Shop Local Holiday Guide 20207 min read

Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2020 

I have created this guide in hopes that you can find everything you need for your gift-giving right here in Cincy! Please shop local, they’re working hard and offering curbside pick up and shipping to make things safe and easy. We have so many wonderful shops in Cincinnati selling everything you need to make someone smile during the holidays… Here are some of my favorites:

Make sure to follow along on my HeyMichelle1 Instagram for my upcoming giveaways of some great gifts!

Out of the box thinking with a gift that keeps giving~ 

*First, let’s just say a gift card to a local restaurant is a win-win… During these trying times, they need you more than ever! 

 

Memberships to local Arts, Museums & Experiences:

Tablespoon Cooking Classes~ So much fun and interactive bonus you get a meal out of it!  

Helicopter rides with Stratus~ Get amazing views of the city from the sky  

The Cincinnati Art Museum~ Enjoy this beautiful museum and the shop in the lobby!

The Taft Museum ~ This beautiful historic house is a gem

The Cincinnati Fire Museum ~ Great history and exhibits

The Mercantile Library~ check out the blog I did on this iconic spot in the middle of downtown

Cincinnati Museum Center~ Something for the whole family and has new exhibits all year

Cincy Shakespeare Theater~ Fun shows and a really cool new theater

Gift Certificate for Pedal Wagon~ Try the brunch pedal, night bar hop, or even a mural pedal

 

Tickets to an adventure:

American Sign Museum~ Such a fun place to see some amazing huge signs check out my blog 

Reds Hall of Fame and Museum ~ Fun for the Reds fan and some great interactive areas and history. Check out my blog 

Visit to the Loveland Castle~ The story of the building of the castle by one man is just the start of the coolness of this place. Check out my blog

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park ~ This has become my new obsession! Wonderful place to visit 

The Newport Aquarium~ Sealife has always mesmerized me… just a great place 

Cincinnati Zoo ~ Yes, the animals are so cute then add Festival of Lights, Tulips, and more

Cincinnati Opera~ Throw a little culture in someones life  

Cincinnati Ballet~ We are blessed with an unbelievably talented ballet and the new building should be finished soon!

Krohn Conservatory ~ Decked out for Christmas and always has something fun going on.

Overlook Lodge ~ Miracle at the Overlook! The bar has transformed into the most decked out Christmas place to grab a drink. Reservations needs

 

Gifts for Him:

Romualdo ~ Get him lookin spiffy 

Delamere & Hopkins~ for the outdoorsy guy who likes fly fishing and more

Beer delivery from one of our great breweries~Streetside, 50 West, Platform, Fretboard, Hoppin Vines you get the idea and the list is endless

Wine Delivery~ from Hart & Cru, Revel OTR, Corkopolis 

A night out at Top Golf~ fun way to keep your swing in check all year

Fun at Fowling~ (football & bowling.. He would love it) 

Pins Mechanical gift card ~  for a little gamer night 3 floors of fun

Trevor Furbay Bespoke Tailors~ make him dashing 

Khakis in Hyde Park~ Great selection for the guys & gals  

 

Gifts for Her~ This could go on for days, but I’m going to try to narrow it down

Jewelry:                                                                                                                                                   Richter & Phillips~ family-owned with wonderful bling

Paolo~ He is a private jeweler in town that will help you design a special piece for someone in your life. Can work by appt. and enjoy a glass of wine while you look around :)

 Circle Jewelry~ adorable dainty jewels 

Flash.Jewels~ Great for the college girls and a hip mom :) her other jewelry can be found in Honey on Miami

 

Spa Day:                                                                                                                                               Mitchells Salon and Day Spa ~ My favorite relaxing facial in town. Gift card sale going on now

Oasis Face Bar ~ Cute facial… ask for the cool Hydrafacial service! 

Woodhouse Spa~ Great massages in the most serene rooms! 

 

Clothes and accessories :

Honey on Miami ~ Great selection of clothes and accessories 

 Fabulous Furs ~ The most famous faux furs around even Oprah loves them! They have wonderful slippers, blankets, and more

Co-Op on Camargo~ Clothes, jewelry, and fun stocking stuffers 

Artisan Boutique Co. ~ Her selection would be a hit for anyone! The colors alone make you smile. She has a large variety of beautifully handmade colorful bags from around the world. 

Idlewild Woman~ OTR hip cool selection of clothing and accessories. 30%off this weekend 

The Native One~ This is great for the young woman and cool moms :)

 Sweaty Bands~ Known for the amazing nonslip headbands now has great masks, hats, and scrunchies 

Leeli & Lou~ “A bubbly glass of style” for the young at heart

Alley Boutique (Loveland)~All things fashion and fun

 Blush & Bubbly~ Cuteness 

Sloane Boutique~ OTR edgy styles for the modern woman 

Threads Boutique Oakley~ Clothes, shoes, and more

The Wolfpack ~ OTR fun and funky

Kismit ~ cool clothes, jewelry, shoes, stocking stuffers, and MORE! Obryonville & OTR

 

For everyone : 

Joseph-Beth Bookstore ~has something for everyone such good gifts! This is my go-to spot

Nest Gifts in Hyde Park ~ Adorable selection of unique gifts for everyone even babies!                                                                                                                  

Camargo Trading Co. ~ Home decor and more                                                                                                                      

Cottage Paperie ~ Huge selection of stationery (personalized too), cards and so much more                                                                                                                                  

Handzy in Covington~ The shop full of cuteness! 

Hotel Covington lobby shop~ They have great selections of local items including some Fab Furs merchandise 

Gris Gris ~ OK you need to grab some of this for the cocktail drinker in your life…Cocktail magic! Basil Habanero & Jalapeno Hex  small batch made here in Cincy 

Mica 12v ~ A wide selection of gifts 

Artichoke – for the person who loves to play in the kitchen 

Coffee Lover ~ Grab a bag of coffee from local shops around town and give a sampler

Ideas: Oakley Artisan Roasters, Deeper Roots, Urbana, Coffee Emporium, Carabello, Churchill Tea

Queen City Gift Card ~ This card is good for a long list of Cincy merchants in Downtown & OTR! 

High Street ~ Seriously has everything 

Yellow Dahlia Candle ~ Local made candles in delightful scents! 

Manitou Candle Co ~Candles for sale or give the gift of fun and go make your own 

Rookwood Pottery ~ Everyone should own a piece of Rookwood Pottery beautifully handcrafted with love!

Indigenous~ You could go into this store every day and see something new. Full of wonderful gifts 

The Sweat Shop Cincy~ an Instagram shop with unique gifts and monogrammed goods

Ruby’s Chocolates~ YUM alert… Beautiful chocolates and the best hot chocolate bombs! 

Haungs Calligraphy ~ Everyone needs a cool doormat! Get one personalized here

Miller Gallery ~ For the art collector! We are spending so much time in our houses you need to make them pretty :)

Soaps & Lotions :

& Sundries ~ soaps, bath bombs, room sprays, and amazing beard products for men, monogrammed towels, etc. offering gift wrap! 

The Oakley Soap Co. ~ Local made soaps 

Lemonwood Soap Co.~ More wonderful soaps 

Skin Foodies ~ I’ve been buying this since she first started .. LOVE it. Great products 

 

Book & Music Lovers:

Books from Cincy Book Bus~ Books sold out of the cutest blue bus but she will also ship to you! Give someone a gift card and they can join in on her book club! 

Joseph-Beth Bookstore~ (has something for everyone, such good gifts) Seriously great stuff more than books  

Roebling Point Books & Coffee~ Grab a book for someone and a coffee for yourself 

Plaid Room Records~ Cuz anyone that has a record player is COOL! 

Shake it Records ~ Get all the albums you gave away 10 years ago ;)

Everybody Records ~ Get lost flipping through the huge selection 

Decades Rock N Pop ~ Owner Carla has the best collection of fun gifts for your favorite rocker! Located in Kenwood Mall for the holidays and the pop-up markets around town.

 

Kids & Stocking Stuffers:

King Arthur’s Court~ They have everything to put a smile on the little one’s faces 

Rory Maxwell~ Grab some cute fashions for the babies, tots, and tweens 

Groovy Gumball~ Because you need to fill those stockings 

The Spotted Goose ~ Clothes so cute you want them to come in adult sizes :)

Castle House~ The iconic kids clothing store with fun stocking stuffers too 

Queen City Cotton Candy~ Yes, she makes yummy flavors that will bring out the kid in you.. This is great for the stockings 

Humankind 7 Wide~  adorable books celebrating diversity

Doscher’s Candies ~ Making world-famous candy canes for 150 years! They also have delicious other candy and oh the caramels yummm!

 

 

If you want a shopping adventure I just did a night of shopping in Hamilton and it was so fun!