Shop small in Wilmington this year with our list of locally-made gifts and goodies that will make everyone smile.

The latest statistics show sales for Amazon are up more than 20 percent this year, yet locally-owned shops, artisans and makers have seen nearly a 20 percent drop. Because of this, here at Arth Real Estate Group we are shopping small in 2020.

We rounded up the top locally-made gifts for your Christmas lists. Here are some items we think will make everyone smile:

Drinkable Fun

Wrightsville Beach Brewing Airlie Amber Ale

Taste any brew from WB Brewing and you simply cannot go wrong, but we recommend a six-pack of the Airlie Amber Ale. It pairs well with those oysters you’ll be roasting this season and anything merry and bright.

Chocolate-dipped Port of Entry spirits 

Local distillery End of Days is offering their bottles of goodness (gin, rum and vodka) with a holiday twist — hand-dipped in chocolate. Find the bottles and lots of other merchandise at their Castle Street distillery.

Blue Shark Vodka’s original shark bottle

Vodka is great, but a stellar vodka bottle acting as decor on any bar cart is better. Locally-distilled Blue Shark Vodka comes in a glass bottle handblown around a glass shark swimming in the bottom. Find them at ABC stores across the state. 

Edible Fun

Burry Chocolates

Grab boxes of handmade chocolates at Burry Chocolates for anyone with a sweet tooth. We recommend the Kentucky Bourbon chocolates, peanut butter meltaways and the raspberry cream. 

Cape Fear Pirate Candy

Know anyone that thrives on a sauce or relish? We do too, and now that person in your life can put Cape Fear Pirate Candy on just about everything. Choose from candied jalapeños, candied banana peppers or their range of salsas. 

Cape Fear Rum Cake

You’ll love these tiny but decadent rum cakes made in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Try out the original Cape Fear Rum Cake golden vanilla, the gingerbread, eggnog or one of our all-time favorites — the cherry chocolate.

Hippie Chick Granola 

Run, don’t walk to buy Hippie Chick Granola out of Oak Island for anyone on your list who is a cereal-head or healthy snacker. 

Home & Body Fun

Lefler DesignStudio

These gorgeous handcrafted jewelry pieces are all made by artist Terri Lefler inspired by her adventures as a landscape architect and surfer. 

Koopman crafts

Order a few beautifully handcrafted cutting boards, some Christmas ornaments that celebrate Topsail Island and life by the coast in North Carolina and all sorts of customizable decor from local husband-wife team Koopman Crafts. 

2 Chickswithscents soy candles

The women behind 2 Chickswithscents have created the most lavish and visually appealing soy candles that are a must for shopping local this year instead of going mainstream. At Arth Group we recommend the “soothe” blend of vanilla and lavender. 

CustomEyes gift card

Gift a loved one something they will wear every single day — custom eyewear tailor-made to fit them. Even non-glasses wearers can benefit from a gift card to CustomEyes, as they offer blue light glasses and sunglasses. 

Half United

Locally-based Half United promises a one-for-one model — you buy something from Half United and they buy something for children in need around the globe. At Arth Group we love the necklaces that fight hunger and the newly launched Bebe Tote.

Go & Have Fun

Airlie Gardens annual membership

Get inspiration for your garden this year by soaking in the best garden in town — Airlie Gardens. A one-year membership package gets unlimited access to the grounds, plus other perks like advanced member ticket offers to the annual oyster roast, Enchanted Airlie and more. 

Salt cave experience

Friends and family on your list may have gift cards for a spa experience — but what about a salt cave? We recommend gifting a salt cave therapy session at Native Salt Cave and Wellness. 

Trolly pub date night

You can read all about our Arth Real Estate Group experience on the Wilmington Trolley Pub here, and know we highly recommend it for locals. Gift this to newcomers, couples for a date night out or any adventurers you know.