Having a tough time finding interesting gifts? Solidarity. So we’re featuring the coolest gift ideas for men, women, kids, and furry friends. The best part is, every item is locally made, locally owned or locally sold, and suitable for any gift-giving occasion (except for the reindeer stocking holder. That’s sort of specific to the holiday season.)
So close your Amazon app, put down your cell phone and consider supporting our local businesses. They’re your neighbors, after all. And they know where you live…
For Him
1. Westport Cut & Shave Haircut and Shave Package, $90, Westport Cut & Shave, Westport
2. Holebrook Swedish Lined Wind-Proof Sweater, $275, Stephen Kempson London, Westport
3. Ugg Indoor/Outdoor Full Grain Leather Loafer with Sherpa Lining, $120, available at Savvy + Grace, Westport
4. Field Trip Snacks Free Range Turkey No Antibiotics Cracked Pepper Turkey Stick, makes a great stocking stuffer, $2 each, Field Trip Snacks, Westport
5. Savannah Bee Company Sourwood Reserve Honey: Each bottle is numbered, dipped in beeswax and signed by the founder of the company, $99, Savannah Bee Company, Westport
6. Homemade Gin Kit, $58, terrain, Westport
7. Outdoor Survival Kit, $24, terrain, Westport
8. Vineyard Vines Football Whale Long-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt $48, Vineyard Vines, Westport
9. Brooks Brothers Waxed Canvas and Leather Dopp Kit, $68, Brooks Brothers, Westport
10. Stephen Kempson London Custom Jacket, starting at $1850, Stephen Kempson London, Westport
11. Hand Painted Fender Strat Replica Electric Guitar By V. Andriotis, price available upon request, Westport River Gallery, Westport
12. 203 Pint Glass (2 pack) and Wooden Bottle Opener, $25, shopthe203.com
13. Santos De Cartier Watch, Large Model, Automatic, Gold and Steel, Interchangeable Leather and Metal Bracelets, price available upon request, Lenox Jewelers, Southport
14. Mantel Stocking Holder, 2.75" X 9.75" $40, Tusk Home + Design, Westport
15. 1420 Hemped Rye Whiskey, handcrafted in small batches from rye, corn and hemp seed, $39.99, SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers, South Norwalk
For Her
1. James Banks Tiny Baby Asterope Migration Bracelet, $720, Mitchells, Westport
2. Save the Duck 100% Animal-Free, Highest Technology Fabric and Fill Quilted 'Skin' Jacket, $248, Savvy + Grace, Westport
3. Sticks & Stones Massage: The perfect combination…hot stones relax while heated bamboo sticks relieve tension. $150, Dream Spa & Salon, Westport
4. Beyond Yoga Alloy Ombré High-Waist Leggings, $110, Pure Barre, Westport
5. JL Rocks 18K Ice Drop Diamond Laser Cut Necklace On a Bubble Chain With 9 Diamonds, .54 Ct. Available in rose, white or yellow gold, $1400, JL Rocks, Westport
6. Savannah Bee Company Royal Jelly Body Butter: like a mini spa in a jar, $16 - $28 depending on size, Savannah Bee Company, Westport
7. Welden Bags Excursion Saddle Bag in Stone, $395, Fred Sip + Shop, Westport and WeldenBags.com
8. Kerri Rosenthal Patchwork Love Dark Orange and Pink 100% Cashmere Sweater; $350, Kerri Rosenthal, Westport
9. Large Perforated Bucket Bag in Cognac, $60, shown with the Sophisticated Strap, $40, Eleven11Box.com
10. Blow Dry Westport Gift Card and The Perfect Shower Cap to protect your beautiful blowout! Gift cards available in 3, 6, 12, and 52 packs, Blow Dry, Westport
11. Ballon Bleu De Cartier Watch 36 MM, Yellow Gold, Diamonds, price available upon request, Lenox Jewelers, Southport
12. "September Sky" by Kris Davenport Toohey is inspired by the vibrant Saugatuck salt-marshes, 20 x 20 inches, oil, $900, KrisDavenportToohey.com
13. 7" & 8” Round x 14” Tall Vase With Cooper Bottom, $48, Tusk Home + Design, Westport
14. Puffer Beany Hat, can be customized with any school name, catch phrase or your favorite saying, $50, thepaperalley.com
For Kids + Pets
1. Teddy Sherpa Pram, $56; Matching Teddy Soother, $20, Savvy + Grace, Westport
2. Chewy Vuitton Dog Bone Toy: available in 3 sizes, $13.95-$22.95, Savvy + Grace, Westport
3. Earth Animal ‘The Feast’ Holiday No-Hide Chew: made of turkey, pumpkin and cranberries, Earth Animal, Westport
4. Icee Machine, $130, Groove, Westport
5. Pop-Art Custom Silhouettes on Plexiglass by local artist Antonio Munoz, price available upon request, AntonioMStudio.com
6. Woodland Nesting Doll Set, $28, terrain, Westport
7. Pendleton Camp Pet Bed, $124, terrain, Westport
8. Savannah Bee 'Bee the Balm' Gift Set, $19.99, Savannah Bee, Westport
9. JoJo Maman Bébé Blend & Make Wooden Smoothie Set, $39, JoJo Maman Bébé, Westport
10. Oh Spit Baby Gifts Eco-Friendly, Resin Necklace Personalized With Any Child’s Name, $32, email Ohspitbaby@gmail.com to place your custom order
11. Barbie Dream House, $189.99, Awesome Toys & Gifts, Westport
12. Globber Electric Scooter, $279.99, Awesome Toys & Gifts, Westport
13. Locally Grown PJ Set, $32, sizes from 6 months to 6T, shopthe203.com