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1 | Nora Fleming. One platter – every occasion: Nora Fleming platters, minis, and accessories make every celebration one to remember. With a mini for every occasion, all of your parties and get-togethers are sure to be magical and unforgettable. Find your holiday minis and versatile platters for every dish. Available at bloom by Doyle’s in the Boonsboro Shopping Center in Lynchburg: (434) 846-6581, www.doylesflorist.com 2 | Red Bush Chai. Good Karma Tea combined their secret chai recipe with mellow red rooibos for a balanced Chai flavor inspired by traditional Indian spices. Enjoy their Red Bush Chai with milk and honey for a classic aromatic cuppa. Available at Good Karma Tea Co., 901 Jefferson St. in Lynchburg: www.sipgoodkarma.com 3 | Deep Run Roots by Vivian Howard. Vivian Howard, the star cocreator of PBS's A CHEF'S LIFE, celebrates the flavors of North Carolina's coastal plain in more than 200 recipes and stories. Vivian Howard's new classic of American country cooking proves that the food of Deep Run, North Carolina—her home—is as rich as any culinary tradition in the world. Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com
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4 | Box Sign - Super Virginia. Both vibrant and patriotic – this is a perfect piece of art for any room. Every Southern belle can appreciate this box sign by Primitives by Kathy. Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com 5 | Red Barbour Montrose Quilted Jacket. This women's quilted Barbour jacket will keep you warm in cold weather. The stylish and flattering diamondquilted jacket is perfect to have on hand in both town and country. Available at Angler’s Lane in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-0200, www.anglerslane.com
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6 | Variety of Hand Painted Wine Glasses. Hand painted glasses for any holiday and any occasion make great personalized gifts. Shay, herself, is the lovely artist of these made-to-order wine glasses, martini glasses, and tumblers. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, 1300 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 582-9351, shaysuniquegifts.com 7 | Lizzy James Paris Wrap. Lizzy James is a classic and fun leather convertible wrap bracelet/necklace. It will complement and flatter whatever look you are seeking. These pieces look best stacked with multiple Lizzy James bracelets or you can wear it alone as a necklace or bracelet! Alex and Ani. Connect to your loved one by giving them these powerful emblem bangles—the ultimate art for all ALEX AND ANI fans. Incorporating the language of the ancients with modern designs – stop into the store to find many more designs to chose from. Available at Penelope in the Forest Square Shopping Center: (434) 525-4265, www.penelope.com
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8 | Maya Jewelry. Maya Jewelry was born out of a love for piercing, a commitment to self-expression, an appetite for jewelry, and a devotion to community. Dedicated to creating exquisite designs honoring the individuality of the wearer, Maya is an intention for empowerment through self-expression. Available at Caspian Tattoo and Body-Element Piercing, 3813 Wards Rd Suite B, in Lynchburg: (434) 237-1900, caspiantattoo.com. 9 | Spa Gift Certificate. Give the gift of health, wellness, and peace at the London's Salt Spa. She can breathe the air full of 84 minerals and salts from the Therapeutic Salt Cave and Salt Massage Room. Spa and massage services available at London’s Salt Spa at 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd. in Forest: 434-525-7727, www.londonsaltspa.com. 10 | Via One Hope Wine. Each bottle purchased of the Glitter Edition of Via One Hope’s California Sparkling Wine provides 15 Meals to a Child in Need. Crisp and sweet on the palate, finishing with refreshing bubbles. Anchor Tuscan Cheese Board. Serving in your home this holiday season, dreaming of being oceanside, let this heat-stamped anchor cheese board make entertaining more nautical. Available at Serendipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480. 11 | Unique Jewelry. Wow your gemstone fan with this beautiful ring featuring tourmaline, blue topaz, pearl, and dendrite – set in sterling silver. Versatile and unique for that special lady. Available at Stones ‘n Bones in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-7127, www.stonesnbones.org. 12 | Open Front Cardigan. This long-sleeved, flowy cardigan is complementary to any style and shape. Alpaca is a soft, silky and durable fibre with unique thermal properties, which makes it ideal for the holiday season and to follow! Available at Al Paca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com
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FOR HIM 1 | Humbug Wooden Tobacco Box. Vintage wooden finger jointed tobacco box with hinged lid; Humbug Tobacco, The Big Seller, At the Biggest Price, established by W. T. Hancock, R. J. Reynolds, Manufacturer, NC; measures about 6-7/8" square and 2-5/8" tall. Imperfect, vintage, pre-owned, and perfect for the antique or cigar-connoisseur. Antique Primitive Wooden 20 Cigar Mold. Antique primitive wooden 20 cigar mold measuring about 21" long, 4.75" wide, and 2-3/8" thick. Available at Buzzard’s Roost, 718 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-4368, www.lynchburgbuzzardsroost.com.
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2 | Brown Barbour Bullfinch Quilted Coat. Men's jacket by Barbour, baffle-quilted with faux suede elbow patches, shoulder patches and inner collar. Studded flap pockets and leather zipper pocket for extra security. In black. Polyester. Washable. Perfect for the cold weather on any occasion. Available at Angler’s Lane in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-0200, www.anglerslane.com. 3 | Vanity Fair Prints. Lot 3 framed Vanity Fair chromolithograph prints: Mr. William Hart Dyke, a whipper, 1875 (Ape); Sir Richard Temple, Burra Dick, 1881 (Spy); Sir Bache Edward Cunard, A Cunarder, 1881 (Spy). Imperfect, antique, pre-owned, used condition. Available at Buzzard’s Roost, 718 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-4368, www.lynchburgbuzzardsroost.com.
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4 | Moose Mix. Moose Mix for Bloody Marys may be locally made here in Lynchburg, but it’s recognized across the country. The mix stands on its own with a taste that doesn’t wilt once vodka is added, making it ideally consistent for those who prefer a virgin Mary. Available at Moose’s Café, 4327 Boonsboro Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 944-6641, www.tctrotters.com. 5 | Cardigan. This full zip, hooded cardigan is perfect for layering in the changing of seasons. Soft and stylish, the jacket (featured here in red) is from Peru and is one of a kind, made from an Alpaca blend. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com 6 | Gift Certificate. Caspian Tattoo and Body Element Piercing gift cards help you give the gift of imagination. With no expiration date and no limits, you can allow the recipient to have total freedom in choosing the decoration that they want. Available from Caspian Tattoo or Body Element Piercing, 3813 Wards Rd., Lynchburg: (434)237-1900, caspiantattoo.com.
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7 | Cherry Bottle Accessory Gift Set. Beautiful inside and out, this gift box has a padded insert, so your wine tools will be held securely in place. This set includes a corkscrew, bottle stopper, pourer, and drip ring, with space for a wine bottle as well. (Wine not included) Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg; (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com
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8 | Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar Box Cabernet is fullbodied stylish wine that displays rich ripe fruit characteristics. Plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla and tobacco characters are supported by fine tannins. Enjoy with the heartiest of holiday meals or in front of the fireplace. Wood and Brass Anchor Magnifying Glass. This Handcrafted Wood and Brass Anchor Magnifying Glass makes a wonderful gift for his personal office or man cave. Its antique-inspired look may leave you wanting to keep this office desk essential for yourself. Serendipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480.
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1 | Melissa & Doug Cutting Food. Slice it, dice it, and serve it up! These wooden food treats are held together with self-stick tabs that make a satisfying 'crunch' when cut with the child-safe wooden knife. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com. 2 | Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Doorbell House. Open and close the four doors on this beautiful toy house, then find the right key for each and start locking and unlocking. There's no end to the storytelling and playtime possibilities with this set! Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com.
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3 | Nat and Jules Plush Toy, Jungle Hut. Soft plush activity play set with animals that squeak, crinkle, jingle or rattle. It will set up like an island retreat where children can use their imaginations or just play. Available at Seredipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480.
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4 | Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets. This four-piece hand-puppet set makes it easy for children and caregivers to play together! Four simple glove puppets in a coordinated theme can act out a scene together or be used separately for simple puppet play. Great for developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and communication skills! Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com.
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5 | Acrylic Alpaca Children’s Jacket. Dress your little relatives in these hand-knitted children's sweaters with adorable animal designs. The beautifully embroidered details create a charming 3D effect. Amazingly soft. Made from 100% Acrylic – sizes range from 10 months – 8 years. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com. 6 | Butterfly Display. Capture the heart of a true nature-inspired young adult with this beautifully handcrafted specimen display. The yellow swallowtail was mounted on a wood pedestal and driftwood branch by a local artist. Available at Stones ‘n Bones in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-7127, www.stonesnbones.org
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7 | LANG Coloring Books to benefit the Dreaming Zebra Foundation. Venture into a world of creative self-expression and relaxation with LANG Coloring Books! Each book sale donates a portion of proceeds to The Dreaming Zebra Foundation - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit encouraging children to embrace their individuality, to express themselves creatively, and follow their artistic dreams. 100 detailed coloring designs. Designs range in complexity from beginner to expert-level. Hardcover; spiral bound. Available at Accent Flags and Gifts, 1716 Main St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-0576, accentsflagsandgifts.com. 8 | Find It Games Kids Version. The hidden object game is a brightly colored, educational, Contained Adventure™. It contains 48 hidden items for you to find. The items found in this sealed container are geared toward kids. Available at Givens Books-Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 385-5027, givensbooks.com. 9 | X7 Microlite Quadcopter Drone. X-7 Micro-Lite’s advanced design means you’ll dominate the sky in no time. Precision controls and a 2.4 Ghz transmitter give you the power you need to dive, dip, and dart through the air like a pro. It’s easy to fly and takes off from any surface, even the palm of your hand. Designed with nighttime flying in mind, its fiber-optic LED lights make nocturnal flying easy and cool. Available at Givens Books-Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 385-5027, givensbooks.com.
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The song "JINGLE BELLS" was copyrighted in 1857. "Deck The Halls" is even older, from the LATE 18TH CENTURY.
Open until 7PM on Wednesdays until Christmas Day the bridal shop at the j . crew clearance store
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the bridal shop at Lynchburg, VA the j . crew clearance store
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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 for business you will leave feeling refreshed!
Monday-Friday 10am-7pm Saturday 10am-5pm
Thanks for voting us Best Day Spa Gold! WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES... • MASSAGES • HIMALAYAN FACIALS
Stop in our salty gift shop to check out our large assortment of Himalayan salt products including salt scrubs, Himalayan lamps, fire bowls, table salts and more!
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• FULL BODY SALT SCRUBS • COUPLES MASSAGE IN THE CAVE 2X A MONTH ON SUNDAYS • RELAXING 45 MIN SALT CAVE SESSION BOOK THE CAVE FOR 8 PEOPLE... GREAT FOR BIRTHDAY AND BRIDAL CELEBRATIONS!
The re are ab o ut o n e m i l l i o n ac r e s in p ro du c tion f o r growin g Christ mas t re e s. Ea c h a c re p rovid e s t he d ail y ox yg en re qirem ent s of 18 p e o p l e.
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Christ mas was amon g t he F IRS T F I V E con gre s sionall y d e signa t e d f e d e ral ho lid a ys. D e signa t e d as su c h in t he 1870 s.
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The "X" i n "X- m a s” is us e d b e c aus e t he first l e t t e r in t he G r e e k wo r d fo r C h r i s t is 'c hi', w hic h is re p re s ent e d by a sy mb o l simil ar t o t he l e t t e r 'X' in t he mo d e rn roman alp hab e t.
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Open 7 Nights a Week for the Holidays
Family Owned & Operated “The Hartmans”
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Treat your loved ones to a gift card from Aesthetics by RidgeView Dermatology this holiday season.
Use your gift card towards any of our aesthetic services! • • • •
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Arthur’s Flower Cart Come See Us this Holiday Season! 434.239.2629 • 8125 TIMBERLAKE ROAD The p o em "T h e N i g h t B e fo r e C h r i s tm a s", p ub lishe d anony mo usl y in 1823, is g ene rall y c re dit e d f o r c re a tin g t he mo d e rn d a y id e a of Sa n ta C l au s, a c co rdin g t o c hrist masf a c t s.o rg.
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Since 2014, Divine Designs & Delights in Forest VA has been providing you with the “whole” experience. From shopping for unique gifts for you & your loved ones, to creating your own this gift shop has it all. Nickie Gentry, owner & operator of Divine Designs & Delights makes sure you have everything you need so you don’t have to - making every special occasion & holiday one to remember. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Nickie has opened up “St.Nic’s”. A specialty Christmas shop that will provide a shopping experience unlike anything you have ever seen before. Opening in October, this store will not be one to miss for your holiday shopping!
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The re are ab o ut 15,000 C h r i s tm a s t r e e g r ow e r s in t he U.S., and ove r 100,000 p e o p l e e m p l oy e d f ull - o r p ar t - tim e in t he indust r y.
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Forest, VA. We offer a wide variety of unique clothing from sizes S to 3XL, one of a kind accessories, cowboy boots, shoes, gifts, wine & more. Winey Chicks Boutique prides ourselves with quality fashions at affordable prices and would love the opportunity to help you find your unique style. BE UNIQUE!
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The re are ap p roxima t e l y 5,000 “c h o o s e a n d c u t” fa r m s in t he U.S.
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I t is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by Ir ving B erlin is the best selling single of all time, with over 10 0 million sales worldwide.
Graves Mill Shopping Center
Stones n’ Bones
T HE Place for Gifts for Family & Friends! ALL NATURAL FIBER: ALPACA • BAMBOO • COTTON
THE REGION’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF STERLING SILVER JEWELRY. • • • • • • • • •
Gems, Minerals & Fossils from around the world Featured art from Local Artists available for purchase Unique pieces of art from Mother Nature The areas only bead store offering classes in beading & wirewrapping Hundreds of strands of beads, findings & supplies for the do-it-yourself jeweler Full-service jewelry repair Incense & Candles One-of-a-kind Gifts Something for all ages
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Call Sally at: 866-384-7080 or Sally@AlpacaByJaca.com GRAVES MILL SHOPPING CENTER 18013 FOREST RD. STE. E06, FOREST, VA 24551 • RT. 221
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