Support Local, Support Survivors – A Holiday Gift Guide Featuring Western North Carolina Small Businesses

The holiday season is upon us, and we get to decide whether to give with purpose - before you click through your gift list on Amazon please consider more thoughtful, more meaningful, gift from a local Western North Carolina (WNC) artist and/ or business while aiding Hurricane Helene survivors. Through this gift guide, you'll discover unique, handcrafted products and services that highlight the rich talent of our region, all while helping our community rebuild and thrive. Best part is we are featuring businesses that have online sales for gifts or services so no matter where you live you can still support.

Western North Carolina is filled with resilient and creative individuals, but Hurricane Helene has left many struggling. Local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses are navigating the aftermath while continuing to produce beautiful work and services. As buyers, we often want to give back but struggle to find the right avenue. How do we shop intentionally, support local makers, and ensure our dollars make a difference?

As an interior designer and local realtor in WNC, I’m here to connect you with the best of what our community offers. This curated gift guide is your roadmap to finding one-of-a-kind treasures while directly supporting recovery efforts. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones, clients, or even yourself, you can make a lasting impact with every purchase.

Shop Local & Make a Difference

Here’s how we’ll do it:

Explore the incredible array of local artists, businesses, and services listed below.
Purchase their products online or visit their physical locations.
Spread the word by sharing this guide with friends and family.
Feel good knowing your gift-giving is helping our neighbors rebuild.

By shopping from these local businesses, you’re not only finding high-quality, unique gifts, but you’re also contributing to the recovery of Hurricane Helene survivors. This is more than shopping—it’s rebuilding our community.

The Gift Guide: Western North Carolina Artists & Businesses

This is a partial list : for even more businesses to support

1. Clothing and Accessories

Wild Verbena

A magical mix of plant medicine and clothing consider gifting unique, naturally-dyed textiles, dresses, and more.

Soul Sisters Depot

Gifts galore for your favorite hippie chic- candles, clothing, and handmade jewelry - help this special space rebuild from devastating flood damage.

Elementality

Their tagline says it all: Magical Things for Magical People.

Honeypot Vintage

This online and brick and mortar retailer has been curating and collecting quality vintage clothing and accessories for over 20 years. Find your own treasure now!

2. Home Goods & Decor

There There Shop

There There supplies well made, comforting goods that you'll love for a long time. With a versatile stock of home goods, clothing, and books you can find something unique and quality for everyone on your list.

Duncan and York

Find literally everything you need with a curated selection of stationary, kids, and bath and body items.

Citizen Vinyl

This venue, record shop, recording studio and record press will surely have the perfect present for the music lover in your life.

Provisions Mercantile

This locally owned general store carries a broad selection of unique goods, eclectic gifts, and nostalgic heirloom-worthy supplies for all ages and stripes.

3. Gourmet Food & Beverages

Cooperative Coffee Roasters

Cooperative Coffee is a local roaster in Asheville, NC. They roast to-order and ship whole beans to ensure freshness and aromatic complexity.

They recently opened their first coffee shop– it’s located in West Asheville near Hole Donuts and Taco Billy.

French Broad Chocolate

French Broad Chocolate has the most delicious chocolate in the cutest gift packaging. Everything is amazing, you really can’t go wrong, and their Holiday Collection is a great place to start (12 pieces for $39.)

Spicewalla

Spicewalla is a local spice company by James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani. It’s in the same family as local favorites Chai Pani and Bottiwalla. Huge bonus that their spices are packaged in containers that I actually want displayed my counters. If you are looking for something right at $20, check out Spicewalla’s assortment of 3 packs.

The Bush Farmhouse

The Bush is the magical farm to table, South-African inspired establishment in the heart of Black Mountain, NC. They've been managing an extensive rebuild after horrific flood damage from Hurricane Helene; they plan to reopen in mid December 2024- Consider going ahead and purchasing a gift certificate to save for your next trip or for your favorite WNC local/tourist.

Gift Cards & Services

Interior Design Services

Give the gift of a consultation for home staging, interior design, or even a small space transformation. Perfect for anyone considering a new home or simply refreshing their current one.

WNC Culinary Experiences

Purchase gift cards for local cooking classes, wine tastings, or food tours, providing both a memory and a meal to cherish. Here's just a few of the many local gems to consider:

Contrada

The Bush Farmhouse

Chai Pani

Tis the Season to Make an Impact

This holiday season, let’s come together to support local businesses and Hurricane Helene survivors. Shop intentionally, share these resources, and inspire others to do the same. When we support our community, everyone benefits.

Imagine a WNC artisan receiving an influx of orders, allowing them to repair their studio or continue creating. To one of these talented makers one order no matter how small, means the world- please purchase gifts from retailers who know your name and your aren't just a number.

Let’s Build a Better Tomorrow, One Gift at a Time

Ready to shop? Click on the links above or visit the businesses’ websites to start your holiday shopping. Share this guide on your social networks, and encourage friends to shop local too.

Happy Holidays!

If you are looking to transform your space or just want to say hi, I'd love to connect! You can reach out through the link below or reach me directly at sarah@sukkhainteriordesign.com.

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