The 2013 Westerville Magazine Holiday Gift Guide
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On the Record
Vintage clothes, jewelry, bags, posters, magazines and artwork are all available at A Gal Named Cinda Lou, but the shop’s most popular offerings are always its vinyl records. Anyone who still owns a turntable is sure to appreciate an item or three from the store’s massive collection; prices range from $3 to $40 for all but the rarest. www.cindalou.org
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Brace Yourself
Alex and Ani’s eco-friendly, recycled-material bracelets are only continuing to grow in popularity. Accent on Image at Polaris Fashion Place and Occasionally yours at Easton Town Center carry the stylish bangles, which range from $24 to $58, as well as a wide variety of other items that will be a hit with the fashion-conscious names on your list. www.accentonimagepolaris.com and www.oygufts.com
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Tea Time
Uptown Cinnamon Spice is just the tip of the iceberg at Blue Turtle Tea & Spice Co. – other flavors, starting at $2.99 a bag, include Moroccan Mint, Bourbon Street Vanilla and On the Waterfront, as well as plain teas and teas for the non-tea-lover. The shop also sells such accessories as teapots, starting at $14.99. www.blueturtleteaandspice.com
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Food for Fido
Now under new ownership and in a new location, 12 E. Main St., Captivating Canines is offering gifts for dogs and their human companions. These Smokehouse dog treats, which include Beef Munchies for $9.99 and Chicken Stix for $11.99, are American-made and have never been subject to a recall. www.captivatingcanines.com
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Chalk it Up
Edwin Loy Home, now located at 46 N. State St., is one of only two central Ohio retailers to carry Chalk Paint: Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan. Not only is the paint – $39.95 for a quart, and $29.95 for the wax to seal it – of high quality for the home, it’s also used for all the store’s paint jobs, which can be custom-ordered. www.edwinloyhome.com
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Chile Reception
Now that Chile Verde’s top-notch New Mexican cuisine is approaching its one-year anniversary near Westerville, a fan might appreciate one of the restaurant’s gift cards. They can be purchased in any denomination, and for each $50 you spend, you receive a $10 gift card for yourself. www.chileverdecafe.com
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‘Spectacular’ Says it All
Know someone who enjoys a good holiday show? Pick up some tickets to Generations Performing Arts Center’s Westerville Christmas Spectacular, which takes place at Westerville Central High School from Dec. 6-7. Tickets range from $10 to $20. www.gen-pac.com
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Vibes from the Vine
A bottle of wine need not be covered in wrapping paper; Good Vibes Winery’s holiday gift baskets can be custom-ordered, filled with the shop’s products and put together with the usual plastic wrap and ribbons. Customers can even bring in their own baskets for the packages, which cost $12 for the service plus the cost of the wine. www.good-vibes-winery.com
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Heaven Scent
A dedicated decorator on your list will appreciate the opportunity to make the house smell like Christmas, not just look like it, with these Kringle Candles from Hoover Gardens. The scented candles, which range from $2.99 for a votive to $24.99 for a large candle, have such aromas as wood-burning fire and pine tree. www.hoovergardens.com
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A Bold Boulder
Among the most eye-catching items at Morgan’s Treasure, which recently moved to 31 N. State St., is this boulder opal pendant with a sapphire and two diamonds, $1,030. The contemporary pendant’s simple flowing lines and the colorful gems, along with the 14-karat yellow gold metal, all contribute to the pendant’s allure. www.morganstreasure.com
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As Bright as Snow(men)
Light up your yard this holiday season with these handmade pottery snowmen that double as luminaria from Outside Envy. The popular pieces range from 2 to 3 feet tall, with prices going from $29.99 to $69.99. www.outside-envy.com
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Off the Map
Ohio is the name of the game at recent Uptown debut Pure Roots Boutique & Gallery – all products are Ohio-made. The state itself is part of the Daisy Mae Designs items there, which include necklaces, key chains, wine stoppers, bracelets and bottle openers, ranging from $20 to $45; map segments from the state figure heavily into designs. www.purerootsboutique.com
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Goodwill Toward Gentlemen
Waxing, color camouflage and a recovery facial are among the services available at Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, a Westerville newcomer on Polaris Parkway, but for a gift that will be popular with any man, look no further than the Gentleman’s Choice, $50. It’s a simple-sounding service – a shave and a haircut – but Roosters’ relaxing atmosphere and classic barber shop environment make all the difference. www.roostersmgc.com
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Lexi and I Know it
Some 30 to 40 fabrics are available for Westerville-based Varu’s line of Lexi Wristlettes, $22 each. The purse and handbag company’s other accessories, such as key fobs and coin purses, can be bought from its website or from Ohio Art Market in Uptown. www.myvaru.com
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Yuletide Uniqueness
Looking for a unique holiday gift? Check out the vintage Christmas items available at Westerville Antiques, such as dolls and manger scenes, for a shot at some one-of-a-kind items. www.westervilleantiques.com
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A Motley Crew
The seed cylinders sold at Wild Birds Unlimited add a cute twist to the standard bird-feeding offering. They come in four varieties: Hoot, an owl, for $9.99; Rascal, a raccoon, for $17.99; Preston, a penguin, for $18.99; and Buttons, a snowman, for $18.99. www.westerville.wbu.com
