HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019

Finding the perfect holiday gift takes time, so from now until the end of December we'll be showcasing presents we love. And just like Santa's Nice list, it will keep growing, so keep checking back for more fabulous finds. The list is organized by category: Her, Him, Hostess Gifts, Grandchildren and Pets.

HER

AERIAL REGAL DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS: The classic hoop gets a brilliant update in 18 karat white gold, set with 2.10 carats of Hearts On Fire diamonds. Starting at $9,900. Perry’s Diamonds & Estate Jewelry, 6525 Morrison Blvd. 800-339-0734; perrysjewelry.com.

KARL LAGERFELD PARIS CORINNE PEARL TOP HANDLE SHOULDER BAG: Leather with faux pearl and studded detail. Available in red or black. $198. Dillard’s.

BEAUTY COUNTER EYES PARKLERS PALETTE: A limited-edition quad of glittering eyeshadow toppers that can be worn alone or layered with another eyeshadow. Includes Moondust (sparkling white); Gleam (sparkling rose gold); Penny (sparkling bronze gold); and Wink (sparkling gunmetal). $34. Beautycounter.com.

FAUX FUR POM THROW: Available in Grey (shown), Ivory or Wolf Grey. $169. Arhaus.

L’OCCITANE HOLIDAY SIGNATURE ADVENT CALENDAR: Each of the 24 doors have little gifts inside from the natural French beauty company including Shea Butter Hand Cream and Almond Shower Oil. $64. L’Occitane at SouthPark Mall or loccitane.com.

ANGEL REFILLABLE EAU DE PARFUM BY MUGLER: A star bottle that’s everlasting thanks to refill bottles. Its fragrance notes are bergamot, red berries, vanilla and patchouli $120. ulta.com.

KAREN NECKLACE: A large cross necklace with wings created by Karen, a formerly homeless graduate of the nonprofit Fashion & Compassion who now has a home and an MBA. $78. Fashion & Compassion, 1717 Cleveland Ave., or at fashionandcompassion.com.

HIM

CHECK SCARF: A classic winter accessory in cashmere. $470. Burberry.

UGG’S OLSEN SUEDE SLIPPERS: A classic slip-on that comes in Chestnut (shown), Black or Expresso. $110. Dillard’s.

MEN’S SPORTS TEAM BUTTON DOWN SHIRT: He can support his favorite college or professional team on game day or any day with this woven shirt. $84.50. belk.com.

GRAF LANTZ X CASWELL-MASSEY GROOMING KIT: A stylish way to start the day off with a perfectly groomed appearance. It comes with a Graf Lantz Hana Pouch, Regents Premium Shave Soap Tin, Holy Black Shave Brush and Castille Soap. $98. caswellmassy.com.

GRIL-LIT: Designed by Bolt Group, an innovative design firm based in Charlotte, this compact grill light takes the guess work out of cooking in the dark. It automatically turns on whenever the grill lid is open, then shuts off when it’s closed. $20.99. amazon.com.

HOSTESS GIFTS

BRUCE MOFFETT COOKS: The beloved Charlotte chef’s first book is beautifully written and filled with wisdom and recipes from his three restaurants —Barrington’s, Good Food on Montford, and Stagioni. $35. Park Road Books or UNCPress.org.

BEE MAGIC SOAP: Charlotte-base Pollynation Apothecary makes health-conscious all-natural products including this deeply hydrating and healing soap packed with nutrients derived from nourishing bee products. $10-$25. PollynationApothecary.com.

SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENTS: A sparkly set of 4 ornaments. $48. Arhaus.

DIPTYQUE BLISSFUL AMBER CANDLE: A limited edition candle Made in France that’s decorated with symbols of serenity and wisdom for the festive season . $38. Nordstrom.

PEPPERMINT BARK: Williams Sonoma’s signature holiday treat is crafted in small batches. $29.95 for a 1 lb. tin. Williams Sonoma store at the Specialty Shops at SouthPark or online at williams-sonoma.com.

CELEBRATORY COCKTAIL NAPKINS: Set of 6 fun cocktail napkins made of soft natural linen and embroidered with playful toasts (Cin Cin!, Prost!, Skål, Cheers!, Opa! and Viva!). $29. Ballard Designs store at SouthPark Mall or online at ballarddesigns.com.

NYAKERS GINGERSNAP TIN: These crispy traditional gingersnap cookies are made in Sweden and packaged in a keepsake tin. $14.99. worldmarket.com.

GRANDCHILDREN

PULSE LIGHT-UP SKATES: Kids can have fun in the rink or on the playground with these unique skates. Rechargeable LED lights in the outsole give them six different flashing modes and seven different colors. $100. Neiman Marcus at SouthPark Mall, or online at neimanmarcus.com.

STAR WARS R2D2 POPCORN MAKER: Give snack time the intergalactic edge with a popcorn maker shaped like the famous droid. $99.95. williams-sonoma.com.

CRITTER BEAN BAG CHAIR: This beanbag is a playful place to plop with its supersoft design and cute critter details. $179-$308. pbteen.com.

HARRY POTTER INVISIBILITY CLOAK: Inspired by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this invisibility cloak uses a free iOS/Android app and green screen technology to produce the illusion of invisibility on a smartphone or device. For ages 6 and up. $99.95. hammacher.com.

LC LAUREN CONRAD STUD EARRING SET: Versatile style abounds with the set of 12 pairs of earrings. For ages 15 and older. $22. Kohl’s stores or online at kohls.com.

PETS

SPOT DOG BONE BASKET: Keep toys tidy with this earth-friendly basket made of natural materials. $79. ballarddesigns.com.

ARMARKAT CLASSIC CAT TREE: This Cat Daddy Approved five tiered cat tree has a tent playhouse, ten 100% cured sisal scratching posts, two thick sisal rope toys, hammock and two hanging toys. $248. Petco.

SUSHI SET OF 8 CAT TOYS: Plush toys made to look like sushi and filled with crinkled paper, bells and catnip. $39. Nordstrom.

CABLE CASHMERE DOG SWEATER: Patterned after one of Ralph Lauren’s signature sweaters, this luxe layer for larger breeds comes in 4 colors (red, pink, green and blue). $195. ralphlauren.com.

NAP CAP: Sports fans and pet lovers can unite over these sports hat dog beds made for small, medium and large dogs. You can choose from officially licensed designs from NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate teams. $49.99-$119.99. napcap.com.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2018

The season of gift giving has arrived! And The O Report’s Holiday Gift Guide is here to help with ideas for the women, men, grandchildren and pets in your life. We’ll be updating our list often as other great gifts catch our eye, so keep checking back for more suggestions for the perfect present..

FOR HER

The Elizabeth Taylor Necklace is just a stunning as its namesake star. $128. Dillard’s.

Beautiful, unique and modern. Just like her. Metal Crystal Ring Holder. $125. Kendra Scott.

Yes, she has slippers. But does she have cashmere slippers? $75. Williams Sonoma Home.

A parka from The North Face that’s both practical and glamorous. And it comes with a removable faux fur ruff. Harway Insulated Water Repellent Parka in Metallic Copper. $160. Dillard’s.

Made in Sweden with real ginger using the same recipe since 1952, Nyåkers traditional ginger snaps in a collectible tin will delight with each crispy bite. $14.99. World Market.

The perfect way to state your love for someone from South Carolina, Florida, Texas, New York or California (not shown). Mixed Metal Ornament With Beads. $20. Chico’s.

The hi-low trend in a robe. Ugg W Duffield II Fleece Wrap Robe. $130. Dillard’s.

So cozy, so chic. Wool Panama Hat With Pearls. $68. Karl Lagerfeld Paris.

For the first time ever and for a limited time only, the world's most eternal fragrance meets Gabrielle Chanel's favorite color with this special red bottle of Chanel Nº5 Eau de Parfum Spray. $160. Nordstrom.

Give them at Christmas and she can wear them New Year’s Eve. Champagne drop earrings by Mignonne Gavigan. $450. Neiman Marcus at SouthPark Mall. Meet the designer and view her newest pieces from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 when Mignonne Gavigan makes a personal appearance at the store. Details: 704-442-7900, ext. 2141.

Boutique luxury travel company Just Ladies Traveling creates meaningful experiences for small groups of women who are married, divorced, single or widowed. Gift a woman you love (or yourself!) with a trip titled Magical Northern Italy: Verona to Venice that takes place Sept. 21-28, 2019. It includes 3 nights in Verona and 3 nights in Venice; a day on Lake Garda; a visit to the wine estate of Mosconi Bertani; seeing Palladian Villas in Vicenza; touring Venice by canal; and visiting Fortuny and other private gardens. $3,500 per person (land only). Just Ladies Traveling.

This elegant structured bag with a buckle and tassel can be carried by hand or using the detachable shoulder strap. Medium Francine Ross. $465. Brahmin.

Rainbow metallic stripes are an on-trend way to jazz up any outfit. Party Stripe Clutch. $128. Trina Turk. SouthPark Mall.

FOR HIM

Made famous as “The Dude” sweater on the silver screen, the 20th Anniversary of The Big Lebowski sweater from Pendleton is sure to be a hit. Original Westerley Full-Zip Sweater. $239. Dillard’s.

Reid’s is famous for its gift baskets, including this Tis The Season version packed with a Lambertz Cookie Collection, Reid’s 5 O'clock Crunch, Reid’s Cheese Straws, Mint Sandwich Cookies, Guylian Truffles, Reid’s Chocolate Covered Pecans and Goodness Gracie Toffee. $89.99. These also make great corporate gifts. Baskets can be customized. Reid’s.

Steak lovers will rejoice over this gift of perfectly aged Filet Mignons, Top Sirloins and New York Strip Steaks along with juicy Boneless Pork Chops, all-beef Burgers, award-winning Gourmet Jumbo Franks and crispy Potatoes Au Gratin. $89.99. Omaha Steaks.

A luxury cooler that elevates the art of entertaining. Sovaro Hard-Sided 45 Quart Cooler. $695. Dillard’s.

Hand-made with Georgia Pecans, fresh eggs, pure cane syrup, and a flaky, buttery crust that's in a league of it's own. Old Fashion Southern Pecan Pie. $49. Savannah Candy Kitchen.

True to its name, the luxury boutique travel company Just Ladies Traveling specializes in trips for women. But its Spring Fling in New York excursion April 2-4, 2019 is open to the guys. Gift this for the two of you, or send that Broadway-loving male family member on this blockbuster trip to the Big Apple. Includes 2 nights in superior rooms at the Millennium Broadway (145 W. 44th Street); seats to a preview of Tootsie; plus seats for To Kill A Mockingbird. $875 per person double occupancy; $1195 single. Just Ladies Traveling.

This spacious travel bag is perfect as an airplane carryon or weekend carryall. Duxbury Duffle Avalon. $495. Brahmin.

Give him a private indoor cycling studio in his home and maybe he’ll be nice enough to let you use it too since everyone in the household gets 24-hour access to streaming cycling studio classes from top instructors. Prices start at $2,245. Peloton store at SouthPark Mall.

GRANDCHILDREN

Once you find out which House is their favorite (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff), opening one of these Harry Potter themed gifts will be a magical moment for the recipient. From left: Beanbag, $119; Superstorage Lapdesk, $99; Tumbler, $25; Water Bottle, $25.50. PBTeen.

The Star Wars empire has captivated a whole new generation. From left: Han Solo Quote Pillow, $39.50; Stormtrooper Media Chair, $449; Darth Vader Backpack, $59.50; Chewbacca Beanbag, $179-$308. PBTeen.

Imagine their faces when they see one of these realistic toy cars under the tree. Maserati Ghibli 12 V Ride-On Car, $259. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 12 V Ride-On Car. $529, Realtree Truck 12 V Ride-On Truck, $479. BMW 4 Series Ride-On Car, $299. Dillard’s.

Cozy and cute. Dragon Hooded Blanket, $19.99; Mermaid Tail Wearable Blanket, $14.99; Shark Tail Wearable Blanket, $14.99. Target.

Have grandkids who live and breathe the video game Minecraft? This collection is for them. Minecraft Sheep Pillow Buddy, $19.99; Boy’s Minecraft Union Suit, $16.99; Minecraft TNT Cube Cushion, $19.99. Target.

Make unforgettable memories with your family during this special trip to London for grandmothers, moms, granddaughters and grandsons July 31-Aug. 6, 2019. Includes the London Eye, jet boating the Thames, visiting Greenwich Observatory, a trip to the Chelsea Soccer Stadium, Harry Potter scenes, Royal sightseeing, historic London and more. $2850 per person double occupancy. Just Ladies Traveling.

PETS

If you love a preppy polo, maybe your dog will too. Ralph Lauren Cotton Mesh Dog Polo Shirt. $40. Ralph Lauren Pet.

A plush version of the famous Lamb Chop, it comes with a squeaker that will keep your dog entertained. $10.99. World Market.

Both cats and dogs can cozy up to this more modern version of a pet bed with turned wooden legs and charcoal-gray fabric that resists stains. $159.99. World Market.

Your cat or dog will look dapper dressed up in this plaid pet bow tie on a white collar. $5.99. World Market.

"You gotta be kitten me" treat canister. $12.99. World Market.

“Treat Hustler” dog sweater from Max-Bone. $55. Neiman Marcus at SouthPark mall.