Welcome to the Ultimate Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide | Lake Norman Edition!
- Arden McLaughlin
- Nov 10
- 6 min read
This season, we’re keeping it local and shining the spotlight on the incredible women and businesses that make Lake Norman so special. Forget the big box stores — our curated Ladies of the Lake Holiday Gift Guide is all about discovering one-of-a-kind treasures from right here in our community.
Why Shop Local in Lake Norman?
💛 Support Your Community — Every dollar you spend stays right here in Lake Norman, helping our small businesses and families thrive.
✨ Find Truly Unique Gifts — Each item comes with a story — made or curated by local dreamers who pour their heart into what they do.
🎄 Spread the Cheer — Shopping local means giving back to the people who make this community shine — our neighbors, friends, and fellow women entrepreneurs.
Discover. Shop. Share.
Browse the guide, check off your holiday list, and feel good knowing your purchases make a real impact. Don’t forget to tag @ladieslifestylenetworklkn and your favorite small businesses as you shop — we can’t wait to see the magic you find around the lake!
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember — for you, your loved ones, and the amazing local businesses that keep Lake Norman shining bright.
Our Sponsor - Candice Van Dertholen The Warrior Within Healing — Rooted in Every Season
At The Warrior Within Healing, Candice Van Dertholen creates spaces that feel less like “sessions” and more like coming home to yourself.
Through her signature blend of energy healing, intuitive guidance, and science, she helps clients shed what’s heavy, find clarity, and realign with who they’re meant to be.
Her private sessions invite clients to pause, breathe, and tune in to what their bodies have been quietly trying to say. Whether navigating a life transition, burnout, or a deeper call toward meaning, her work helps people reconnect to their center and move forward with renewed purpose.
Her upcoming January 2026 retreat, “Align Within, Lead Ahead,” is officially fully booked for overnight stays. However, three day drop-in options are open for those seeking to immerse themselves in the experience, a perfect way to reset and realign without committing to the full stay.
Her next retreat is in March 2026! This Energy Renewal Experience will invite guests into a season of reflection and integration, a time to release what no longer fits and step fully into what’s next. Each retreat blends energy medicine, embodiment practices, and reflective rituals that help participants shift from survival to flow.
Exclusive Holiday Offering:
Give the gift of renewal this season. Save 15% on all packages, including the Three-Session Gift Offering, a beautiful way to support someone’s healing journey or your own path toward balance and clarity.
Give the gift of renewal, reflection, and reconnection this holiday season.
This Three-Session Healing Package is designed to support mind, body, and spirit through personalized energy work and intuitive guidance. Each session helps clear what no longer serves, restore balance, and create space for clarity and calm as you step into the new year.
Whether you’re gifting it to a loved one or investing in your own healing journey, this package offers a gentle reset: a chance to pause, realign, and begin again with intention.
✨ Includes: Three private energy healing sessions (virtual), personalized follow-up meditations, and aftercare instructions to support continued integration.
CODE: HOLIDAY15
Website | Booking Site | LinkedIn | Instagram
Blender Creative Co.
Meet Lauren, the creative mind behind Blender Creative Co., a Mooresville-based branding and graphic design agency helping local businesses stand out with purpose and style.
Lauren specializes in creating cohesive, strategy-driven branding that truly reflects each business’s heart and vision. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap between how they see their brand and how their audience experiences it — turning ideas into scroll-stopping visuals that connect and convert.
Her creative touch can be seen all across Lake Norman — from Rooted Social Media and Baes Burgers to Pie in the Sky, Station Two22, and 158 on Main.
Lauren loves seeing her designs come to life in the community she calls home, making Blender Creative Co. a true local gem for any business ready to elevate its brand.
Exclusive Holiday Offering:
Merry Christmas Lake Norman Illustration Pack (includes 42 different illustrations, perfect for social media) Cost: $45 ($390 Value)
5 Customizable Gift Tag Canva Templates Cost: $35 ($130 Value)
Brand Audit Special
Think of this as a check-up for your brand. I’ll take a deep dive into your current visuals, messaging, and overall presence to pinpoint what’s working, and what’s not. You’ll walk away with a clear, actionable roadmap on how to elevate your brand so it feels cohesive, intentional, and aligned with your goals.
Cost: $100 ($400 Value)
Ready to snag one of these holiday goodies or chat about your brand?
Email me at lauren@blendercreativeco.com — I’ll send over your
digital files or help you get started with a brand audit.
Love Square One
Meet Joanna Pompano, founder of Love Square One.
What began as a pandemic hobby quickly became a mission — to create candles that are as mindful as they are beautiful.
After discovering that traditional fragrances were triggering her migraines, Joanna set out to craft clean, intentional candles that bring comfort and calm to any space.
Together with her husband Anthony, she’s grown Love Square One from three local shops to over sixty, creating thoughtful designs (like their signature Honey Bee candle) that reflect love, growth, and community — one candle at a time.
The Blossomist
Emily Cowan is the owner of The Blossomist – a traveling Flower Design Workshop company!
She has been in the floral industry for over 15 years creating beautiful designs for weddings, funerals, birthdays, corporate events, you name it! But what she really loves is sharing her love of flowers through floral design workshops. Think Paint and Sip, but with flowers!
The Blossomist hosts both public workshops every month at varying locations throughout the Lake Norman and Charlotte area. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are included for each workshop.
Beginners and those with some floral design knowledge will enjoy a night of flowers, fun, and new friends! All are welcome at these workshops!
You can also hire The Blossomist for your next private event. Think birthday parties, bridal luncheons, holiday parties, or just because you want to throw a flower party! Reach out to Emily for more details on booking your own private event.
If you’re a business owner and you’d like to host a public event with The Blossomist, send Emily a message! She’s always looking for the next perfect location for her workshops.
Nina's Boutique
At Nina’s Boutique, style and heart come together to create something truly special. Owned by Elizabeth Lavan and named after her daughter, Nina’s is far more than a clothing store—it’s a curated destination for connection, confidence, and community.
Inspired by her father’s haberdashery in Detroit, Elizabeth grew up watching neighbors gather over conversation and espresso, and she’s carried that same welcoming spirit into the heart of Lake Norman. Today, Nina’s Boutique offers an inviting space where women across generations can shop, laugh, and feel at home.
Carrying sizes XS to 3X, Nina’s embraces every woman’s unique style with beautiful clothing, timeless accessories, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. From cozy knits and statement pieces to everyday staples that make you feel your best, each item is thoughtfully chosen with real women in mind.
But Nina’s impact reaches far beyond fashion. Elizabeth is deeply involved in the Lake Norman community—supporting local schools and nonprofits, sponsoring beloved events like the Tawba Walk Arts Festival, and constantly finding ways to give back to the people who have supported her journey.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, a loved one, or simply seeking a place where shopping feels like belonging, Nina’s Boutique is a true community treasure where every visit feels like catching up with an old friend.
Homes by Mindy
Meet Mindy DeLano, your go-to Charlotte and Lake Norman REALTOR® with Premier South.
A proud North Carolina native and UNC Charlotte grad, Mindy has called the Queen City home for 30 years and knows every corner—from the hidden coffee spots to the best lakeside views.
With a background in healthcare and a heart for helping others, Mindy brings compassion, local expertise, and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality to every home she sells.
Whether you’re buying your first home, relocating to the Carolinas, or ready to list your Lake Norman property, she’s committed to making the process smooth, personal, and stress-free.
When she’s not serving clients, you’ll find her in her yard with her pup Salem, cheering on Clemson football, or enjoying an IPA with friends.
If you’re dreaming of life in Lake Norman or Charlotte, Mindy’s your girl to make it happen—with heart, hustle, and a touch of Southern charm.
Thank you for reading our Ladies of the Lake Holiday Gift Guide! Each of these featured businesses represents the heart and hustle of our Lake Norman community — the dreamers, creators, and go-getters who make this area so special.
By choosing to shop local this season, you’re not just finding meaningful gifts for your loved ones (and yourself!) — you’re directly supporting the families and entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into what they do.
We encourage you to connect with these businesses directly through their websites and social media pages to shop, browse, or learn more about their incredible offerings.
From all of us at Ladies Lifestyle Network Lake Norman, thank you for being part of such a supportive, inspiring community. You truly make Lake Norman shine brighter — and we couldn’t do this without you.
Happy Holidays to the best community a girl could ask for! 💛
Comments