2023 Coastal Virginia Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Holidays!
I had so much fun assembling noteworthy stocking stuffers, unique finds, and experiences for this little passion project of mine. There are so many amazing local small businesses and makers in the area who make it easy to shop local!
Find a gift for someone from this list? I’d love to hear about it! You can send me an email or message me on instagram.
Disclaimer: I do not receive compensation or endorsement from the businesses listed. If your business was not listed, it does not mean I don’t love your offerings! I had a limited amount of space and like to rotate through the businesses I include on my guides.
Stocking Stuffers
Salted Caramels
from Barrier Islands Salt Co.
There's really nothing that compares with the creamy, sweet goodness of homemade caramel, and a dusting of our Barrier Islands Flake Sea Salt takes it to the next level. Each bag contains five jumbo pieces. Perfect for gift
Chinoiserie Christmas Tree + Custom Monogram Notepad
from B. Rowe & Co.
Plan your perfect holiday with our NEW personalized notepads from B. Rowe & Co.! I am delighted to introduce our twist on a blue Christmas: a darling Chinoiserie Christmas tree paired with a petite trellis pattern in blue and white. Each full-color sheet is printed as shown and personalized to suit your personal taste.
Coconut Goji BubbyBalls
From SunnySnacks Organics
Our most popular BubbyBall is adored by kids and adults alike. Dates, coconut, goji berries, cocoa, and pink Himalayan sea salt combine to give these snacks a lovely and unique flavor that’s packed with antioxidants and plant-based energy. Compare BubbyBalls to cake pops—half the price, and no refined sugar or processed ingredients!
Custom Clear Acrylic Bookmark
From Ever Be Signs
Clear Acrylic, Laser Engraved Bookmark Customize with a word or phrase of your choice. Choose from Cursive or Typewriter font and 6 different tassel colors.
Tallow Skincare
from Tidewater Tallow
Whipped 100% Grass Fed/Finished Beef infused with essential oils. If we could bottle up the magic of the holiday season, it would undoubtedly be in the form of these blends.
2024 Desk Calendar
from Anne Temple Studio
Fun and colorful desk calendar with artwork to to elevate your mood and space. Comes with 6x6 cards and an acrylic stand.
Waste-Free Oral Care Eco-Bundle
from Eco Maniac Company
Looking for ways to reduce waste in your oral care products? Here’s a start! A bamboo toothbrush with plant-based bristles, bamboo fiber floss in a refillable bamboo container, and toothpaste and mouthwash tablets in a reusable glass jar.
Moisturizing Lip Balm
From Veg Out Organics
Our Moisturizing Lip Balm is a skincare essential that combines the power of nature’s finest ingredients to help you achieve hydrated and smooth lips. Infused with a blend of peppermint, shea butter, rosehip oil, and Vitamin E, this lip balm is designed to pamper your lips with nourishing hydration and protection.
Shower Steamers
from Beach Bee Candle Company
These shower steamers create an aromatherapy experience! Place one of these non-toxic steamers made with pure essential oils in your shower and let your worries melt away.
“Endless Dance” Hardcover Journal
from Coleman Senecal Art
This beautiful hardcover journal is wrapped with my coastal painting "Endless Dance" to bring a little calm to your day. Write out your prayers + dreams, journal your days, or keep all your lists in one place.
Prism Car Diffuser
from Yoo Clean
This glass prism car diffuser with wood cap and string is your new favorite car companion! Comes with organic essential oils of your choice.
Soy/Coconut Wax Candle
from Rambling Caravan
We hand pour adventurous candles with fun labels and delicious scents! Made from a soy/coconut based wax blend with no additives or scent enhancers. The burn time is approximately 50 hours.
Holiday Book
from Read Books
Read Books is a cozy, independent bookshop carrying new books of all genres, for all ages! They are located just minutes from Sandbridge Beach in the heart of Pungo Village. Stop by and grab a book for the bookworm on your list!
Unique Finds
End Grain Ply Pour Over Stand
from Eagleworks Co
This modern coffee pour over stand will transform your kitchen into the trendiest coffee spot in town. Handmade using an end grain plywood technique. It will accommodate multiple pour overs, but is made specifically for the V60 pour over.
Lively Christmas Lights Bracelet
from Fancy Society
This Lively Christmas Lights Bracelet features a fancy colorful sparkle to adorn your holidays. Crafted with elegant design, it's perfect for any festive occasion. Experience the holiday cheer in a stylish way!
AK Western Hat
from Firebird Studios
This hat is hand-painted and distressed. Adorned with genuine leather and pheasant/turkey feathers.
Veiled Lady Soy Candle
from Shapely Candles
These gorgeous candles are non-toxic, made with essential oils, handmade, and available for special order in custom colors.
Kingman Dangle Earrings
from Loose Roots Jewelry
These Kingman Turquoise earrings were handcrafted using 925 sterling silver. Each earring is cut by hand, stamped, and bezel set with natural Kingman Turquoise.
NA Spirits
from Ceremony
Bring life to alcohol-free events! We offer non-alcohol replacements for whiskey, bourbon, tequila, mezcal, gin, and rum..
Vodka
from Beach Vodka
Beach Vodka is made from corn-based ingredients which gives it a softer smoother finish. Each bottle is filled, corked and sealed by hand on site at Virginia Beach Distilling. We take pride that each bottle is inspected to ensure a quality product.
Infusion Kits
from BRBNCO
Our single use infusion kits - perfect for travel, at home for easier drinking, and gifting to that special someone. Cheers to unforgettable moments and the pleasure of a perfectly blended cocktail!
Cutting Board
from Hill Woodworking
Each one-of-a-kind board has a unique character derived from carefully selected American hardwoods. The natural colors of the grain are made richer by our care and craftsmanship.
Marble Card Case
from Kristin Paige
This card case is small but mighty! Hand marbled leather with a snap closure, it easily fits credit cards, business cards, gift cards, cash and coins. Each card case is cut, dyed and assembled by hand, making every one unique.
Handmade Mug
By Chao Studio
Each mug is wheel thrown and handles are individually pulled and attached. Shape and design is intentionally curated for a minimalistic statement aesthetic. Enjoy your favorite beverage in this timeless mug.
Coffee Subscription
from Mello Beans
We are a roast to order coffee company, built from the grounds up. Our goal is to build a sense of community around a cup of coffee.
Cholla Cactus & Turquoise Pen
from WoogWorks
Turning fine wood into functional art. These handcrafted pens make for a unique gift this holiday season!
Tool Bag Backpack
from Werther Leather Goods
You’ll initially be drawn to the unique look of the Tool Bag Backpack, but once you grab the hand-stitched leather handles, you’ll feel the quality and know it’s a bag unlike others.
Fashion Portrait with Green Earrings Original Art
from Jessica Bordi Art
Original acrylic ink portrait sketch on paper. 11x15, signed by Artist.
Coastal Santa Gift Box
from Banks and Beach
The ultimate coastal Christmas gift! Comes with a hand-poured, oyster shell candle, hand towel printed with a Coastal Watercolor Map, and a vintage Santa ornament This gift is packed in a wooden box, topped with a hand written note, and tied with a hunter green velvet ribbon.
A DISTANT HOPE - ARCHIVAL PRINT
from Split Rock Art & Design
Inevitably we arrive to the place in life where we feel like we're in a boat with no rudder, no oars, frozen on an unforgiving sea of shame and despair. We question who we really are and why we're here. Sometimes we feel like we don't even exist. Coming to the end of ourselves is a gift. We work against it, fight it, flee it our whole life but when we're finally there its a gift that can open a door into transformation and true identity. Do not fear...hope will come like some distant resplendence.
Topiary
from The Wandering Petal
In addition to floral offerings, our cozy store on Laskin Road also features a special and unique retail space. You’ll find coveted brands - all hand-picked to complete your gifting needs.
Custom Surfboard
from Mar Surf Exchange
Order a hand-crafted board from our head shaper and glasser with every detail designed perfectly and specifically for you.
Experiences
Pottery Class
from VB Pottery Studio
Give the gift of learning the art of pottery! Angie offers private, semi-private, and group classes for hand-building and wheel-throwing pottery making.
Cooking Class
from Untamed Chef
Give the Gift of an experience this Year! Our cooking classes are the perfect gift for that hard to shop for loved one in your life. Learning has never been so delicious and fun!
Photo Session
from Klarissa Lissette
I’m a couples, branding, & micro wedding photographer based out of Virginia Beach, VA, along with a passion for branding design. I’d describe my photographic style as bright, light, & authentic. My goal as a business owner [& friend] is to always create candid moments that make the entire experience....unforgettable!
Facial
from Emily Anne Esthetics
Custom treatments for naturally beautiful skin.
Massage
from Rooted Method Spa
Where experience, education, and intuition create each custom massage. At Rooted Method, our sessions are designed to fit your precise needs at that precise moment in your life and leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed so you can do the things you enjoy most in life.
Infrared Sauna Session
from Oceanfront Esthetics
Come and relax in one of our infrared saunas. Benefits include detox, muscle relaxation & recovery, anti-aging, reduced inflammation, increased metabolism, and circadian rhythm support.
Residential Cleaning Service
from Marily Services
Marily Services provides a wide range of options depending on our clients’ needs. Whether you are looking for basic scheduled cleaning services, disinfecting cleaning, new construction cleanups, or anything in between, our team is happy to assist!
Permanent Jewelry
from Of Great Value Co.
Permanent Jewelry uses a micro-welding machine to "zap" a bracelet cut + fit perfectly to you onto your wrist. No more dealing with pesky clasps! This dainty piece will stay on as long as you want it to.
Airsoft Gameplay
from Ballahack Airsoft
Experience the excitement of engaging gameplay sessions every weekend, accompanied by a passionate community of players. Located conveniently in Southern Chesapeake, Virginia.
Looking for more local shopping inspiration? Check out my handmade holiday ornament gift guide and shopping directory!
Cheers,
Emily