Editor’s Picks

Hello, friends! As we settle into the cool, crisp days of November, thoughts of the holidays right around corner start to take over. Yep, these last weeks of the year seem to pass more rapidly and put us all in a tizzy as we grapple with our lengthy “to do” lists. While we start to think about this year’s gift giving, let’s also take a moment to breathe, and, be thankful for all that we have. Not just on the fourth Thursday of this month, but every. single. day. In an effort to get a jump on the shopping, I’ve selected some fun, pretty, and useful gift ideas that will hopefully help you cross some of those names off of your list while patronizing your local businesses. Enjoy! your list while patronizing your local businesses. Enjoy!

Fran Elsen,

Editor-in-Chief of TOPS

For the Bourbon Connoisseur: Barrel Serving Tray with Leather Handles and Brass Hardware Available at the Barrel Market in the Summit • thebarrelmarket.com

For the Recipe-Collecting Chef: For the Recipe-Collecting Chef: Juliet Rose Recipe Box Available at Peggy’s Gifts peggysgifts.com

For the Lady Who Craves Her Arm Candy: e newton Classic Gold Bead Stack Bracelets Available at Violets Boutique and The Front Porch

For Your Fashionable Friend (or Yourself): Bellfi eld Classic Tote in Hazelnut Available at Fount in the Summit fountleather.com

For the Holiday Hostess: Honk’s Pimento Cheese Spread Available at honkscheese.com and Critchfi eld Meats