Having trouble finding the right gift for that special someone this year? We’re giving away
a few ideas!
Mesh, a crafty boutique on Lytle Street, offers locally made, unique and affordable gifts. Shop owners Jenny and Heather produce PaoSoap from olive oil, and these hand-woven flower bracelets ($12) are woven by Tara Syester from, get this, plastic bags. Also available are Christmas ornaments by David Adkins and knitted items from Jennifer Taylor.
The Titans had a rough start this year but we still need to support the boys in blue! Chris Johnson is making this a year to remember, and a No. 28 jersey is sure to make Titans fans cheer this Christmas. This Reebok Tennessee Titans Replica Jersey ($59.99) is available at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Anastasia, on the Square, has a great variety of Ayala Bar Cross Necklaces in various colors and sizes ($43–98). The artist combines glass beads, mineral stones, and Austrian crystals to form an intricate mosaic. All items in this collection are handmade in limited editions in Bar’s studio. The collection is then discontinued within six months of its introduction, making these beautiful crosses highly collectible.
If the hustle and bustle of malls and corporate shopping centers is too much for you, then check out Trendy Pieces on the Square. The boutique carries men’s and women’s clothing and accessories at very affordable prices, like knitted winter wool hats ($12.99) and pretty ruffle scarves ($16.99). TP also carries colorful ties for $9.99 and dress shirts for $12.99 to keep your man looking good.
Give a gift of a warm and delicious coffee drink this holiday season, and support a nice local coffeeshop while you’re doing it. Cafe Latte offers gift certificates of any denomination for the coffee lover on your list. The shop, located just off of Old Fort Parkway, also offers breakfast and lunch items, and with Wi-Fi access is a good quiet place to work during the day.
What’s Christmas without Christmas music? Fiddle legend Charlie Daniels teams with Jewel, Dan Tyminski and other notable artists on this CD/DVD combo featuring Southern takes on some classics. Joy to the World: A Bluegrass Christmas, by Charlie Daniels and Friends is available at charliedaniels.com.
While today’s music is recorded in digital high definition, the listener rarely hears every detail and the dynamic range the artist and producer really intend. That’s where Beats by Dr. Dre come in. These amazing headphones, available in “solo,” “tour” and “studio” models, are designed to deliver the true sound of a recording. Beats ($149.99 –299.99) are available at Best Buy.
The stress of the holiday season can wear one down so give your loved one a chance to relax. Let the professionals at one of the area’s fine salons treat them to a massage. A gift certificate for a One-hour Swedish Massage from Balan ($70) makes a great stocking-stuffer. Many other services are also available at Balan.
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