Fuquay's Favorite Things: 2023 Gift Guide
Welcome to ‘Fuquay’s Favorite Things: a local gift guide’—your ultimate resource for discovering the heartbeat of our vibrant town. Recently recognized among the top cities to live in, Fuquay has proudly established itself alongside neighboring Cary and Holly Springs. Throughout the past decade, an array of quaint shops, diverse eateries, and charming boutiques has woven themselves into the fabric of our community.
What truly sets Fuquay apart is its collection of cherished Mom and Pop establishments, bypassing the dominance of larger box-stores. This season, we aim to honor and celebrate these local businesses that have contributed to the flourishing essence of our town. Our curated selection highlights handpicked treasures from across Fuquay, ensuring that when you shop from this list, you not only discover the perfect gifts but also champion and uplift the incredible people who form the heart and soul of this community.
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Home & Decor
Handmade Wreath + Candle
Perfect for those early December holiday parties or Secret Santa, this gift combo will put everyone into the Christmas spirit. New soy candle scents include Carolina Christmas, Fraser Fir, and Sweater Weather.
With 27 years of experience, Flowers on Broad Street can also deliver a fresh arrangement the same day. Their flowers are gathered from around the world and creatively designed for each customer.
Flowers on Broad Street is located at 517 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Personalized Ornament
From zip codes to full addresses, The Redheaded Camel has a variety of hand lettered, engraved ornaments in her “love where you live” collection.
The Redheaded Camel is a home decor and lifestyle brand and has been in business for 10 years. All products feature Sarah’s original art, are products manufactured in the USA, and most items are fully handmade.
The Redheaded Camel is located online.
Hymn Tea Towel
The much loved hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” is printed in a royal purple on a beautiful designed tea towel. Generously sized and made to last a lifetime. There are other hymns to choose from including “It Is Well” and “Amazing Grace.”
Maren May’s Boutique offers a curated selection of sophisticated, feminine, and timeless women’s clothing, accessories, and gifts!
Maren May’s Boutique is located at 704 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Volcano Candle
The Volcano Candle is the crème de la crème of candles these days. With notes of tropical fruits & sugared citrus, the Volcano scent is familiar and inviting, fresh and powerful! It has universal approval – we often hear that both women and men LOVE it.
Shoppes on Main is a gift and apparel store found behind Cousin Couture.
Shoppes on Main is located at 212 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Culinary
Locally-Made Gourmet Basket
Delight the Foodie in your life with a treasure trove of locally crafted delicacies from our state. As a beloved locally owned garden center and gift shop, The Garden Hut prides itself on two decades of providing top-notch plants, exquisite home decor, and exceptional customer services. Their shelves are adorned with an array of Made in North Carolina specialty food items and enticing gift baskets.
The Garden Hut is located at 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Loose-Leaf Tea & Teapot
Fuquay Spice & Tea has one 200 tea blends, 100 medicinal herbs, 100 spice blends, 30 olive oils and vinegars, and a wide selection of gifts and local products. With all of these choices, you’ll easily find something for everyone, whether they’re a tea enthusiast, inspired chef, or someone seeking relaxation and mindfulness.
Fuquay Spice & Tea is located at 503 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Local Honey
You’ve got to stop in and pick up a jar of Cloister Honey. Raw, artisan & hand crafted right here in NC!
For All Things Southern is a gift shop offering NC small business products for you to enjoy.
For All things Southern is located at 121 Raleigh St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Art & Creativity
Art Workshop
For those who value an experience over an item, gifting a ticket to one of Curated Craft Marketplace’s Art Workshops is the perfect gift. Attendees will learn a new skill from a local artist while having fun and getting creative with other people in the community! Curated Craft Marketplace also offers unique home goods, decor, accessories, and gifts. The large majority of products are handmade by local artists and small businesses. They currently feature the work of 50 North Carolina based artisans.
Curated Craft Marketplace is located at 214 S Main St. Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Remote Control Crawler
The Crawlers (and all purchases from RC Hobby) come with something much greater than the car itself: a lifetime opportunity to use their hand built tracks. They have indoor and outdoor tracks for all ages, and race mini z’s every Friday night!
RC Hobby is a family owned and operated small business that has been supporting the hobby enthusiasts of the Triangle for 20 years! RC, Static models, electric, nitro and more are part of their hobby shop expertise.
RC Hobby is located at 507 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
For Little Ones
"Good Luck Fishermen" Children's Book
“Set the hook on a largemouth bass and keep your line tight.”
Read along as fishermen try their luck at catching a variety of freshwater and saltwater game fish. Species include: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, smallmouth bass, striper, brown trout, walleye, redfish, speckled trout, snapper, tuna, blue marlin, and mahi-mahi.
Lollipops Children’s Boutique is a classic, timeless clothing & gift store for baby & child.
Lollipops Children’s Boutique recently opened at 504 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Style & Beauty
Platform Fuzzy Slip Ons
23 years later, we’re still obsessed with Uggs. Grab a pair of the popular Fuzzy Slip Ons at Cousin Couture, and shop for an outfit or gift card while you’re there. This is the perfect gift for any tween or teen girls.
Cousin Couture is a fashionable women’s shop featuring trendy apparel, shoes, and accessories.
Cousin Couture is located at 212 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Lollia Dream Eau De Parfum
This gorgeous bottle of perfume will be a showstopper for looks and smell. Dream perfume by Lollia smells like sweet honeysuckles and white tea. There are also hints of linden and bergamot.
SouthernlyPlace is an independently-owned retailer that aims to provide modern, stylish, and vintage-inspired home decor and gifts.
SouthernlyPlace is located at 514 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Prescription Sunglasses
If you wear glasses, you know that finding a pair of CUTE prescription sunglasses is a task. Additionally, many of us probably have Health Savings Accounts that need to be used by the end of the year. Use your benefits to get your glasses-wearing loved ones a gift card to pick out new specs with their prescriptions!
Family Optical is an Optician-run eyeglass shop focused on making eyeglass shopping relaxing and fun.
Family Optical is located at 121 Raleigh St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Health & Wellness
Organic Body Care
The Alaffia Brand offers a luxury experience while using fair trade ingredients that support community empowerment products in West Africa. Their best sellers are the Bubble Bath, Shampoo, and Body Lotion.
The Vine Natural Health Shoppe encourages and empowers folks to explore natural and holistic wellness, with a focus on taking better care of themselves all the time – whatever that means or looks like for each person. In addition to supplements, the shelves are stocked full of options for clean, non-toxic and organic body and home care items that are not only safer, but packed with healing, therapeutic benefits thanks to the botanical ingredients.
The Vine is located at 506 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.