Here are a few of the wonderful businesses that have been so great to me over the years and I want to give back to them by telling you just how wonderful they are and that they are great Christmas gifts too! The awesome thing about each of these businesses is that they are local!

• One pairing of gifts that I love to give and receive is Shenandoah Joe Coffee and Red Rocker Candy. For several years now I have given them both away together as gifts for family, friends, teachers and coworkers. You cannot go wrong with this combination. Find Shen Joe at www.shenandoahjoe.com and Red Rocker Candy at www.redrockercandy.com.
• Closet Factory~ They have helped organize my life so beautifully and they can do the same for you. You can give someone a gift certificate, or give them a free no obligation consultation! Find them at www.closetfactory.com or 434-218-1658.
• Advantage Handyman~If you need painting done or know someone that does, give them a room of painting for Christmas. The Advantage Handyman guys are very experienced and they have done wonderful work at my home. Find them at www.advantagehandy.com or 434-817-7222.
• Piedmont Housecleaning~Oh my goodness. Who wouldn’t love to have their house cleaned? If you know someone that could use a gift certificate for cleaning, give them Piedmont Housecleaning. They’ve done really nice work for me this year. Find them at www.piedmonthousecleaning.com or 434-202-0412.
• Wreaths by Sandy Cason~I was gifted the most beautiful fresh wreath for my front door for Christmas from Sandy Cason. It was a grapevine wreath with lots of fresh greens and flowers. You can find Sandy and many other locals at the City Market every Saturday from 8-1pm. Thanks Sandy!