Time for our very intentional 2023 holiday gift guide! We loved putting together this selction of ethical products, refreshing experiences, and rare tastes — from Asheville and beyond. Enjoy! 

—Giovanni & Libby, Rite of Passage

 

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Taste.

The Dreamlands Blend from Magnolia Coffee Company. "Dark chocolate and woody notes and one of my favorites right now. I love serving it in this f***** beautiful Espresso Cup by Asheville ceramicist Akira Satake." —Giovanni

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Burial Brewery's Visual Ritual of Senses Wine Club Subscription. "Can't wait for my favorite local brewery to release its wine club offering on the solstice — with bonus gifts from Citizen Vinyl, J Chong, and others." — Libby

 

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Refresh.

Heilbron Herbs x Nine Flowers Beauty Fruit Face Mask & Scrub. "Oh how we love the Appalachian honey in this product by Sari Bellmer; Heilbron is ethical, local and available in our Asheville store."  — Libby

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Speaking of ethical and local: the Everyday Oil monthly subscription is a staple for every beauty regimen.

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In Asheville or on the way? Snag a gift certificate for a hot sauna/cold plunge at Sauna House, our South Slope wonder.

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"Adore this Dot Dash Robe from Block Shop: a dream design from two textile-savvy LA-based sisters who know a thing or two about a thing or two." — Libby

 

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Big Surprise. Small Surprise.

The Chisos Boot by Cobra Rock has a waitlist and is 100% worth waiting for. 

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"WISS Scissors. A great tool. One of two pairs I've been using for 35 years. " — Giovanni

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"The Precious Metals and Rare Earth Watercolor Palette from L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Santa Fe is made in-house and paints so beautifully." — Libby

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Brighten the kitchen with Madre's Frida Linen Napkin set from a brand committed to revitalizing linen/flax production in the PNW.

 

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Thrill.

Our Lamellar Cardigan in Garnet: a delicate, sculptural, silk organza for a "Where did they get that?" holiday look.