Here come the holidays! Lucky for you South Windermere Center has a selection of businesses that can help you find the right thing for everyone on your list! This year we thought it would be fun to ask the shop owners and managers what they would recommend for you, their best customer. Here is what we learned –
FOR THE KIDS
KOR magnetic construction system
Bartons Toys
“KOR is a new magnetic construction system from Switzerland that lets you make an unlimited number of figures and structures. You can invent fun animals and lots of other fantastical beings, or enact epic battles between aliens and superheroes. It’s a creative toy that engages the imagination in all ages 5-99” – Erastus, owner
$35
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FOR THE GARDENERS
The Foodscape Revolution by Brie Arthur
Charleston Horticultural Society
“Our gig is horticulture education and Brie Arthur’s amazing new book is not only colorful and beautifully photographed but informative on the current gardening trend of foodscaping (planting edible plants among your regular landscape). It is an impressive and exciting read and a great stocking stuffer for the holidays.’”– Kyle, executive director
$18
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FOR THE FITNESS FANS
Kettlebell Foundation Package
Charleston Kettlebell Club
“Give the gift of strength this holiday season! This package will help a loved one develop a solid foundation with the basic kettlebell lifts. Our Foundation Package includes 5 one-hour sessions including a Functional Movement Screen and a 50% discount on your first month membership.” – Mike, owner
$400*
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FOR THE PET LOVERS
The Otter
Dolittle’s
“We like to be sure that everyone realizes that there is no such thing as indestructible when it comes to dog toys. However, there are toys that can offer long lasting entertainment. The otter is one of those toys. It takes some explaining, but once the customer sees how well the toy is made they give it a try. The best thing is that they often come back and tell us how well the toy held up.” – Ric, 0wner
$19.95
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FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Mercier and Springdale Frames
Frames Unlimited
“Nothing really captures the charm and intimacy of a cherished photograph quite like a beautifully handcrafted frame. The Mercier frame is handcrafted leather made in Peru. The Springfield Bespoke is handmade and hand-painted. Both are very unique frames unlike any you are going to find in the framing world” – Lauren, manager
$60 – $139.95
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FOR THE YOGA FANS
Cork Yoga Mat by Yoloha Yoga
Holy Cow Yoga
“I not only love these mats for their comfort and durability but because it’s a local product from a James Island family owned business. The mat is eco-friendly, anti-microbial, light weight, quick drying and sourced from sustainable farms. You can’t get more local than that!” – Katy, manager
$79
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FOR THE ENTERTAINERS
Beatriz Ball Oyster Server
Jeffrey Bannon Ltd
“One of a kind gifts are part of the true spirit of the season and this stunning, oven-safe Oyster Server designed by Beatriz Ball is one of my favorite Lowcountry-themed personal gifts. It’s elegant, chic and oh so very coastal and comes custom wrapped in one of our beautiful light blue gift boxes!” – Jeffrey, owner
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FOR THE DINNER HOSTS
Holiday charger & placemat
Rhodes Boutique
“I love entertaining during the holiday season and this stunning and colorful pheasant-feathered charger is one of my favorite place setting combinations. It offers a very natural and fresh vibe and is perfect both for everyday living or a holiday affair” – Gigi, manager
$18
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FOR THE DECORATORS
Miniature Tin Houses
Well Furnished
“Designed working doors and roofs that open up to place a votive inside to illuminate them, these little houses are charming well after the holidays. They can be used year round and all ages: Children can create fairy gardens around them or they’d be a fun piggy bank to encourage young adults to save for their dream house or to congratulate a new homeowner. Also a great gift for architecture buffs, builders and realtors.”- Matthew, owner
$58 each
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FOR THE SKINCARE JUNKIE
Goe Oil
Wildcraft Charleston
“I love multi-purpose products! I use it all over my body to lock in moisture, as an eye makeup remover, hair styling/protector, my feet, hands, anywhere & everywhere. This tube goes with me whenever I travel. Plus, it smells like heaven.” – Holly, owner
$49
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BONUS GIFTS
ElliFox is a pop-up shop in Jeffrey Bannon LTD and they are adding a selection of baby items to our gift guide.
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