The Gift Guide

Looking for that something special? Share the spirit of the season with gift ideas from Cary Magazine partners.

1. Choco-luscious
Videri Chocolate Factory offers chocolate bars and truffles made from the bean. Check out our hot chocolate mix or holiday crushed peppermint candy; full-size bars, $6-$7.50; truffles, $3 each; box of 50 mini bars, $65. viderichocolatefactory.com

2. Time to shine
Sexy Hair holiday gift packs will improve hair health and provide up to 10 weeks of long-lasting color, starting at $36. twistedscizzorsonline.com

3. Small luxury
Tracey Mallon necklaces are handmade and have been described as little pieces of art; stacked labradorite quartz necklace with marcasite-encased white druzy, $286. martasofraleigh.com

4. Can’t decide on a scent?
Try this trio of gemstone-inspired scents in your home for an exclusive price. This set includes three chic three-ounce votive candles in Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Malachite, $70. kendrascott.com

5. Warm up a cold evening!
Winter Cranberry Krupnikas, a cranberry and honey spiced liqueur from Brothers Vilgalys Spirits in Durham, is packed with delightful holiday flavors, $35. brothersvilgalys.com

6. Pick a pie
Give the gift of a mouthwatering, blue-ribbon winning, freshly baked pie, whether it’s delivered or shipped nationwide, $30-$35. SlicePieCompany.com

7. Movie magic
Cary Film Circle is a gift that keeps on giving. Members receive a T-shirt, exclusive perks at local merchants, ticket deals and more, starting at $25. thecarytheater.com

8. Bee good
Savor the sweet taste of summer all year long with unfiltered, small-batch honey from across North Carolina, $7.99-$20. gardensupplyco.com

9. For the Wine Lover in Your Life
A vast collection of high quality decanters for optimum wine enjoyment $11.99-$134.99 trianglewineco.com

10. Custom holiday wreaths
Indoor and outdoor wreaths, swags and garlands designed to order. Visit the shop for all of your holiday gifts and arrangements! prestonflowers.com

11. Winter market
Shop local this season from 50 of the finest area artisans on Sunday, Dec. 9, at The Mayton Inn from noon to 4 p.m. locallymademarket.com

12. Awesome agate
This beautiful rainbow druzy slice necklace from the Allison Conway Collection is the perfect addition to any holiday outfit, starting at $54. autumnandavery.com

13. Raise a glass
Celebrate the holidays with limited release brews, old school classics and new school originals from Bond Brothers Beer Company. bondbrothersbeer.com

14. Bright idea
Bridgewater Candles are candles for a cause. The soy-based candles burn for up to 145 hours, diffusing a perfectly blended fragrance, and each purchase provides three meals to orphans around the world, $24. lovepinkmagnolia.com

15. Holiday scent
Thymes Simmered Cider home fragrance is a blend of freshly-pressed apple, mulled with crushed clove and cardamom, with hints of bourbon, starting at $10. gardensupplyco.com

16. Pure hydration
It’s a total skin rejuvenation! One of Dr. Jeremy Pyle’s favorites, this ultra-hydrating serum quenches skin for a supple, smooth complexion, $85. skinraleigh.com

17. Add some sparkle
Open wraparound diamond fashion rings are available in various designs in rose, white and yellow gold, $400-$5,000. diamondsdirect.com/Raleigh

18. Better brew
Larry’s slow-roasted coffee emphasizes sustainability, organic practices and farmer relationships. Try Rockin’ Holiday or For-a-Cause blends this season, $13.99-$14.99. larryscoffee.com

19. Happy hair
Give your hair beautiful salon results at home with Fusio-Dose Homelab. Only four treatments to address your primary hair concerns, $90. artisanhaircary.com

20. The finer things
Using handcrafted local chocolate and coffee, Durham Distillery’s Damn Fine Liqueurs balance sweetness, richness and depth of flavor, $19.95 each. durhamdistillery.com

21. Refresh and enhance
your look this holiday season with CARE Plastic Surgery’s award-winning, gold standard trio: Colorscience gloss and glow duo, $52; Botox $12 per unit; Juvederm lip filler, $595. careplasticsurgery.com

22. Strong showing
Italgem Steel men’s fashion collection, featuring various bracelet and necklace designs, $45-300. diamondsdirect.com/Raleigh

23. Modern heirloom
Finex cast iron cookware is hand-crafted in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime guarantee; skillet and lid set, $275. whiskcarolina.com

24. Bountiful basket
Spread seasonal cheer with La Farm’s most popular items: La Farm bread, Asiago-Parmesan cheese bread, hearth-baked granola, La Farm’s signature scone mix, seasonal candy, and Lionel’s favorite dark Belgian chocolate bar; $59.99. lafarmbakery.com

25. Back to nature
Organic Pure Care is an Italian line promoting clean naturally derived ingredients from plants and flowers, starting at $25. holistichairsalon.com

26. Perfect Pour
The custom shapes successfully deliver complex aromas, and enhance the texture, balance and flavor of your favorite beers, $29.99. trianglewineco.com

27. Made to last
You can’t go wrong with an investment in high-quality kitchen gear; American Clad stainless-steel cookware from Hammer Stahl, $39-$399.95. whiskcarolina.com

28. Bake a classic
Minneapolis-based Nordicware has been baking holidays bright since 1946; Bundt pans, starting at $19. whiskcarolina.com

29. Secret Family Recipe
Lovingly hand-crafted in the Triangle, these gourmet toffees from the Graves family come in a range of sizes perfect for gifting or indulging. Toffee comes in traditional pecan and coffee flavors, $2.99-$14.99. chapelhilltoffee.com

30. Modern touch
Inspired by ancient artisan jewelry design, the Chakarr collection delivers authentic and unique statement pieces for today’s woman; grey mop earrings with mother of pearl, $78; baroque drop with fresh-water pearl, $98. martasofraleigh.com

31. Deluxe details
Give your look a graphic punch with an animal print clutch; Currey Clutch in Gheperado by Ceri Hoover, left, $228; Rarity Springbok Clutch by MooMoo, right, $378; Python Evening Clutch by Vivo, $650. martasofraleigh.com

32. Round and around
Handmade in Peru from recycled materials, this best-selling necklace consists of saucers wound tightly with thread on three braided strands; Beyond Threads Platillos Saucers necklace, $108. martasofraleigh.com