Welcome to the Twelve Days of Floyd Country Store Holiday Gift Guides!
Finding the right holiday gifts can be difficult. Luckily, the Floyd Country Store Family is here to help! Every day from December 5th through December 16th, we’ll be sharing a gift guide customized for each of the different people in your life. From gift guides for parents and children to home cooks and outdoor enthusiasts, we’ll help you check off all the names on your shopping list this holiday season. Most of the items in these guides are only available in-store, but if something is available online, we’ll link to it. Happy shopping!
Gift Guide for Misfits
For people you don’t know well or don’t know how to shop for.
Carter & Co Apple Bourbon Candle (8 oz) – $18.99
Everyone likes candles, and everyone likes apples! This Carter & Co Apple Bourbon candle is a win-win.
Appalachia Press Card – $4.25
Show them you’re thinking of them with a locally crafted card from Appalachia Press! Appalachia Press is based right down the mountain in Roanoke, and we carry a wide variety of their designs – you’ll be sure to find a card they’ll love.
Krantz Wooden Large Spatula – $12.99
These wooden spatulas are useful additions to any kitchen, and they’re locally made!
Jamison’s Spiced Apple Butter (16 oz) – $7.99
Jamison’s Spiced Apple Butter is a customer favorite in the Store – and for good reason! It’s tasty all year-round, but especially in the cold winter months. Enjoy it on toast, eat it with your pancakes, or bake it into a dessert!
Sweetwater Blue Ridge Apple Soap – $6.99
Everyone appreciates artisan soaps, and we carry a variety of locally made Sweetwater soaps. We suggest their Blue Ridge Apple soap as a go-to – it’s sweet and simple.
Sweetwater Appalachia Wild Mountain Goat Milk Lotion (2 oz) – $3.99
Like soap, you can’t miss with lotion! Sweetwater makes luxurious goat milk lotions. We suggest their Appalachia Wild Mountain lotion as a go-to (plus, it pairs well with the Blue Ridge Apple soap!).
Carhartt Midweight Merino Wool Blend Short Crew Sock – $22.99
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: everyone loves socks! Treat them with these comfortable and durable Carhartt Merino Wool Blend socks.
Belmont Honey Roasted Peanuts – $8.99
If they aren’t a Virginia native, show them you were thinking of them while passing through the Peanut State. If they are a Viriginia native, Belmont Peanuts are a delicious reminder of home.
Badger Creamy Cocoa Butter Lip Balm – $5.25
Badger Lip Balm is a simple, thoughtful gift that’s especially perfect for cold weather. Plus, badger products are made with all-natural, organic ingredients.
Floyd Country Store Logo Mug – $25.99
To top off our list, give them a cozy reminder of the Floyd Country Store with one of our logo mugs – locally made by Hona Leigh Knudsen.
Gift Guide for Artists & Creatives
Hampton Stripes Journal – $8.99
This colorful journal will help them keep track of their creative thoughts wherever they go – it’s a great size for taking on the go or using as an everyday journal.
Tea Cart Arts Original Watercolor Paintings by LP Thomas – $34.00
Help them get inspired with a Tea Cart Arts tiny watercolor painting! These adorable creations are perfect for decorating desks and nightstands.
Studio Series Gel Highlighters – $7.99
A great gift alongside a journal or sketchbook, these neon Studio Series Gel Highlighters will make their artwork or doodles pop!
Watercolor Field Journal – $12.99
If they’re interested in painting on the go, this mini field journal will help them paint with ease wherever they are.
Uncommon Threads Bag – $8.99
This cork bag is perfect for holding pens and other small art supplies, and it’s super cute! Available in a variety of designs.
Trace-Along Super Scratch and Sketch – $14.99
A great gift for young or aspiring artists, this Super Scratch and Sketch offers hours of creative fun.
Write It Down! Yarn It Knitting & Crochet Journal – $24.99
Looking for a gift for the knitting or crochet enthusiast in your life? Look no further! This Write It Down journal is made just for them. It helps them keep track of all of their yarn creations and the work that went into them.
Studio Series Follow Your Dreams Artist’s Coloring Book – $5.99
Help them relax and get their creative thoughts flowing with Studio Series’ Artist’s Coloring Book. Full of intricate designs and mandalas, this coloring book is great for artistic adults who want to de-stress, and patient young artists who want to refine their coloring accuracy.
“Harmonica Frog” 8×8 painting by Starroot – $45.00
A fun, eye-catching painting made by Starroot, a wonderful local artist!
Gift Guide for Musicians
While this list is mostly centered around banjo players, we have many similar or equivalent products for guitar, mandolin, fiddle players, and more.
Handmade Music Lessons + Discount Card – Private Lessons $30 – $55 (depending on lesson length and purchase bundle)
Give them the gift of music education this holiday season! Whether they’re a beginner or a veteran player interested in learning a new technique or instrument, Handmade Music School lessons are a great way to go. Plus, Handmade Music School students get a discount card that grants them free entry to Friday Night Jamborees and 10% off most music supplies in the Floyd Country Store.
D’Addario Micro Banjo Tuner – $25.99 (other instrument tuners available at varying prices)
Keep them in tune with a D’Addario tuner! We carry a selection of D’Addario instrument tuners.
Hohner Old Standby Harmonica – $21.99
Let them take music with them wherever they go with a Hohner Old Standby Harmonica!
Floyd Country Store TV Gift Card – $9.99 – $99.99
Give the musician in your life access to all of the Floyd Country Store performances and content they could possibly wish for! With Floyd Country Store TV, they’ll be able to live steam Friday Night Jamborees and concerts (including sold out shows!), relive the magic of concerts they attended in the past, access educational content from Handmade Music School, and much more!
Ragtop Designs Musical Instrument Card – $4.25
Show them you’re thinking about them with a Ragtop Designs musical instrument card!
D’Addario Instrument Strings – $6.99 – $16.99
You can’t go wrong with new strings – even if they don’t need them immediately, they will soon.
Levy’s Musical Instrument Strap – $29.99
Help them add a little extra personality to their instrument with a Levy instrument strap. Available in a variety of colors and sizes.
Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass by Stephanie P. Ledgin – $32.99
If they’re interested in music history or bluegrass in general, Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass is a captivating and comprehensive introduction to the genre of bluegrass.
Hal Leonard: Ultimate Banjo Songbook – $29.99
Help them develop a musical repertoire and hone their music reading skills with an instrument songbook! The Hal Leonard: Ultimate Banjo Songbook is great for banjo players, but we also carry songbooks for other instruments.
String Swing USA Instrument Hanger – $16.99
A musical instrument hanger will help them turn any room in their home into a music room! We carry a variety of String Swing USA instrument hangers for different instruments.
A Guide to the Crooked Road by Joe Wilson – $19.95
Another fantastic book for the music history buff in your life, Joe Wilson’s A Guide to the Crooked Road offers an in-depth look at Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail and its many attractions and hotspots.
Gift Guide for Home Decor Lovers
Danica Heirloom Linen Towel – $14.99
Danica’s linen towels add a comforting touch to any kitchen.
Carter & Co Hand Poured Soy Candle 16 oz (Caramel Pralines) – $28.99
The right candle can instantly make a room warm and inviting, and this Carter & Co carmel Pralines scented candle will do just that. Perfect for home decorators who delight in the sweet and simple things in life.
Now Designs Pinch Bowls (Set of 4) – $16.98
These adorable pinch bowls can be used for decoration or condiment and spice serving dishes.
Bee’s Wrap Plant Based Food Wrap – $10.99
They’ll absolutely love this useful and sustainable gift – it instantly makes the inside of a refrigerator look fashionable!
Danica Heirloom Knit Dishcloths (Set of 2) – $9.99
These knit dishcloths will make washing dishes feel like an art. Plus, they’re soft and comfortable to use.
Carter & Co Air & Linen Spray (Strawberries & Cream) – $11.99
Like a candle but safer and more versatile, this delicious-smelling spray will brighten up any room.
Stoneware Frog Sponge Holder – $9.99
Give them a fun, useful gift in the form of this frog sponge holder! This is an especially great gift for home decorators who are also animal enthusiasts.
Creative Co-op Coaster – $5.99
If they love adding a touch of artistic flair to their spaces, they’ll adore Creative Co-op’s glazed coasters.
Ecologie Swedish Sponge Cloth – $5.99
Ecologie’s Swedish Sponge Cloths are decorative and extremely useful. They’re great for washing dishes or wiping down countertops.
Daleiva Crafts Rag Rug – $1.99
This adorable rag rug can serve as a coaster, a desk decoration, a nightstand eyeglass rest, and more.
Gift Guide for Foodies
Herb Tag Dish Towel – $7.99
This herb-decorated dish towel will add a pop of color to any foodie’s kitchen.
Peace & Harmony Farm Golden Milk Powder – $18.00
If they’re adventurous and health-conscious, they’ll love this delicious and healthy turmeric drink – and it’s made locally!
Riverstone Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam – $8.49
A classic that any foodie will love, made right here in Floyd.
Bent Mountain BBQ sauce – $8.99
Locally made and a customer favorite, this BBQ sauce is perfect for meat (or meat substitute!) dishes of all kinds.
Riverstone Heirloom Tomato Chutney – $9.99
For the foodie with a preference for the savory, Riverstone’s locally made tomato chutney will bring a delicious zing to appetizer platters, hearty meals, and more.
Bootleg BBQ Floyd Firewater Barbecue Sauce – $7.99
If the foodie in your life is a spice lover, this locally made Bootleg BBQ Firewater Barbecue Sauce will surely make their day.
Jamison’s Hot Red Pepper Jam – $5.99
This is a perfect gift for cheese board enthusiasts and spice lovers. Jamison’s locally made Hot Red Pepper Jam pairs deliciously with mild soft cheeses.
Borger Apiaries Chunk Honey (24 oz) – $19.99
Some of the best honey money can buy – and it’s local!
Piemonte Provisions Late Night Peanut Butter – $7.99
This delicious peanut butter comes with an espresso kick – perfect for foodies with a sweet tooth and/or a coffee obsession.
Belmont Chocolate Covered Peanuts – $10.99
Belmont’s Chocolate Covered Peanuts are another guaranteed gift win. They’re delicious on their own or paired with saltier snacks on a charcuterie board.
Gift Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Badger Anti-Bug Shake & Spray – $9.99
Protect them from pesky bugs with this organic, all-natural anti-bug spray.
Badger Sore Muscle Rub (large) – $9.99
If the outdoor enthusiast in your life is a hiker, kayaker, climber, or a lover of any other intense outdoor sport, they’re probably all too familiar with stiff, achy muscles. Relieve some of their pain with Badger’s muscle rub.
Badger Night-Night Balm (small) – $5.99
The best way to recover after a day of hard physical work is with a good night’s sleep. Help them get their best sleep ever with Badger’s calming Night-Night Balm.
Badger Anti-Bug Balm (small) – $6.99
Give them double bug protection with Badger’s Anti-Bug Spray AND their Anti-Bug Balm. It works well, it smells great, and it’s organic! What’s not to love?
Sweetwater Dirt Soap – $6.99
Get a laugh out of them while gifting this locally-made Sweetwater soap (we promise it smells good).
Badger Aloe Vera After Sun Gel – $7.99
They’ll thank you for this one when summer rolls around and they forget to lather up with sunscreen.
High Country Lavender Foot Balm (Peppermint) – $16.49
Anyone who does a lot of hiking or walking in heavy boots will appreciate this luxurious foot balm. It’ll soothe and soften the skin, and it smells great!
Rugged Meats Pork Snack Stick – $2.04
A great snack for taking on the go. Stuff their stocking with Rugged Meats’ snack sticks. We carry three different flavors: Original, Jalapeno, and Barbecue.
Carhartt One-size Hat – $19.99
Help them keep those ears warm this winter! These lightweight hats are perfect for guarding against wind chills and cold temperatures.
Carhartt Midweight Merino Wool Blend Quarter Socks – $20.99
These warm but breathable socks will help them minimize blisters with their moisture-wicking technology.
Gift Guide for Home Cooks & Bakers
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Trivet – $29.99
The perfect trivet – decorative, high quality, and made to last. Plus, it’ll look great in any kitchen.
Lodge Tiny Cast Iron Pan – $10.99
We carry a wide selection of Lodge cast iron products, but who can resist this tiny cast iron pan? Perfect for making one egg or frying one sausage round.
NowDesigns Set of 4 Egg Cups – $13.99
A fun gift for the kings and queens of breakfast! These egg cups come in tasteful pastel colors.
Sweater Cookie Cutter – $4.95
Help them mix up their holiday cookie game with a sweater-shaped cookie cutter! They’ll love taking their decorating to a whole new level.
Butter Bell – $27.99
This genius contraption keeps butter shelf stable AND at a perfect consistency! Loved by home cooks & bakers and butter enthusiasts alike.
Danica Heirloom Measuring Spoons – $15.99
A classy twist on a kitchen essential, these measuring spoons are sleek and durable.
Ecologie Swedish Sponge Cloths – $5.99
Any home cook or baker knows that clean up can be a pain. Luckily, these Swedish Sponge Cloths are versatile easy to use for dish washing or countertop clean-up.
Ulster Weavers Cotton Apron – $26.99
Keeping on trend with the theme of messiness, help them keep their clothes clean while looking fashionable. We carry Ulster Weavers aprons in a variety of colors and patterns.
Ulster Weavers Micro Mitts Twin Pack – $19.99
These useful micro-mitts don’t take up much space, and they’re great for home bakers to have on hand (pun intended).
Gift Guide for Beauty & Skincare Gurus
Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm Set – $17.99
These Cocoa Butter Lip balms not only smell and feel great but they’re also made with all-natural, organic ingredients perfect for protecting and reviving chapped lips.
Carter Co. Cardamom & Cream Candle – $18.99
Give the gift of a luscious, aromatic hand-poured soy candle that’s sure to make their space warm and cozy.
Belle’s Place Oatmeal, Milk, & Honey Soap – $6.99
This sweet and simple locally-made soap is perfect for a relaxing bath or a spa day. And it’s great for the skin!
Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm (tin) – $8.50
This sweet, decadent lip balm is great for keeping handy on a night stand or side table, especially in the cold winter months.
Badger Sleep Balm (large)- $9.99
Help them get their beauty sleep with Badger Sleep Balm! This lavender balm is sure to lull them to dreamland.
High Country Lavender Sweet Dreams Foot Cream – $13.99
This foot cream is another spa day staple. It smells great and it’ll make their feet feel soft and smooth.
High Country Lavender Body Soak Bath Salt – $6.00
They’ll love taking a long soak in High Country’s Lavender Bath Salt. Like all of High Country Lavender’s products, it smells incredible and will leave them feeling refreshed.
Sweetwater Wild Garden Lotion (8 oz pump bottle) – $10.99
Any skincare fanatic will tell you how important it is to moisturize your skin, especially in winter. Pick their favorite scent from our selection of Sweetwater’s luxurious goat milk lotions.
Badger Vanilla Madagascar Lip Balm – $3.49
This lip balm is a classic, and it’s great for taking on the go. As with all Badger products, it’s made with all-natural and organic ingredients.
High Country Lavender Honey Almond Massage Oil Candle – $20.00
If they care about their skin, chances are they also care about their muscles! This candle is a three-in-one gift: it smells great, it feels great on the skin, and if it comes with the promise of a massage, it’s great for the body!
High Country Lavender Lavender & Aloe Soap – $7.49
This wonderful High Country Lavender soap is nourishing and cleansing. It will leave them feeling clean and refreshed.
Gift Guide for Game Night Planners
Hickory Dickory Dock – $8.99
For the quirky game night planners: a fun, fast-paced game that dates back to the Victorian Era. Includes six wooden mice, one bowl, one special dice, and one playing mat.
Addition and Subtraction Flash Cards – $7.99 per pack
For the math whizzes (or anyone who wants to practice their math skills). If they like exercising their brain, they’ll love these colorful cards.
Dominoes – $7.99
A must-have for any game night aficionado. Our House of Marbles set includes instructions for the traditional game, but you can also have a blast lining them up and knocking them down.
Wooden Chinese Chequers – $24.99
This lighthearted family game is great to have on hand for game nights of any size. It can be played with 2, 3, 4, or 6 players.
Pick-Up Sticks – $5.99
They’ll love this fun and simple game night staple. It’s kid-friendly and perfect for small groups.
Playing Cards – $3.99
The most versatile tool for game nights! If they’re a traveling game night planner, this is a must-have: our House of Marbles card deck comes with a leaflet with instructions for six different card games.
Tiddlywinks – $7.99
They’ll love mixing things up with this traditional English game. Plus, it’s fun for the whole family!
Marble Games (large box temporarily sold out, little box of marbles is available) – $5.99
Our House of Marbles Little Box of Marbles is another fun, versatile game set. It’s a travel-sized box of marbles that comes with a cloth bag for safekeeping and a leaflet with instructions for popular marble games.
Wooden Jericho – $10.99
An addictively fun stacking game that’s perfect for game lovers who prefer hands-on games. This House of Marbles set is a great size for travel.
Gift Guide for Kids
Floyd Country Store Logo Shirt – $18.99 – $21.99
The perfect attire for your musician-in-training! We carry toddler and youth sizes.
Kids’ Music CDs: Hey Little Toddler by April Flowers – $15.00 / It’s You I Like by Kari Kovick – $14.99
Give them the gift of music this year with CDs from some of Floyd’s wonderful children’s musicians!
Write it Down Girls Only Journal – $23.99
A great journal for girls with thoughtful daily writing prompts.
Douglas Stuffed Animals – $9.99 – $18.99
Kids of all ages will adore these super soft, super cute stuffed animals! We stock stuffed animals of all kinds, from farm animals to dragons. Prices vary by size.
House of Marbles Wooden Handbells – $10.99
This fun musical toy is a great way for kids to learn about rhythm and playing along to music.
Black and Sons Woodworking Handmade Truck – $35.00
This wonderful handmade toy truck is made to last, gathering years of playtime memories along the way.
Wooden Pull-Along Unicorn – $23.99
This colorful pull-along unicorn is two toys in one! Young kids will have a blast pulling it around the house, and they’ll also love playing with the bead maze on top.
Omi’s Gnome Hats by Pat Spino – $31.99
The perfect mustache wax for any mustache. Made with organic and all-natural ingredients.
Barrel Candy – $8.99/lb
The holidays come but once a year! Fluff up those stockings with an assortment of barrel candy.
Handmade Music Lessons plus Discount Card – Private Lessons $30 – $55 (cost depends on lesson length and purchase bundle)
Give them the gift of a potentially lifelong hobby and skill. The Handmade Music School offers private and group lessons in banjo, guitar, fiddle, dance, and more. And there’s more: Handmade Music School students get a discount card that grants them free entry to Friday Night Jamborees and 10% off most music supplies in the store.
Gift Guide for Dads
Floyd Country Store Logo Baseball Cap – $21.99 – 22.99
Sun protection that reps the Floyd Country Store? Perfect! Our comfortable, versatile baseball cap is available in a variety of colors.
MSR Slingshot – $45.99
Who can resist the thrill of a slingshot? He’ll feel like a kid again with this fun (and slightly dangerous) toy.
Carhartt Storm Defender Secure Cuff Gloves – $39.99
Working gloves for the working man (or woman). These gloves are a must-have for anyone who does any manual labor outside in the winter. They’re insulated, waterproof, and windproof!
Floyd Country Store Mug – $25.99
Make that morning coffee a little sweeter with one of our Floyd Country Store logo mugs! These mugs are wheel-thrown by Hona Leigh Knudsen, a local functional ceramics artist.
Bootleg BBQ Barbecue Sauce – $7.99
A locally made customer favorite that takes any backyard barbecue to the next level!
Buck Knives 50th Anniversary 112 Ranger Knife – $99.99
Make his day with a Buck Knives 50th Anniversary 112 Ranger Knife! These knives have a satin finish 420HC stainless steel clip blade and an ebony handle with finger grooves.
Badger Mustache Wax – $9.99
The perfect mustache wax for any mustache. Made with organic and all-natural ingredients.
Badger for Hardworking Hands – $9.99
Repair and protect cracked, dry skin with this tougher-than-tough hand balm. Made with organic and all-natural ingredients.
Badger Hair Pomade – $15.99
A hair pomade you can feel good about! This organic, all-natural Badger Hair Pomade is great for styling hair, and it nourishes the scalp and hair.
Belmont Sea Salt and Black Pepper Virginia Peanuts – $8.99
Perfect for snacking, we carry Belmont Peanuts in a variety of flavors.
Buck Knives Budgie Knife – $99.99
This Buck Knives Budgie Knife is perfect for everyday use. It has a satin finish, S35VN steel, drop-point blade, and a stainless steel pocket clip.
Carhartt Force Grid Socks – $20.99
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: everyone loves socks. These Carhartt Force Grid socks are perfect for helping him stay warm, and they’re quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and have arch support cushioning.
Gift Guide for Moms
Tea Cart Arts original watercolor paintings by LP Thomas – $34.00
These miniature watercolor paintings are perfect for sprucing up any space! We have a wide selection of L P Thomas paintings to choose from in the Store, so you can find one that fits her personality and style.
“The Gourdian Angels” decorative gourd lantern – $30.99
For the homemaker and decorator moms! Get festive with a cheerful, locally-made gourd lantern. Lights included.
Sweetwater Bodyworks Lavender Soap – $6.99
If you don’t know where to start when it comes to stocking stuffers for her, you can’t go wrong with one of our luxurious Sweetwater soaps! If Lavender isn’t her style, don’t worry. We have dozens of scents to choose from.
Sweetwater Bodyworks Lavender Goat’s Milk Lotion – $3.99
Give her the spa treatment with a silky goat’s milk lotion! These wonderful Sweetwater lotions come in a variety of scents.
High Country Lavender Farm & Shop Massage Oil Candle – $20.00
The gift that keeps on giving! If you want to go above and beyond this holiday season, this aromatic candle doubles as massage oil.
Smith’s Rosebud Salve (Tin) – $7.50
Help her prepare for cold weather with this classic salve. It’s a customer favorite for a reason — it’s perfect for dry and/or irritated skin, and it doubles as a lip balm!
Smith’s Rosebud Salve (Tube) – $7.00
The same formula as Smith’s Rosebud Salve, but in an easy-access tube perfect for taking on the go.
Smith’s Rose & Mandarin Lip Balm (Tin) – $8.50
If she loves sweet, citrusy scents, give her Smith’s wonderful Rose & Mandarin Lip Balm. It comes in a cute turquoise and orange tin, and it’s also available in a tube version.
Carhartt Mittens – $36.99
Keep her warm this winter with a pair of Carhartt mittens! We also have a selection of Carhartt gloves and hats.
Carhartt Wool Blend Socks – $17.99
Who doesn’t love a cozy pair of wool socks? If ever there was a perfect gift, this is it.
Donna Campbell Eyeglass Holder – $23.99
Donna Campbell eyeglass holders are locally made, super functional (especially for those of us who are prone to losing our glasses), AND they look great on any nightstand or side table.
A Year of Haiku by Katherine Chantal – $13.00
If she’s a poetry lover, this wonderful book of Haikus by local poet Katherine Chantal is certain to make her day.
“Write It Down!” Dream Journal – $9.99
Does she love telling you about her dreams? This dream journal will help her keep track of dream patterns and potential dream triggers, such as foods eaten and daily events.