GIFT GUIDE
THE PERFECT LOCAL GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST!
WHAT’S GOOD? GIG HARBOR
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InvitationBookshop:ALiteraryHaven nowindowntownGigHarbor!
Thisindiebookstorefeelslikeitwas meanttobehere...stepsfromthewater, surroundedbylocalcharm,andinfused withthatunmistakableInvitationwarmth.
Thestore'sname,inspiredbyShel Silverstein'spoem"Invitation",reflectsits mission:tobeawelcomingspacewhere everyonefeelsathome.Whetheryou're curlingupinacozycornertodiscover yournextfavoritestoryorsharingbook recommendationswithneighbors, InvitationBookshopisahubforreaders andideasalike.
Stopbyandexperiencethecharmand inclusivitythatmakeInvitation Bookshopabelovedcornerstoneofthe localliteraryscene.
3119 Judson St Unit A
Allyson Howard
BOOKS - TOP PICKS
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Adult Fiction
Nonfiction
Staff Favorites
FortheLoveofSpice:AFlavorfulGem inDowntownGigHarbor,ownedby WindyPayne,beganasapassionfor cookingandsharinggoodfood.
StartingatthelocalFarmer’sMarketwith herhandcraftedseasoningblends,Windy quicklybuiltaloyalfollowingthatledto theopeningofherdowntownshop.
Now,FortheLoveofSpiceisaculinary treasuretrove,offeringcustomdesignedherbandspiceblends,gourmet oilsandvinegars,specialtysalts,andan impressiveselectionofteas.
Windyexpandedherofferings ebar,whereyoucansipaglass denjoyabitewhileyoushop.
you'reanaspiringcheforjust addsome“Wow!”toyour swarmandwelcomingshophas gyouneedtomakecooking n.Stopbyandsavorthe
3122
Harborview Drive Windy Payne Oils, Vinegars & Teas! BOOKS
FORFOODIES
Warm up inside at the Enoteca wine bar. Stop in for a glass of wine and some food to keep your energy up for all that holiday shopping!
U R A T E D What’s Good? Gig Harbor
CURATEDWhereSmallBrandsMakea BigImpactonGifting.
Inaworldofone-clickshoppingand mass-producedgiftbundles,CURATED offerssomethingrefreshinglypersonal: thoughtfullysourcedgifts,meaningful stories,andaspacedesignedtomake peoplefeelconfidentaboutgiving.
CURATEDisathoughtfullydesigned giftingstudiocreatedbyTiffanyBrooks, builtonthebeliefthatgivingshouldfeel personal,notoverwhelming.Witha backgroundinluxuryretailandevent curation,Tiffanybringsintention, storytelling,andbeautifulpresentationto everygift.
NowwithanewBallardlocationand onlineatCuratedboxes.shop,CURATED championssmallmakersfromacrossthe country.Everyproductischosenforits quality,itsstory,andtheimpactithason thepeoplewhocreateit.
Fromready-to-giftboxestocustom corporategifting,CURATEDoffers elevatedpackagingandheartfelt touchesthatmakeeverygiftfeel meaningfulandmemorable.
7807 Pioneer Way
Tiffany Brooks CURATED
CURATED GIFTS
K I D S & K I D @ H E A R T
LostStar,afamily-ownedgaming shopfoundedbysiblingsAndrewand CharlieYoungchild,isdedicatedto enrichingtheGigHarbor&Key Peninsulacommunities.Bornand raisedlocally,theCharlie&Andrew createdLostStartobridgesocial gapsandconnectnewandseasoned gamersalike.
Withafocusonfosteringawelcoming andinclusivegamingcommunity, LostStaroffersavibrantspacefor friends,families,andgamersofall backgrounds.
“We’rethrilledtobringthislongmissingpuzzlepiecetotheHarbor,” emphasizingtheirmissiontomake everyexperienceintheir"dungeon" anadventuretoremember.
Stopbyandjointheenergythathas transformedLostStarintoalocal havenforgamers.
Unplug & Reboot with games for any age
3106
Harborview Dr
Charlie, “Chewie” & Andrew Youngchild
GIFTSFORKIDS
MODEL PAINTS
TRADING CARDS
Discoverthebestofbothworldsonthe Waterfrontwithtwouniqueshopping experiencesthatmakeholidaygiftinga breeze.
TickledPink
Foraplayful&stylishtwistonholiday shopping...createacustomhatattheir HatBar,explorecolorfulcashmere ponchos,sassygifts,andtheirexclusive lineofgraphictees&hoodies.
DirectionApparel&
TheCompassRoom
Locallymadehoodies,tees,andhats embodytheHarbor’scharm.Pairthem withabottlefromTheCompassRoom, theirSpeakeasy-stylewineshop featuringWashingtonStatewines,beers, &ciders.Freetastingsmakeiteasyto findtheperfectgrab-and-gogift.
Ifyou’vepoppedinatimeortwoyou mayhavebumpedintoKarriePolinsky, the“jack-of-all-trades”whorunsthese funstores.She’saself-proclaimed “small-towngirl”whokeepsthewheels turning.Herandherteamareexcitedto welcomeyouthisholidayseason.With11 yearsontheWaterfront,thesestoresare atestamenttocommunityloveandlocal pride.
3026 & 3102
Harborview Drive
Karrie Polinsky
LOCAL SWAG
T - s h i r t s , H o o d i e s & H a t s
C a s h m e r e P o n c h o , L u x u r y
H a n d b a g s & J e w e l r y
G i g g l e S w a g
T h e C o m p a s s R o o m
W a s h i n g t o n W i n e s
T O P S
CREATE IT
WEAR IT LOVE IT
Personalize your own hat at the hat bar at Tickled Pink!
Pick a Hat, Grab some patches and it’s made right in the store while you wait!
Several colors & styles to choose from
HavnNWTrade&Company,embraces thespiritofoldGigHarborbycurating goodsthatsparknostalgia,celebrate craftsmanship,andhonorthebeautyof thePacificNorthwest Thisholiday season,thatspiritcomesalive throughoutourshopwithcozywinter apparelforhimandher,heirloom-quality giftslikemugsandornaments,Northwest keepsakes,throwbacktees,andone-ofa-kindantiquesandartthatmakethe seasonfeelwarm,local,andfullof discovery.
ShoppremiumbrandslikeFilson, Pendleton,Roark,Seager,andHowler Brothers,alongwithRainiergearand Mariners/Seahawksfavorites You’llalso findMade-in-the-USAknives,GHthemedteesandhats,bourbon-bar essentials,Swedishcandy,andChukar Cherries perfectforgiftingorenjoying yourself
Whetheryouaresearchingforcozy winterlayers,thoughtfulgifts,orsmall stockingtreasures,youwillfind somethingforeveryoneatHavnNWthis holidayseason
Visitthemat3104HarborviewDrive,right nearTickledPinkandDirectionApparel,.
3104 Harborview Dr
Aidenn Mullen
G A T H E R , C R E A T E & S H O P
CelebrateCreativityandCommunityat LocalWhimsy!
LocatedonHarborviewDrive,Local Whimsyisavibranthubofcreativity, community,andcraftsmanship.Founded byCaasiDickens&SalenaAusburn,this uniquestorefostersaplaceto “Gather, Create,&Shop.”
LocalWhimsyfeaturesacurated selectionoflocallymadeartworkand productsthatbringjoyandinspire creativity.
Whetheryou'reshoppingforbaby showergiftsforyourdearestfriend,a teachergifttoshowappreciation,a housewarminggifttoshareexcitement, orsimplysomethingthatsparksjoyfor you,theyhaveitall Theybringpeople togetherforworkshops,specialevents, andcity-widegatherings.
Theirmissionistosupportour communitybycelebratingthetalentsof localartisans,helpyoufeelgood,and fostermeaningfulconnections.
3306
Harborview Drive
Salena Ausburn & Caasi Dickens
CREATE & SHOP
Toys and Puzzles to keep them busy.
Holiday Swag for you and your pooch!
Chewies make a great stocking stuffer!
Have a little extra to give this season? give this season?
Lucky Dog is proud to support PACK (People for Animal Care and Kindness), a local organization dedicated to helping animals in need. This holiday season, they've set up a Giving Tree in-store, offering you the chance to make a difference while shopping for your own furry friend As you pick out the perfect gift for your pooch, consider spreading a little extra love Your generosity can brighten the holidays for a local animal in need!
Learn more about this organization here: https://www.packgives.org/
GIVING TREE FOR DOGS IN NEED
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EXPERIENCE GIFTS
Sometimes the best gifts are experiences. Here are a few to consider giving as a gift in our area
THROW MUD
Take a pottery class from Sheila Peacock at Peacock Paisley Art Studio https://www peacockpaisleyar tstudio com/
TAKE FLIGHT
Charter a flight with PerryCook Flight Services out of Narrows Airport https://www perrycook com/
BOAT CRUISE
create a memorable sailing adventure with Sound Boat Tours https://www soundboattours com
HOOK ‘EM
Learn how to fish from the professionals at Gig Harbor Fly Shop. https://gigharborflyshop.com/
GIVE LOCAL LOVE
For that person that has it “all”, sometimes it’s a nice gesture to donate to a cause that they would like to support, in their name! Here are a few local organizations that you could consider!
Communities in Schools – Supports children and families in the Peninsula and South Kitsap School Districts peninsula ciswa org
Coffee Oasis – Offers youth mentorship, job training, shelter, and crisis intervention. https://thecoffeeoasis com
Fish Food Bank – Provides food and assistance to families in Gig Harbor, Fox Island, and Key Peninsula. https://www.ghpfish.org
Food Backpacks for Kids – Provides food to children and families in need https://www.fb4k.org
Harbor Hope Foundation– Works to break the cycle of homelessness for youth https://harborhopecenter org/
Harbor Hope Cat Rescue – Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned and special-needs cats. https://www facebook com/share/g/14myu1 Cuqs/
Homestead Community – Provides housing resources for children and youth in foster care. https://homesteadcommunity.org/
Gig Harbor Wildlife Rescue – Offers trained canine teams to help locate missing persons https://www gigharborwildlife org/
Kiwanis of Gig Harbor – Improves the lives of children and families through service projects https://gigharborkiwanis org/
Mustard Seed Project – Provides support for seniors living on the Key Peninsula. https://themustardseedproject.org/
Pony Up Rescue – Rescues equines and farm animals in need https://www ponyuprescue org/
Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation – Supports veterans, first responders, and their families https://ptsdfoundation org/
Rabbit Haven – Provides shelter and care for domestic rabbits. https://www.rabbithaven.org/
Rotary of Gig Harbor – Champions community projects for local individuals and groups https://www gigharborrotary org/
THANKYOU
When you shop local this holiday season, you're doing more than finding the perfect gift you ’ re supporting a neighbor, a small business owner, and a member of your community. Every purchase helps a local family pay for their child’s education, keep food on the table, or invest back into the town we all call home
It’s a chance to connect, create shared success, and make a meaningful impact Whether you ’ re browsing a boutique, a bookstore, or a café, your choice to shop local brings a personal touch to giftgiving while strengthening the community around you
