Holiday Gift Guide

I’m hoping for an attractive yet utilitarian gun belt from Palmetto State Armory. Even if not always used for its principle purpose, at least it will keep my pants up.
• Bill Farley, Contributing Writer

I’m hoping to get these adorable earrings as the ultimate stocking stuffer. Fender Guitar Pick Earrings come in a range of colors at Hermosa Jewelry. One of their best sellers, they retail for $34 and are a great conversation piece.
hermosajewelry.com/guitar-picks
• Pamela Jouan, Contributing Writer

I would love to both give — and add to my personal collection — “Year of the Dog,” by local and world-renowned photographer Vincent J. Musi.
chroniclebooks.com/products/the-year-of-the-dogs
• Jeanne Taylor, Managing Editor

The luxurious, high-rise reflective leggings from Jag Athleisure are at the top of my holiday wish list. Pulling on a pair of these sleek leggings helps me feel put together, even when I’m working from home, and the pockets are amazing.
jagathleisure.com/product-page/leggings
• Lindsay C. Bishop, Managing Editor

The perfect gift for me is anything from The Old Whaling Company, especially their scrubs and body butters. My friends love them too, so I know exactly what to get them this year.
oldwhalingcompany.com
• Katherine Waters, Contributing Writer

I have three small children, so I always look forward to participating in the layaway program at Wonder Works in Belle Hall. I especially love their great selection of LEGO sets.
wonderworkstoys.com
• Theresa Stratford, Managing Editor

During the pandemic, I’ve become interested in birding — it’s the perfect social distancing activity. A good pair of binoculars, like Adorrgon 12×42 Binoculars for Birding, from Wild Birds Unlimited, will improve my bird identification skills.
mtpleasant.wbu.com
• Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer

Ever since I spotted rockstar sweetgrass basket maker Henrietta Snype’s work at the Preservation Society of Charleston, I have coveted the artful products this talented craftswoman creates. A native of Mount Pleasant, her work is in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.
• Anne Semmes, Contributing Writer

I love shoes and belts, and an alligator belt from Erika Lynn Boutique would be a great addition to my collection. Her accessories are really stylish and can go with just about anything in my closet.
erikalynn.com
• Bill Macchio, Publisher

A Turkish Beachable is a beach towel, tote bag and chair cover all in one. Beachables are 100% cotton towels, machine washable and dryer safe, making them the perfect holiday gift for beach lovers.
beachables.com
• Jenny Harrison, Contributing Writer

Puzzles are a great present for the whole family. At the Isle of Palms Marina Market, they carry a series of puzzles, ranging from 550 to 1,000 pieces, featuring original art with beach and Lowcountry themes — any of which would make the perfect gift.
• Tonya McGue, Contributing Writer

I would love to add a locally crafted sweetgrass rosette to my home office. It’s iconic, timeless, and represents so much of Charleston’s history.
buywayofcharleston.com/charleston-classic-gifts/gullah-sweetgrass
• Fay M. Boudet, Contributing Writer