We’ve found unexpected gifts for everyone on your list. Best of all, everything here is locally made. Because it is the thought that counts.
Silver Cocoon ornaments
Gifts for All (Most Under $50)
The Twilight Hours Stereo Night record with MP3 download card, $20 @ Corazon, 1026 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., 612-333-1662 | Fiction on a Stick: Stories by Writers from Minnesota, $18 @ Gallery 360, 3011 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-925-2400 |
Gold leather pencil case, $25 @ Russell + Hazel, 4388 France Ave. S., Mpls., 952-279-1360, russellandhazel.com | Wear Something Different “Crow Boy” necklace, $15 @ Walker Shop, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-375-7633 |
Daub & Bauble scented soy candles, $12 each @ Garden of Eden, 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-293-1300 | Minnetonka Moccasin infant booties, $19 @ General Store of Minnetonka, 14401 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-935-7131, generalstoreofminnetonka.com |
Studio Mela “So Very Happy” limited edition 8×10 screenprint, $23 @ studiomela.com | Olive & Myrtle “Shades of Green” recycled-cotton market tote, $24 @ oliveandmyrtle.com |
Moleskin journal with Walker Art Center quote, $18 @ Walker Shop and walkerart.org | Michelle Brusegaard screen-printed cotton dishtowels, $13.50 for set of 2 @ I Like You, 501 First Ave. NE, Mpls., 612-208-0249 |
Phillips Prairie Organic Vodka, $22 @ Surdyk’s, 303 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-379-3232, surdyks.com | Cymbidium orchid, double lisianthus, calla lily, cedar, and peacock feather arrangement, $80 @ Luna Vinca, 612-823-6178, lunavinca.com |
Aveda Seven Points of Balance travel-size Chakra Balancing Body Mist set, $75 @ aveda.com | “One Day at a Time” notepad trio, $30 @ Russell + Hazel |
Goodies Under $10
Spam puzzle, $7 @ Corazon | J.R. Watkins mango hand- and-cuticle salve, $7 @ jrwatkins.com | Cayenne shortbread, $6 @ Golden Fig, 790 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-0144 | Barsy’s “Naughties” almonds, $4.50 @ Corazon |
Deux Ami Designs vintage button earrings, $6 @ I Like You | Lil Fish Studios felted-wool acorns, $3.50 @ Walker Shop | Rogue Chocolatier dark chocolate with licorice, burnt orange, and cherry, $8 @ Golden Fig | Bodylish “Dude” soap, $7 @ bodylish.com |
Extraordinary Splurges
Rare Bird Jewelry “I Love Paris” necklace, handmade with pearls and semi-precious stones, $380 @ rarebirdstudio.com | Jessica Rust Designs customizeable Happy Cake Platter with stand, $110 @ jessicarustdesigns.com |
Nelle Handbags “Eve” clutch, $110 @ Juut Salonspas, seven metro locations, juut.com | Shepherd’s Way Farm CSA for Cheese Lovers, $180 for six months or $320 for 12 months @ shepherdswayfarms.com |
Custom-illustrated house stationery by Britt Benjamin, starting at $54 for 12 cards plus $80 one-time illustration fee @ redstamp.com |
Little Luxuries
Silver Cocoon acrylic ornament, $15 @ Gallery 360 and silvercocoon.com | ROX by Robyn Robinson bracelet, $300 @ Drama, 1203 Lagoon Ave., Mpls., 612-338-9423 | Lisa Elias business-card holder, $30 @ Casa Verde, 911 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-353-4401 | Meghan Elizabeth Pottery “Earth Laughs in Flowers” cup, $30 for set of 2 @ mepottery.com |