‘Tis the season for giving. That’s challenge enough. You’ve already got plenty of stuff to worry about, like getting winter tires on the car, stringing up the Christmas lights and deciding which Holiday tunes should be banned. You don’t have time to go looking for local, organic, ethically-sourced Christmas gifts for every last person in your life. So we’ve made it easier for you.

Here’s our list of gifts available from local creators. Remember, when you buy local it’s like you’re giving two gifts! Except one person actually worked really hard to create something special and totally deserves to be compensated for their time and effort. So, it’s not really a “gift” per se, you’re just paying them. But let’s not downplay this entirely. Good for you for shopping local! Gold star, you Super Santa!

For The Home

PLA3D Carving

Offering both CAD pattern files and carved wooden pieces, PLA3D’s creations come in a variety of designs and allow recipients to paint their own personal touches onto each piece.

Cost: $16
Where to buy: online at PLA3D’s website HERE

Nashwaak Watershed Mug

Made by Fredericton artist Brenda Parks of Brenda Parks Pottery, these handcrafted mugs are a nice triple threat; by buying them, you can give a gift to someone you love, support an artist and give back to the environment, because all the proceeds from the sale of these mugs go to protecting the watershed through the Nashwaak Watershed Association.

Cost: $30
Where to buy: Contact the Nashwaak Watershed Association at (506) 261- 4664

Friday55

From pins to patches to hoops, Dartmouth’s Friday55 offers a variety of one-of-a-kind embroidery and beadwork pieces that will liven up any purse, hat, jacket or room. All hand-made, Friday55’s selection includes decorations for the holidays as well as pieces for any season.

Cost: $40 – $300
Where to buy: online at the Friday55 Etsy shop HERE

Foxhound Collection

Foxhound’s hand-poured candles are created using in-house fragrances that were created with an aim to transport people to different real-life places through their nose. These candles are simple and add a familiar touch to any space.

Cost: $18
Where to buy: online at Foxhound’s website HERE or at the Foxhound shop in Truro, Nova Scotia

Midnight Oil Print & Design House

Offering letterpress, giclée, screen printing, illustration, and graphic design services, Midnight Oil Print & Design House are the perfect stop for your custom printing needs. Give your loved ones custom-printed cards, posters, t-shirts and more, designed by locals artists.

Cost: $15 – $35
Where to buy: online at Midnight Oil Print & Design House’s shop HERE