As we enter the season of intense gift giving, there are many holiday gift exchange opportunities around every corner and deciding on what to gift people can be stressful- especially if you don't have a wish list to refer back to.
To help get some ideas flowing, we put together a few holiday gift ideas, all from local businesses in Boulder County. That way, your purchase can support a small business while also checking something off your shopping list. Happy shopping!
Photo Courtesy of Ivy Rose Inc.
Ivy Rose is a boutique full of ever changing on-trend clothing, jewelry and accessories for women of every generation. Shoppers are greeted by the expert guidance of their friendly staff who will assist in finding the perfect. If you aren't sure of their size or style, a private shopping appointment or closet editing service would make a great gift.
A crafting kit from Maker General in Longmont makes the perfect present for a crafter that has everything, or for someone looking to start dabbling with their creative spirit. Kits range from cross-stitching to weaving and paint-by-numbers.
Photo Courtesy of Cured
A perfect gift for the entertainer in your life is a Laguiole Cheese set. These world-renowned knives from the Midi-Pyrenees region of France are a classic French cheese set that will make any other host jealous. Cured also curates amazing food related gift boxes!
We love the outdoors in Colorado! Grab a backpack from MontBell, a local producer of high-quality outdoor gear. They offer a variety of styles, colors, and weights for both men and women. If backpacking isn't on your adventurer's list, MontBell also caries other gear and clothing options.
Photo Courtesy of Boxcar Coffee Roasters
Have a coffee connoisseur in your life? They’ll love a coffee sample pack from Boxcar Coffee Roasters! Choose between two options, each containing some of their more popular flavors.
Give the gift of a handmade brain teaser from Liberty Puzzle. They craft wooden puzzles from their factory in Boulder. Each puzzle is made of up several whimsically-shaped pieces (generally 15-20% of the puzzle) and are often times related to the theme of the puzzle.
Photo Courtesy of Into The Wind
Bring out someone's inner child by gifting them a kite. Each kite from Into The Wind has been designed, crafted, and test flown at their store front in downtown Boulder. They even offer beginner kites for those who are new to the kite flying world!
Vinyl records are all the rage again, which makes it the perfect gift for a music lover in your life! Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo is the record and stereo store in Longmont with over 12,000 quality vintage titles in multiple categories making it easy to find your desired album.
Photo Courtesy of Madhouse 4 Paws
A one-stop-shop for both pets and their owners, because we can't forget about our four-legged family members! Madhouse 4 Paws is an all encompassed pet store that features clothing for pet enthusiasts, dog treats, accessories, and more pet themed items.
Pick up a copy of the latest bestselling novel or an old classic to give to the reader on your list! We're sure you'll find the perfect book at Boulder Bookstore with their selection of over 100,000 titles displayed across three floors. Inside you'll find knowledgeable staff, both new and used books, and the occasional reading event.