Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2020

15 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.VOICEofMPpodcast.com holiday gift guide Puzzles are a great present for the whole family. At the Isle of Palms Marina Market, they carry a series of puzzles, ranging from 550 to 1,000 pieces, featuring original art with beach and Lowcountry themes — any of which would make the perfect gift. • Tonya McGue, Contributing Writer During the pandemic, I’ve become interested in birding — it’s the perfect social distancing activity. A good pair of binoculars, like Adorrgon 12x42 Binoculars for Birding, fromWild Birds Unlimited, will improve my bird identification skills. mtpleasant.wbu.com • Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer I would love to add a locally crafted sweetgrass rosette to my home office. It’s iconic, timeless, and represents so much of Charleston’s history. buywayofcharleston.com/charleston- classic-gifts/gullah-sweetgrass • Fay M. Boudet, ContributingWriter I love shoes and belts, and an alligator belt from Erika Lynn Boutique would be a great addition to my collection. Her accessories are really stylish and can go with just about anything in my closet. erikalynn.com • Bill Macchio, Publisher A Turkish Beachable is a beach towel, tote bag and chair cover all in one. Beachables are 100% cotton towels, machine washable and dryer safe, making them the perfect holiday gift for beach lovers. beachables.com • Jenny Harrison, Contributing Writer Ever since I spotted rockstar sweetgrass basket maker Henrietta Snype’s work at the Preservation Society of Charleston, I have coveted the artful products this talented craftswoman creates. A native of Mount Pleasant, her work is in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture. • Anne Semmes, Contributing Writer