Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Find the Perfect Local Gifts
By: Vendor Bridge
The holidays are just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about the gifts you're going to give during this year's festivities!
So, before you go into panic mode, check out this amazing little gift guide supporting local businesses with beautiful, one-of-a-kind items that your loved ones will actually like.
So this year, let's dodge the classic Costco pack of socks and nab some of these great gifts instead!
For The Food Lovers In Your Life
Sharon Pryce owner of Court's Crates Ltd. - Think of a gift basket but WAY BETTER. For years Sharon has been curating stunning gift baskets for her family every Christmas and now she can create one for your family too! With Spa Crates, Baby Crates even Corporate Crates there is something for everyone on your list!
Katie Duffin owner of Lazy Bake - Rum + Eggnog Cookie Kit (regular flour or GF). All the flavours of your favourite drink... but in a cookie? (…does it get better than that? We didn’t think so!) Grab yours today. Available at www.lazybake.com. PS - Can be prepared vegan using butter and egg alternatives!
Jessica DeRaaf Owner of JamDinners - Whip up small Batch Spice Blends! Their spices range from spicy to sweet with the best sellers being the Greek and Signature blend. Did we mentions that both are only $8.50?
Annalie Ibarr owner of Chunk'd Gourmet Cookies - If you haven’t tried the mouth waters cookies from Chunk’d you’re missing out. From Whimsy Elf to The Stuffed Stocking (Holiday flavours), your family will be thanking you all year for this sweet treat!
Victoria Khuu owner of Made by Victoria K - Creates customized Starbucks cups, can glasses, glass mugs, and more! These cute and trendy cups are altered to fit your personality and style while helping the planet one cup at a time. All designs are handmade and applied with permanent vinyl which is extremely durable.
Art & Home
Kara Vitale owner of Siena Style - Concrete and Jesmonite (eco resin) homeware and decor. Think eye-catching jewelry trays, accessories, trinket jars, dishes, and decorative accents. And with items as low as $10, you can buy everyone in your family a special piece.
Fluidology Art by Susanna Koczkur - Gorgeous home decor with fluid art designs on wood canvases placed on vintage barn wood or in distressed shadowboxes in sizes from 7" to 18”. Susanna uses resin to finish the wood canvas shapes. Grizzlies, and hearts. The art lover in your family will love each one-of-a-kind piece!
Bobbie Zadorozny owner of Urban Roots Home - Handcrafted, modern farmhouse-inspired home decor offers tree sets, mosaics, mountainscapes, trays, plant stands, ornaments, shelves, and shelf decor - each one is a striking addition to any home!
Lindsay Bonenfant owner of Made By Stella Marie - Say hello to handcrafted paper flower shadowboxes in a variety of designs. They are customizable and personalized to each client and every rose is hand-rolled! These paper flowers will last a lifetime, making them a memorable gift!
For The Kids
Bre van Besouw owner of Peanut and Bumble - Creates Imaginative, inspiring, and inclusive children's clothing for ages 1-9. These fun pieces allow kids' personalities to shine. Whether you’re looking for everyday wear from joggers, tees, and sweaters to dresses and party wear they have it all. All are ethically made in Calgary from sustainable materials.
Jocelynn Giroux owner of Bloom & Blocks - Handmade play dough stampers! Hours of play make for happy kids and parents alike. Choose from varying themed packages of 6 play dough stampers for only $26.00!
For Furry Family Members
Jodi Armstrong Owner of Rango's Remedies - Rango’s Remedies is different than all other cookie-cutter homemade dog treat vendors…why? Rango’s Remedies are herbal-infused products that can help with a variety of common canine ailments, both physical and behavioral, and are homemade with 100% natural ingredients,
All Your Self Care Needs
Sarah Dahlseide owner of Fungo Mushroom Company - Functional Mushroom Tinctures! These Mushroom tinctures are concentrated liquid extract prepared from the fruiting body of a mushroom. Each tincture provides fantastic benefits in an easy-to-use form.
Yoyin Familusi owner of Sewa Skincare - The Winter Warrior Bundle includes their Winter Warrior Body Oil & Winter Warrior Body Butter. Goodbye itchy winter skin and hello soft, nourished, smooth skin! This thick body butter will protect you from Canada's climate while warming your soul with its spicy fragrances!
Carmel Dizon owner of The ME Project - Handmade coconut soy candle with scents of Lavender and Eucalyptus (yes please!) housed in beautiful handcrafted concrete jars then topped with an Amethyst crystal and foliage. Their candles are hand-poured in small batches in Calgary, Alberta. Using all-natural coconut soy wax, rosewood wicks, and phthalate and paraben-free fragrance oils.
Melba Seto owner of Bowness Soapworks - All natural handmade, adventure-inspired soap! With four collections featuring River, Valley, Mountain, and Naked soaps they are made with simple ingredients inspired by Melbas’ adventures in and around the Rocky Mountains. While we are best known for the Bowness Special, a bar that is inspired by the community and people around us, (made from leftover pieces from previous batches no bar or batch is alike), many of our bars are made in collaboration with the community or other small businesses so when you support us you support a whole community. We also offer soap-making and small business social media workshops. Prices range from $3-$75.
Tanis Gatzke owner of Earth and Flowers Solid Hair Care - Eco-conscious, small batch hair and bath products including solid shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, and bubble bath. Earth and Flowers products are all formulated around beautiful botanicals and clays along with sulfate-free, plant-based surfactants. Their prices range from $5.25 to $17 for individual products and $20 - $70 for sets!
Jessica Dickson owner of Jessica’s Beauty Service - Jessica’s Beauty Service provides professional nail care to clients in their homes. Jessica has created her own brand of nail Polish that is non-toxic, vegan, and long-lasting. These safe, beautiful polishes retail for $15/bottle.
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