Thanks to the friendly and fashionable small businesses in Southern Wake, seasonal shopping has never been easier. These Main & Broad partners offer unique items with a local touch. Let’s get gifting!
1. Gift playful charm and nostalgia to holiday hosts. Even your backyard birds will appreciate the thoughtful gifts at Southern Dash.
2. The scents of the season are crisp and fresh thanks to Michel Design Works peppermint body care products from Southern Dash.
3. Create a holiday haven for yourself or guests with spa-like bath products, cheerful decor, and the coziest Barefoot Dreams socks from Southernly Place.
4. Every occasion deserves a great beer, which is why The Corner Biergarten stocks local and international brews to suit every preference. Mix and match your favorites for a personalized sampler.
5. A bottle opener, charcuterie board, or pizza cutter from Rescued WOOD Rehab will help recipients slice, serve, and celebrate in style.
6. Raise a glass to the gift of muscadine wine. Erik Martella Wines uses grapes native to the American Southeast for a touch of local flavor.
7. Pop into happiness. With flavors from Hot Cocoa and Buffalo Ranch to Strawberry Hibiscus and Zebra, Ella’s Popcorn is sure to make anyone smile.
8. Treat someone special to Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts: deliciously crunchy and perfectly seasoned for a delightful snack that’s sure to please.
9. With barrel-aged Conniption gin from Durham Distillery, your recipient will feel like a mixology maestro.
10. Send a little love in every bite! Baked goods from La Farm Bakery say “I knead you in my life!”
11. Meat the perfect gift. Top-quality steaks and gourmet local goodies from The Butcher’s Market are an easy way to treat friends and family.
12. Uncork happiness with a bottle — or bottles — of wine from Wine 100, where you can shop by region or leave the selections up to the experts. Shatterproof and dishwasher-safe festive glasses are the cherry on top.
13. Foodies will love the variety of goodies available at Southern Supreme, including their fruitcake, fruitcake cookies, and cinnamon pecans.
14. Gifts of original, handmade wares from Curated Craft Marketplace deliver double joy — to the receiver and the creator. Fine art prints featuring beloved NC destinations, a Blind Date with a Book bundle, and handmade pottery represent just a few of the artisan gifts available.
15. Cozy, colorful, and chic apparel awaits at Cousin Couture. With soft sweaters, sneakers that slay, and boots for days, you’re going to need a bigger stocking.
16. Time to shine this holiday season. She’ll look her best in feminine and fun clothing and accessories from Maren May’s Boutique.
17. Suit up for a killer first impression at family gatherings with clothing and accessories from Ashworth’s Clothing.
18. You’ll be rocking around the Christmas tree with unique vinyl finds from Fuq’n Vinyl. Shop three pop-up locations in downtown Fuquay. Selections include sealed, unopened, and limited-edition records.
19. The night won’t be silent with the gift of a Turtlebox premium portable speaker from Southern Dash, built to deliver good tunes on rugged outdoor adventures.
20. Moms and dads can both twin with their minis in outfits from Southern Dash and Cousin Couture. Mommy and me outfit pictured above (15).
21. Keep the glow going. Gift luxury skin care SkinCeuticals from Forefront Dermatology to help your loved ones look fabulous between visits.
22. Pamper anyone in need of a little self-care this season with Serasana’s signature body care products, from goat milk soap to Dead Sea bath salts to a soothing lavender eye pillow.
23. Discover dapper and delightful children’s clothing and gifts at Ruby James Children’s Boutique.
210 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 552-5201
ashworthsclothing.comAunt Ruby’s Peanuts
200 Halifax St., Enfield
(800) 732-6887
auntrubyspeanuts.com
The Butcher’s Market
1225 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary
(919) 465-3082
5045 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
(919) 809-8914
2414 Wycliff Road Suite 103, Raleigh
(919) 615-0512
thebutchersmarkets.com
The Corner Biergarten Bar & Bottle Shop
1625 N. Main St. Suite 133, Fuquay-Varina
(919) 246-6649
tcbiergarten.com
Cousin Couture
116 W. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 552-0592
thecousintocouture.com
Curated Craft Marketplace
214 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 285-3782
curatedcraftmarket.com
Durham Distillery
711 Washington St., Durham
(919) 937-2121
durhamdistillery.com
Ella’s Popcorn
2319 Laurelbrook St., Raleigh
(833) 713-2929
ellaspopcorn.com
Erik Martella Wines
erikmartellawines.com
Forefront Dermatology
242 S. Main St. Suite 212, Holly Springs
(919) 695-9516
forefrontdermatology.com
Fuq’n Vinyl
512 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
330 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 414-4463
fuqnvinyl.com
La Farm Bakery
4248 NW Cary Parkway, Cary
(919) 657-0657
220 W. Chatham St., Cary
(919) 650-3117
5055 Arco St., Cary
(984) 228-0300
122 Glenwood Ave. Suite 100, Raleigh
(919) 322-1351
lafarmbakery.com
Maren May’s Boutique
103 Raleigh St., Fuquay-Varina
(817) 201-6323
mareymaysboutique.com
Rescued WOOD Rehab
718 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 285-2653
rwrnc.com
Ruby James Children’s Boutique
103 Raleigh St., Fuquay-Varina
shoprubyjames.com
Serasana
116 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs
(919) 762-7473
serasana.com/hollysprings
Southern Dash
116 W. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 552-0592
Southern Supreme
1699 Hoyt Scott Road, Bear Creek
(336) 581-3141
southernsupreme.com
Southernly Place
514 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 285-2365
southernlyplace.com
Wine 100
100 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs
(919) 285-4058
wine100nc.com
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