Looking for the perfect gift that combines humor, nostalgia and local flair?
If you’re on the hunt for something quirky for a white elephant exchange there’s no shortage of creative options in the area. Here is a list of ideas that keep your shopping local.
Retro candy gift box
Idea: Put together a fun gift box of nostalgic candy from the 80s or 90s. Think Pop Rocks, Pez and Pixy Stix for a sweet, humorous touch.
Where to find: Gramingo’s Sweets & Treats is located at 2158 Declaration Drive in Independence. Or try Sweet Dreams Candy Co., located at 1 Aquarium Way in Newport.
Gag t-shirt
Idea: Find t-shirts with humorous phrases and quirky designs, or design one with a relative or coworker’s face on it—anything from puns to pop culture references. If you want to get really niche, you could throw the “Florence Y’all” water tower on it.
Where to find: Krafty KKs is located at 33 E 41st St. in Covington. Or try Custom T-shirts located at 2028 Florence Mall.
Find novelty gifts at Le Sorelle Boutique
Le Sorelle has a variety of humorous gifts to choose from. Stop in and find the right white elephant gift for your occasion.
Le Sorelle Boutique is located at 341 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue.
Mini bar in a jar
Idea: A “mini bar in a jar” is a small, decorative jar filled with miniature bottles of liquor, essentially creating a portable, compact “bar.”
Where to find: The Party Source is located at 95 Riviera Drive in Bellevue.
Wine bottle brain teaser puzzle
Idea: Order a wooden brain teaser that locks around a bottle of wine and won’t release until the puzzle is solved. The result is part fun, part frustration. Pair it with wine from a local winery.
Where to find: Seven Wells Vineyard & Winery, located at 1223 Siry Road in California, Ky. Or try StoneBrook Winery, located at 6570 Vineyard Lane in Melbourne.
