Cover Photo Credit: Courage & Grace DIY

Each year, we all have a list of loved ones to find a gift for and there is always at least one who we have no idea what to get. Maybe this year, try something new and invite them to a DIY class or make something personal and unique that they will love!

For our plant lovers, we recommend heading to Greenville to Evergreen Plant Co. It can be hard to find that perfect potted assortment, but Evergreen takes care of that. We don’t just love this store because you can find unique house plants and succulents, but you can pot them yourself in-store at their potting bar! You can also buy plant inspired swag and coffee in case you need more gift options. 

While enjoying the holiday lights on Main Street in Columbia, head into Makers on Main Street to make or find the perfect gift. Gift your loved one with a class on DIY and make something for each other! Makers offers instructor-led courses where you can learn hands on how to create something truly personalized! You can also choose an item form their creative market comprised of over 60 St. Louis makers and hundreds of gifts from honey to décor, or look at their custom wall that includes items that can be personalized by adding a name or a saying.

If you want to make Christmas into craftmas, take a look inside Courage & Grace DIY Art Studio in O’Fallon and pick up some DIY kits or ship them anywhere in the US! If anyone on your list is hearing wedding bells, Courage and Grace offers a wedding sign package that makes for an amazing gift! They also offer private workshops and birthday party workshops.

Staying in the St. Louis Metro East, Sawdust and Glitter in Belleville is perfect for the coffee or tea lover on your list. Whether you order a personalized tumbler or plan a tumbler party, Sawdust and Glitter has countless designs! Also make or pick personalized signs or clothing.

**This article comes from the 2023 Fall/Holiday Tourism Times. To learn more about how to read the publication, click here.