Holiday Guide of gift items that can be monogrammed. You can also bring in your own items to be monogrammed. Monogramming is popular for the holidays, so try to get by there early! A gift certificate from Flamingo Digital Studios, Dorsey Patrick Photography or Point of View Photography for a family portrait would make a wonderful gift. Backyard Greens of Lake Wylie can provide a great “guy gift.” They can create a golf green at your home! It is just a short drive to Rivergate where shoppers will find a wide variety of stores and gifts. While at Rivergate, pick up a gift certificate from Just Fresh, The Wine Shop or City Tavern. Just Fresh offers organic and fresh foods and a healthier choice while dining out. Next door, City Tavern has be-
come a favorite spot to gather and dine with neighbors. Think gifts and local purchases. Many new stores have opened in recent years that are just minutes from Lake Wylie and offer a wide variety of choices close to home. In Clover on Main Street, there is a treasure trove of gift items and furnishings at M.L. Ford and Sons furniture store. The Palmetto House also features many gifts and floral arrangements, as well as South Carolina-themed gifts. Jackson’s Kitchen has homemade breads, salads, pies and cheese balls. Perhaps a membership at Anytime Fitness, located on Highway 49 and Evergreen Road, will be the gift that lasts all year and makes a difference in a family member’s health. A membership or a certificate for classes at The Sportscenter are always a favorite.
REVEL Salon & Color Studio offers gift certificates and pre-wrapped shampoo and styling gift sets.
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The Lake Wylie Business Centre is home to many new businesses, including REVEL. Let’s not forget the Vitamin Store located next to Anytime Fitness. A gift certificate from the Vitamin Store makes a great stocking stuffer or addition to any fitness or health-related gift. Walmart is the newest retail addition to Lake Wylie and it is full of decorations, gifts, wrapping, card supplies, toys, sporting goods, clothing and a variety of gift options. The gift of time and creating memories is always appreciated. How about going for a drive to McAddenville to see the lights? These are just a few ideas for the holidays. Visit the chamber’s website at www.lakewyliesc.com and look at the online directory for suggestions on places to shop locally as you complete your holiday list. Remember to give a gift of an unwrapped toy to the Clover Area Assistance Center Toy Drive known as Santa’s Closet. The unwrapped toy can be dropped off at Bank of America-Lake Wylie located on Highway 557 by Lowe’s-Lake Wylie. Our local businesses also support charity activities throughout the year, so please remember to shop locally. Have a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! LW