are you ready for this upcoming season of giving? i can't believe that we are in the thick of the holiday season!
something i love to do for holiday gifting is give
my favorite locally made goods to my loved ones. often times family members get excited about specific brands and makers and ask tons of questions. it makes it fun for me and i think it is a great way to support the businesses in
our own communities!
today i'm sharing about Florida made gift ideas! our family who lives there is based on the gulf side, so i'm always trying to find new local prizes when i go and visit or need to mail a gift of sorts. Florida is a big state, so these ideas are by no means inclusive of all the local made goodness.
+ local foods
every place has their favorite foods! what about a gift card to an
independent restaurant? a bottle of wine from
a local Florida winery? maybe
Rosa Fiorelli Winery + Vineyard? a growler or tshirt from a local brewery? like
Cigar City Brewing?
what about a tasty canned good or holiday style treat? are you a canner? could you pull from your
personal jarred up stash? or pick something up from
Detwiler Market in Sarasota or Venice? you can head to my favorite
Nokomis Groves and find everything to make a gift basket!
+ handmade items
someone on your list need a new necklace? handmade plant stand? locally created stationary? an art print for their office? try a shop that focuses on supporting makers from your area - maybe
Just/Because on St. Armand's Circle. i'm dying to get over to the newly opened
Spider Lily Finery - go check it out and let me know how great it is!!
and don't forget you can always do a quick search on
etsy to support makers from all over during their best selling time of the year!
+ long time local favorites
how about a gift card to a long time local restaurant like
Cafe Alcazar - local, fresh cuisine in a lovely location seems like a great Sunday lunch date idea! or to
Goff's Drive In... make an
ice cream party basket and stick in a little gift card to head over for a mango shake!
okay, so this is where i need your help! do you have a favorite Florida made present you like to give? do you have a favorite way to support local while shopping for your holiday gifts? write in the comments and let me know!
happy gifting!
