Embers Candle Bar's Gift Giving Guide
The holidays are officially here, and Embers Candle Bar has the gift giving guide to take you through the gift giving season! There are so many benefits to shopping locally, and the guide below takes you through our favorite spots right here in Kansas City and the surrounding areas to find gifts your loved ones will adore. You can find custom candles, culinary classes, handmade jewelry, glassware, and more on our list of the ultimate gifts for this holiday season.
With shipping times taking longer than usual and with the world recovering from the pandemic, shopping locally is more important than ever before. Local businesses are the backbone of Kansas City, and, not to mention, no city loves its home more than the people of Kansas City. So, without further adieu, let’s dive into our ultimate gift giving guide below.
Our Local Gift Giving Guide
Gifts for The Foodie
Culinary Center of Kansas City
For the people in your life that love food, consider giving them an experience at the Culinary Center of Kansas City. Cooking classes and more are available at Kansas City’s culinary center, and they have the perfect gift for those who spend their time in the kitchen.
Grazing KC
Another great gift idea for the foodie in your life is a workshop at Grazing KC, a hand-crafted charcuterie board and table company. You will be giving your loved one a gift of community, creativity, and connection.
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
A Kansas City staple, who doesn’t love Christopher Elbow chocolates? Hand-crafted chocolates, bonbons and confections, and the world’s finest chocolate, all right here in the heart of Kansas City! Chocolates are the perfect gift for your loved ones who have a sweet tooth and appreciate tasty treats.
Gifts for the Craft-Lover
Embers Candle Bar
If you're looking for present ideas, Embers Candle Bar is the place where you can find the cutest collection of hand-poured candles, locally made bath & body products, and a curated selection of gifts!
Additionally, if you're looking to give an experience, what about a gift card to Embers Candle Bar? Our custom candle bar is where your loved ones can create a custom candle of their dreams. Schedule a reservation to pour a candle today!
Bel Fiore Farm & Floral
Bel Fiore Farm & Floral is an urban specialty cut flower farm and floral design studio in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. From custom bouquets to workshops and more, a gift card to Bel Fiore Farm & Floral is perfect for your creative and crafty friends and family!
A Store Named Stuff
One of the most unique shops in the area, A Store Named Stuff, is filled with handmade gifts, creative home decor, unexpected finds, and artist-created stuff. A gift card or a unique find here will bring a smile to your creative loved one’s face.
Gifts for the Fashion Forward
It can be challenging to pick out apparel and accessories for family and friends. Below are a few ideas that are sure to wow your fashion-forward loved one!
EB and Co.
With locations in Brookside, Kansas City, and at the Country Club Plaza, check out EB and Co. today! EB and Co. is a unique accessories brand and fashion boutique, with pieces that are trendy, classic, and perfect to gift.
Charlie Hustle
Vintage tees will always remain in style, and at Charlie Hustle, you can find quality apparel in a vintage style, perfect for any KC lover. So whether you give a gift card and pick something out, you can’t go wrong with Charlie Hustle.
Gifts for the Men in Your Life
Men can sometimes be difficult to buy for, and Embers Candle Bar is here to help.
KC Laser Co.
Handcrafted right here in Kansas City, KC Laser Co. carries unique hats and gifts for the men in your life. Beanies, hats, and custom orders are all a click away!
Brew Lab
Brew Lab in Kansas City is known as a craft beer lover’s theme park. Brew Lab is a brewery, taproom, and kitchen, Kansas City's ONLY YouBrew, where you can become the brewmaster for a day! What better gift for the men in your life who love a good beer?! Visit their Brew Lab’s website to learn more.
Gifts for the Self-Care Enthusiast
WildCraft Co.
WildCraft Co. is a personal care company established in 2014 in Kansas City, MO, owned and operated by community herbalist Sarah Preu. There’s no better gift than handmade soaps and oils that not only make you smell good but feel good too!
Hand & Land
One of our favorite local companies in the Kansas City area is Hand & Land. We are a plant-based, sustainable company with products that are good for bodies and the planet. With skincare, makeup, home goods, and so much more, we are a one-stop-shop for gifts this holiday season.
Happy Holidays from Embers Candle Bar
We hope the above gift ideas come in handy as you’re shopping for your loved ones this holiday season. There’s no better feeling than showering the ones you love with unique gifts, and shopping locally takes the gift-giving season to the next level! Kansas City is full of small businesses and local artisans. So not only will you surprise your loved ones with special gifts, but you’ll be supporting your community all at the same time. Embers Candle Bar wishes you a happy gift giving season and happy holidays!