ReStore Holiday Gift Guide – 2024
Dreaming of a holiday season that includes thoughtful gift-giving and relaxed gatherings? Want to showcase your creativity while spreading cheer? Are you excited to host seasonal festivities but dread the stress and expense that can accompany entertaining? Let the ReStore help! Read below for some ideas.
Gift Cards
ReStore gift cards are a great choice for your favorite treasure hunter or resident thrift queen. Receiving thoughtful antiques or vintage finds as a gift is always a joy, but for seasoned secondhand shoppers, the real fun is in the thrill of the hunt. Plus, when they find the perfect rug, drinking glasses, or D.I.Y supplies, the gift card keeps on giving because proceeds from ReStore sales support Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s home repair and homeownership programs. Sustainable retail therapy that benefits the community? It’s already on their wish-list for next year.
D.I.Y.
Speaking of D.I.Y, let’s rid ourselves of the notion that a proper gift needs to be shiny and new from the factory. The process of rejuvenating, repurposing, or recycling second-hand goods results in gifts that are, quite literally, made with love. Whether you’re upcycling glass lampshades into vases, crafting handmade tree ornaments with your children, or refinishing the perfect mid-century modern desk for your loved one, every D.I.Y gift is imbued with an intent and effort that says “I love you” more than a pair of shoes ever could – unless you’re a cobbler. If you’re not the type to think up a project on the spot (we’re not either), visit the Asheville ReStore’s Pinterest account, where we’ve been archiving great D.I.Y crafts and gifts for years.
Books
Jolabokaflod, which is not a word we just made up, is the Icelandic tradition of giving and unwrapping books on Christmas Eve. Translating to “Christmas Book Flood” in English, Jolabokaflod celebrates sharing knowledge, interests, and time with your loved ones. Admittedly silent, studious time spent between pages, but time together nonetheless. Icelanders, it seems, understand that there is almost no better value in entertainment than a book. In fact, the only way you could improve on that value would be to buy used books. Not so coincidentally, our Weaverville ReStore is home to lovingly curated secondhand bookstores, with most books only costing a dollar or two. Imagine the size of that Jolabokaflod.
Gift Baskets
Perhaps your sister has a new baking hobby. Maybe your best friend collects pint glasses. We all have a friend or family member who aims to procure every tool or every kitchen gadget every made. Regardless of the hobby or interest, you want to empower them on their path to creative fulfillment and sustainable living. Gifting for these folks doesn’t have to be difficult! In fact, it’s easy at the ReStore. Not only does the ReStore sell building supplies and furniture, but we also have well-stocked selections of gently loved housewares and craft supplies. In one trip, you can find the fixings necessary for a thoughtful, tastefully arranged gift basket catered to your loved – basket and all.
And for all you hosts out there
Expecting a full house? If you’re in need of extra plates, glasses, serving dishes, or silverware, look no further than the ReStore. You can’t beat the prices, and you’ll give perfectly good items a second lease on life.
If you’re struggling with the process of giving this year, consider stopping by the ReStore to try an idea from this guide. The ReStore makes for a reliable source of secondhand gifts that support safe, affordable housing with every purchase. No matter what you buy, your patronage allows us to help more families spend the holidays in the comfort of their own home. How’s that for a gift?
P.S. – Reminder, the Asheville ReStore remains closed due to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Shop the Weaverville ReStore Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm.
