RM‘s Local Gift Picks
From stocking stuffers to statement splurges, consider this Raleigh-rooted gift guide your cheat code to holiday hero status.
Flower power, reimagined. These handmade Homewood Nursery Gift & Home Shop soap petals turn every wash into a mini spa moment—peel one petal for a soft, fragrant handwash, or scatter a few in the bath for a luxe-level skin-softening soak. $45, homewoodnursery.com
For the one who deserves center stage—make their season sparkle higher than Mariah’s whistle register. Bailey’s Club Collection Diamond Bezel tennis bracelet radiates maincharacter energy with its 1.90 carats of pure brilliance in either 14K white or yellow gold. $5,995, baileybox.com
Listen up, wrap stars—your inner elf just hit the jackpot via Closets by Design’s Holiday Wrapping Station, sure to deck out any craft room into a fullon North Pole HQ to keep those presents under ~wraps~. Prices vary, closetsbydesign.com
Sweeten the season with Artie Bars’ handcrafted millionaire shortbread cookie bars—layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel and velvety chocolate ganache made over 24 hours for a meltin-your-mouth moment. Giftworthy, craveworthy— totally share-optional. Best Seller's Bundle, $29.99, artiebars.com or local pickup
Sleigh the season with a thrill instead of eggnog and dash to Rush Hour Karting Dec. 11–25 for its holiday deal—giftable, shareable, never expires and no membership required. Perfect for adrenaline junkies on your “nice-ish” list. 5 rides for $75, unlimited purchase, purchase in-person, at 919.662.9101 or rhkfun.com
Glow big or glow home. Give the ultimate selfcare upgrade with ILŪMRA Skin’s luxe facials and personalized injectables—customized to every age, stage and skin goal. From revitalizing treatments to radiant results, it’s the gift that keeps them glowing long after the holidays ~wrap~. Facials from $149, ilumraskin.com
Tanzanite dreams are made of these. Wrapped in a halo of natural diamonds, Brummitt Jewelry’s custom 14K white gold ring brings holiday magic to life—radiant enough to rival the star on top of the tree, timeless enough to treasure for generations. $8,995, brummittjewelrystudio.com
I’ll be back—to the gym. For the one who lives for leg day—or just lives in soreness—Naternal’s CBD-packed Arnie’s Muscle Cream and plantpowered wellness line soothes fast and hits harder than a Schwarzenegger comeback. $40, naternal.com
When in doubt, gift the Village. Village District’s gift card is your golden ticket to holiday hero status—50+ shops, restaurants and specialty stores. Available at self-serve digital kiosks, 2608 Clark Ave. (through double doors), shopvillagedistrict.com
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