The Local Lovers’ Gift Guide 2021

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Is it just us or is finding gifts for your favourite people really difficult? Instead of trying to coax ideas out of friends and family, we rounded 35 fabulous finds to help you easily cross off your tick list. Happy shopping local!

DIY CANDLE KIT

Ideal For: The Crafter

Find it at The Local Fill, Cornwall

GLAMPING WEEKEND

Ideal For: The Chic Outdoorsperson

Book it with Burgundy Barrel, Lancaster

BLUE INDIGO DENIM APRON

Ideal For: The Serious Chef

Order it through Yellow House on Kenyon, Alexandria

SPICY, CHOCOLATE, AND HARVEST MOON CHAI

Best For: The “Tea-totaller”

Find it at Moon Akwesasne, Akwesasne

HAND-DYED WOOL

Best For: The Natural Knitter

Purchase it at Karberry Farm, Mountain

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PERCH PINT GLASSES

Best For: The Dapper Drinker

Order it through Perch magazine (that’s us!)

FAMILY KEEPSAKE MADE FROM SCOTTISH WOOL TARTAN

Best for: The Great Scot

Find it at The Tartan Shore, Maxville

HAND-BUILT GUITAR

Best for: The Marvelous Musician

Custom order from Laroche Lutherie, Lancaster

BATH MAT

Best for: The Self-Proclaimed Stunner

Find it at Maudern Abode, Cornwall

P-FUNK BBQ SAUCE AND CAROLINA MUSTARD SAUCE

Best for: The Pit Master

Find it at Crowley’s Deep South Pit BBQ, Finch

HANDCRAFTED GOAT’S MILK SOAP

Best for: The Bathing Beauty

Purchase from Fox & Fern Farm, South Mountain

GLASS BLOWING CLASS

Best for: The Adventurous Artisan

Book with Priest’s Mill Art Centre, Alexandria

THROWBACK SHADES

Best for: The Vintage Vixen

Find them at DG Vintage, Cornwall

ROBE AND SWADDLE SET

Best for: The Mama & Babe Twinsies

Purchase from Delight Maternity, Glen Walter

RIFLE PAPER 2022 PLANNER

Best for: The Organizational Maven

Find it at Left n Write Paperie, Alexandria

PERSONALIZED DOG BOWL

Best for: The Hungry Four-Legged Friend

Find it at Gilmer Clayworks Pottery, South Mountain

MACRAME CANDLE/PLANT HOLDER

Best for: The Bohemian

Purchase from Homespun Lovey, Lancaster

VIRTUAL CULTURAL TOURS OF AKWESASNE

Best for: The Learner

Book it with Akwesasne Travel, Akwesasne

LINGERIE

Best for: The Sexy Thang

Buy from Enchante Lingerie, Cornwall

SUSTAINABLE LIVING STARTER PACK

Best for: The Sustainable Living Superstar

Purchase from Loucks Pasture, Chesterville

CHARCUTERIE SPREADS

Best for: The Host

Order from Forage, Cornwall

ALPACA FELTED SLIPPERS

Best for: The Comfort King

Find them at Split Rock Farms Alpacas, Apple Hill

WELCOME TO WINCHESTER MUG

Best for: The Winchester Lover

Find it at Samantha’s Emporium, Winchester

LAPTOP BAG

Best for: The Worker On-The-Go

Find it at Life’s Little Pleasures, Cornwall

WATERCOLOUR PET PORTRAIT

Best for: The Beloved Fur Baby

Order from For Anna, Mountain

HOLIDAY BAR SOAP GIFT SET

Best for: The Winter Scent Afficionado

Purchase from Lavender Skincare Co., Alexandria

TIN CANDLE SHADE

Best for: The Holiday Decorator

Find it at Pietersma Tinworks, Lancaster

HAMMERED SILVER EARRINGS

Best for: The Bling Lover

Buy from Dawna Marquette Jewelry, Winchester

BEER RUNNER T-SHIRT

Best for: The Beer Lover

Purchase from Hop Bomb Apparel Co., Cornwall

RUANA

Best for: The Cozy Fashionista

Find it at Handweaving by Janet Whittam, Chesterville

PILLOWS

Best for: The Aesthete

Purchase from Custom Drapery by Annie C, Avonmore

REVERSIBLE HOODIE

Best for: The Stylin’ Kiddo

Find it at Banana and Bear, Winchester

SKATING TRAIL SEASONS PASS

Best for: The Big Fun Fan

Get it from Countryside Adventures, Moose Creek

CHOCOLATE SPA PEDICURE AND LEG TREATMENT WITH BEVERAGE

Best for: The Self Care Queen

Book it at Pure Organic Spa, Cornwall

THE TRAILS AT GUINDON PARK HOODIE

Best for: The Rider

Get it at Mike’s Printing and Apparel

Special thanks to Julie at I Shop North Dundas and Anick at Left & Write Paperie in Alexandria for partnering with us on this project!