ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Short on time and cash this holiday season? A growing list of last-minute gifts under $50 shows that creativity, not cost, can make a present feel personal — even when Christmas is right around the corner.
Asheville gifts that ship or make easy last-minute options:
Gift baskets & curated boxes
- Asheville Goods: Custom gift baskets featuring local products
- Provisions Mercantile: Gift boxes filled with all Asheville-made goods
Chocolate, sweets & treats
- French Broad Chocolates: Hot chocolate mixes, chocolate assortments and gift packs (including an Oprah’s Favorite Things pick)
- The Chocolate Fetish: Handmade chocolates
- Poppy Popcorn: Gourmet popcorn in multiple flavors
- Moose Cafe: House-made apple butter
- The Gourmet Chip Co.: Specialty chips available for shipping
Coffee & tea
- Asheville Tea Co.: Loose-leaf teas and gift sets
- Full Moon Tea Co.: Tea blends available for shipping
- Dynamite Roasting Co.: Coffee roasted in Swannanoa and Black Mountain
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pices, oils & pantry favorites
- Spicewalla: Locally crafted spice blends
- Lusty Monk Mustard: Artisan mustards
- Well Seasoned Table: Seasonings and gourmet pantry items
- Olive This: Olive oils and vinegars
- Biscuit Head: Biscuit mixes, jams and jellies
Savory & specialty foods
- 12 Bones Smokehouse: Sauces, rubs and baking kits
- Hickory Nut Gap Farms: Local sausages and meats
- South Slope Cheese Co.: Regional cheeses
- Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ: Rubs and sauces available online
- Curate: Spanish-inspired specialty foods
- Metro Wines: Wine gift options
Baked goods & prepared foods
- Pies By Di: Ships pies nationwide
Bath, body & home
- Cullowheegee Farms: Soaps and lotions
- Asheville Crafted Edge: Artisan goods on Eagle Street
- Willow Hill Soap Co.: Handcrafted body care and soy candle collections
Markets & one-stop local finds
- Mabel Bakery: Carries local and regional pickles, jams, honey, coffee and chocolate
- The Cottage Collections: Features locally made snacks, including Legally Addicted and Libra Cashews
Easy digital or in-person gifts
- Gift cards from local restaurants
- Merchandise and gear from local breweries