - Quirky Perks $7.50
Beretta Silver Pigeon over and under shotgun, comes in all four gauges - Kevin's $1999+
Cheese Markers - Firefly $22
Knife and Tool Sharpener - Kevin's $79
Troublemaker, white wine - Farmer’s Daughter $18
Beard oil {pipe tobacco scented} by The Mail Room Barber Co - Sturdy Brothers $19.80
Corkcicle canteen, 25 hrs cold, 12 hrs hot - Relish 29.99
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The shortbread cookies at Quirky Perks are something to write home about. I’m a big fan of the lemon ones in particular. If you really love your host or hostess and they love chilled wine, get them a Corkcicle canteen from Relish.
The must have for the man of your affection is the Beretta Silver Pigeon. If you can’t spring for one of those, he would be absolutely thrilled to have a Knife and Tool Sharpener.
Gift Cards, Top 5 (for when it’s too hard to choose) Jonah’s | Flourish | Sweet Grass | Firefly | Kevin’s
For Anyone you Love Fox bookends - Kevin’s $119 Yeti Rambler, lowball - Kevin’s 24.99 Yeti Colster, for cans - Kevin’s 29.95 Yeti Straw Lids - Kevin’s 9.99 Metal Card Case (protects against identity theft) by Stewart/Stand - Tallokas $46 Firewood Carry - Sturdy Brothers $100
“If I never had to work again, I’d spend my time helping others, spoiling my grandchildren and traveling.”
-Nancy T. “I would spend my time witnessing to others about the goodness of Jesus Christ while traveling around the world and spending quality time with family.”
- Tricia J. “To be honest, I’ve always wanted to travel the world.”
- Victoria J. “I'd wake up every day, make breakfast and coffee, go to yoga, then volunteer at the humane society, go home and shower and bake and take all my friends baked goods.”
Wine Stompers - Farmer's Daughter $4
Classic Pomade by The Mail Room Barber Co - Sturdy Brothers $19
Beard Oil by O’Douds - Sturdy Brothers $16.80
-Ashley B.
Big Shot glass bottle opener and corkscrew - Kevin’s $11
Handmade tobacco pipe in leather drawstring bag by Mandypipe Freehand - Sturdy Brothers $185-$245
Mustache Wax by O’Douds - Sturdy Brothers $13.20
“I would travel around the world, do some sightseeing and donate to various organizations.”
Doodle Box (12 colored pencils, pencil sharpener, ruler, and wooden case) - Smith Collective $10 Make sure to check out the children’s section at Firefly for one of a kind and handcrafted childrens treasures that ignite the imagination. There is something for every budget. Among my favorites are the little mice in the matchbox houses with the assorted accessories and play furniture and the Hazel Village plush animals. I have indulged my children in both.
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-Kimberly A.
“Travel and make art.”
Cowboy boots - Mary Madison 49.99
Best Bitches, broken heart best friend necklace pair - Smith Collective $56
If you are looking for something anyone would love, go pick up a pair of the bamboo pajamas from Flourish. They are so soft and comfortable, perfect for getting a good night rest. They are the must haveNatthis Higdon holiday season.
'There’s no doubt about it, that I would want to travel the world. So the first place on the top of my list would be Venice, Italy. But until then Italy. Fino ad allora.'
-Timothy D.
Red Ryder gun - Kevin’s $39.99
Adjustable Bracelets - Smith Collective $18 www.tcfederal.com
Mineral Makeup - At Home $10-$20
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Santa Writes Back, box set - Firefly $24
Long Black Velvet Coat with fur trim - Kevin's $1,399
Bath Bombs - Flourish 4/$20
If you received enough money to never need to work again, what would you spend your time doing?
"I would keep on doing what I currently do in my job, which is helping people with mental health and substance abuse problems. For me, helping others has never been about just getting a pay check."
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Bracelets - Signature Clothing Lounge $12-$20
Downtown Dollars are available at the Visitor’s Center. Get ‘em for the tricky gift recipient! A gift card to one of these places should satisfy anyone on your list this holiday season. Whether the person you are buying for is just that picky, loves food, needs a little encouragement, loves wine, and everything in between.
The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence - The Bookshelf $1.99
- Cherie L.
- Lauren M. “Help people.”
- Breanna R.
Join the Red Nose Run The Red Nose Run is becoming a Thomasville holiday tradition. On December 10, Townies can get their noses rosy by participating in the 5k at 8a or one-mile fun run at 9a. Participants can expect to be cheered on by Junior Service League members as they run the course at Thomas University, located at 1501 Millpond Road. Adults and kids alike can look forward to post-run activities. Finish line services will be provided by A Course/Line of Valdosta. Activities will be provided for children. There will be a men's and women's overall winner as well as a winner for the top three finishers for both men and women in each age group. Winners will be announced at the end of the fun run.
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Course packets may be picked up from the Red Nose Run sponsor, Thomasville National Bank, located at 320 N. Broad street, from 9a-8p on December 9. Packets may also be picked up the day of the race at 7a at Thomas University. Race registration is available online at http://www. runningintheusa.com/ or may be purchased on the day of the race.
Victorian Christmas has been a Thomasville Christmas staple for going on 30 years. Each year the event attracts approximately 30,000 people to Downtown Thomasville with out-of-towners making up about half of those attendees. This year’s event takes place on December 8 + 9 from 6-9p.
For more information, please contact jslthomasville@yahoo.com or follow them on Facebook at Thomasville Junior Service League. The Junior Service League of Thomasville is an all-women nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1932 whose mission is dedicated to meeting the economic, recreational, cultural and medical needs of children in our community. All proceeds from our activities support children’s programs in Thomasville and Thomas County.
Below are some of the highlights for this year’s event. {For the full schedule of events, visit www.thomasvillega.com}: Carriage rides, live nativity presented by First Baptist Church, visits with St. Nick,
Toy Soldier, Nutcracker and Snow Queen stilt walkers, Strolling carolers dressed in fine Victorian fashion presented by First Baptist Church, marshmallow toasting and chestnut roasting by Boy Scouts, old fashioned carousel, plein air artists provided by Accidental Gallery, main stage with live entertainment, Santa's Helpers Gingerbread Man and Baker, community sing-a-longs, live musical performances on the main stage, community performances, live freeze models at The New Image, snow angels, Victorian photo booth cutouts, face painting, delicious food, and live demonstration stations. ...don't miss it!
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browse for unique items. Mimi’s always has a great sale rack. Kevin’s and Firefly are treasure houses in Downtown Thomasville, well established and fairly large. They both offer such a broad inventory for practically anyone and everyone on your list. We are fortunate enough to still have Jan’s, a locally owned Hallmark store, and it is located in the Publix shopping center. Remember: Downtown Dollars are as versatile as a gift can get.
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The gift giving season is upon us and Thomasville offers a treasury of stores. In an effort to shop and support the local community, remember these few key things. Flourish is tucked away by Lewis Jewelers and offers items that are not only unique and encouraging for the everyday person, they also specialize in having safe and nontoxic products for people going through cancer treatment and with Our expertise weakened immune systems. The Bookshelf most likely has what you need is forin theyour book lovers in your life. Quirky Perks is a great place to
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Nat Higdon Vice President, Commercial Lending
The holidays are here. Again. It seems like we just went through this a few weeks ago. Maybe it is because the Christmas decor came out after Halloween this year.
I just don’t get it but... Let’s face it. The holidays, especially Christmas, can be brutal. The hectic pace, the unrealistic expectations of friends, family and coworkers combined with the usual travel and shopping nonsense can be murder on the Christmas Spirit. Generally, I am of the bah humbug nature regarding the holidays. After doing holiday decor for favored customers and countless trees for home and work, I am typically in a less than holly jolly mindset. Particularly when the requests get earlier and earlier every year. I, no joke, had a customer phone me the first week in November wanting her house "tour-ready" complete with two trees before Thanksgiving. I scratched my head at this logic, but for the money I danced. She even wanted the Christmas candy put out. I’m not sure I would eat candy over a month old but one never knows. So, if the holidays stress you out or drive you to drink as they do me, I will pass on some little tricks I have learned to help cope.
Reply ‘maybe’ to most invitations. I have found that there is nothing worse than being forced to attend a party. Regardless of the initial enthusiasm you may have felt for it. It is also the height of rudeness to cancel at the last minute just because you are too tired, broke or drunk to attend. Most hostesses do want a firm count but would prefer a ‘maybe’ to a last-minute cancellation. I know I do.
Prioritize the twenty-three days before Christmas Eve. There are only so many things that can be packed into that three-week span of time. Yes, generally family is first and work is second. But these days, family can mean multiple sets of parents and grandparents and work families have become just as and sometimes equally as important as blood kin. Don’t be afraid to say no. Keep the excuse short and sweet. A simple “I/we have already accepted another invitation for that night. But I hope to see you soon.” generally works. The longer the excuse, the less likely it will be believed.
Monitor the intake of alcohol, treats and sleep. It is so easy to use the holidays as an excuse for imbibing in the good Scotch, having one more plate of homemade desserts or staying for "just one more hour" at a holiday party. Trust me, it’s just not worth it in the long run. Throwing caution to the wind will catch up with you and there is nothing worse than regret. Try to be restrained and hold it all in for New Year’s Eve. That gives you a full day to recover with no guilt or shame. I hope this advice helps smooth the holiday path and makes the holiday season a skosh more manageable. I wish you all the best for a stylish holiday and a productive new year!
— John David Bray, Jr. is a Project Manager/Designer at Landford Thompson Interiors. He sees clients in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com
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