Last Minute Gift Ideas from Look Local Marketplace
…#GiftLocal with Look Local Marketplace this holiday season and let us help you check everyone off your list with a curated selection of unique and locally-sourced gifts from our 27 vendors!
Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration from these ideas and visit www.looklocal.cato browse the hundreds of great products that these vendors have on the marketplace — knowing that when you #ShopLocal, you also #GiftLocal, as Look Local is donating $1 for every item purchased on the marketplace until December 31 (with proceeds to be divided among food banks in Oakville and Burlington).
The Artisanville: “Let’s Stay Home” – something most of us have been doing, but especially now as the weather is getting chillier. Find this decorative piece — perfect for yourself or as a gift to a fellow homebody!
Ananda Soul: Teach your little ones about the power of self-love and the powers they have within them with this beautiful deck of ‘Love Powered Littles’ Affirmation cards!
Hue Design & Decor: Handmade in Burlington, these beautiful wreathes and floral arrangements will add that missing touch to your door –whether you’re looking for something minimalist, rustic and elegant.
she. boutique: Handcrafted in Toronto, this room/linen spray combines soft floral notes of tobacco flower with a heart of warm vanilla and sandalwood — making it a best-selling fragrance.
Painted People Tattoo Co: With hints of scented cedar and cabin, Painted People’s ‘Man Soap’ has a fresh, masculine scent that’s all packed in a bar designed to cleanse and moisturize your skin.
Rare Bird Studio: Hand-poured with love in Burlington, these wine bottle candles blend all-natural aromatherapy oils and either eco-soy or coconut apricot wax.
Bodega Wellness: Give the gift of relaxation with this LAMM CBD Spray that pairs the calming power of 100% hemp-extracted CBD oil with the peace-inducing properties of peppermint oil.
Pure Boutique: Get cracking on your DIY furniture projects with Fusion Mineral Paints available in a variety of hues, ranging from pastel to opaque to metallic. Whether you want a rich cranberry red, a metallic gold or a robin’s egg blue (just to name a few).
Olive + Splash: Made in Burlington from eco-friendly bamboo that feels as soft as cashmere, Olive + Splash face masks are thermal regulating, hypoallergenic, breathable, lightweight and 99.8% antibacterial!
Enfleurage Organics: Keep your dog’s paws & nose moisturized and protected from the salt and harsh winter weather with this Paws & Nose cream made in Oakville.
A Chocolate Lab: Handcrafted in Oakville, these artisanal holiday sweets are the perfect stocking stuffer! Choose from chocolate covered oreos, butter crunch toffee, sponge toffee, chocolate gummies, fudge, and much more!
Kiki’s Cookies: Baked with love in Oakville, this Peppermint Bark is a holiday favourite! Combining layers of Callebaut creamy white chocolate and peppermint-infused bittersweet chocolate with pieces of delicious candy canes.
Tea with Tracie: Tea is like a warm hug on a cold winter day — especially when you get this Stepping BeauTEA Essentials Gift Box which includes six popular teas from Tea with Tracie (based here in Oakville!).
Vereda Central: Roasted in Oakville, enjoy a variety of speciality Colombian coffee blends including this Villa Hermosa that has hints of chocolate and the acidity of sweet pineapple!
Familia Fine Foods: Cozy up with a warm bowl of homemade soup from Burlington’s Familia Fine Foods. Enjoy Quinoa Rice Chicken, Carrot & Butternut Squash, French Mustard Chicken or Mexican Tomato Chicken!
Lakeside Livin’ Home Decor: Most kids love to help out in the kitchen, especially when they get to be the taste tester! But even better is when they have their own holiday-themed apron to wear: Santa’s Favourite Help or Official Cookie Tester.
A Greener Place: This upcycled stuffed dog (also available as a penguin, moose or unicorn) is guaranteed to provide big smiles! Crafted by Cate & Levi, a Canadian family-owned business, each stuffie is one-of-a-kind made with premium reclaimed wool.
Core 1: This Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition Smarter Kit will transform your favourite songs into dancing symphonies of colour and light. Create the perfect ambience in any space.
Swiss Interiors: For the book lover in your life, these beautiful A to Z bookends will add that perfect finishing touch to a family room or library. Made of cast iron, they will hold your books steady and last for years.
C’est Naturel Boutique: These Alpaca fleece children sweaters are handmade in Peru and super cozy! Available in various colours and designs, perfect for both boys and girls. (Ps. they’re on sale now for a limited time!)
Goodnight Goodmorning: Must love dogs…and the holidays! Slip into these warm and festive ‘Pups in Knits’ flannel pajamas. Cozy, stylish and available in various sizes!
Rustic Daisy’s: To keep you absolutely cozy at the hockey rink or out for a walk with your pooch, these sheeplined Mooseskin Mitts make a great gift for both him and her!
Tamila Designs: Showcase your fashion sense with one of these locally-made shawls by Tamila Designs. Hand-dyed and made from 100% merino wool, these shawls are lightweight, breathable, stylish and soft!
Joseph Tassoni: Stay safe & stylish with these reusable face masks designed, sourced and made locally in Burlington by award-winning fashion designer Joseph Tassoni. Available in a variety of colours!