To help make holiday shopping a bit easier, The Bend partnered with a dozen lovely local shops to provide you with a fool-proof guide to gift-giving this holiday season. From skincare to glassware and everything in between, the 12 Days of Christmas 2022 Gift Guide includes something for everyone on your list this year!
DAY ONE – TRANQUIL GARDEN FANTASY BY STEFAN JANS
Chic to Chic Furniture
Bring the great outdoors in with the Tranquil Garden Fantasy artwork. This oversized chinoiserie-style framed print hosts an array of beautiful colors from sage green to deep magenta. $919
DAY TWO – LA SCOLCA WHITE WINE
Italian Cowboy Food & Provisions
A bottle of Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Alessandria, Piedmont – La Scolca (Black Label) from Italian Cowboy Food & Provisions is the perfect holiday hostess gift. This choice pairs wonderfully with fish and white meats and is ideal as an aperitif or after-dinner glass. Bottles vary in price
DAY THREE – ZO SKIN HEALTH
Halcyon Med Spa
This is one of Halcyon’s most popular skin regimens! These products are going to help you preserve a more youthful-looking complexion, hydrate the skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Exfoliating Polish $68, Complexion Renewal Pads $53, Exfoliating Cleanser $47, Daily Power Defense $150
DAY FOUR – KANTHA QUILTS
The She Shed
Kantha is a traditional type of stitch and embroidered quilt or blanket. The use of repurposed cloth makes this a one-of-a-kind gorgeous gift. Shop the She Shed for everything Kantha! Pricing varies
DAY FIVE – FRESH FLORAL HAT BOXES
Rose Soiree
Give the gift of a luxurious fresh floral hat box style arrangement with Rose Soiree. Arrangements are available for pick up or delivery in the Coastal Bend. For a gift that keeps on giving, purchase a monthly flower subscription to have fresh bloom deliveries each month. Pricing starts at $45
DAY SIX – MIXED MEDIA ART
Port Aransas Art Center
Representing 200+ member artists, the Port Aransas Art Center is the premiere gallery in the Coastal Bend; offering unique coastal art, such as the pictured sand dollar mixed media piece, and a vast array of original paintings, pottery, photography, glass art, hand-crafted jewelry, gifts for every budget, and much more. Pricing ranges from $5 to $5,000+
DAY SEVEN – BIG GREEN EGG
361 Cabinets & More
This holiday season, give you or someone you love the ultimate cooking experience! Whether you are grilling, baking, roasting or smoking…no other outdoor cookers can match the quality, ease of use and versatility of a Big Green Egg. Holiday bundle specials up to $650 off, while supplies last
DAY EIGHT – ESTELLE COLORED GLASSWARE
Park Seven
With so many gorgeous colors and styles available, Estelle Colored Glass is the perfect gift for anyone on your list! This hand-blown glass is a timeless gift with a modern twist. $48 per flute
DAY NINE – ONCLOUD GO RUNNING SHOES
Fleet Feet
From your first run to your 50th, the Cloudgo offers next-level comfort through every stride. These lightweight shoes are made to keep you on your game while helping you reach the next level. $140
DAY TEN – BAMBINO FIDDLE LEAF FIG TREE IN HOURGLASS PLANTER
Planted CCTX
This local spot has a plant for every type of plant parent and is truly a one-stop shop this season for everything houseplants and gifts. Create a cozy space with fresh plants this holiday season at Planted. Pricing ranges from $20 to $150
DAY ELEVEN – PURA SMART DIFFUSER
The Pura Smart Fragrance Diffuser empowers you to personalize every detail of your home fragrance experience —all from your phone. Simply plug in, program and let premium, clean fragrance enhance your every mood. Holiday scents are available now!
DAY TWELVE – GARDNER’S SOAP
Wildflowers
This is the perfect gift for any folks with green thumbs on your list! Give the gift of the ultimate gardening clean-up kit featuring gardener’s soap, a nail brush and a beautiful dish made by local potter Nathaneal Huffman Pottery.
Editor’s Note: This is a special advertising section originally published in the December 2022 print issue of The Bend with the headline “12 Days of Christmas.”
