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Westchase Patch Gift Guide 2011

Support Westchase businesses this holiday season by purchasing gifts for your family and friends right here in the neighborhood.

Avoid the mall. Westchase has it all.

Support local business owners and evade long lines simultaneously this holiday season. Westchase is a surefire spot to cross a few of the names off your holiday gift list. Take care of several gifts within minutes of each other, thanks to the close proximity of the below businesses.

From Him to Her to Child to Grandparent, Patch has you covered with some gift suggestions that aren't too far from home:

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For Him: Better Beer

Help the man in your life expand his beer horizons by visiting Napa Flair Wine and Décor where you can create a gift basket with an assortment of high-quality imported beers. Choose from a selection imported from France, Germany, Italy and Canada, including an organic option. You can incorporate as few or as many beers as desired. A $10 charge covers the basket assembly. Be sure to include Birra Moretti, a fine Italian brew. For a nice complement to the gift basket, purchase a beer-making kit. Napa Flair is owned and operated by LuAnn Shapiro, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, and Advanced Certified Wine Professional, credentialed in Napa Valley. Located at 11967 Sheldon Road. Beer Gift Basket Price: $30 to $50 range.

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For Her: Swan Creek Soy Candle

For the maximum quality in fragrance look no further than Swan Creek Soy Candles sold at The Gallery of Westchase. These 100 percent soy candles are toxin free and can add fragrance to your entire home. Indulge the woman in your life with a wide variety of scents from yummy Vanilla Poundcake to the fresh scent of Olive Verbana. Swan Creek candles are fragrant without burning. When you do light them, be sure to let the entire basin of the candle holder fill with liquid to ensure the candle burns properly. The Gallery of Westchase is owned and operated by Nancy Tutt. Located at 12231 West Linebaugh Avenue. Swan Creek Candles Price: $10-$30 range.

For Child: Keepsake Baby Years Book

For a beautiful, unique gift for your child, look no further than . This chic children’s boutique sells gifts, clothing, room décor, furniture, crib bedding and more. For a one-of-a-kind, elegant gift, select a photo album or baby years book, which will feature your child on the cover. Simply provide Mi Bebe with a photograph, and the photograph will be the cover of the book of your choice. This is not a book with a slot to insert a photograph; the photograph is actually integrated into the book’s cover. Other personalized gifts include birth plates and pillows. Many of Mi Bebe’s items are made in the United States. Located at 10113 Montague Street. Baby Years Book Price: $125 range.

For Grandparents: "Ne 'Qwa Art" Ornament

Add a touch of class to the grandparent's Christmas tree with a hand-painted "Ne 'Qwa Art" ornament, hand-painted on the inside, found at Westchase's . This tradition of reverse hand-painting on the inside of the glass is centuries old, originating in China. Each ornament is ornately unique. Choose from holiday and non-holiday designs. Also, consider taking advantage of a Great Art and Frame special, such as sports jersey framing or poster prints ($199 and $79, respectively). Great Art and Frame is owned and operated by Joose and James Hadley. Located at 9906 West Linebaugh Avenue. "Ne 'Qwa Art Ornament Price: $25 to $55 range.  


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