H&H Christmas Gifts Part II

I started a list the day after Thanksgiving of locals that could offer quality Christmas gifts. There were some additions in the comments so I wanted to post the list again and ask for more ideas. Remember all merchants are posted in no particular order. What are some other locals I missed? Check out the list

• Handmade Holiday Craft Show at Plant Zero this Sunday 12/12 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Support the James River with a James River Park license plate. If you don’t need a plate buy a river rat friend of yours a membership with the Friends of James River Park System.
• A Hot Piece of Glass has glass beadwork.
• Sweet Cheeks provides all natural bath and beauty products.
• Contrary unique jewelry.
• Buy a print of the South of the James Farmers’ Market and support Friends of Forest Hill Park.
• Restaurant Gift Certificates; O’Tooles, The Forest, Cielito Lindo, Lunch Porter (formerly Savor), Maldini’s, Good Vibes Cafe, and Paradise to name a few.
• Beer and wine from either Once Upon a Vine or Legend Brewing.
• A class at Dogtown Dance Theater.
• Rafting, tubing, kayaking, climbing, hiking and other outdoor fun with Riverside Outfitters.
• Chocolate at Chocolate’s by Kelly
• Raw coffee by Blanchard’s and brewed coffee from TaZa or Crossroads.
• Action figure and corresponding comic at Stories Comics and Books.
• Buy art at 43rd Street Gallery.
• Forest Hill Neighborhood association has flags, first edition Regatta T-shirts and pint glasses.
• Full Circle Translations can translate old family letters or documents for the the family genealogist.
• Handmade local pieces from recycled materials by Pop Culture Rehab.
• Foust Art does linoleum block prints, my favorite being the dogs in the Kennel series.
• David Rohrer and Steve Hedberg are artists that often capture scenes from the neighborhood. Steve has one for viewing at TaZa.
• Keith Ramsey has 11  paintings from his “CITYSCAPES IN NOIR” hanging on two of TaZa’s walls
• Local authors include Anne Soffee whose latest is in “Richmond Noir” and Leeanne Meadows Ladin who co-wrote “Secretariat’s Meadow – The Land, The Family, The Legend”.
• Jackson Sage Botanics produce more than 40 luxury botanical products ranging from soap to canine care. Available this weekend at the Handmade Holiday Craftshow.
• Tasha McKelvey has ceramics with a current focus on bird pottery, ginkgo pottery and some slab pieces with a faux bois (woodgrain) texture as well as ceramic jewelry. Available this weekend at the Handmade Holiday Craftshow.
• Keen Designs features 2 H&H residents and produce modern handmade jewelry. Available this weekend at the Handmade Holiday Craftshow.
• Thief & Bandit makes necklaces, bracelets, headbands, tee shirts and earrings with a focus on fabric. Available this weekend at the Handmade Holiday Craftshow.
• Ultra Violet Vintage featuring vintage clothing, accessories, housewares and jewelry. Available this weekend at the Handmade Holiday Craftshow.
• Snider Bros. Green House currently running a bus in the area with trees, wreaths and other Christmas greenery. Hit the link to see the schedule.
• Blue Iris Handcrafts has wonderful reversible tote bags for kids and adults, as well as lots of other goodies.
• Dan Mouer is a WH photographer and books of his work are available.