Holiday Shopping Guide
December 21, 2021
Here are some great last minute gift ideas if you are still shopping! All of these are from local Chicago stores, who offer buy online and in store pickup. Added bonus to support your local small business!
I’ve added links below for both the individual items and to the general site for the featured stores.
Happy Shopping!
Peach Fuzz – Toy Cutting Set
Starting us off with options for the little ones in your lives! This toy cutting set, is 1- adorable and 2- offered from one of the cutest baby/kids stores in Chicago! If you haven’t checked out Peach Fuzz, do it. They are located in Humboldt Park, near the intersection of Chicago and Augusta, and have adorable stuff for the minis in your life.
I’ve linked both the website for their store here, as well as this cute cutting set, perfect for toddlers. It doubles as a puzzle and helps kids learn knife skills in a safe way!
& Studio – Chicago Print
& Studio in Roscoe Village offers some excellent gift options. They are a print and design studio and offer artwork, home goods, jewelry, DIY sets, stationary, etc. They are located on Belmont Ave a little west of Damen.
I’ve linked here this beautiful Chicago print that would make a lovely gift for Chicago residents, or fans of the city anywhere!
Slow Made – Candles
Who doesn’t love a good candle? These from local, Chicago producer, Slow Made, are delightful. I have the Holly one (linked here) at home and it smells just like Christmas! The company also has a commitment to sustainability and use all plant based materials, and plastic free packaging and shipping materials. In addition, they plant a tree for every order they receive!
Collective Resource – Compost Gift Card
Chicago is ripe with compost collection services, which is so great! We’ve features one here that offers gift certificates for service! Bonus points for a (of course local) woman owned business!
Neighborly – Recycled Wine Bottle Glasses
Full disclosure: as I was making this gift guide, I bought myself a set of these. Oops! ‘Tis the season, right?
I love these glasses for several reasons; they are made from recycled wine bottles, USA made in Colorado, and supplied by a great local shop- Neighborly. They have locations in Wicker Park and Lincoln Square, and have tons of great gift options- all from small businesses as well! If you haven’t already, pop in and check them out!
Transit Tees – Flour Sack Hand Towel
These adorable hand towels would make a great gift for anyone living in or who loves Chicago! They have a variety of prints which are all great. I love this skyline interpretation.
The shop, Transit Tees, also offers some great artwork, t-shirts, and other Chicago themed goods.
Hazel – Rose All Day Bundle
Yet another amazing boutique in Chicago, If you haven’t checked out Hazel, do it. They have a great assortment of home goods and gifts!
I’m a Rose all day kinda gal, so this gift set would be right up my alley! Bonus for a reuseable wine tumbler!