As a business owner…you never are off REALLY. Last week was a whirlwind getting my makeup studio retail ready for the holidays!
So, I am sorry I have been kinda M.I.A.
Since it is the time for gift giving I thought you might like this blog post.
I am really more like a NYC girl and as I write this and the holidays are near I am starting to get homesick already. When I first moved to Jacksonville I felt like actress Eva Gabor in the sitcom Green Acres. I would often dance around the house and tease my husband and sing “Darling I love you but give me Park Avenue”. But having HIM in my life and opened up my business in Florida I eventually fell in love with palm trees,not driving in ice and snow,yummy Southern food and the slower paced lifestyle.
So, with that said I have compiled a list of gift ideas that are made in Florida or that are made in…Jacksonville Florida. You don’t have to live in Florida to buy these.
My blog is called Beauty Candy cause I am crazy about beauty and candy! Now I have to share with you about my fav’ LOCAL candy delight.
Topsy Toffee is a locally owned toffee company that is to die for! No kidding. You just can’t eat a few pieces. The creator uses his mom’s recipe and soared with it. Chocolate and toffee anyone? They just introduced a Perky peppermint to the mixjust in time for the holidays…so excited!
Gottahaveit is a store in the historic Avondale section of town. Iva the owner carries an amazing array of gifts and personalized gifts too. You gotta see this place! Give yourself time to browse and shop. You might even find something you love and have to treat yourself too!
Speaking of beauty there is a beauty of a salon in a sweet yellow house called Chocolate Blonde Salon. I am mad about a product they have named after one of their top stylists! It is called John’s Elixir. This magic mix is not only great for conditioning the hair before you blow dry,you can shave your legs ,face (guys) with it,you can remove makeup with it. I have smoothed out dead ends and brows that have gone wild too. A little goes a long way. And it smells sublime!
Looking for a NEW scent to add to your fragrance wardrobe? TRY No.1 by a local designer Sandra Alford. It is a really sexy but soft scent. They are offering FREE shipping with any order over $100.00 and up.
Don’t ya just love Chocolate dipped strawberries???
How can you resist? The absolute best the city has to offer comes from Glamour Gourmet.
The creator and owner Natasha makes the most DAZZLING glittered,sugared,chocolate decadence you will ever taste. Find her and shop her Instagram account…that’s how I find her!!! Warning you will soon be drooling at the edibles on the screen. She also makes chocolate dipped shimmering other things. Trust me on this your guests will be WOWED if you serve her glam YUMMY treats or given as a gift they will thing you are the bomb!
If you’re looking for a hostess gift or something to stuff in a holiday basket you’re making…a trip to Community Loaves is all you need. They have some awesome fresh bread you will love and so will the people you give a loaf to. BREAD HEAVEN awaits you in Murray Hill.
If you are looking for locally made candles there are a few companies I can recommend…
Five Points Candle Company is your go to brand. You may buy them online or at Gottahaveit.
http://www.fivepointscandlecompany.com
Fitz Pulins has some aromatic and beautifully packaged candles. http://www.inventoryroom.com
Jacksonville in a BOX shipped to your or someone who used to live here’s door. A variety of things made in Florida and wrapped and shipped by people who have developmental disabilities. A combination of food plus Florida souvenir fun!
http://www.jacksonvilleinabox.com
If you’re looking for a cheap stocking stuffer and think Jax IS RAD! Go visit this site.
Gotta foodie in your life that loves pie? Going to grandmas house or the in laws for dinner? Bring a pie from the YUM YUM TREE. This infamous place is an icon in Jacksonville.
These are just a few of my fav’ things I simply had to share and tell you about!
I know the season is really all about the reason. But since gifts are a part of it. I thought you’d enjoy my gift or stocking stuffer ideas.
Until next time…enjoy the beauty of this wonderful time of year!
