Hey Jute
Choosing just one bottle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar for a gift is no easy task, which is why A Twist on Olives offers gift sets in these jute bags. Pick out two, four or six bottles in any combination. $12.50-$50. www.atwistonolives.com
Vintage Victory
Unique gift ideas are the name of the game at Westerville Antiques, which prides itself on offering items from an era of great craftsmanship. Books, jewelry, toys and even vintage Christmas items all make for solid presents. www.westervilleantiques.com
File for an Extension
As hair extensions have grown in popularity, their fans have sought the highest quality they can find. If you know someone in the market, Uptown Hair Design offers Halo, 100 percent human hair extensions that cause no damage to natural hair. $350-$580. www.uptownhairdesign.net
Uptown Upgrade
A Gal Named Cinda Lou is making it even easier to show Westerville spirit. The shop is offering a series of T-shirts emphasizing the city’s highlights, including references to Uptown, Rock the ’Ville and even the shop’s Boston terrier, Henry. $20-$25. www.cindalou.org
Clock-shund
The pet lover on your list is sure to appreciate one of these wagging tail clocks from Captivating Canines, which are made for almost every breed of dog and a sizable number of cat breeds, too. For a closer-to-the-heart gift, there’s Dazzling Paws sterling silver animal jewelry. $39.99. www.captivating-canines.com
Great White
Jewelry is always a top-notch gift option, and for a top-notch piece of jewelry, Morgan’s Treasure is a fair bet. For example: this drop pendant in 14-karat white and yellow gold, with natural white and yellow diamonds. $2,500, plus chain. www.morganstreasure.com
Sock it to Me
The colorful mismatched socks made by Solmate Socks, available at Wild Birds Unlimited, are made from recycled yarn and are sure to brighten the recipient’s day. And if you need a card, too, the Quilling Cards sold at the store – fair trade and made of shaped and rolled paper – ought to do the trick. $19.99-$26.99. www.westerville.wbu.com
Fetching Etching
Key chains, coasters, tumblers, pilsner glasses and sampler glasses are among the etched creations made by Laser Precision Projects, available at Pure Roots Boutique. The state of Ohio, the city of Westerville and The Ohio State University are some of the entities to which the products pay tribute. $9-$15. www.purerootsboutique.com
Be Alarmed
For a wake-up call more sophisticated than that offered by a cell phone, the Grandfather Clock Company has a collection of restored novelty alarm clocks. Styles vary, but restoration quality certainly doesn’t. $85-$325. www. uptownwesterville.us/grandfatherclockcompany
Growl at the Moon
The home brewer, or even just the beer aficionado, on your list can certainly appreciate a high-quality growler from Buckeye Brewcraft. They can be purchased plain, etched with the Buckeye Brewcraft logo or – for an additional $15-$20 – etched with a custom design. $32.50 blank, $45 logo. www.buckeyebrewcraft.com
A Bouquet of Flavor
Poinsettias may be poisonous, but the Holiday Poinsettia Platters at 2 Chicks and a Cookie are nothing but delicious. Available in Christmas Red or Winter White, the platters include 30 petal cookies and one center cookie each. $45. www.facebook.com/2chicksandacookie
Lokdown
If you have a friend or family member who’s into cycling, that person most certainly has his or her own bike, so why not help protect it? This heavy-duty Kryptonite KryptoLok available at Westerville Bike Shop is just the thing for deterring would-be thieves. $55. www.westervillebike.com
Jacket of All Trades
Helping a friend or family member’s dog stay warm is one thing; helping that dog stay warm in style is another. The Apex Jacket and Reversible Fleece Jacket, both from Worthy Dog and available at Mutts & Co., will able accomplish that goal. $37.95-$49.95. www.muttsandco.com
Ducks in a Row
You might want to wait until the last minute and consider skipping the wrapping paper, but a dozen doughnuts from Duck Donuts, set to open in mid-November, will hit the spot – particularly for anyone who’s visited the original Duck Donuts in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where the franchise is legend. www.duckdonuts.com
Breads and Brews
European deli meats, an assortment of sandwiches and appetizers, house-brewed craft beer. Who wouldn’t want a gift card to Uptown Deli and Brew, home of Temperance Row Brewing Co.? They’re available in any denomination. www.uptowndeliandbrew.com
We’re Off to See the…
There are options galore for the beer lover at Lizardville, attached to the Winking Lizard, which opened in April. As long as you know what that person likes, you ought to have no trouble picking out a custom six-pack from the bottle shop’s massive selection. www.lizardville.net
Join the Club
Westerville-based Cheryl & Co. has the gift that keeps on giving. Its Buttercream Frosted Cookie of the Month Club is just what it sounds like: 12 or 24 of the company’s signature cookies, in seasonal varieties, delivered once a month for a year. $14.99-$19.99. www.cheryls.com
