The Ocean Springs Mercantile Gift Guide - Dirty Santa

Whether you call it “Dirty Santa” or “White Elephant”, we’ve got some great options for the party! Included are unisex options as well as a tad more masculine & feminine options. Gift limits of $35-50; $20-$30, and $10-$20. Take your pick! 

Gift outside the box this holiday season, shop small at Ocean Springs Mercantile. 

If the gift limit is between $35 - $50: 

1. Upcycled accessories. A gift you can feel good about buying. Upcycled for Hope turns fabric remnants into handbags and accessories, reducing textile waste and raising funds for two important causes - The Epilepsy Foundation and Take It Away for Cystic Fibrosis. Available are crossbody bags at $50, or a gorgeous clutch at $38.

2. A recycled blown glass hummingbird feeder. They’ll think of you any time a hummingbird approaches. We have several options at all price points. Here we have the new basketweave hanging double feeder for $45 or opt for a dew drop style for $49.

3. This adorable ceramic bulldog planter for $40. Pair it with a $5 succulent for the perfect gift. The vintage McCoy Spaniel planter is also available for $45. Not a fan of dogs? Our dolphin planters are $48.

4. Our wind chimes are a great white elephant gift. We have tons of different styles available. Below are some of my favorites in the $35-$50 range. Check them all out here.

5. Everybody needs a good serving board. We have several options at various price ranges. This one fits the $50 limit at $49 and is a gorgeous mango wood & marble board.

6. A nice option is a beautiful handmade honey pot ($35) combined with a jar of local honey (24 oz for $11.50).

7. Everyone loves a good candle. Pair your favorite soy candle ($15.95) with a Match Holder w/Striker ($19) or a wick trimmer ($17).

8. The cutest snail & frog planters at just $36. These will be a hit.

If the gift limit is between $20 - $30:

1. A beautiful handblown wine glass for $25. It will become their new favorite. Or, a hand-painted one for $16 and pair it with a bottle of wine!

2. The cutest mugs ever, animal mugs for just $22. Pair with your favorite tea or coffee.

3. A hanging hummingbird feeder. A few options available for just $25.

4. Our best-selling barrel art whiskey coaster with Glencairn glass is always a great choice. At just $29, the whiskey lovers will be fighting to steal it.

5. A stainless honey dipper for $18 with a jar of local honey (24 oz. for $11.50).

6. This ceramic yoga lady is perfect for your group of yoga girls, now on sale for $21.50.

7. Gift something they’d never purchase for themselves – like this leather can cooler for $30.

8. Wind chimes! Best-sellers and several styles to choose from. Dog lovers? Check. Cat lovers? Check. Birds? Also check. Pick your favorite and we’ll do the wrapping. Check them out here.

If the gift limit is between $10 - $20: 

1. Soap infused sponges. People will fight for these. So good. They’ll never go back to regular soap again!

2. A couple of Raku coasters for $9 each. Choose your favorite design or mix & match.

3. Freshwater pearl adjustable bracelets. Dainty & cute! A few options for just $12 or choose a multi-pearl bracelet for $15.

4. A couple of these hilarious double-sided cocktail napkins. Christmas-themed and non-Christmas available for just $6.50 for a pack of 20. They will laugh, you will laugh, everyone will laugh.

5. For the guys – a natural beard oil for $19 or pair a natural shave soap with a men’s body spray for $17.

6. A Glencairn glass for the group of friends that enjoy a nice scotch.

7. A gift they'll love. Grumpy Man Salsa & Pepper Jelly. Get one of each or a jar of salsa with some chips. 

8. An Upcycled for Hope key pouch for $19. Convenient & practical. Upcycled for Hope turns fabric remnants into handbags and accessories, reducing textile waste and raising funds for two important causes - The Epilepsy Foundation and Take It Away for Cystic Fibrosis.

To shop all gifts, check out our website, OceanSpringsMercantile.com or come shop small with us in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs. Located at 700 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS.

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