Treat Yo’Self: 18 Local Gifts to Buy for You
Gifts you know you’ll love
From hand-crafted items to locally-made treats and more, here’s a roundup of some gifts worth treating yourself to.
By Bonnie Dunkel - Contributing Writer
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Sparkle in Handmade Jewelry
Emily Warden Designs
Independent and women-owned, Emily Warden Designs features pieces that were crafted to tell a story. You’ll find jewelry for special occasions and daily wear made from fine metals and semi-precious and precious stones. Pick out your perfect piece here.
Location: 425 Strawberry St (The Fan)
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm
Sun & Selene
Embrace your inner goddess with a stunning creation from Sun & Selene. Owned by local Jeweler, Brittanny DeRaffele, each piece is inspired by classic goddesses and hand-crafted using recycled metals and natural gemstones. View their current collection here.
Location: 3408 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 6 pm
Molly Virginia Made
Make a statement in handmade leather earrings from Molly Virginia Made. With endless bold colors, patterns, and shapes to choose from – these earrings will make you stand out in any crowd.
View their online collection here.
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Indulge in a Local Treat
Chocolate Bars from Not Your Sweetie
Chocolate with a feminist agenda? We love it. This bean-to-bar craft chocolate will cure your sweet tooth while supporting women and their livelihoods. View their options here.
Get on the list for their next release here.
Charcuterie-Grams from Picnic RVA
Who needs a candy gram when you can send yourself a Charcuterie-Gram from Picnic RVA? This revolutionary creation is filled with meats, cheeses, and sweets and can be pre-ordered online and delivered straight to your door. Truly, love at first sight.
View their online shop here.
A Pint from Ruby Scoops
Brookland Park is the new home to Ruby Scoops, a shop that specializes in premium small batch ice cream, sorbet, sherbets, and desserts. With a rotating menu of flavors (and plenty of vegan and gluten-free options) you’re in for the perfect treat.
Location: 120 W Brookland Park Blvd (Brookland Park)
Hours: Sunday, 1 – 5 pm, Friday – Saturday, 1 – 7 pm
A Shipment of Sammies from Nightingale Ice Cream
Ice cream sandwiches delivered to your door? Don’t mind if we do! Available for local and nationwide delivery – order your shipment on their website here.
Location: Search for stores near you that carry Nightingale Ice Cream here.
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Fall in Love with Some New Art
You know what could use some love? Your walls. With art prints, linens, and more The Wild Wander has plenty of original artwork inspired by local and regional landscapes to spruce up your home’s interior.
Location: 2015 W Broad St (The Fan)
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 6 pm, Sunday, 12 – 5 pm
Have a spot in Richmond that you absolutely love? Frame it in art form with a handmade illustration from Mad Kitchen Co. Featuring illustrations of Richmond restaurants, neighborhoods, shops, and landmarks - you’ll find the perfect print for your home on her Etsy page here.
View their latest creations on Instagram.
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Light a Flame in a Hand Poured Candle
Sun Theory creates one-of-a-kind candles using repurposed vessels, natural soy wax, and thoughtfully sourced oils. Their containers are all either handmade or thrifted and the candles come in a variety of amazing scents. They now offer local delivery on the lokii app – making it even easier to get lit with your favorite scents.
View their online shop here.
Burn Down For What candles are hand-poured in Richmond with a focus on natural ingredients. They have several collections and scent options – perfect for setting the vibe in your home.
View their online shop here.
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Rock a New ‘Fit
Jackson & James Men's Clothing
Nothing gives you a confidence boost quite like wearing a new ‘fit. Jackson & James is the spot to add some high-quality men’s clothing to your wardrobe. Featuring men’s shirts, jeans, jackets, and shoes – if you want it, they’ve got it.
Location: 3200 Rockbridge St #102 (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 6pm, Sunday, 12 – 5 pm
Love your reflection with some new clothes from mod&soul. Their dreamy boutique carries bohemian-chic women’s clothing with everything from sweaters, dresses, shoes, accessories, and more.
Location: 323 W Broad St (Jackson Ward)
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm
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Sip on a Craft Cocktail
Bar cart looking a little bare? Spice it up with a bottle of locally distilled rum, gin, or liqueur from Virago Spirits. With several spirit options and cocktail kits available, they have everything you need to mix up a nightcap. Browse their current selection here.
Location: 1727 Rhoadmiller St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Wednesday – Thursday, 2 – 7 pm, Friday – Saturday, 2 – 8:30 pm, Sunday 2 – 6 pm
Trial & Error Distillery
Create your own signature cocktail with spirits from Trial & Error Distillery. Created by the owners of Bombolini Pasta, this in-house distillery produces several variations of rum, gin, and whiskey. Grab a bottle and a pasta dish to-go and you’ve got an amazing meal.
Location: 1606 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 11 am – 7 pm, Saturday, 2 – 6 pm
If vodka is your drink of choice then be sure to add a bottle of Cirrus Vodka to your wish list. Bottled, corked, and sealed here in Richmond, Cirrus Vodka offers their bottles and selection of to-go cocktail kits for same-day delivery and curbside pickup.
Order online here and don’t forget to browse their list of cocktail recipes for additional cocktail inspiration.
Location: 1603 Ownby Ln (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Friday, 5:30 – 9 pm, Saturday, 1 – 9 pm, Sunday, 1 – 6 pm
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Send Yourself A Local Gift Box
gifted RVA
Can’t decide on just one gift for yourself? Gifted RVA curates gift boxes filled with local goods that can be delivered right to your door. They have amazing themed boxes like the Very Richmond Gift Basket, the Coffee Box, and the Winter Warm-Up Box or you can create your own personalized gift basket.
Browse their current selections here.
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Have a Spa Day
Treat your dry, winter skin to a facial at Luna Aesthetics & Spa. Get pampered with your choice of one of their many facials all geared toward skin health and relaxation. You deserve it!
Location: 10619 Patterson Ave (Henrico)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm, Friday, 9 am – 4 pm, Saturday, 9 am – 3 pm
Have the perfect spa day at home with the help of handcrafted skincare and wellness products from Maven Made. Each product is plant-based, organic, and cruelty-free and is made from 100% botanical ingredients. Their collection of room sprays, serums, sugar scrubs, and elixirs are bound to have you feeling relaxed and glowing in no time!
Location: 1321 1/2 E Main St Ste 113 (Shockoe Slip)
Hours: Tuesday, 10 am – 4 pm, Thursday, 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm
Thank you to Cirrus Vodka for powering this City Guide!
This City Guide was contributed by Bonnie Dunkel, author of the blog ROAM RVA.
ROAM RVA is a blog that provides dining recommendations, travel guides, weekend itineraries, and more for the Richmond region and beyond. Learn more on Instagram here.