Local gift ideas from area merchants

Loca Giftl Ideas FROM AREA MERCHANTS

FasHion & Wear

‘Tis the season to restock the wardrobe. Boulder County offers a wealth of gift options for hip clothes, from luxury items to casual outfi ts.

HAFLINGER WOOL CLOGS

Give the gift of comfort and warmth this holiday season with a pair of Haflinger clogs. These cozy wool slip-ons are a classic – perfect to wear around the house or around the block. Choose from a variety of colors and styles in stoa variety of colors and styles in store and online. re and online. $134.95. Pedestrian Shops, 1425 Pearl St., Boulder, 1425 Pearl St., Boulder, comfortableshoes.com WINE TOTES

Wine Wear at Barbara & Company: Trust Johnny Was to offer these gorgeous "one of a kind" wine totes for your favorite bottle. Made from plush fabric in a variety of patterns with pom pom pulls, it’s the perfect stylish, reusable gift. Choose from florals, geometric and bohemian patterns to complement your outfit! (Or a friend’s, if you can part with it.) $30. Barbara & Company, 1505 Pearl St., #102, Boulder, 303.443.2565, barbaraandcompany.net

SLEEPWEAR

Opening presents on Christmas morning is best done in comfortable PJs, and Christina’s Luxuries has the most elegant sleepwear around. From a GISELE long-sleeve PJ set to short-sleeve pocket teeshirts, Christina’s has the best way to stay comfy and classy in sleepwear. Prices vary, Christina’s Luxuries, 2425 Canyon Blvd. # 100, Boulder, 303.443.2421, christinasluxuries.com MARUCA DESIGN

Maruca Pocket Bag. Great for travel! Made in Colorado. $75.99. SNOW Apparel LLC., 520 Main St., #B1, Longmont, snowapparel.us

THREE BIRDS ON A PEBBLE

The three birds are hand cut from Sterling silver. Seven silver wires are soldered to the back of the birds and branches. Seven holes were drilled into the pebble so the wires and birds could be riveted on to the pebble. This is how they are attached into a bezel set. A parrot feather that is bezel set with a glass cabochon over it and is hanging from the bottom. $425. Heartfelt Jewelry, 4644 MacArthur Lane, Boulder, heartfeltjewelry.shop

SIMPLE PLEASURES COTTON PAJAMAS

Simple Pleasure Cotton Pajamas, proudly made in the USA from American grown cotton! $189.99. SNOW Apparel LLC., 520 Main St., #B1, Longmont, snowapparel.us.

This single stone bohemianstyle necklace also comes in multiple stones and variations. Each is crafted with an oil-rubbed bronze finish and an accompanied chain that is about 18” in length. $25. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com.

JADE PENDANT

This polished Jade Pendant is set in sterling silver. Jade is a protective stone and is thought to bring good luck to those who wear it. Shop in-store or online. $90. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com. SOLMATE SOCKS

Proudly crafted with care in the USA from recycled fibers at our family-owned mill. Mismatched with LOVE. $21.99. SNOW Apparel LLC., 520 Main St., #B1, Longmont, snowapparel.us.

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Warm her heart with soft & elegant styles. Sherpa coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters & ponchos in luxury fabrics.

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for the HOME + Garden

The holiday season is a perfect chance to help your loved ones boost the charm of their homes. These selections from local merchants make ideal stocking stuffers, secret Santa gifts or casual presents to ring in the holiday and create some domestic flair.

TINY TREASURE BOXES

These beautiful, unique, tiny boxes are handmade in the USA from recycled material. Wild Birds Unlimited has a unique collection of these boxes featuring nature scenes, animals and birds. They come in two sizes to fit your needs to store your tiny treasures. Makes a great stocking stuffer!! Wild Birds Unlimited Longmont, 1520 South Hover St., Suite D, Longmont, wbu.com/longmont LUCUMA GOURD OWLS

These cute little gourd owl ornaments are made with exquisite craftsmanship, have a natural appeal and showcase creativity. These Fair Trade ornaments are designed in collaboration with, and handcrafted by Peruvian master gourd artists who love their craft. Through artistic collaboration, superb craftsmanship, sustainable design and amazing teamwork, Lucuma Designs' collections spread beauty and cheer to consumers and artists alike! By building win-win partnerships for the long run, they create opportunities that empower Peruvian artists to help themselves and their communities. Lucuma Designs has been a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation since 1999 and One Percent for the Planet since 2018. $13.99. Wild Birds Unlimited Longmont, 1520 South Hover St., Suite D, Longmont, wbu.com/longmont

BUTTONS THE SNOWMAN SEED CHARACTER

Buttons the Snowman is a great way to get the birds into the holiday spirit. He is a mix of seeds, nuts and fruit and he's only available at Wild Birds Unlimited. Come in and meet all our seed characters like Preston the Penguin, Rascal the Raccoon, and Olive the Owl. These make a fun gift and are a wonderful addition to any backyard. What a simple way to enter the bird feeding hobby. They are sure to be a holiday delight for the birds as well as nature enthusiasts. Shop now for a unique mix of bird food, feeders, and nature-inspired gifts! Wild Birds Unlimited Longmont, 1520 South Hover St., Suite D, Longmont, wbu.com/ longmont LAPIDARY, JEWELRY, MINERAL HOBBY SUPPLIES, KIDS AREA MODEL RR SUPPLIES, MODEL RR LAYOUTS

Flatirons Mineral Club and the Boulder Model Railroad Club's annual railroad and mineral show,“Rocks and Rails“, will take place Fri., Dec. 9 through Sun., Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. The show features lapidary, gems, fossils, children's activities, mineral identification, equipment and mineral hobby supplies from 26 dealers. In addition, the Model Railroad Show brings a smile to faces of all ages with railroad displays, operating layouts and 18 supply vendors. Admission for the combined-shows is $8 each day, free for ages 12 and under with paying adult. $8. Flatirons Mineral Club and Boulder Model Railroad Club, 285 Seminole Drive, Boulder, flatironsmineralclub.org, bouldermodelrailroadclub.org.

Huge Selection of Chanukah Menorahs, Candles, Dreidels, Gelt and more! Fun gifts for kids too! Tree of Life Menorah picture is $38. Har HaShem Gift Shop, 3950 Baseline Road, Boulder, harhashem.org

AGATE SLICE INCENSE BURNER

This Agate Slice Incense Burner is part of the gemstone home décor collection of Crystal Joys. This authentic slice of agate is the perfect gift and can be purchased with chakra incense. $25. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com.

GEMSTONE TREE

Beautiful wrapped Gemstone Trees on Wooden Bases. These lovely trees stand 11 inches tall and come in various stones. Crystal Joys also carries many variations of gemstone trees in many sizes and stone bases. $40. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com.

HANDMADE POTTERY & GIFTS

Searching for the perfect local, handmade gift? Studio Arts Boulder has you covered. Come shop their annual Holiday Ceramics Sale to find beautiful pottery and gifts, all crafted by local artists. A wide selection of tableware, décor, and service pieces will be available. Or purchase a gift certificate for the artist in your life to enjoy a pottery class, start a ceramics membership, or even secure their own private art studio. The sale is at Studio Arts Boulder’s new membership space on Sterling Circle. If you’re looking to give the gift of creativity this year, stop by to check it out! December 10th & 11th from 10am to 5pm. Studio Arts Boulder, 3063 Sterling Circle, Boulder, studioartsboulder.org.

This Amethyst Crystal Cluster Lamp is one of many gemstone lamp variations sold at Crystal Joys. This item is a statement piece and is a perfect home decor gift for anyone. Shop in-store or online at crystaljoys.com. $128. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com.

AVENTURINE POLISHED PILLARS

These green aventurine pillars are sure to enhance the holiday spirit. Used in meditation or simply as a beautiful statement piece, these pillars are a wonderful home décor gift. $65. Crystal Joys, 1631 Pearl St., Boulder, crystaljoys.com.

From The hEart

The holidays are the perfect time to connect with loved ones in a special way. Whether it’s family, friends or that special someone, these gift ideas are sure to tug on the heartstrings in the most genuine way.

4 WEEKS OF UNLIMITED YOGA FOR $40

Introductory Offer, 4 week of unlimted yoga for $40 at Yoga Pod Boulder Longmont. Yoga Pod, 633 S. Broadway, Unit N, Boulder, yogapodboulderlongmont.com