Ultimate Gift Guide

Thanks to the friendly and fashionable small businesses in Southern Wake, seasonal shopping has never been easier. These Main & Broad partners offer unique items with a local touch. Let’s get gifting!

1. Gift playful charm and nostalgia to holiday hosts. Even your backyard birds will appreciate the thoughtful gifts at Southern Dash.

2. The scents of the season are crisp and fresh thanks to Michel Design Works peppermint body care products from Southern Dash.

3. Create a holiday haven for yourself or guests with spa-like bath products, cheerful decor, and the coziest Barefoot Dreams socks from Southernly Place.

4. Every occasion deserves a great beer, which is why The Corner Biergarten stocks local and international brews to suit every preference. Mix and match your favorites for a personalized sampler.

5. A bottle opener, charcuterie board, or pizza cutter from Rescued WOOD Rehab will help recipients slice, serve, and celebrate in style.

6. Raise a glass to the gift of muscadine wine. Erik Martella Wines uses grapes native to the American Southeast for a touch of local flavor.

7. Pop into happiness. With flavors from Hot Cocoa and Buffalo Ranch to Strawberry Hibiscus and Zebra, Ella’s Popcorn is sure to make anyone smile.

8. Treat someone special to Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts: deliciously crunchy and perfectly seasoned for a delightful snack that’s sure to please.

9. With barrel-aged Conniption gin from Durham Distillery, your recipient will feel like a mixology maestro.

10. Send a little love in every bite! Baked goods from La Farm Bakery say “I knead you in my life!”

11. Meat the perfect gift. Top-quality steaks and gourmet local goodies from The Butcher’s Market are an easy way to treat friends and family.

12. Uncork happiness with a bottle — or bottles — of wine from Wine 100, where you can shop by region or leave the selections up to the experts. Shatterproof and dishwasher-safe festive glasses are the cherry on top.

13. Foodies will love the variety of goodies available at Southern Supreme, including their fruitcake, fruitcake cookies, and cinnamon pecans.

14. Gifts of original, handmade wares from Curated Craft Marketplace deliver double joy — to the receiver and the creator. Fine art prints featuring beloved NC destinations, a Blind Date with a Book bundle, and handmade pottery represent just a few of the artisan gifts available.

15. Cozy, colorful, and chic apparel awaits at Cousin Couture. With soft sweaters, sneakers that slay, and boots for days, you’re going to need a bigger stocking.

16. Time to shine this holiday season. She’ll look her best in feminine and fun clothing and accessories from Maren May’s Boutique.

17. Suit up for a killer first impression at family gatherings with clothing and accessories from Ashworth’s Clothing.

18. You’ll be rocking around the Christmas tree with unique vinyl finds from Fuq’n Vinyl. Shop three pop-up locations in downtown Fuquay. Selections include sealed, unopened, and limited-edition records.

19. The night won’t be silent with the gift of a Turtlebox premium portable speaker from Southern Dash, built to deliver good tunes on rugged outdoor adventures.

20. Moms and dads can both twin with their minis in outfits from Southern Dash and Cousin Couture. Mommy and me outfit pictured above (15).

21. Keep the glow going. Gift luxury skin care SkinCeuticals from Forefront Dermatology to help your loved ones look fabulous between visits.

22. Pamper anyone in need of a little self-care this season with Serasana’s signature body care products, from goat milk soap to Dead Sea bath salts to a soothing lavender eye pillow.

23. Discover dapper and delightful children’s clothing and gifts at Ruby James Children’s Boutique.

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