Shop local in South Georgian Bay this holiday season

Well, here we are again, it’s November, and many of you out there have already begun shopping for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. If you haven’t wrapped up your whole gift list yet, we’re here with another round-up of ideas from local businesses including some of our own preferred wedding vendors! Whether you’re looking for something small to tuck in the stocking, or for the perfect gift to put under the tree, it’s here. What could be better than finding the perfect gift AND supporting local small businesses?

Jessica’s Books

A book is a gift you can open again and again. Based in downtown Thornbury for 30 years, Jessica’s Book Nook has something for everyone - books and gifts for all ages. Pictured here are some hot new releases and store favourites. If you’ve got a book lover on your hands but aren’t sure what they’ve read, a gift certificate is the perfect way to go. With lots of stock in store and an online store with infinite possibilities, you’re sure they’ll find the perfect read!

Where to find it:

In person: Jessica’s Books, 28 Bruce Street South, Thornbury
Online: www.jessicas.ca
Follow: @jessicasbooks

Bobbi’s Jeweller

This minimalist family ring is perfect for everyday wear and is a meaningful gift that can be cherished for years to come. Each ring is handcrafted to order and can be customized with genuine gemstones that are ethically sourced. The band is made from SCS certified gold.

Rings take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete so this is a perfect time to order for the holidays!

Where to find it:

Online: www.bobbisjeweller.com
Follow: @bobbisjeweller

Maple Rose Leather

We are a big fan of beautiful leather products and Maple Rose Leather does not disappoint. Each of their pieces is carefully designed to ensure maximum functionality and usability and is handmade. Shop from their collection of handbags, wallets, keyring card holders and other leather goods.

Where to find it:

Online: www.mapleroseleather.com
In person: The Georgian Artisan Shop, 5 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, Ontario.
Follow: @mapleroseleather

Euclid Design Co

Rachel, of Euclid Design Co brings together geometric copper frames and organic, locally-grown dried flowers to create unique decor pieces for your home. Each piece is handmade using copper offcuts recycled or left over from previous creative projects. Find these one-of-a-kind pieces at the Kimber Valley Christmas Market on November 27th from 11am-4pm. Or custom order a piece through her online store starting December 1st where you can also shop fresh floral subscriptions.

Where to find it:

In person: Farmers & Makers Christmas Market, Kimber Valley Farms, 236087 Beaver Valley Road, RR1, Kimberley *November 27th only
Online: www.eucliddesign.co
Follow: @eucliddesign.co

Heartwood Home

These beautiful organic candles are made in Toronto from coconut wax and are free of petroleum and soy and have a cotton wick. Scented with essential oils, each candle is hand-poured into 100% recyclable glass jars. In addition to the pictured Fenwick Candles, you can also find a wide selection of unique and unusual things for those people on your list that already have everything. They sell antiques purchased at farm auctions, locally made furniture and crafts, unusual and hard to find plants, and as an added bonus — their very own coffee, roasted locally by Ashanti Coffee in Thornbury. Stop in, grab an espresso or latte and browse away!

Where to find it:

In person: Heartwood Home, 939 2nd Avenue E, Owen Sound.
Online: www.heartwoodhome.ca
Follow: @heartwood_home

Ashley Elaine Florals

Who doesn’t love plants? If you have a plant lover on your gift list this year, make sure to stop by The Georgian Artisan Shop in Thornbury where Ashley Elaine Florals has a collection of interesting succulents and tropical plants, big and small, to choose from. To make your gifting even easier, pick out a pot and they’ll plant it for you right in the store! From easy care options to interesting variegated foliage, there is a plant for everyone. Even those who think they can’t keep them alive.

Where to find it:

In person: The Georgian Artisan Shop, 5 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, Ontario.
Follow: @thegeorgianartisanshop / @ashleyelaineflorals

Swiftly Scripted

Add something special to your cards or gift wrapping with these stunning, self adhesive wax seals by Brittany of Swiftly Scripted. Choose from either a snowflake or tree stamp for a winter theme and from a selection of wax colours. Wax colours for her holiday collection include green, opaque white, opal white, red and gold. Or contact Brittany for other colour and stamp options if you are looking for something different. Wax seals are sold in packages of 10 seals for $15. Free local drop off is also offered for those in Angus, Barrie, Stayner, Collingwood and the areas in between.

Where to find it:

Online: www.swiftlyscripted.com
Follow: @swiftly.scripted

Shy Wolf Candles

Candles make such great gifts that we had to include Shy Wolf Candles. Hand-poured in the Grey Highlands with sustainably-grown soy wax, cotton wicks and clean-burning, premium fragrance oils into reusable glass amber jars. Shop from their Tarot Collection (‘The Fool’ pictured) inspired by tarot cards or The Vinyl Collection, inspired by classic rock.

Where to find it:

Online: www.shywolfcandles.com
In person: See their list of stockists to find a location near you
Follow: @shywolfcandles

Kimber Valley Farms

Is there anything cozier than icelandic wool? If you want to really wow the crafter or knitter in your life, head over to Kimber Valley Farms. They are a small, family-run farm raising Icelandic Sheep in the beautiful Beaver Valley. They offer yarn, roving, premium raw fleece as well as their own handmade fibreworks like felted soaps (pictured) as well as some really fun DIY kits.

Where to find it:

Online: www.kimbervalleyfarms.ca
Follow: @kimbervalleyfarms

Little Pretty Designs

Do you love flowers? And jewellery? Then you will definitely love these beautiful resin and pressed flower pieces made by Emma of Little Pretty Designs. She has a love for pressing flowers and has turned her love into creating one-of-a-kind jewellery. Shop her collection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more through her website or in Thornbury at The Georgian Artisan Shop.

Where to find it:

Online: www.littleprettydesigns.ca
In person: The Georgian Artisan Shop, 5 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, Ontario.
Follow: @little_pretty_designs