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look what i found! The holidays present an important opportunity to us all, not just to pause and reflect on the season and time with family, but to give gifts that also give back to our community. How? By buying local and supporting small businesses. To make your shopping endeavors even easier, read on for just a few of the thousands of fantastic gifts you can scoop up this holiday season at local shops. Because buying local benefits both the giver, the receiver and our economy.
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1 | Alex & Ani stackable bracelets. Expandable bangles available in precious metals or Penelope’s signature Russian Gold and Russian Silver finishes and adorned with sacred symbols and stones. $28-$48. Available at Penelope Jewelry, 120-E Simons Run, Lynchburg. www.penelope-jewelry.com. 2 | Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring, $105. Available at Stones ’n’ Bones, 18013 Forest Rd., Graves Mill Shopping Center, Forest. www.stonesnbones.net. 3 | Basking In the Glow. Ladies Gift Basket, $69.95. Available at London’s Salt Spa, 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest. www.londonsaltspa.com. 4 | Bejeweled Gifts. Green Wire Wrap Set, $36, and Turquoise & Silver Croquet Necklace/ Earrings Set, $105, by Spearman Artisanry. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket.
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5 | Block Out the Cold. Outdoor Research Insulated Breva Parka, $185 and Gripper Gloves, $50; Buff multifunctional headwear with UV protection, $23; Farm to Feet Adventure Hike crew cut socks, $19. Available at Outdoor Trails, 4925 Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg. www.outdoortrails.com.
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FOR HER 1 | Bourbon & Bowties bracelets. Unique, handcrafted bracelet line made with hand selected semiprecious stones, Lava stones, shells, turquoise, jade, polished coral, and many other natural stones, wrapped with gold plated wire, $29.99-$45.99. Available at Penelope Jewelry, www.penelope-jewelry.com. 2 | Bright Boots. Handmade in different patterns and styles, $275. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, 1102 Commerce St., Lynchburg. www.facebook.com/ShaysUniqueGifts.
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3 | Give the Gift of Health. Get fit in the New Year with Pilates, TRX, Core Barre, private training and group classes. Gift certificate for any amount from Peakland Pilates, 4327 Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg. www.peaklandpilates.com. 4 | Glove Love. Helga’s Fingerless Gloves, $25. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket.
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5 | Glow Ology. Environmentally friendly, 100% biodegradable and organic, hypoallergenic and recyclable. Made in USA. Hand washes, lotions, balms and body butters in four fragrances, $13-$23. Available at Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden, 1716 Main St., Lynchburg. Like them on Facebook. 6 | Iris Handpainted Ceramic Dinnerware. Microwave and dishwasher safe, ovenproof and lead free. $64 for set, $14-$24.50 for individual pieces. Available at Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford. www.emersoncreekpottery.com. 7 | Lolita Glasses. Beautifully designed hand painted pilsner & wine glasses, $24.95-$27.99. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com. 62
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FOR HIM 1 | Absorbent Stoneware Car Coasters. Soak up spills and condensation from beverages and eliminate puddles in cup holders. Made in USA. Variety of themes. $2.50$4.00. Available at Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden. 2 | Bottle Lamps. Choose from Crown, wine or other bottle styles. $20 and up. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, www.facebook.com/ShaysUniqueGifts.
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3 | Copper Clay Mugs. $16-$17 per piece. Available at Emerson Creek Pottery, www.emersoncreekpottery.com. 4 | Fight Club. Kickboxing gloves, kickboxing shorts and shirt, hand wraps. All items and one month unlimited kickboxing class, $99 at FEKS Martial Arts Center, 18478 Forest Rd, Forest. www.lynchburgkarate.com.
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5 | For The Chef. Himalayan Cooking Plate Basket $79.95. Available at London’s Salt Spa, www.londonsaltspa.com. 6 | GoPro HERO4 Black camera. Features 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video, 12MP photos up to 30 frames per second, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®, and Protune™ for photos and video. Waterproof to 131 feet. Available at Outdoor Trails, www.outdoortrails.com. 7 | Man Cave Essential. Lolita Pilsner Glasses, $27.99. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, www.divinedesignsanddelights.com. 8 | Mountain Man Wear. Protect from the elements with allround mountain apparel, a packable jacket constructed using GORE-TEX® with Paclite technology. Arcteryx Beta LT Hybrid Men’s Jacket, $350. Available at Outdoor Trails, www.outdoortrails.com. 9 | Tiger Eye Sterling Silver Ring, $85. Available at Stones ’n’ Bones, www.stonesnbones.net.
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1 | Artsy Ornaments. Handpainted by Shay herself, make it your own with a custom order. Small, $10; Medium, $15; Large, $20. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, www.facebook.com/ShaysUniqueGifts.
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2 | Baby Doll Bed. Dolls and girls alike will flip over this handmade canopy bed, $99, by Shirley Carwile. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/LynchburgCommunityMarket. 3 | Buggin’ Out. Bug in a Box, $1.49. Real Bug Jewelry, $8.95-$12.95. Available at Stones ’n’ Bones, www.stonesnbones.net. 4 | Elf On the Shelf Ornaments. Name your favorite ornament after your elf at home. $13 each. Available at Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden.
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5 | Kids Rock. Amethyst Crystal, $30, one of a variety of rocks and minerals available at Stones ’n’ Bones, www.stonesnbones.net.
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6 | Leg Love. Leg warmers, stylish and unique, $10-$18. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, www.divinedesignsanddelights.com. 7 | Light Their Night. Child’s night light, $41.95. Available at London’s Salt Spa, www.londonsaltspa.com. 8 | Personalized Baby Plate, Cup and Bowl Set. Sized just right for little hands, this set of ceramic dinnerware can be personalized with your child's name and birth date. Set, $49.50 or $17-$17.50 per piece. Available at Emerson Creek Pottery, www.emersoncreekpottery.com.
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FOR THEM 1 | Basket O’ Love. Custom ordered Gift Baskets, prices vary. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.
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2 | Cork Cages. Capture memories by tossing your wine corks in these cages for safe-keeping. $20-$35. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, www.facebook.com/ ShaysUniqueGifts. 3 | Cranberry Ceramic Pottery. Handpainted Teapot, $39.50. Pitcher, $33. Available at Emerson Creek Pottery, www.emersoncreekpottery.com. 4 | Customizable Bullfrog Spa. Bullfrog Spas are the world’s only luxury hot tubs equipped with the patented JetPak® Therapy System, which delivers incredible power, maximum massage versatility, and the ability to upgrade your spa’s jetting anytime. Unique SpaDesign software allows you to design your own Bullfrog Spa, starting around $4,995 (includes local delivery, starter kit and basic installation). Choose your JetPaks, colors, accessories and custom options today at Perry Pools in Lynchburg, 6000 Fort Ave., Lynchburg or at www.perrypools.com.
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5 | Family is the Most Precious Gift of All. Show them how you feel with a selection of box signs, $16. Or frame your family with beautiful ceramic frames, $17. Available at Accents Flags, Gifts, Home & Garden.
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6 | Happy Hour Gift Basket. To toast together time, $79.95. Available at London’s Salt Spa, www.londonsaltspa.com. 7 | I Love Lamp. White Selenite Lamp, $64.95. Orange Salt Lamp, $16.95. Available at Stones ’n’ Bones, www.stonesnbones.net. 8 | Wine & Wicks. REWINED repurposed glass premium natural sox wax candles, handmade in Charleston, SC. A variety of wine-inspired scents. Shown: Riesling Candle, $30. Available at Farm Basket, www.thefarmbasket.com.
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1 | Crocheted Comfort. Handmade leg warmers, $18.99, by Willow Breezes. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket. 2 | Lynchburg Linens. Claim your hometown with the “Lynchburg, Virginia. No Place Like Home” pillow wrap, $22.50. Available at The Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. www.thefarmbasket.com. 3 | “The Lynchburg” Billiard Table. Olhausen has created a one-of-a-kind pool table, which features Brazilian slate, and a laser engraved seal with artwork depicting the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains and the Lynchburg name in the center. Purchase one for $1,995 during the Season Sale (see store for details: limited to in-stock inventory). Price includes local delivery, installation, choice of Hainsworth Accu-Guard cloth and a start-up accessory package (balls, cues, cover, bridge and rack). Designed exclusively for, and sold only at, Perry Pools. www.perrypools.com.
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5 | Soap Hope. Shanta’s Soaps Sampler Bucket, handmade from local goats milk, $8. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket.
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6 | Trail Ready. Get a jump on your next hike with this hand-crafted walking stick made from a Tobacco drying stick, $25, by Sticks & Stones. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket. 7 | Vino Stopper. Stop the flow of your favorite wine with this handmade stopper, $24, by Melt with Me Creations. Available at Lynchburg Community Market, www.facebook.com/ LynchburgCommunityMarket. 66
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C h r istm as tr e es are grow n in all 50 st at e s including H a waii and Alaska. – w w w.hist or y.co m
Taken to N or th America by G e r m an set tle rs as e arly as the 17th centur y, Christmas tre es were the height of f ashion by the 19th centur y. – w w w.britannica.com
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Divine Designs and Delights
Gifts From The Heart
Unique Gifts, Seasonal Wreaths & Decor, Wine & Beer Purses, Jewelry, UVA/VT Accessories, Gift Baskets for All Occasions
Free Gift Wrapping & Gift Certificates Available Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm • Sat: 10am - 4pm 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd #1D • Forest, Va 434-525-2406 • www.divinedesignsanddelights.com The m o d e r n Christ mas tre e o r iginate d in w este r n G e r m any. – w w w.brit annica.co m
Come & Discover Central Virginia’s only salt spa 6152 thomas Jefferson rd., Forest, Va 24551
Gifts for the Holidays the holidays are right around the corner, we have very unique gifts in, especially for christmas giving ideas. gift shopping and gift certificates available, as well as a great place for your holiday parties.
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We welcome you to come and breathe the air in Central Virginia’s 1st Therapeutic Salt Cave. Our air is 100% purer than the air outside! Whether it’s casual or business you will leave feeling refreshed! Now open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays!
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serViCes • book the salt cave 1 hr Sessions • Party of 8 - 135.00 45 min Sessions Adults - 24.00 Students & Seniors 65+ - 22.00 • We offer 30, 60 & 90 massages add a salt scrub to any of our massages for a real treat leaving your body silky smooth • great for bridal parties • schedule a romantic couples massage today - $75 pp • noW offering himalayan facials
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Gems Minerals & Fossils from around the world Unique pieces of art from Mother Nature Something for All Ages M-F 10-6 434.385.7127 Sat. 10-4 Graves Mill Center in Forest beside Food Lion 18013 Forest Rd.,Suite C02 www.stonesnbones.net
77 m illion Christmas tre es are plant e d e ach ye ar. – w w w.histor y.com
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Western Ways 111 Vista Centre Drive Forest, Virginia 24551 (434) 385-8011
ANTIQUES & ESTATE ITEMS
434.845.0555 EstatesRevisited.com 1301 Main Street • Downtown Lynchburg OPEN MONDAY~FRIDAY 10-5, SATURDAY 9-5
The most com mo n C h r istm a s tr e es s pec i es are: b alsam fir, D ouglas fir, Frase r fir, no ble fir, S cotc h pine, Virginia pine and w hit e pine. – w w w.re alc hrist mastre e.org.
New Laser Hair Removal! The most advanced technology in Lynchburg for ALL skin types. Call for free consultation.
Christmas Open House! December 4th 4:00pm - 7:00pm 20% off all Skincare & Makeup. Specials on Juvederm & Botox!
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In 1912, the fi r st com m u n it y C h r istm a s tr e e in the Unit e d Stat es was ere ct e d in N ew York Cit y. – w w w.histor y.com
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In search of a special gift for this holiday season? Peakland Pilates gift certificates are available!
Give the gift of health! Massage Special
Gift Card Special
November 1st-December 25th Purchase 5 massage sessions and receive 6
November 1st-December 25th Purchase a $125 gift card for $110 Purchase a $150 gift card for $130
4327 Boonsboro Rd | Peakland Crossing Shopping Center peaklandpilates@gmail.com | 434-384-5354
Visit peaklandpilates.com to view our schedule! The top C h r istm as tr e e prod u cing states are Ore g on, N or t h Carolina, Mic hig an, Pe nnsy lvania, Wisconsin and Washingt on. – w w w.re alc hrist mastre e.org.
handcrafted evergreens in glass
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33 m illion Christ mas tre es are sold in t he U.S. e ac h ye ar.
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The tall est li v i n g C h r istm a s tr e e is b e lieve d t o b e t he 122-f o ot, 91-ye ar-old D ouglas fir in t he t ow n of Wo o dinville, Washingt on. – w w w.hist or y.co m
84% of those in the U.S. w ho purchase a tre e cho ose a pr e- cut o n e . - w w w.statistc brain.com
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Cindy W. Bryant Independent Beauty Consultant
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Christ mas tre es ha ve b e e n sold com m e rc ially in the Unit e d St at es since ab out 1850. – w w w.hist or y.com
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• Hand Painted Ornaments • Handmade Jewelry • Handbags • Gift Ideas • Accessories • Scarfs • Jackets
Come Shop for the Holidays! Wed 11 to 6 • Thurs - Sat 10 to 4 • Or by Appt.
Average g row ing tim e f or a Christmas tre e is 7 ye ars. – w w w.statistic brain.com
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The use of eve rgre e n tre e s, w re at hs and g arlands t o sym bolize ete r n al li fe was a cust o m of t he ancie nt Eg y ptians, Chine se and H e brews. – w w w.brit annica.co m
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9.5 m i lli o n arti fi c ial Christmas tre es are sold e ach ye ar. – w w w.statistic brain.com
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