Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Winter 2022
The Rhined
As another year comes to a close, we are reminded again of how important it is to support your local small businesses during the holiday season. Where you spend your dollar matters – using your dollar to uplift local businesses strengthens the community and our city. The good news is that we have a wealth of hidden small business treasures all around, ready to be found! The holidays are a time to give to our loved ones – let’s include our city and community on our list this year.
Written and compiled by Olivia Taylor. Photography provided.
The Arepa Place
If you have a foodie in your life looking to spice up their palette, a gift card to the Arepa Place is a perfect main course. Owner Isis Arrieta-Dennis opened the Arepa Place in 2016 and specializes in crafting authentic arepas – a traditional Colombian and Venezuelan dish consisting of grilled maize dough, your choice of meat, fried plantains, beans, salsa, and cheese. With locations at Findlay Market and Wyoming, it’ll be your go-to lunch all winter!
131 W Elder St.
1517 Springfield Pike
Climb Time
Do you have a thrill-seeker or gym rat in your life? Treat them to something new in the new year for their latest thrill or workout. Overseen and operated by Patty Law, Climb Time, with locations in Oakley and Blue Ash, offers an afternoon or evening of indoor rock climbing. Even if you are a beginner, you can still try your hand at scaling the walls, all in a safe and secure environment.
4460 Orkney Ave.
10898 Kenwood Rd.
Eve Floral Co.
In the gray winter, what’s a better gift than a pop of color? Eve Floral Co. is your stop for flowers and winter floral arrangements that make a perfect surprise for a hostess or flower lover. If you’re running late and need a last-minute gift, shop owner Evelyn Streeter curates a pre-made gift basket complete with a candle, flower arrangement, and coffee – making holiday shopping a breeze! Evelyn also offers winter wreath-making classes so you can make your own festive decoration for your door.
3706 Eastern Ave.
Indigo Hippo
The Indigo Hippo is a craft and art lover’s dream with shelves of crafting tools, paints, yarn, fabric, jewelry beads, and much more, all at an accessible price. Housed on Main Street in O.T.R., the Indigo Hippo also has drawing and knitting kits to help beginners get started. Even better is that Indigo Hippo’s inventory is donated items, meaning there are fewer wasteful products and less environmental impact. With so many options and goodies, the shop conventionally offers gift cards for a perfect crafty gift!
1334 Main St.
Lulu’s Sweet Bites
The holidays are the time for sweet treats to share with friends and family. So before your holiday or New Year's Eve party, pick up a dozen buttercream cookies, French macarons, or cupcakes from Lulu’s Sweet Bites. Started in 2017 by Rosanna Ruwe, you can also curate custom cakes for all occasions, available in multiple scrumptious filling and frosting flavors.
Storefront on 7745 Cox Ln. opening on 11/18. Pick-up is also available.
Pour Mobile Wine Bar
The Pour Mobile Wine Bar brings the party to you! Owner and founder Zonieke Alston-Betts revamped a 1968 camper van to outfit it with all the essentials needed for cocktails and custom drinks at a party. If you need a gift for a homebody, Zonieke offers specialty candles, room sprays, and wax melts to fill your home with the cozy scents of Bordeaux wine, sangria, or chardonnay all winter long.
Online only
The Rhined
Owned and operated by husband and wife Dave and Stephanie Webster, the Rhined offers an array of the goodness that is cheese. These aren’t your supermarket cheeses – these handcrafted cheeses, made from fresh ingredients, are the star of the show. The Rhined’s wide assortment of cheeses, meats, appetizers, and alcohol make great holiday gifts for in-laws, home cooks, and anyone throwing holiday parties.
1737 Elm St.
Savannah’s Hyde Away
As the year comes to a close and the chaotic holidays ramp up, we could all use a little pampering and time to treat ourselves. You can give the gift of a relaxing and restful spa day at Savannah’s Hyde Away. Savannah, a licensed massage therapist, and her team of professionals are ready to help anyone feel their best at her spa located in the heart of Hyde Park.
3380 Erie Ave.