From bespoke beverages to handcrafted pottery to vintage reworks, you need not look far to find the perfect gifts this holiday season. This curated selection of unique, small-batch, and lovingly handcrafted goods is sure to please even the most discerning recipients.
Rockwater Pottery
Jaclyn Londrigan named Rockwater Pottery after her 1865 Ridgefield home, which sits on a rock ledge with a constant flow of running water—a symbol she says evokes good fortune. What it surely evokes is Jaclyn’s creative spirit. It’s where she crafts gorgeous, joyful, and modern hand-thrown mugs that feel just as good to hold as they do to look at. I purchased a few at our farmers market and they’ve become my daily go-to.
Featured items:
- Travel mugs: $42
- “BlackSalt” speckled mugs & bowls: $45 & $42
- Milk & Honey swirl mugs: $45
Shop: rockwaterpottery.com | Instagram: @rockwaterpottery
Ridgefield Vintage
Boy, do I love a good vintage shop—and this one is perfectly curated with a warm, classic, clean aesthetic that transcends time. The carefully selected vintage goods, art, and albums are complemented perfectly by a cool soundtrack and warm coffee. But Ridgefield Vintage also creates their own line of clothing right here in town: classic RV&C sweatshirts and totes make great holiday gifts for anyone on your list.
Featured items:
- Hat: $34
- Tote: $55
- Sweatshirt: $85
Shop: ridgefieldvintage.com | 346 Ethan Allen Highway | Instagram: @ridgefieldvintage
Nod Hill Brewery
If you’ve been in Ridgefield for a minute, you know Nod Hill makes the best beer around. But did you know they also craft the most perfect holiday ale? Riversong Wild Ale comes in special limited-edition bottles and is made right here in Ridgefield. Perfect for your favorite beer lover or to bring along to your neighborhood holiday party. Stop by the Nod Hill Taproom for a full selection of specialty bottled beers, as well as cans of their award-winning IPAs, pilsners, and more.
Featured item:
- Riversong Wild Ale: $14.99 per bottle
Shop: nodhillbrewery.com | 137 Ethan Allen Highway | Instagram: @nodhillbrewery
Henny Penny Farm
Henny Penny Farm’s flock of sheep and goats live happily on Ridgebury Road, where farmer Whitney and her team take pride in creating gorgeous, all-natural products. The adorable sheep soaps are natural and handmade with goat milk from the flock in small batches. Or choose a gorgeous hand-loomed rug crafted with natural fibers from the Henny Penny flock. These one-of-a-kind woven rugs will freshen up any home.
Featured items:
- Sheep soap: $10
- Hand-loomed rugs available in three sizes: 2x3, 2x4, 4x6, price range: $200–$775
Shop: hennypennyfarm2015.com | 673 Ridgebury Road (check for hours) | Instagram: @hennypennyfarm2015
reFabjack
The ultimate gift for your music lover. Work with Carolyn, owner and designer at reFabjack, to create a one-of-a-kind custom denim jacket inspired by your favorite throwback band. For example, this Pretenders denim jacket was made from vintage rock tees and embellished with vintage items to reference some iconic Pretenders lyrics. If a custom jacket isn’t on your list, the store is filled with in-stock items such as one-of-a-kind recycled jeans tote bags, all made in her workshop on Bailey Avenue.
Featured items:
- Custom jackets starting at $175
- Vintage denim bags starting at $40
Shop: 1 Bailey Avenue | Instagram: @reFabjack
The Hickories
Everyone’s favorite farmstand also offers wonderful holiday gifts in their farm store. Stop in to shop the most popular holiday item—the coveted fingerless gloves that everyone swears by—and pair them with a matching wool hat and a gorgeous scarf. Or for the perfect host gift, grab a basket of pantry staples. Be sure to include the Bloody Mary mix and the chive blossom vinaigrette—two of my favorites.
Featured items:
- Fingerless gloves: $40
- Hats: $45
- Scarves: $85
Shop: thehickories.org | 421 North Street | Instagram: @thehickories
Flipping Creative
You can visit the one-stop shop for all local and creative gift-giving on Prospect Street. The newly opened artist collective, Flipping Creative, is a treasure trove of local handcrafted goodness. The top three on my list are reclaimed wood trays featuring iconic Ridgefield architecture, beautiful original art prints, and fun handcrafted jewelry.
Featured items:
- Original handcrafted jewelry by Amira Axe: $110
- Original art by Amy Gorrek: $25+
Shop: flippingcreativemm.com | 8 Prospect Street | Instagram: @flippingcreativect
About the Author:
Corrin Arasa is an avid supporter of local shopping—mostly by doing way too much of it herself, but also by bringing local makers and artists to the Ridgefield Farmers Market. As the market's curator and Executive Director, she brings together a top-notch selection of vendors each week. She also serves on Ridgefield's Economic and Community Development Commission, championing small businesses throughout town. When she's not shopping or advocating, you'll find her at Patina Studios where she curates a unique selection of furniture and décor for bespoke events and hospitality.