Deliciously Local Delights for Personal and Professional Gifting

Welcome to Handpicked Gifts

Kara Aycock built Handpicked Gifts on a deep belief: that thoughtful gifting can make people feel truly seen, welcomed, and appreciated. With a background in counseling and years of organizing meals for schools, hospitals, and houseguests alike, Kara knows how powerful a well-timed gesture can be. Handpicked makes that easy — offering beautifully curated gifts filled with locally made products from North Carolina. Whether you're welcoming a speaker, celebrating a student, or thanking a client, we make meaningful gifting feel effortless.

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