Deck the Halls with Lokal Goodies: 2021 Gift Guide
WORDS + PHOTOS by Stef Richardson
ARE YOU HOLIDAY READY? Things might not be back to full normalcy but you can bet your bottom dollar that I’m sliding into the holidays with a cup full of cheer and high levels of enthusiasm for the amount of appetizers I’m about to consume. I’ve coined December “appetizer season” and it’s the best seasy in my opinion.
One thing that won’t ever change is my passion for local and shopping small over the holiday season. We are the Grand Central Station of entrepreneurs. It seems there is someone on every block doing something different and offering up a cool product or service. Let’s dig that + make sure it stays that way! Every dollar, every comment, and every wave hello ~ however you can contribute to these hardworking individuals is more meaningful than ever both during the holidays and year round.
Read on to check out my annual round up local products found at shops close to home in the South Georgian Bay region. Perfect as stocking stuffers, festive sippers, or a special something for your bestie, neighbour or for your freakin’ self!!!
Below you’ll find a photo of the product with a link and possible promo code. Scroll all the way down and you’ll find more deets on the business. All items can be picked up around the neighbourhood or shipped to your door if time allows.
1. HONOUR BRIGHT PEN PAL PACK - MADE IN THE GREY HIGHLANDS
PROMO CODE: LOKAL20 for 20% OFF ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL DEC 20
2. THOUGHT SANCTUARY AROMATHERAPY OIL (FOREST) // COLLINGWOOD
PROMO CODE: LOKAL20 for 20% OFF ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL DEC 5 (MIDNIGHT)
3. CIEV STUDIO CANDLES (FT. BEIGNET) // MADE IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
PROMO CODE: LOKAL10 FOR 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL DEC 17
4. HOMME FEMME TOQUE (MULTI COLOURS AVAILABLE) // COLLINGWOOD
5. THE ROOST CHRISTMAS PARTY GIFT SET // REDWING
https://www.roostwinery.ca/buy-wine-online
PROMO CODE: LOKALDIGS21 FOR FREE SHIPPING OR LOCAL DELIVERY ON ENTIRE ORDER
6. ROSEWOOD AND SILVER - DAILY DOSE HERBAL TEA
7. LOW DOWN MULLED WINE KIT // COLLINGWOOD
8. SAM AND LANCE EMPOWER HER SUBSCRIPTION BOX // CURATION OF WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS
PROMO CODE: LOKALDIGS or LOKALDIGS5 FOR $5 OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BOX.
9. SIMPLE GOODS - NEAT CURATED GIFTS! BLUME MINT COCOA BLEND AND FROTHER // TORONTO/CWOOD
LOCAL PICK-UP IN CWOOD
10. BEE NICE - BEESWAX WRAPS + SWEDISH DISH CLOTHS // NORTH BAY
PROMO CODE: BEENICE20 FOR 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL DEC 3.
11. SPY SPIRITS // CUTE STOCKING STUFFER SIZE 50ML // THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
12. THE GORGEOUS SPICE COMPANY - SPICE SUBSCRIPTION // CREEMORE
MORE PRODUCT INFO:
1. Honour Bright Pen Pal Pack - I’ve been a big fan of Honour Bright since the early days. Her whimsical illustrations and playful greetings are enough to make someone smile. The Pen Pal Pack is such a cool idea and the easiest way to keep in touch with someone special the good ol’ fashion way. The pack comes with 6 greeting cards, pre-stamped envelopes and a fun HB pencil. Give the gift of friendship y’all!
https://honourbright.ca/ - PROMO CODE: LOKAL20 for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER UNTIL DEC 20
2. Thought Sanctuary Aromatherapy Oil (Forest) - These oil rollers are bang on! Organic and filled with wildcrafted plant essences, crystal energetics and biodynamic jojoba oil to create a magical product. The ‘Forest’ oil is one worth checking out. It’s filled with tree essences that are sure to plant you into an imaginary landscape of beauty, inspiring feelings of ‘groundedness and connection’.
https://thghtsnctry.co/ - PROMO CODE: LOKAL20 for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER UNTIL DEC 5 (MIDNIGHT)
3. CIEV Studio Candle - If you want a candle that performs, check out CIEV! I’ve been so impressed with every scent and the way they subtly and perfectly fill the home. Each candle is soy-based, non toxic, minimalistic, stunning and hand poured with love in The Blue Mountains. Highly recommend taking their quiz to find out which scent is perf for you.
Personal faves: Beignet + Matin but Frais - slow clap, you’re up there!!!
https://www.cievstudio.com/ - PROMO CODE: LOKAL10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER UNTIL DEC 17
4. Homme Femme Toque - it’s toque season baby! That might be my other favourite season. I’ve got one of every HF toque because they are simply the best. Affordable, cute, fun and the final addition to any winter look. This year’s fave colour is the lilac.
https://www.shophommefemme.com/
5. The Roost - Christmas Party Gift Set - Have no fear, The Roost has put together a variety of gift packs available for free delivery or shipping which is mega awesome. Send the gift of local wine + support this fantastic business. Featured on the guide, we have the Christmas Party Gift Set which features a bottle of Barn Red, Two Wrongs Make a White, and a pack of Christy’s Gourmet Elf Munch. YUM.
https://www.roostwinery.ca/buy-wine-online - PROMO CODE: LOKALDIGS21 FOR FREE SHIPPING OR LOCAL DELIVERY ON ENTIRE ORDER. Alternatively, packs can be picked up at the winery until Nov 28 (season closing date).
6. Rosewood and Silver - Daily Dose Herbal Tea - Melanie (Owner of R+S) is passionate about all things herbs and natural medicine. She’s created a line of funky, functional and body warming herbal teas that cater to everyone. Whether you’re in the market for an every day tonic, a soothing sleep aid or a tea to naturally warm the gut - you must check these out.
https://rosewood-silver-holistic-studio.myshopify.com/collections/rosewood-tea-blends
7. Low Down - Mulled Wine Kit - Red wine, aromatic spices + cutie orange garnishes are all you need to make this cozy warm cocktail. Low Down always come through with the wicked cocktail kits that are easy to make and easy to sip. If you’re ready to jump into the festive spirit, I’d highly recommend warming the soul with a mulled wine kit.
https://www.exploretock.com/lowdownbar/ - order through your preferred pick-up slot
8. Sam and Lance - Empower Her Subscription Box - Sam and Lance is a sister-owned business that offers sustainable, eco-friendly, and women-owned brands through their quarterly ‘Empower Her’ subscription box + marketplace. The subscription box is always filled with 6-7 curated products made by women from around the world and 5% of every purchase goes towards charities that help empower women. The cool thing: you can sign up for a quarterly subscription OR a one-time gifted box.
https://www.samandlance.com/ - PROMO CODE: LOKALDIGS or LOKALDIGS5 FOR $5 OFF YOUR EMPOWER HER SUBSCRIPTION BOX.
9. Simple Goods - Curated Gift Shop - Blume Mint Cocoa Blend + Frother - Blume makes the most delicious plant-based blends that are sure to warm you up on a wintery day. For the after-eight lover, the mint cocoa will be your jam! Simple Goods is an online shop that offers a curated variety of Blume blends, STUNNING double walled glasses, items for your little, apothecary items and more. Live simply with quality products.
https://simplegoods.ca/ - FREE LOCAL PICK-UP AVAILABLE IN COLLINGWOOD
10. Bee Nice - Beeswax Wraps - Made in North Bay, Jordanna makes some the coolest and hippest (yep, I said it) beeswax wraps! They are a gorgeous eco-friendly addition to your kitchen and from someone who appreciates tableware and kitchen accessories - that’s gotta stand for something! And have you tried a Swedish dish cloth? They are not only cute + durable but they eliminate the need for excessive paper towel. Shop small + shop smart.
https://beenicegoods.ca/ - PROMO CODE: BEENICE20 FOR 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER UNTIL DEC 3.
11. Spy Cider House + Distillery 50ml Bottles - These 50ml bottles are so darn cute! Each bottle allows you to make 2 drinks (give or take) and gives you the opportunity to sample all of Spy’s products. At an affordable price, they are the perfect add on to any hostess, neighbour, or friend gift. They might just be the modern version of a gift tag. You can shop directly on Spy’s website or pay them a visit. Their cider house is awesome!
https://www.spydistillery.com/
12.The Gorgeous Spice Company - Spice Subscription - Calling all foodies, wannabe chef’s and dinner party hosts - this is for YOU! Blended and innovated in Creemore, The Gorgeous Spice Company has the coolest holiday spice subscription. You’re going to want to be part of this club. Offered in 3, 6 or 12-month increments, subscribers will receive a monthly delivery of a Gorgeous spice blend, paired with a matching premium spice as well as recipes and groovy playlists to cook with. Talk about fun in the kitchen. This item could be for you or gifted to someone special.
https://www.thegorgeousspiceco.com/shop/
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If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email: lokaldigs@gmail.com
Happy holidays + happy shopping.