As we approach the real kickoff of the holiday shopping season, SLF is pleased to offer a series of blog posts highlighting great local gift options, all in the name of helping you Shift Your Shopping!
Below, you’ll find 10 great items to get your thoughts rolling, with prices, descriptions and photos. We hope they spur some good ideas for you and help make it easier for you to Choose Local & Independent this Holiday Season.
We’ll have follow up posts in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back. And if we missed something great in the meantime, feel free to suggest it in the comments!
Local Arts & Crafts
Albertine Press
http://www.etsy.com/shop/albertinepress
2012 Calendar
Our 2012 letterpress wall calendar will take you on a trip around the world with postcards to send to your friends and family when you’re done. Every month features an original sketch from a different city in the USA and around the world - when you’re ready to flip the page, cut along the dotted line and you’ve got a ready-to-mail postcard. Bon Voyage!
We will be featuring the inspiration behind each city on our blog throughout November: albertinepress.blogspot.com.
Price: $30
Ogusky Ceramics
Compost Jar
For the folks that love to compost, this 7″ tall functional handmade jar to hold all your kitchen waste is perfect!
This jar holds close to one gallon and includes a lid that fits right on top. It also has a handle made from sturdy braided wire. And the front states ‘compost’ — so you clearly know what is inside — and is created using vintage letterpress stamps.
Price: $110
Three Graces Designs
http://www.threegracesdesigns.com
Fresh, contemporary jewelry handcrafted from sterling silver
Price Range: $25-$250
Om Nom Nom
Taza Chocolate
Taste of Taza Gift Set
Item: A Taste of Taza gift set
A Taste of Taza is the ultimate Taza Chocolate gift. This elegant cigar-style gift box is brimming with a generous assortment of our organic stone ground dark chocolate. From our fresh Roasted Cacao Nibs, to our perfectly unrefined 80% Stone Ground Bar, A Taste of Taza lets serious chocolate lovers experience the full range of intense flavors and bold textures of Taza Stone Ground Chocolate.
Contains: 1 - 1.75 oz. bag Organic Roasted Cacao Nibs, 1 - 3 oz. 60% Stone Ground Bar, 1- 3 oz. 80% Stone Ground Bar, 4 - 2.7 oz. Chocolate Mexicano Discs (Orange, Cinnamon, Guajillo Chili, Cacao Puro), 1 - 8 oz. can Chocolate Covered Nibs.
Price: $49.50
Item: Mexicano Classic Collection
The Taza Chocolate Mexicano Classic Collection celebrates the centuries-old Mexican stone ground chocolate tradition that inspired founder Alex Whitmore to create Taza Chocolate. A perfect, any-occasion gift for the serious chocolate lover.
Contains: 6 - 2.7 oz. Chocolate Mexicano discs, one each of Guajillo Chili, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Salt & Pepper, Coffee, and Salted Almond.
Price: $27
Fashion & Apparel
QRST’s
If you need tshirts, caps, jackets or any other type of apparel - we are your complete source for your apparel needs. QRST’s also has an online store of licensed apparel from some of the best Boston bands from the 80s. Morphine, The Neighborhoods, The Del Fuegos, The Rat (club), The Atlantics and much more online at qrsts.com. QRST’s is also a licensed seller of Harvard apparel.
Price Range: $7.5-15
Suneri
Ronen Chen Coco Dress
Ronen Chen Coco Dress
Jewel neckline sleeveless dress with grey print paneling down the center of the front and back with black side panels which create a slimming effect along with a black front strip.
Price: $282
Liza dress
Tailored sheath dress ideally suited for power meetings or a night out. Comfortable cotton with a touch of Lycra for stretch when you need it.
Price: $320
Shape Up and Relax
Bow Street Yoga
The joyous and love-filled holiday season can sometimes be hectic! Give the gift of yoga and melt the stress of the your loved ones. Giftcards available in any amount, from a single class to a year of yoga bliss.
Price Range: Starting at $15
Corpbasics (CBC) Fitness & Training Club
Holiday Gift Card: Give the gift of fitness this holiday season! Good towards the purchase of Corpbasics fitness classes or personal training sessions. Also valid towards our 12 week “Get Fit” programs. Gift cards are available for purchase online or in our studio. Questions should be directed to Kristen at [email protected] or by calling 617-628-8400.
Price Range: $25-$150
Mass Metta Massage Therapy
http://www.massmettamassage.com
One hour massage gift certificates will be on sale during the month of December for $60 (normally $75) and if you buy 4 at this price, you get one for yourself free!
Price Range: $60-$240
Massage Therapy by Judith Prager
Offering CDs for relaxation and stretching and gift certificates for massage in the heart of Davis Square. Achieve relaxation, relief of pain and injury. Soothing, energizing, 30+ years experience. 1 hour and 1.5 hour sessions
Price Range: $15-$85
The Training Room
http://www.thetrainingroomboston.com
Personal Training & Group Exercise Classes
The Training Room is a local, privately owned fitness studio offering personal and small group training, kettlebell training, cycling and group fitness classes. There is no membership required to train or participate in a class. Our convenient online scheduling system allows you to book ahead and reserve your space in class or purchase training and class packages right from your home or office.
Price Range: $12-$90
For Four Legged Friends
Stinky’s Kittens & Doggies Too
http://www.stinkyskittens-doggiestoo.com
Yeowww! Candy Cane Over size (over 8”) and stuffed full of Yeoww Catnip. This toy is quite the mouthful. Festive colors and fuzzy fabric are sure to inspire Kitty this holiday.
Price: $10.99
Nature Naps Beds are oval, purrfect for those finicky cats and pampered pooches. Made from soft, cozy designer fabric.
Easy to clean. Made in the USA
Price Range: $22.99-$59.99
Chilly dog Sweaters: Do not let your dog out in the harsh weater of New England. Buy them a Chilly dog Sweater. Comes in an array of different designs and solid colors. 100% organic wool and original, hand knit sweater for dogs.
Price Range: $25.99-$42.99
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