"Look What I Found!"

Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the town, our editor was searching high and low, for gifts to be found. The economy was hanging by a thread, so we cared, about rounding up presents that would help local shops fare. The hunt for wine stoppers, kid’s rockers and such, turned up so many great options, we simply had too much. So we are featuring the gifts that photographed bright, many hand-made by locals, it only seems right. Tons of festive, fun treats in our Gift Guide abound, so without further ado, here’s our Holiday “Look What I Found!”

For Her

Pure Harmony

Handmade Butter Soap in Peppermint Stick and Balsam Fir Made in Lynchburg. Available at Flips.

Well-heeled Holiday

J. Renee “Annette” Shoe in Metallic and Chinese Laundry “Bentley Patent Mary Jane” Shoes in Blue. Available at Flips.

Apepazza “Grace” Shoe in Bronze, Nicole “Omniscent” Shoe in Pewter and Nicole “Quaint” Shoe in Apple available at Consolidated Shoe Store. Clog shoes with removable/assorted fabric top covers, available at Shay’s Unique Gifts.

Mighty Mouse

“The Mouse” Pink Crystal Computer Mouse. Available at Flips.

Your Worthy Cause is in the Bag

The Kuat “Strong” Black/Creme Laga Handbag is handmade by women who survived the tsunami in Indonesia. Each average-size bag takes almost a full day to complete; each piece is an amazing work of art! Available at Flips and www.laga-handbag.com.

Branch Out

Sterling silver Pierced Tree Pendant with chain. Available at The Studio Gallery, inside the Lynchburg Community Market

Don’t Fudge on Sweet Gifts

Chocolate Fudge (and many other varieties) available at Fabulous Fudge.

For Him

A Reason to Get Carded

Lizard Credit Card Holder and Money Clip. Made in Amherst, VA. Available at Flips.

Got a Light?

Stylish cigars, pipes, tobacco, cigarette tins and more for the gent in your life. Available at Tobacco Express and Tarazona Tobacco & Coffee

Give Him the Boot

On the trail, on the job or anywhere in between, these Vasque Breeze XCR’s are up for the task. Available at Angler’s Lane, Hiker’s Outpost and Outdoor Trails.

The ABCs of Time

Your man will watch the time… and the baltimeter, barometer, compass, depth, weather and sunrise with the multi-functional Suunto Core Watch. Available at Angler’s Lane.

Layered with Love

Patagonia’s Performance Baselayer Capilene 3 Zip Neck will keep the guy in your life dry and warm whether he’s under the hood or under the weather. Available at Angler’s Lane, Hiker’s Outpost and Outdoor Trails.

For Kids

Dream Dollhouse

Handmade locally. Comes with wooden furniture and figurines. Available at The Faery Godmother.

Bug Off!

Glow-in-the-Dark jewelry and keychain with real bugs inside. Available at The Faery Godmother.

It’s Dress Up Time

Viking fairy and other costumes, available at The Faery Godmother, Mother Goose and N’tended for Kids.

Now Serving Snowmen

Just Add Snow is a bag full of all the accessories your little one will need to make their one-of-a-kind snowman. Now all you need to wish for are lots of falling flakes! Available at The Shop of John Simmons.

Show Your Stripes

Watch your favorite tot giddy up by putting a Zebra spin on a traditional rocking horse. Available at Mother Goose.

For Couples

“T” Marks the Spot

Meet me at the T-room for a cheesy western and bowl all the way! This original watercolor celebrates the Lynchburg landmark. Available at The Studio Gallery inside the Lynchburg Community Market.

The Gift of Grind

Make sure your favorite couple starts the day off right. Bags of Coffee and mugs available at The Good Cherry, The Muse, The Drowsy Poet and Whitehart Cafe.

Wine About It

Wine square and wood turned wine stopper available at Heritage Crafters Gallery inside the Lynchburg Community Market. Decorative glass bulb wine stoppers and wooden handle corkscrew available at The Silver Thistle. Bottle of Cuvee Blanc, 2007, from The Winery of La Grange in Haymarket, VA. Available at Vines Wine Merchant & Cafe.

Skin is In

His and Her All Natural Skin Care Sets, available at Heritage Crafters Gallery inside the Lynchburg Community Market.

For him

A selection of pure goats’ milk soaps in manly scents like “Hardworking Hands”, “Commando” and pure “Oatmeal and Honey.”

For her

A pure botanical facial set includes the Fabulous Facial, conditioner and toner. All natural ingredients.

With This Ring…

Planished His and Her Rings, handcrafted in sterling silver, made on site by jewelry artist Ariel Parker. Available at The Studio Gallery located inside the Lynchburg Community Market.

Ornaments Get Personal

Make your holiday ornaments personalized with your favorite school, family name and beyond. Each is hand-painted and available for order at Shay’s Unique Gifts.

Get Cookin’

Serve up culinary masterpieces with a side of romance with a Couples Cooking Class. Available at Culina’s (previously Moyanne’s).

For Pets

Freshen Up

This air freshener uses all natural botanicals that have your pets smelling fresh and clean without drying their skin with water baths. Available at Heritage Crafters Gallery inside the Lynchburg community Market.

Furry Fashions

Pet coats and Collar Kerchiefs fit over your pet’s collar in a variety of sizes and prints. Available at Seamstress Shirley Carwile, inside the Lynchburg Community Market.

For the Birds!

Handmade, solid copper bird feeder. Available at The Tinsmith Jim Downey, Heritage Crafters Gallery inside the Lynchburg Community Market.

Bowl Bling

For the high-fashioned feline or canine. Available at The Shop of John Simmons. Have Water, Will Travel Bow Wow Travel Food and Water Bowls create a stable, spill-proof base for your dog’s food and water. Lightweight and collapsible for easy packing and travel. Available at Angler’s Lane.

Sitting Pretty

This pet bed is so fashionable, you will want to pass it off as home decor. Available at The Shop of John Simmons.