By Akers Editorial
Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is right around the corner. Are you ready?
The holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but too often it leaves us stressed and exhausted. One of the biggest culprits: Shopping.
Style is here to help. Our team of writers, photographers, and graphic artists visited numerous family-owned businesses throughout Lake and Sumter counties and found plenty of unique gifts you likely won’t find at big-box stores. Here are some great ideas for everyone on your list.
For the Kids
There’s nothing like watching your child’s eyes light up on Christmas morning. Make their holiday even more special with the following gifts.
Funko Pops
Not Just Cardboard
208 W. Main St., Leesburg
Flavored Cotton Candy
Sugar Mama’s Candy Bar
716 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Character Drinking Straws
Sugar Mama’s Candy Bar
716 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Plush Animal Backpacks
Papilio
439 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Anime Toys & Collectibles
Not Just Cardboard
208 W. Main St., Leesburg
Boba Plushies
Teamont Boba
821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Handmade Hair Scrunchies
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Heated Stuffed Animals
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Battleship Board Game
Barrel of Books and Games
403 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Harry Potter Board Game
Barrel of Books and Games
403 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Team Onesies & Toddler Tees
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Home Decor
Bring beauty and uniqueness to your home with these wonderful gifts made to enhance any space.
Metal Eagle
Cottage Garden
203 Cleveland Ave., Wildwood
Metal Art Flowers
Cottage Garden
203 Cleveland Ave., Wildwood
Flowering Pots
Cottage Garden
203 Cleveland Ave., Wildwood
Ceiling Fan Pull Chains
Adorn on Main
207 S. Main St., Wildwood
Platters & Minis
Adorn on Main
207 S. Main St., Wildwood
Fiesta Tray & Mini Set
Adorn on Main
207 S. Main St., Wildwood
Air Plants
Lulu’s Gifts
100 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
Plants in Hand Painted Pots
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Wood Tree Ornaments
Papilio
439 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Acrylic Pour Lazy Susan
Jillian’s Unique Creations
819 S. Main St., Wildwood
Live Edge Table
Jillian’s Unique Creations
819 S. Main St., Wildwood
Multi-Dimensional Painting
Jillian’s Unique Creations
819 S. Main St., Wildwood
Gear Clock
Almost Home
510 S. Main St., Wildwood
Hand-Painted Shell Butterfly
Almost Home
510 S. Main St., Wildwood
Assorted Plants
Topicals and Pearls
in The Downtown Exchange
639 8th St., Clermont
For the Animal Lover
When making a list and checking it twice don’t forget those beloved furry friends who bring endless amounts of joy to your life.
Dog Lick Mat
Piglet’s Pantry
400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Slow Feeder Plate
Piglet’s Pantry
400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Cat Fishing Pole
Piglet’s Pantry
400 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Yummy Sticks
Paws & Effect
18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Pet Sling
Paws & Effect
18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
Poochy Pawz City Shoes
Paws & Effect
18 N. Eustis St., Eustis
CBD Dog Treats & Oil
One Utopia
792 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Team Dog Leashes
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season when good things come in small packages. Let these stocking stuffers steal the show.
Night Owl Light Hat
Walk in the Woods
116 W. 5th Ave., Mount Dora
Brew Buddies
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Kaleidoscope
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Novel Teas
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Book Lights
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Bookmarks
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Character Socks
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Key Chains
Teamont Boba
821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Anime Trading Cards
Comic Controllers
628 8th St., Clermont
Fancy Beauty Products
The Broom Tree
777 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Guitar Picks
Cornerstone Music
798 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Hair Clips
Orange Blossom Belle
701 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Badge Reels
Advanced Medical Uniforms
701 W. Main St., Leesburg
Novelty Soaps
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Bath Bombs
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Team Bottle Openers
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Guitar Straps
Cornerstone Music
798 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Jewelry
Help make a loved one’s Christmas sparkle and shine.
Diamond Jewelry Set
Pittman Jewelers
481 East Highway 50, Clermont
Add-A-Diamond Bracelet
Gold in Art Jewelers
420 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Handmade Gold Bracelets
Jewelry by TFC
439 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Costume Jewelry
Lulu’s Gifts
100 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
Acrylic Bamboo Bracelets
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Turquoise Jewelry
Ivy Boutique
107 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
Spunky Earrings
The Broom Tree
777 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Handmade Wing Earrings
The Rich Hippie
1012 West Main St., Leesburg
Team Earrings & Necklaces
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Cowhide Bracelets & Ring
The Rowdy Rag Doll Boutique
200 W. Main St., Leesburg
Standing Jewelry Boxes
Almost Home
510 S. Main St., Wildwood
For the Foodie
Santa Claus is coming to… your stomach. You’ll “ho, ho, ho” with delight with these food/food prep items.
Assorted BonBon Box
KKO Chocolate
411 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Dark Chocolate Santa
KKO Chocolate
411 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Holiday Baking Gift Box
The Spice and Tea Exchange
431 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Flavored Honey Gift Set
The Spice and Tea Exchange
431 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Liquor-Filled Chocolates
Sugar Mama’s Candy Bar
716 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Marinara Sauce
The Ancient Olive Gourmet
1111 Canal St., The Villages
Organic Wheat Pasta
The Ancient Olive Gourmet
1111 Canal St., The Villages
Chocolate Football
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
1087 Canal St., The Villages
High Heel Chocolate
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
1087 Canal St., The Villages
Specialty Hot Sauces
Peddler’s Wagon
25 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Pickles, Preserves, Jams
Peddler’s Wagon
25 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Bamboo Cutting Board
The Ancient Olive Gourmet
1111 Canal St., The Villages
Wooden Charcuterie Board
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Cheese Board
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Decorative Coffee Mugs
Papilio
439 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Sweetwater Coffee
Water Gypsy Coffee Co.
201 W. Main St., Leesburg
Movie Inspired Cookbooks
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
For Him
Yes, men can be difficult to shop for, but we have some gifts the special gent in your life certainly won’t throw away.
Kula Cooler
Tom’s Color Bar
100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Bote Highwater Backpack
Tom’s Color Bar
100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Richardson Ball Caps
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Floating Bar
Tom’s Color Bar
100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Bajio Sunglasses
The Florida Angler
786 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Bote Inflatable Kayak
Tom’s Color Bar
100 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Evergreen Fishing Lures
The Florida Angler
786 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Beard Oil & Shaving Supplies
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Team Lounging Pants
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Team Ball Caps
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
For Her
Surprise a special woman in your life with these gift possibilities perfect for working, playing, and relaxing during this festive season — and beyond.
Stylish Outfit
Adorn on Main
207 S. Main St., Wildwood
Machine Washable Wedges
Charleston Shoe Company
1085 Canal St., The Villages
Graphic T-Shirts
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Dress
Ivy Boutique
107 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dor
Lulu Soy Candles
Lulu’s Gifts
100 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
Western Myra Bag Set
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Versa Tote
Orange Blossom Belle
701 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Beauty Pampering Sets
Orange Blossom Belle
701 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Cool Mom Mug
Orange Blossom Belle
701 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Louis Vuitton Handbag
The Rich Hippie
1012 West Main St., Leesburg
Body Sugar Scrubs
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Cowhide Purses
The Rowdy Rag Doll Boutique
200 W. Main St., Leesburg
Western Outfit
The Rowdy Rag Doll Boutique
200 W. Main St., Leesburg
Car Freshies
The Rowdy Rag Doll Boutique
200 W. Main St., Leesburg
Clear Stadium Bags
LaRue Kay Boutique Salon
252-A Donnelly St., Mount Dora
For the Health Conscious
These gifts are perfect for keeping friends and loved ones feeling their best in mind, body and spirit, all year long.
Running Shoes
Dash Sports
741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Dash Sports
741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Energy Bars, Chews & Gels
Dash Sports
741 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Herbal Supplements
One Utopia
792 W. Montrose St., Clermont
CBD Tinctures & Creams
One Utopia
792 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Hemp Seed Beauty Products
One Utopia
792 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Natural Healing Balms
Linda’s Soap Box & Boutique
715 W. Main St., Leesburg
Chakra Bracelets
Ezentials Metaphysical Shop
761 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Specialty Items
These gifts are a sure-fire way to make anyone’s holiday extra special.
Fragrant Spas & Lotions
Peddler’s Wagon
25 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis
Mt. Dora Boxed Candles
Lulu’s Gifts
100 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
Clea Ray Canvas Bag
The White Orchid
252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Metal Wine Bottle Holder
Almost Home
510 S. Main St., Wildwoo
Haunted Florida Books
Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave., Clermont
Clermont Drink Tumbler
Teamont Boba
821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Custom Game Controllers
Comic Controllers
628 8th St., Clermont
Ukelele
Cornerstone Music
798 W. Montrose St., Clermont
Moonshine Candles
The Rich Hippie
1012 West Main St., Leesburg
Comics
Not Just Cardboard
208 W. Main St., Leesburg
Plantable Greeting Cards
The Rich Hippie
1012 West Main St., Leesburg
Stethoscope
Advanced Medical Uniforms
701 West Main St., Leesburg
Compression Socks
Advanced Medical Uniforms
701 West Main St., Leesburg
Team 3-In-1 Go Cups
Grand Gator
717 W. Main St., Leesburg
Handmade Coffee Mugs
Water Gypsy Coffee Co.
201 W. Main St., Leesburg
Amethyst Tower
Ezentials Metaphysical Shop
761 W. Montrose St., Clermont
