Discover this year’s best gifts from Raleigh & beyond.
Our team has curated a list full of hits from local artisans in the Triangle, food & bev favorites, and friends of Chair 8. We’ve got a little bit of something for everyone!
Santa’s Naturals Fraser Fir Candle
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. And who doesn’t love a quintessential, fresh-cut Christmas tree scent?! Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with a Fraser Fir candle from our friends at Santa’s Naturals. And every candle is poured in our North Carolina-based workshop.
$14.99
Withernot Vintage Rugby
Vintage-inspired rugby shirts that are made to last, and built for your adventure. Withernot rugby shirts are built with the same signature heavyweight construction, but with new stripe designs and bright, bold, and modern colors.
$115
A Place at the Table Cards
A Place at the Table is Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can cafe. One of our favorite ways to support is to purchase Place Cards. You can sponsor a card to pass out yourself, or leave it in the Café to pay-it-forward.
$10/card
Sweetgrass Gingham Napkins
For toasting & hosting. Add instant character with hand-printed gingham linens from Sweetgrass Home. Pair them with a tablecloth or cute tableware accessories. This holiday season, make your table pop!
$40
10 Classes at DOSE Yoga & Smoothie Bar
Yoga and smoothies — two things we love. Enjoy a new way to sweat and refresh in Raleigh with our friends at DOSE Yoga Studio and Smoothie Bar. This makes for a great self-care gift, and don’t forget to get a Blueberry Yum Yum after class.
$169
Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Trio
Cooler temps are officially here, and they've got us craving our favorite cold-weather classics. Big Spoon Roasters’ Holiday Trio has it all – cinnamon, spice, and everything nice! Handmade in a brand new facility in Hillsborough, NC.
$39.95
Inslee Farris 2023 Calendar
Inslee Fariss is a Raleigh-based artist and her annual calendar is always a hit. Twelve watercolor designs and letter pressed numerals on 6" square cards. Nestled in a linen box featuring the hand painted florals.
$68
Cricket Forge NC Bottle Opener
The perfect stocking stuffer gift for the North Carolina beer drinker. The NC bottle opener is cut from 3/16” mild steel, includes a forged tooth, features the Outer Banks as the fulcrum, the NC flag’s star, and the Cricket Forge logo stamped on the back. Watch it being forged here.
$20
Cricket Forge Dragonfly Stakes
Perfect gift for the backyard enthusiast. Cricket Forge’s Stainless Dragonfly Stakes are designed to truly stand out in your garden. They come as a set of three and make a fun, colorful, and unique addition to any lawn or garden.
$195 for Set of 3
Rainbox Colorado Buffalo Snapback
A retro style and design that simply can't be beat. Our friends at Rainbox produce quality products representing places we all call (or once called) home. Rock them on the mountain, at the beach or around a campfire with friends.
$34.99
Gabi’s Coffee Bundle Box
Gabi’s Grounds mission is to empower the special abilities community. All purchases employ those with special abilities at The Loading Dock & furthers the Gabi's mission.
$40
Sally King Benedict Longhorn Print
Our friend Sally’s been busy getting creative in Ketchum. These limited edition 8 x 8 digital fine art prints on archival cotton rag paper are cute and perfect the art collector in the family.
$150
Gold Leaf Raleigh Apparel
Gold Leaf Apparel started with a simple idea to create classic, Raleigh-inspired t-shirts & apparel that we would actually wear. Enjoy the most comfortable, classic, Raleigh-inspired t-shirts possible.
$28
Murphy’s Naturals Backyard Bundle
Bundle and save on Murphy's Naturals best selling mosquito repellent products. The perfect kit for an outdoor/backyard enthusiast. Each purchase gives back, too — 2% of all sales goes back to communities working to better people and the planet.
$49.99
Ladyfingers’ Signature Ham Rolls
Drizzled with a secret brown sugar butter glaze, and stuffed into a soft and delicious yeast roll. Show up with these bad boys over the holidays and you’ll officially win best son-in-law status.
$33.90 for 2 dozen
Bright Spot Donuts Gift Card
A stocking stuffer everyone wants. Give the gift of donuts…always. Grab a Black & White coffee and donut made from flour milled at Boulted. The perfect gift for yourself or gift one to a friend.
$10+
Gabrielle Jewelry Bronze Flower Stud
Gabe gives vintage fabrics a second life as luxurious metal jewelry. Each piece is designed and made completely by hand in San Francisco & Raleigh.
$190
Emily Bennett Creative’s Something in the Orange
An ode to the changing of seasons and the colors of fall. Shop Emily’s gorgeous collection of orange shots from coast-to-coast.
$7-$30
Darren Farrell’s Give This Book Away!
Two award-winning creators team up for this picture book about what happens--and how you feel--when you give to someone else. And then it asks you to do just that--with the book in your hands!
$18
Captain Cookie Gift Card
Made-from-scratch cookies, dairy from local creameries, and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches. Our friends at Captain Cookie are saving the world one cookie at a time!
$25+
Bald Head Island Creek Needlepoint Belt
Our talented Liftie Patrick creates art & provisions inspired by the NC coast. Genuine tanned leather, brass buckle, custom hand stitched scene by Hunter Hill Provisions.
$155
Locals Catch Seafood Subscription
Calling all seafood lovers! Sign up for the Locals Catch Seafood Subscription to receive seasonal North Carolina seafood every week. Pick up at Raleigh Farmer’s Market or Durham Food Hall.
$260 for 8 weeks
On My Travels Hand Painted Art
Miniature whimsical hand painted art, framed in tiny hand made frames and vintage receptacles. Made in England by our Liftie Lily’s mum.
$20+