As the Christmas season approaches, the quest for the perfect gift begins. This year, embrace the gift of giving with something thoughtful and hassle-free — a locally based subscription service that delights and surprises month after month (or sometimes daily).
Whether your loved one is a new junkie, a chocolate addict (is that a cocoa-nut?), or a candle connoisseur, these local subscription services extend Christmas joy throughout the year.
ANTIQUE CANDLE COMPANY
Monthly candle box, $28 to $80
antiquecandleco.com/collections/monthly-candle-boxes
This Lafayette candle studio offers a monthly olfactory experience hand-selected and delivered right to your door. Three box levels are available, designed to bring a touch of luxury and a whole lot of joy.
BASED IN LAFAYETTE
Local e-newsletter by reporter Dave Bangert, $70 per year
Longtime local newspaper reporter and columnist Dave Bangert offers a comprehensive daily (and sometimes more!) dive into the people, places, and events shaping our communities.
GOOD TO GO BY LA SCALA
Meal subscription, $85 to $165
This joint venture between Lafayette restaurant La Scala and Small Wonder Farm in West Point emerged during COVID closures but continued as an option for fresh, locally sourced meals. Several options are available, including weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly, with menus that accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
VARIOUS VENDORS
Wine subscriptions, prices vary
Uncork your inner oenophile with a local wine club subscription where each month’s selection tells a story in sips and swirls.
VARIOUS VENDORS
Flower subscriptions, prices vary
Receive the enchantment of a fresh garden each month with handpicked seasonal blooms that transform your space into an ever-changing gallery of color and fragrance.
