To wrangle holiday giving, mosey on over to Montana Gift Corral. Founded in Bozeman more than 30 years ago, the store opened on Front Street in Missoula in 2024. Inventory is 70 percent Montana made, and 30 percent Montana inspired, and the store places an emphasis on high-end customer service, offering free coffee and free gift wrapping.
“I just like to find the perfect gift for somebody,” said store manager Becky Catmull. “We have a lot of unique items, things they don’t own themselves.” Three gift ideas are featured here, and the store also carries Christmas ornaments, mugs, stuffed animals, t-shirts, socks, baby clothes, hats, bags, huckleberry specialty items, kitchen utensils, ceramics, soap, and more.
Montana-shaped centerpiece candle in wooden frame from Montana Farmhouse Candles
To light up your holiday table in unforgettable style, choose a Montana-shaped candle in a wooden frame. Based in Hamilton, Montana Farmhouse Candles offers classic scents like huckleberry and a more unique take on Montana outdoor living called “Porch Swing,” with notes of quaking aspen leaves, cedar, and mint. The centerpiece candle costs $90, and small ($16) and large ($27) traditional round candles are also available. Some are even sold in reusable mugs. “During the holidays when it gets darker, the candle sales definitely go up,” Becky said.
Tallow butter from Sego Lily Skincare
When the weather outside is frightful, the gift of moisturized skin sure is delightful. Sego Lily Skincare, based in Pompeys Pillar, uses Montana regeneratively raised grass-fed tallow to create unique skincare products. Three varieties are available: Ageless, Renewal, and Moxie. The products come in scents ranging from honey creme and cherry to citrus breeze and eucalyptus, with unscented also available. A 2oz container costs $37. “That’s been a hot little ticket,” Becky said.
Montana Sapphire earrings and necklaces from Mac’s Gems
For the special lady in your life, consider Montana sapphire jewelry from Missoula-based Mac’s Gems. The store carries a wide selection of Yogo Sapphire jewelry from the Yogo Gulch near Helena. The natural, untreated gemstones are periwinkle in color. Prices on earrings and necklaces range from $115 to $520.