Regional finds for the deserving people on your list
Pretty Pottery
These pieces from Ross Pottery bring cheerful nostalgia to every day. We discovered these hand-painted designs at Indie Craft Parade in Greenville. Meg creates the forms in Asheville, and Jamie illustrates each piece with layers of glaze and carved accents. Find a variety of colors and designs at rosspottery.studio/shop. $150-$300
Creative Candle
Creative Energy candles came to life when Kara Sherritt wondered: What if a candle could do more? She created the 2-in-1 Lotion Candle, hand-poured in Columbia using cosmetic-grade soybean wax, extra virgin coconut oil, and other skin-loving ingredients. The candles, in a variety of scents, melt to create a luxurious moisturizing oil. creativeenergycandles.com, $38
A Giving Gift
Love Your Melon sells colorful beanies with a giving mission: for every beanie purchased, the company gifts one to children battling cancer. The knit hats come in a variety of colors and styles, and can be customized with mix-and-match poms that snap off for easy washing. The company donated more than 25,000 beanies last year. loveyourmelon.com, $38-$48
