2020 Local Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again! This year, more than ever, we want to support our favorite local vendors. Shop with us!
For the foodie:
Bite of Boulder Cookbook
Jessica with First Bite Boulder wrote a cookbook comprised of recipes from Boulder’s best restaurants! The images in the book are stunning too. If you buy 4, you can get free shipping with code “GIFT4FOODIES”. You can find more info, including all participating restaurants, here!
Denver Food Crawls Book
Our foodie friend Bre, from @biteswithbre, wrote a book on the best spots to eat in the Denver area! Bre includes many great night ideas, takeout options, and local hidden gems. You can purchase the book on Amazon or from many local retailers!
Mile High Holiday Gift Boxes by Eighth and Fork
Each box contains hand selected products that represent some of Colorado's tastiest food items. There are four different boxes including: Denver Box, Breck Box, Aspen Box, and the Doughnut Box. Each includes an Annual Membership to Eighth and Fork, which gets you 20% off your total bill at participating restaurants! Check them out here.
Denver Bazaar Gift Sets
The Denver Bazaar has a variety of local gift sets. Our favorites include the Brunch Gift Box, the Charcuterie Gift Box, the Chocolate Lovers Gift Box, and the Bartender Gift Box. You can see all of the sets here!
For the pet lover:
Hodge House matching accessories
Fact: we are crazy dog ladies. When we found out this local Arvada company makes matching bandanas & headbands/scrunchies for you and your pup, we knew we had to get some! These are sure to be a hit with any dog lovers in your life. See all of the bandanas, headbands, & scrunchies here.
Check out our blog post from earlier this year on gifts for dog lovers here!
For those that need a little R&R: (aka everyone in 2020)
Craft Beer Babe candles
Craft Beer Babe is a handmade candle & gift company, dedicated to making clean candles inspired by our favorite beverages. Founder, Julie Kovaleski, blends custom scents to remind us all of memories made when sipping our favorite drinks with friends, family and loved ones. Each candle is made of 100% soy wax, scent oils that are 100% phthalate-free and are hand poured in Colorado. Use code DEC2020 for 15% off any candle order over $40. You can see all of the scents here!
Refill Revolution
Our friend Brittney, owner of Refill Revolution, is passionate about reducing waste and teaching others how to reduce theirs. She has tons of no waste products including essential oils, soaps, salts, and scrubs. Her store is really fun to look around and a great stop for gifts. You can shop her website to see all of her products!
For the art lover:
Elysia Myers wine art
Elysia has mastered painting with wine. She paints mountain scapes, abstract, florals — really something for everyone. If you have a vino lover in your life, this would be the perfect gift! You can see all of her prints here.
Lindsey Kay Collective wall prints
Denver resident Lindsey creates handcrafted digital illustrations. She has such a wide variety of prints that are all fun & colorful. In addition to prints, she makes canvases, beach towels, phone cases, & face masks! You can see all of her work here.
Prints, Calendars, and Cards from Noelle Phares
Noelle Phares is a Colorado local artist who paints primarily contemporary landscapes, and we love her vibe BIG TIME. She draws some of her inspiration from architecture and melds the beauty of the outdoors with geometric design. I personally have 2 of her prints and I love looking at them every time I go in my living room!
For the craft cocktail lover:
Gift Boxes from Dry Land Distillers and Colorado Crafted
We love these collaboration gift boxes because they include local products and there are so many different options, you’re sure to find one for everyone on your list! Each box includes a bottle of spirits and carefully selected local goods. Buy one here.
Cocktail Kit or Pre-made Cocktails from Vapor Distillery
If you have followed us for a while, you should know that we love Vapor Distillery in Boulder. They have really stepped it up with new products/options due to the pandemic. They offer cocktail kits, where they provide you with all of the ingredients to make your own craft cocktails at home. They also have pre-made cocktails to go, if you want to enjoy a delicious mixed beverage right from the bottle. We recently had a few of their holiday cocktails and we can’t recommend them enough! Call them at 303-997-6134 to order- they also do curb side pick up and delivery.
Happy Hour Handbook
The Happy Hour Handbook features appetizer and cocktail recipes as well as tips from some of the best bartenders and chefs in Denver! Even better, proceeds from the book go to the contributing bars and restaurants, which is much needed during this time!
For the coffee lover:
Bona Coffee Roasters
We took a cupping class at local Boulder roaster, Bona, and they have been one of our favorites since! These gift sets include various gadgets for the coffee making process, and each comes with a free bag of coffee or a mug. You can also purchase 3 or 6 month coffee subscriptions. Any coffee connoisseur will definitely approve! See all of their options here.
Redemption Road Coffee
Redemption Road is a local coffee roaster out of Meade, CO. We recently sampled their coffee at the Cherry Creek Holiday Market, and it was lovely. They also have body scrub, lip balm, and soap that include their coffee, how fun!
For the fashionista:
Anything from Miriam’s
We love a local boutique, and Miriam’s has a little of everything you need! They carry high-end brands and have a variety of casual/comfy items as well as statement pieces that your closet is surely missing. They offer private shopping experiences and same day Boulder County delivery.
Whimsy Clay Design earrings
These clay earrings are just so fun! Local to Boulder and oh-so unique, as the owner makes only 5 of each design! They’re super lightweight and are sure to make a statement. Check out their instagram here.
Jewelry From HarperMade
Harpermade is one of our favorite local makers! She makes everything from statement earrings to dainty necklaces, and we love them all. Seriously, not kidding, obsessed.
And that’s a wrap! Let us know of any local businesses you plan to shop at this holiday season in the comments below!