Meet our new Fab Finds columnist, Kiran Dodeja Smith. The Ballantyne-area mother of four created and, until recently, co-published Little Ones Magazine. She now consults, blogs for MomsCharlotte.com and writes for the South Charlotte News. In all her spare time, she enjoys running, swimming and shopping.
Watch for the column twice a month.
Got a Fab Find you want her to check out? Email kdodeja@me.com.
Little luxuries are always appreciated, and a local appeal will up the ante. Created in the Queen City, ella b's candles have unique scents to represent the 'hoods in Charlotte. Uptown, Dilworth, McAdenville, Myers Park, SouthPark and others are part of the candle collection; each retails for $25.
Cottage Chic, 1232 East Blvd., 704-375-1888, www.chicgoodness.com
Give their holiday decor a spruce-up with an adorable moose. Choose from a baby, couple, boy, girl and more; adorn it with a festive ribbon or add some whimsy with a necktie. Heading to an annual visit? Add to your host's moose family each year. Only available during the holiday season. Prices start at $7 for one moose.
Creative by Nature Home, 9856 Rea Road, Suite H, 704-542-7570, www.cbnhome.com
Roll into your gala with style and present your hostess with the mostest with the Willowherb Rolling Pin from Anthropologie. This gadget, decorated with cheery Scandinavian flora and fauna, is fitting for preparing pies and pizzas. Made of stoneware and wood, the imported piece retails for $18.
Anthropologie, 4400 Sharon Road, SouthPark Mall, 704-442-9454, www.anthropologie.com
