Tis the season for sweaters, sparkles, good cheer and, of course, gift-giving! Welcome to our Holiday Shopping Guide for gifts everyone is sure to love!
Shopping for a fashion enthusiast? Who could resist an incredibly cozy (and chic!) top? New arrivals are quilted with a feminine ruffle detail on the front, a tulip hem and covered buttons on the back.
Know someone who takes pride in their scent and literally smells amazing all the time? They’ll surely delight in the Tulip Classic Collection Discovery Set of seven amazeballs scents in 5mL eau de parfum spray, handmade by famed Mixologist Victoria England, who has curated her own magical fragrance blends in Humboldt County, CA since the tender age of 14—perfectly boxed for holiday giving!
Scouting for a gift to give someone who loves to entertain? SHIFT has long carried unique and beautifully curated gifts from Santa Barbara Design Studio (also in California) and this season we’ve pulled out all the stops—literally! From wine stoppers to the cutest charcuterie forks, knife-spreaders for dips, holiday dip bowls, tiny beautiful spoons for jams and appetizers, insulated travel mugs and more. Each comes in a beautiful box with festive red ribbon wrapping and a recipe for making or sharing—an easy, pre-boxed gift for the hostess in your life.
Got an outdoorsy person on your list? Find the perfect scarf, or a lush pair of mittens in faux fur or chunky cable knit sweater—we have so many beautiful styles and unique colors to choose from at SHIFT! Searching for the perfect gift for someone headed to the mountains to ski this winter? Gift them a gorgeous après hat—angora with a fur puff or a fedora or western style with a beautiful hat band—to cover that “helmet hair” after the perfect day on the slopes.
Who doesn’t make to-do lists from time to time? Take note: Gift your loved one stationary or a notepad that matches their love for “the thing.” From pickleball to chess, book-lover to tennis and golf nut, we have delightfully hand-drawn motifs for everyone to write notes to put in lunchboxes, grocery lists and honey do’s for 2024—SHIFT in for these perfect stocking stuffers!
Shopping for a weekend adventurer? Gift them a unique tote, one made from feed bags with the French address printed on it, neoprene or woven tapestry, or one that simply says “GETAWAY.” They meet TSA carry-on guidelines and are perfect for road trips to carry snacks, charging cords, a book or Kindle … all the things for adventuring.
Lastly, gift with love and give the spirit of togetherness! SHIFT always encourages our My City readers to shop locally and support small businesses. OUR city has so much to offer—books from Comma and Totem, dining at all of our wonderfully delicious local restaurants, tickets for plays, musicals and concerts at the Whiting or Capitol Theatre all make wonderful experiences with family and friends. Don’t forget about the Flint Cultural Center, too, with membership opportunities for singles and families! You can take classes at the FIA Art School, be enchanted by sculpting or fusing glass, learn improv comedy at The Rep or catch the latest science adventure at Sloan Museum of Discovery or Longway Planetarium … gifts that keep on giving.
This holiday season, shop local stores and support small, family-owned businesses because WE are the fabric of YOUR city!
