A Social Shopping Guide to the Holidays
As you may know, Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina at the end of September. As we head into the most crucial shopping season for a small business, our team has highlighted a few local businesses you can support with your holiday shopping (in person or online!).
We’ve outlined gifts for the foodie in your life, for adults, kids, outdoorsy people and pets below.
For the Foodie in your life:
Matcha Starter Set from Matcha Nude ($60)
Smokin’ Hot Honey from Asheville Bee Charmer ($7.50-$17)
6-Pack Masala Spices from Spicewalla ($39.99)
Goldie Sourdough starter home from Sour House Co. ($129.95)
Ghee from Goddess Ghee ($25)
Mountain Morning Coffee from Dynamite Roasting Co. ($14.95-$67.25)
Cúrate Wine Club Membership from Cúrate ($98/month)
Rosemary and Olive Oil Crackers from Roots and Branches ($7)
Sparkling Soda and Beer from Devil’s Foot Beverage Company ($42-$50)
Pasta Machine by qb cucina ($150)
The Holiday Collection from French Broad Chocolates ($40/$60)
Asheville Popcorn from Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn ($6.25)
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout from Burial Beer ($26)
Holiday Bark Duo from Legally Addictive Foods ($42.99)
For adults:
Face Oil by Heilbron Herbs ($58)
Mug from East Fork ($44)
Grasshopper T-Shirt from Bog Moog Foundation ($31)
Soy Candle from Willow Hill Soap Company ($28)
2025 Full Moon Calendar from Macon York Press ($30)
Turkish Towel from Asheville Salt Cave ($25.95)
Mainstay Everyday Oil from Everyday Oil ($52)
Flower Vase from Lexington Glass Works ($145)
For the outdoorsy person
Pizza Garden Seeds from The Living Seed Company ($31)
Asheville Nalgene Water Bottle from Provisions Mercantile ($21)
Doublenest Hammock from ENO ($74.95)
For Kids:
Monarch Dress from Spiritex ($98)
Wooden Toy Cars from Carolina Pratt ($20-$28)
Small Pride Gemstone Bracelet from SoulKu ($21)
Flower Crayons from Carolina Flower Farm & Florist ($12)
Fox Stuffy from The Asheville Co. ($24)
Feminist Portrait Puzzle from Schenker Creative Co. ($30)
For Pets:
Balance + Calm from Botanical Bones ($14)
Pet Collar from Hollywoof Styles ($22)
Cat Tea Towel from Common Housefly ($13.99)
Dog Chews from Patton Avenue Pet Company ($17.99)
Happy Holidays!
xo,
The Schenker Creative Co. team