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The Local Lovers’ Gift Guide

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There is no better time to support small businesses in our region. ‘Tis, after all, the season to hunt down the perfect gifts for friends, family, colleagues, and everyone in between. We partnered up with our friends Anick at Left & Write Paperie in Alexandria and Julie at I Shop North Dundas in Winchester to put together this little list of 25 perfect-for-gifting items. Happy shopping!
baby toques hats pompoms
Toques and toppers

Handknit noggin warmers topped with handmade pompoms—who wouldn’t want one of these?

MADE IN WINCHESTER

Toques from Loopy Knits, $25 – $65

Put a stop to it

For the oenophile in your life: gorgeous resin wine stoppers, hand-turned in a community near you.

MADE IN LANCASTER

Wine Stopper from Trading Post Studio, $50

Mountain shelving wood
The mountains are calling

For the hiker, the adventurer, nature lover…or the person who needs a little extra display space.

MADE IN CRYSLER

Mountain Shelf from Begins Bounty & Boards, $45

sugar scrub pot
Soften ‘em up, will ya?

A luxurious organic and wildcrafted scrub serves to soften the skin and increase your favourite person’s snuggability factor.

MADE IN AKWESASNE

Sweetgrass Scrub from Niawen Skincare, $28USD

dopp bagg tartan
Dopp kit with roots

A beautifully-built toiletry workhorse that fits all your essentials, made with your tartan of choice!

MADE IN MAXVILLE

Custom Gael Bag from Misneach, $95

earrings bezel
Match her sparkle

Earrings are always welcome. Give her a little style and pop for the holidays and beyond.

MADE IN WILLIAMSBURG

Handmade Earrings from BeBe’s Boutique, $10

maple syrup whisky bottle
Sweeten the deal

Get in their good books by handing over a one-litre of hand-tapped liquid gold.

PRODUCED IN MARTINTOWN

1L Maple Syrup from Whimsy Maple, $20

gift box bath salts lip balm
Well and Good

Guess what kind of reaction you’ll get when you gift a box filled with an eight-step facial, a bath ritual, lip balm, a scrunchie, reiki-infused crystals, herbal tea, and a card filled with your expressions of love?

CURATED IN CORNWALL

Wellness Box from Aspen Spa, $65

Civic house numbers
Function meets Celtic fashion

House numbers! Just the right thing for new (and old) homeowners who want a touch of class—Glengarry style.

MADE IN ALEXANDRIA

Glengarry Civic Numbers from Left & Write Paperie, $65

Barn quilt
From farm to frame

A barn quilt helps tell the stories of farming life and historical events. Commission one for your favourite farmer or friend, and contribute to the visual interest of your home community.

MADE IN AVONMORE

Barn Quilt from Barn Quilts Ontario, $225

candle pinecone
Light the flame

Present this candle to someone who covets soothing scents. This delicious blend of orange and frankincense will waft through their home and bring a welcome awakening of the senses.

MADE IN CORNWALL

Candle from Driftwood Candle Co., $20

modern baby booties
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Bundle up baby’s toes with these adorable little slippers. Handmade with love and fabric from upcycled clothing—supplied by you or the maker!

MADE IN SUMMERSTOWN

Baby slippers from Fraser Creek Creations, $27 (or $22 for supplied fabric)

box goodies
Filled with joy

Friends and family who love surprises will LOVE receiving this unique subscription. Every month, they’ll receive a gift box filled with special items from delicious food items, to books or magazines, to jewellery, and even plants!

CURATED IN WINCHESTER

Canadian Made Subscription Box from The Planted Arrow, starting at $75

leather cuff links tie clip
Finishing touches

Didn’t you know? A tie clip and cufflinks can make the man. Gift this to your darling dandy and watch him walk with a little more swagger and style.

MADE IN CORNWALL

Men’s set from Leatherlane Studio, $40

mug design pottery
Marvelous mugware

Hand thrown porcelain pottery mugs make the perfect vessels for morning coffee, daytime hot chocolate, and nighttime nog!

MADE IN WILLIAMSBURG

Porcelain Pottery Mug from Diane Sullivan Arabesque Pottery, $42

Puzzle graphic handdrawn
It’s so puzzling!

Give them the pieces and let them put together the story of our region! This puzzle is designed by Perch magazine’s Art Director, Susan Marriner, and produced by Piece Together, an initiative supporting beloved businesses & artists in Ontario.

DESIGNED IN FINCH

Perch Puzzle from PieceTogether, $35

trinket dish dots
Connect the Dots

Give your friends a joyful landing place for accessories. This hand-painted porcelain dish will keep their jewelry and other small objects corralled and organized.

MADE IN ALEXANDRIA

Trinket Dish, available at Cedar & Fern, $20

soap packaging
Suds Buds

A swag bag for that special somebody! Contains two soaps, crocheted facecloth, cedar soap dish, and a deliciously sumptuous body butter.

MADE IN FINCH

Soap Gift Bag from Cedar Barn Homestead, $25

pinafore woman sweeping
A True Coverup

If you have an apron aficionado in your circle of friends, create delight by adding this pretty pinafore to their collection.

MADE IN LONG SAULT

Maman Pinafore from Belle Penny, $60USD

bread board note pad
Love it and list it

For the list-maker in your life! Great farmhouse styling that will make a great addition to any kitchen. Handcrafted with pine and steel components.

MADE IN BONVILLE

Bread Board Note Pads from The Square Nail Workshop, $40

bath bomb white
Fizzy bath action—with benefits!

An all-natural offering for your favourite insomniac. Infused with CBD and cannabis, it’s a great solution for relaxation and sleep.

Laulau Botanicals Bath Bombs from Akwesasne Organics, $18

Beard Oil bottle
Fizzy bath action—with benefits!

Best for your long-bearded buddies, this blend of oils—think hemp, soy, flax, grapeseed, and safflower— is concocted to keep the chin strap in optimal condition. Pick from three distinct scents.

Beard Oil from Smith & Sayers, $20

cashew cheese pretzel
How cheesy!

Sharp cheddar-style cashew cheese—hopped up with Beau’s Lug Tread Ale. A great hostess gift if we do say so!

MADE IN ALEXANDRIA

Ale Aged Cashew Cheese from Zengarry, $11.99

stained glass tools
A Cut Above

A cool kit for the crafter! Comes with all of the materials and tools needed to create a beautiful stained glass mosaic piece, plus step-by-step instructions and video tutorials.

ASSEMBLED IN WINCHESTER

DIY Mosaic Kits from Cindy Laneville Mosaic Artist, $205