The 2014 Westerville Magazine Holiday Gift Guide
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Painting the Town
From furniture to vintage pieces, Edwin Loy Home knows how to make a living space look good, and one of its most popular products for beautifying any surface is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It is designed to be versatile and can be used without substantial preparation such as sanding or priming. $39.95 per quart. www.edwinloyhome.com
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Let’s Twist
A Twist on Olives’ vast assortment of gourmet flavored olive oils and vinegars allows it to put together any sort of customized gift basket a gift buyer might desire, starting at $12.50. It also has premade baskets such as this chocolate lover’s gift basket, featuring blood orange extra virgin olive oil, dark chocolate balsamic vinegar, chocolate fettuccine, sweet chocolate topping and cabernet chocolate blueberries. $45. www.atwistonolives.com
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Taking Root
These guitar string bangles from Worthington-based Megalo Designs are among the many locally crafted items at Pure Roots Boutique. The store is at a new location this year: 18 N. State St., previously occupied by Uptown Strings. $15-$20. www.purerootsboutique.com
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Pillow Power
Abbey Rose Boutique sells a combination of vintage and modern items, from furniture to jewelry to seasonal merchandise. These custom pillows from a local textile artist are a good example of the modern items sold there. $19.95-$45. www.abbeyroseboutique.com
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Dog Duds
You can find an item for a lover of any breed of dog – and a few breeds of cats – with these socks from Wheel House Designs at Captivating Canines. Captivating Canines also offers food from Best Breed, a GMO-free pet food that can be bought in breed-specific varieties. $12.99. www.captivating-canines.com
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Fits to a Tea
From Blue Turtle Tea & Spice Co. comes the Teetotaler’s Gift Set, which includes Kyoto Cherry Rose tea, English Manor House tea (a blend of Darjeeling, Assam and Ceylon), demerara sugar cubes, an infuser and a gift card. The standard set comes with a $5 gift card, though the denomination is the buyer’s choice. $15. www.blueturtleteaandspice.com
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Vintage Valuables
The vinyl records at A Gal Named Cinda Lou are always popular items, especially among collectors and lovers of all things vintage. Particularly rare records find their way into the store’s offerings from time to time, providing even more incentive to hunt there. $2-$20. www.cindalou.org
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Attracting Attention
Uptown shop Naturally Curious Kids, which opened in the spring, specializes in unique and interesting toys, such as the popular Magna-Tiles. Also growing in popularity are products from Tegu, which makes magnetic wooden building blocks that can form elaborate designs for older children or simple shapes for younger children. $25-$65. www.naturallycuriouskids.com
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Mantlepiece Masterpiece
Amish Originals Furniture always offers a plethora of holiday-friendly items, and this year is no exception. These dishes, ornaments and decorations, all perfect for gift exchanges, are some of the mantle-friendly pieces. $7.99-$27.99. www.amishoriginals.com
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Oiled Again
In addition to its line-up of hair and spa services, Michael David Salon also sells a collection of products that might be perfect for someone on your list. Among them are the popular Moroccanoil treatment, which comes in 0.85 and 4.23 fl. oz. sizes. $14.95-$39.95. www.michaeldavidsalon.com
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Squirrel!
Know someone who can’t seem to keep his or her hands warm in the winter? Pick up a pair of Wool Squirrel mittens – made from upcycled sweaters and lined with fleece – from Ohio Art Market. $38. www.ohioartmarket.net
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Ice to See You
A stocking or a box under the tree is no place for a frozen treat, but fortunately, Westerville newcomer Coppa Gelato offers gift cards in all denominations. The café also sells coffee, baked goods, paninis and, perhaps most eye-catchingly, gelato bombs – warm, sweet doughnuts filled with a scoop of gelato. www.coppagelato.com
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Scents of the Season
Add to the sights and sounds of the holidays with the smell of the holidays by picking up some Kringle Candles for a friend or loved one from Hoover Gardens. The candles, which come in three sizes, include scents with such names as Cozy Cabin, Blue Spruce, Snow-Capped Fraser, Jingle All the Way and just plain Christmas. $2.99-$24.99. www.hoovergardens.com
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A Golden Opportunity
This white druzy pendant is just one example of the custom-made, one-of-a-kind designs available at Morgan’s Treasure. The black-specked pendant comes on a 14-karat yellow gold band with a brushed finish and diamonds set in it. $950. www.morganstreasure.com
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Weight Watch
Though Advanced Medical Weight Loss is best known for its rapid weight loss program, it also sells cookbooks. This Hcg Fat Loss Cookbook offers a variety of recipes for the health-conscious consumer. $26.65. www.advancedmedicalweightlossllc.com
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Carry On
The Julia Mini Hipster bag from VARU, with a zipper closure and two exterior pockets, is designed to be big enough for carrying items but small enough to keep hands free. It must be doing the job admirably, because it’s been part of the celebrity swag bags handed out at the Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes. $45. www.myvaru.com
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Call Me a Cab(inet)
Know someone who has a big home improvement project in mind, but isn’t sure where to start? Arrange an in-home estimate from The Cabinet Maker, which just opened this summer; it includes a drawing as well. $99. www.ohiocabinetmaker.com
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Age and Beauty
Westerville Antiques is always filled with unique items that just might be perfect for someone on your gift list. Vintage books, jewelry, furniture, clothing, housewares, toys and art can be discovered throughout, as can such unique finds as antique radios. www.westervilleantiques.com
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Superior Seeds
These seed animals from Wild Birds Unlimited, made entirely from edible seed, are always a good bet for the bird lover on your list. Honey & Sugar, a cat-and-mouse combo, is the newest addition, joining such compatriots as Hoot the Owl and Preston the Penguin on store shelves. Starting at $9.99. www.westerville.wbu.com
