Want to find that extra-special gift for that extra-special someone this holiday season, but don't know where to start? We do! Check out 36 ideas that you can pick up right here in Berks County. What could be better than that?
1. Great Gnomes.
The gnome love trend is still going strong, and it's easy to see why with these cute holiday stuffed versions.
$17.95. Zipf’s Candies by Sweet Surprises, West Reading | 610.373.2121 | sweet-surprises.com
2. Shine Bright.
For the sparkle-lover, pick up either the Charlene Statement Earrings or Charlene Cuff Bracelet – or both! The beauties are pictured here in Raw Sugar.
Earrings: $190. Bracelet: $245. Sorrelli, Kutztown | 610.894.9857 | sorrelli.com
3. Cheers to the Holidays!
Pick up a festive Sangria of the Month kit, featuring Folino Estate’s Rosso Fresco wine, cranberry simple syrup and shaved white chocolate. Yum!
$34. Folino Estate Winery, Kutztown | 484.452.3633 | folinoestate.com
4. Goddess-worthy.
Self-care is essential, and this kit comes with goodies, including a rose quartz Gua sha tool paired with Aphrodite organic facial oil.
$56. Allison Clothing Company, West Reading | 484.709.2563
5. Exclusive Roast.
Coffee fans will appreciate a bag or two of Hazel’s Brew, roasted on site and available in regular, dark and decaf varieties.
1/2 lb bag: $9.99. 1 lb bag: $16.99. Mayfield on Noble, Kutztown | 484.333.5690 | FB @MayfieldOnNoble
6. Put This Baby in Their Corner.
Know a Dirty Dancing fan? Gift him or her this sign celebrating the film on its 35th anniversary, or one of many others offered.
$48. Roo Hoo’s Boutique | 856.237.3137 | FB @RooHoo123
7. Dream Hair.
This “Vitamin Miracle” Dream Shampoo & Conditioner is the gift that keeps on giving. Users experience enhanced shine, health and manageability. Who doesn’t want that?
Shampoo: $36. Conditioner: $42. Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa, Berks & Montgomery counties | 1.844.725.6655 | llsalons.com
8. Tea for Two.
Gift the youngster in your life this cute Floss & Rock Rainbow Fairy 10-piece Tin Tea Set, including two cups, two saucers, two plates, two spoons and a lidded teapot. For ages 3+.
$34.99. The Mint Leaf/Jennie Wren Designs Space, Leesport | 610.615.5134
9. Say “Yes” to Sea Salt Caramels.
Grab a sweets-lover a gift box of milk and dark chocolate sea salt caramels and satisfy their salt and sugar craving simultaneously. Gift wrapping is included.
1-pound box: $22.50 Billy’s Candies, Temple | 610.929.1673 | billyscandies.com
10. Get Crafty.
Give the maker in your life something fun to do and enjoy for years to come with a Rag Wreath Kit by The Vintage Pineapple Co.
$39.99. ANITATrinket, Fleetwood | 484.332.7682 | anitatrinket.com
11. Super Snacker.
Grab this basket filled with Tom Sturgis Pretzels paired with Pilsudski dipping mustard and Kutztown Draft Birch Beer, and you’ve got the perfect gift for a game day fan or movie buff.
$39.95. Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc., Shillington | 610.775.0335 | tomsturgispretzels.com
12 .Make Shaving Merry.
Grab the man in your life one of these herbal aftershaves and help calm and hydrate his skin. Available scents include Key Lime, Florida, Sandalwood, Vermont, Bay Rum and a fragrance-free option.
4oz bottle: $11.99 Honeybee Gardens, West Reading | 610.396.9225 | honeybeegardens.com
13. Chill Out.
For whiskey enthusiasts, these stones are a must! They’re fast-cooling, non-diluting and perfect stocking stuffers.
$31.99. Finch + Fern, West Reading | 484.869.5617 | finchnfern.com
14. Stylish Slip-ons.
Grab a pair of UGGS for the fashion-forward and comfort-loving kid in your life.
UGG Kids Bailey Bow Pink: $150. UGG Toddler Classic 2 Glitter: $110 Nature’s Garden Natural Foods and Shoes, Reading | 610.779.3000 | ngarden.net
15. The Quintessential Cozy Blanket.
It’s pretty. It’s cozy. It’s generously sized for cuddling up on a cold winter day. Grab your favorite homebody the Vera Bradley Rosy Outlook Blanket.
$60. Baldwin Brass Center, West Reading | 610.373.1040 | baldwinbrasscenter.com
16. Brain Game.
Know a budding engineer? Grab them this Hydrobot Arm Kit and let them put together a hydraulic operated robot arm without batteries.
$56.50. Evelyn & Harriette’s Gifts, Oley | 610.987.6055
17. Marvelous Metals.
For those that love understated, yet beautiful, jewelry pieces, these Laura J. Designs works are perfect. The hammered metal collection is affordable and on-trend.
Pictured pieces range in price from $78-130. Raphael B Studio Jewelry, Exeter Township | 610.779.6611 | raphaelbstudio.com
18. Dotted with Diamonds.
For the diamond lover in your life, grab this stunning 18K yellow gold Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection stretch bracelet, beautiful solo or as part of a stack.
$3,050. Murphy Jewelers, Hamburg | 610.562.2528 | murphyjewelers.com
19. Top Shades.
Gift your Tom Cruise-loving family member or friend these stylish Maui Jim Maverick Sunglasses, and he’ll feel like a bit of an aviator himself. The shades feature PolarizedPlus2® lens technology and MauiGradient lenses.
$299.99. Fromuth Racquet Sports, West Lawn | 610.463.3249 | fromuthtennis.com
20. A Prize Inside.
Gift your snacking friend this decorative tin filled with 24 chocolate-coated pretzels in dark chocolate, milk chocolate or a combination of the two.
In-store: $24.95. Online: $38.95. Unique Snacks, Reading | 610.929.3172 | uniquesnacks.com
21. Shower Enhancers.
Slip one (or two, or three) of these shower steamers into someone’s stocking and they can enjoy a burst of aromatherapy when hot water hits it. Available in Stay Calm, Ocean Breeze, Positive Energy, Peace and Love and Sinus varieties.
$3.75/each. Muddy Creek Soap Company, West Reading | 610.816.7474 | muddycreeksoapcompany.com
22. Play in the Mud.
Mix-and-match three clays and two natural hydrosols for a mask as unique as your skin. This kit includes a bamboo mask brush, spoon and pottery mixing bowl.
$43. Paisley & Company, Kutztown | 484.646.9515 | paisleyandcompany.com
23. Beer Mate.
Grab this FIFTY/FIFTY 64-ounce Insulated Growler for the beer enthusiast in your life to enjoy cold brews for years to come.
$60. Sly Fox at the Knitting Mills, Wyomissing | 484.878.2154 | slyfoxbeer.com/wyomissing
24. Festive Art Pieces.
For the holiday season lover, grab a unique ornament or one-of-a-kind print or card from Hippiejam artist Gail Porr, a self-taught acrylic artist.
Ornament: $12. Print: $11. Reading Public Museum Gift Shop, Reading | 610.371.5850 | readingpublicmuseum.org
25. Veggie Delight.
Fans of quirky, fun pieces will enjoy these laser-cut sustainable wood radish earrings.
$12.99. Riverview Gardens & Gifts,Temple | 610.929.5049 | gardensandgifts.com
26. Gifts That Give Back.
Pura Vida Bracelets celebrate the “pura vida” lifestyle through crafting responsibly made products that inspire positivity and giving back. The company has partnered with more than 200 charities around the world.
$7. The Blue Coast, Hamburg | 484.660.3062 | thebluecoastshop.com
27. Unique Holiday Décor.
Who says Christmas trees have to be green? Grab this glass Christmas tree piece from local maker Danny Polk and make a statement.
$54. Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading | 610.374.4600 | goggleworks.org
28. Functional Fashion.
Repurposed thrift store fashions get a new life as items like this scarf featuring a functional pocket.
$25. RenLa-B Creations, Leesport | 484.706.0867 | renlabcreations.com
Also available at: Lazy Dog Vintage, Hamburg | 484.660.3695 | lazydogvintage.com
29. Go Luxe.
For those who love fabulous textures, these velvet zip pouches adorned with tassels are the perfect find. Available in a variety of colors.
$15. Saylor House, West Reading | 610.816.7161 | saylorhouse.com
30. Men’s Jewelry.
Sometimes the man in your life likes to put on something extra-special, too. Gift him a Miami Cuban Chain available with or without lab-grown diamond accents.
$84-124. Van Scoy Jewelers, Wyomissing | 610.374.9330 | vanscoy.com
31. Gather ‘Round.
A perfect gift to be enjoyed by the entire family or a group of friends, grab this Solo Stove Bonfire Wood Fire Pit with Stand. It creates a mesmerizing fire that’s not just amazing to watch, but a joy to sit around, too.
$299.99. Weaver’s Ace Hardware. Locations in Fleetwood, Douglassville & Sinking Spring | weavershardware.com
32. Creative Cocktails.
For the host or hostess on your gift list, grab this Call Me Old-Fashioned Holiday Cocktail Kit featuring Kinsey 4-Year Bourbon, Resurgent Straight Rye, Manatawny Stillworks Maple Whiskey, Libre & Co. Demerara Gum Syrup and Aromatic, Orange and Black Walnut Bitters.
$160. The Bar Cart PA, West Reading | thebarcartpa.com
33. Bow WOW.
Grab something fun for the dog and holiday lover in your life with this Dog Advent Calendar. Measuring 19x11 inches, it’s sealed with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic shellac.
$50. For local pick-up, use code “LOCAL” at checkout to eliminate shipping costs. BoomerRang Designs, Shillington | 484.772.5800 | boomerrangdesigns.bigcartel.com
34. For a Terrific Teacher.
Gift one of these personalized skinny tumblers offered in an assortment of colors and with many icon options.
Acrylic: $23. Metal: $18. Barn Street Designs, Birdsboro | 610.575.2900 | barnstreetdesigns.com
35. Go Fish.
The Patagonia Home Water Trout Uprisal Hoody is made from 100 percent recycled materials. Simple yet sophisticated, it’s an essential wardrobe piece the angler in your life would be proud to wear.
$89. TCO Reading, West Lawn | 610.678.1899 | tcoflyfishing.com
36. Charmingly Carved.
Grab this hand-carved music box for the youth in your life to treasure for a lifetime to come. The winter figures placed on top are surely suited to the season.
$67. Wm H Diller Jewelers, West Reading | 610.372.0019 | wmhdiller.com
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