Project Wish Cake
You don’t have to sweat over a holiday dessert this year. The Project Wish Cake ($39.95) is a two-layer, chocolate lover’s dream. Thirty percent of cake sales are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In addition to this specialty cake, Bake Me A Wish! offers other decadent goodies that benefit the organization: strawberry shortcake, cafe au lait cheesecake, carrot cake, caramel apple crumb cake, and more. Order online at bakemeawish.com.
A Greater Gift
At agreatergift.org, find many gifts and decor items, including a recycled metal marine scene wall piece ($70) and a sea life arpillera ($40). A Greater Gift, part of SERRV International, supports artisans and farmers around the world through fair, alternative trade. Visit agreatergift.org.
Charity Charms
Purchase one of these palm tree or sea star sterling silver clip-on charms ($50) to benefit the charity of your choice. Order online at charitycharms.com.
Philip Simmons Jewelry
Famous Charleston blacksmith Philip Simmons designed many of the gates throughout the city. His designs are re-created in jewelry that is simple and special. Each piece—earrings, necklaces, and brooches displaying fish, egrets, and palmettos—benefits the Philip Simmons Foundation. Order online at philipsimmons.org/jewelry.html.
SeaKeepers Wreath
Decorate your home for the holidays, and help protect our oceans, with a wreath from Nautical Luxuries. Nautical Luxuries donates a portion of all wreath sales to the International SeaKeepers Society. Choose from sea-inspired designs such as the fresh evergreen wreath adorned with sand dollars and sea stars (22-inch diameter, $52); the Pawleys Island wreath with dried flowers, seashells, sand dollars, and sea stars (22-inch diameter, $50); the coastal breeze dried floral, sea star, and shell wreath; or the Catalina Island dried floral and sea star wreath. Order online at nauticalluxuries.com.
