Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2021

www. Char l es tonWomen . com | www. Char l es tonWomenPodcas t . com | www. ReadCW. com CW Assembling the Perfect Gift Basket N o matter the occasion, the best presents are the ones that show the giver’s thoughtfulness. Assembling a collection of curated items into an attractive gift basket will trump a standard issue store-bought item every time. It’s not so much the expense but more about the thought and time that the giver has invested in making this gift a special one. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect birthday or housewarming gift, something to pamper a new mom or simply to say thank you to someone special, the options for creating a gift basket are endless. So where do you begin? Mount Pleasant has several sources for well curated gift baskets, from The Village Bookseller on Coleman BY ANNE SEMMES A gi f t basket fu l l of wi ne and a s i de of charcuter i e f rom Leeah’s Old Vi l l age Wi ne Shop are sure to be a h i t wi th any rec ipi ent . At Ne l l i e & Lo, you’ l l f i nd a wi de se l ec t i on of gi f t s to c reate a basket for ever y occas i on , l i ke th i s l ove l y engagement co l l ec t i on . For av i d reader s , v i s i t The Vi l l age Bookse l l er to curate a gi f t that wi l l keep them enter ta i ned and coz y. Boulevard and Lavender Hill Designs on Long Point Road to Nellie and Lo’s boutique in Northcutt Plaza and Leeah’s Old Village Wine Shop. These professionals can point their customers in the right direction once they know more about the intended recipient. At locally owned, independent bookstore The Village Bookseller you will find a thoughtfully curated selection of literary and popular fiction plus non-fiction, young adult and children’s books. Gifts and curiosities spice up the range for the browsing book lover. Pair a few great reads with some cozy socks, a bookmark and a mug for a gift that evokes comfort. Eileen Dougherty and Leah Farrell are pros at assembling themed boxes that combine pampering, spa- style products—so much so that they built a business around it called b. minton, an online shop dedicated to curating the perfect gift combinations. As they say, “Self- care isn’t selfish,” and the toiletries and other products they promote are also thoughtfully sourced. Their pre- curated boxes make it easy to find a gift that feels special