Westchase Patch Holiday Gift Guide 2012

People often say their favorite thing about living in Westchase is that evertything you need is right here from grocery stores to preschools.

The same applies to holiday gifts.

You don't have to leave the Westchase to find a gift for the special people in your lives. We went to some of our favorite Westchase area stores and picked out a few things that might help you in your holiday gift buying pursuits.

For Her: Julio Deisgn Pikake Necklace. $110 at 9904 W. Linebaugh Ave. Fresh water pearls and a hand stamped gold-plated cross make this a statement necklace with a powerful message.

For Him: Maui Jim's Lava Flow sunglasses. $219 at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care. The glasses are a popular item in Westchase because of their anti-glow, polarization and optics.

For Teen Girl: Moon & Lola Acrylic Sideways Varsity Letter Necklace. $59 at Liz Murtagh Boutique, 9904 W. Linebaugh Ave. This delicate necklace packs a lot of charm and personality with its contrast of gold chain and wood or tortoise lettering.

For Baby: Bestever Baby Mats. (Hippo, Monkey, and Lamb.) $50 at 10113 Montague St. "It's something they can grow with for belly time to a lovey toy as they get older," said store manager Kristina Fazio.

For Friend: True Fabrications Waiter Cork Holder. $37 at Napa Flair, 11967 Sheldon Road. Great for saving corks from special occasions in your life. Include a bottle of wine for your bestie and be sure they place the cork inside

For Co-Worker: Wildly Delicious Cheese Knife Set. $29 at 11967 Sheldon Road. Serving fork with four knives, the stainless steel blades are shaped for certain types of cheese.

What are the best holiday finds you've come across in Westchase? Let everyone know about them by commenting below!

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