Richmond Gift Guide

Still scrounging for Christmas presents as the last shopping weekend of the season knocks on the door?

Then check out Richmond.com’s ultimate Richmond Gift Guide , featuring everything Richmond from Christmas ornaments to charm bracelets. Richmond gifts are perfect for anyone who celebrates the spirit of Richmond, whether it’s the new Canal Walk or the tradition of Monument Avenue. Richmond Charm Bracelet

Any woman who loves Richmond will love this gift, which allows her to wear Richmond’s finest landmarks on her wrist. Capri Jewelers offers 14k gold and sterling silver charm collections featuring Main Street Station, Carillon, Maggie Walker House and more. Richmond Ornaments

Hand-crafted ornaments featuring scenes from Downtown Richmond, Maymont, the State Capitol and Richmond Skyline are available at the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Gift Shop, located in the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Photographer Geri Debiase takes photographs of various Richmond locations and sends the pictures to an artist, who paints the image on the inside of the ornaments.

Richmond 2005 Calendar

Let the Richmonders in your life enjoy fabulous views of the city even from their home or office with the Richmond 2005 Calendar. Featuring scenes of Monument Avenue, dogwoods in full bloom on Brown’s Island and the bright gardens at Agecroft Hall and Museum, the calendar is available in the Convention Center’s gift shop. Richmond Books

Spruce up someone’s coffee table with a gift of “Old Richmond Today,” a collection of photographs featuring the city’s historic houses, monuments, parks, famous churches and more. Know a Church Hill dweller? Try “Church Hill: The St. John’s Church Historic District,” an architectural walking guide of the district accompanied with photos. Fan residents will enjoy “Richmond’s Fan District,” which traces the popular neighborhood’s history. Cookbooks

Virginia is known for its peanuts and ham, so why not give your favorite Richmonder a way to liven up old recipes? “Celebrate Virginia Cookbook” by Rowena J. Fullinwider, James A. Crutchfield and Winette Sparkman Jeffery or “Pigs and Peanuts” by Debbie Hazel explain how to make everything from cranberry-glazed ham kabobs to homemade peanut butter cookies, pie and fudge. “Night Canal” poster

Everyone who lives in Richmond should have at least one classic shot of the city hanging in his or her humble abode. Not sure how to choose? Try Martin McFadden’s “Night Canal,” winner of Best in Show in the National Tourism Week Photography Contest. One juror compared the black-and-white photo to the work of Ansel Adams. Can be picked up at the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Gift Shop. Richmond Magazine

What could be better for the city’s biggest fans than a monthly update on all the hot happenings in Richmond? Celebrating 25 years in 2004, Richmond Magazine includes restaurant reviews, thoughtful columns, Best and Worst picks and more. Richmond Stocking Stuffers

Looking for a few trinkets to fill the stocking? Give the free Richmond Regions Reward Card , which offers discounts and specials at local restaurants and shops. Or drop by the Convention Center and pick-up key chains, magnets and snow globes with city scenes and the “Easy to Love” logo.