It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of supporting local brands, and this year is no different. For those looking to shop from local businesses this holiday season, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite holiday gifts made here in Massachusetts sure to please everyone on your list!
I also encourage you to check out last year’s MA-Based Gift Guide on the blog as well, for even more gift ideas and businesses to support this holiday season!
Anna Whitham Co.: Boston Prints, Ornaments, Tea Towels & Stationary
Based in Somerville, Anna Whitham is a contemporary painter and illustrator whose vibrant prints and creations are sure to bring a smile to your gift recipients face this holiday season! We adore Anna’s City Collections – especially the “Boston” print – which you can purchase as an ornament, an art print, a tea towel, greeting cards and more. We also love her fun tea towels in a variety of whimsical prints, including both the Traditional Nutcracker and Modern Nutcracker, as well as the Fa La La Dog print, which we can’t get enough of. She also sells the cutest Christmas cards and stationary – making the options endless to curate a fun and thoughtful gift set for anyone on your list who appreciates local art!
Shop online at https://www.annawhitham.com/ and follow Anna Whitham Co. on Instagram at @annawhithamco.
Cece DuPraz: Draw Your Own Keepsake Collection
Based in Marblehead, MA, Cece DuPraz is a women founded, owned and operated small business, and they do all of their production and shipping right from their Marblehead studio. I love the items available through the “Draw Your Own Keepsake Collection”, which enable the gift recipient to upload children’s artwork to be embroidered on a variety of different items – including aprons, tote bags, ornaments, robes and more – for the ultimate in personalization! The Pre-paid Gift Sets allow the gift recipient to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake and they can do it all from their iPhone. Cece DuPraz also partners mainly with small, women-owned shops to sell their items; locally you can find their kits at Place & Gather in Charlestown and Whitney & Winston in Beacon Hill, amongst others.
Shop online at https://cecedupraz.com/ and follow Cece DuPraz on Instagram at @cecedupraz.
Tee Up Golf: Modern Tour Joggers & Polo Shirts
Based in my neighborhood of Charlestown, Tee Up Golf specializes in modern, American-made golf wear. Known for their performance joggers designed especially for the golf course with breathable, flexible, lighter weight, and water-resistant material, Tee Up Golf offers golfers with a modern look blended with comfort. All of Tee Up Golf’s apparel is locally manufactured in Fall River, MA, and is shipped from Boston. We love the Tour Jogger combined with one of Tee Up’s modern polo shirts for a comfortable and stylish look to hit the links. Pair it with a gift card for a local golf course, and you have the perfect gift for the golfer in your life this holiday season!
Shop online at https://teeupstore.com and follow TeeUp on Instagram at @teeup_brand.
Fiorella Soapery: Whipped Bath Soap, Salt Scrub & Bath Bombs
Framingham-based Fiorella Soapery offers handcrafted, natural bath and body products that are beautiful and smell great, without harsh ingredients or toxins. Owner Caitlin handmakes all of her soaps, bath bombs, salt scrubs, whipped soaps and more in small batches, and offers seasonal scents that smell amazing. This holiday season, we love the Merry & Bright scent, along with Freshly Fallen Snow and Sugar Plum. The whipped soap is delightful to use, and the salt scrub keeps your skin silky smooth. The bath bombs are so much fun, and smell amazing. Treat yourself or a loved one to some self-care this holiday season with these luxurious products in fun seasonal scents!
Shop online at https://fiorellasoapery.com/ and follow Fiorella Soapery on Instagram at @fiorellasoapery.
Luxa Jewelry: Druzy Earrings and Apollo Wrap Bracelets
Based in Ipswich, Luxa Jewelry has a brick-and-mortar store as well as a great website featuring beautiful handmade jewelry in a wide variety of colors, types and sizes, all with a bohemian vibe. We adore Luxa’s signature Druzy Earrings, which come in three sizes and arrive in little glass jars with cork lids. We’re also big fans of the Apollo Wrap Bracelets, all of which feature different stones combined with colored vegan suede, which wraps around 3 times as a bracelet or can also be worn as a choker. The packaging includes a card that states the specific properties of each stone and its associated chakra. We love the combo of an Apollo Wrap and a pair of Druzy earrings as a wonderful holiday gift this season!
Shop online at https://luxajewelry.com/ and follow Luxa Jewelry on Instagram at @luxajewelry.
EH Chocolatier: Hot Cocoa Bombs & Christmas Bonbons
Cambridge-based EH Chocolatier is known throughout Greater Boston for their exceptional handcrafted chocolate – and they were the most-requested addition to my holiday gift from last year! EH Chocolatier makes all their bonbons and confections by hand, without the use of artificial ingredients or preservatives. Woman-owned, they use classic techniques to craft each chocolate and to create the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and simple beauty. Their Holiday Bonbon Collection is absolutely exquisite, with flavors like Gingerbread Caramel, Apricot Brie, Spiked Eggnog and Caramelia Milk. We also love the rich, velvety chocolate flavor of their Dark Chocolate Cocoa Bombs, featuring French sipping chocolate and freshly made marshmallows. A perfect hostess gift, or gift for anyone in your life with a sweet tooth!
Shop online at www.ehchocolatier.com and follow EH Chocolatier on Instagram at @ehchocolatier.
Pastene: Specialty Gift Box
Canton, MA-based Pastene is making it easy to delight the home cook in your life with its Specialty Gift Box this holiday season. The gift box includes six different varieties of pasta (yup, six!), two different sauces, roasted red peppers, minced garlic, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, plum tomatoes, and even a can of tuna! It makes us excited to head into the kitchen to cook up an Italian feast – and is a gift that will keep giving even after the holidays are over. Order online, and check out Pastene’s additional collection of gift boxes for all your gifting needs!
Shop online at https://www.pastene.com/ and follow Pastene on Instagram at @pasteneusa.
Sailormade: Decoupage Oyster Shell Holiday Ornament Kit
There’s nothing better than a holiday craft, and we love Sailormade’s Oyster Shell Decoupage Kits for the crafty person on your list this holiday. Whether you have some experience with decoupage or are a novice, these kits will introduce you to the basics of decoupage with materials to create six handmade oyster shell ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree or gift to friends or family this holiday season. We’re partial to the “Beacon Hill” motif, and love that you can also buy optional “add ons” to create even more handmade ornaments with a variety of festive tissue papers.
Shop online at www.sailormadeusa.com and follow Sailormade on Instagram at @sailormadeusa.
Happy shopping, and enjoy the holiday season!
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