My favorite places to buy gifts (for other people and myself!)
The best best gifts! T shirts and hoodies and stickers with a great message
Kindness Tree Movement
From November 22-December 24, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor transforms into a Christmas Village! Food, vendors, and more… don’t miss it!
Christmas Village in Baltimore
A collection of handmade items by local makers. Home decor, unique gifts, workshops, and more!
Simply Made Here
A collection of items by local makers in Maryland
Makers of Maryland
Amazingly beautiful (but also ridiculously affordable) watercolor art, gifts, and stationery
Michelle Jamison (@mmjdesignsandprints)
With so many people choosing Dry January, we’re bringing bottles of olive oil to holiday parties instead of bottles of wine. This stuff is delicious and you support a local business as a bonus!
Stefania Olive Oil
Nature inspired art… with part of the profits donated to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s oyster restoration efforts
Pearl & Root Creations
Beautiful handmade glass pieces
Hot Glass Burns | Towson MD
Koozies, clothing, keychains, bookmarks… all made by this one woman show. She also does custom orders, hit her up!
C Mohr Crafts | White Marsh MD
Fine art and mixed media gifts for everyone on your list!
The Ginger Chik
Color Street nail polish, nail care, and makeup! Plus fun gift ideas for people who need self care
Bee-You-tiful with Caroline Bee
Services
Places to get it done!
I would not dream about getting waxed by anyone else. KayB is the best!
KayB Waxing LLC
Okay, so she moved out of Maryland… but no one else touches my hair. Located in Asheville with a satellite location in Norfolk VA.
Realta Salon
This was the most fun place to get a great haircut when my kids were little!
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Lutherville
Best place to get the doggies groomed!
Snazzy Jazzy's Pet Salon Timonium
Locally owned pharmacy that offers personalized service and free delivery!
Lykos Pharmacy
Eating and Drinking
The beer is great, the food is great, and the atmosphere is fun and family friendly. Need I say more?
Inverness Brewing
Delicious sushi and Asian Fusion dishes
We eat here so often that they know us!
Miku Sushi and Steakhouse
The BEST pizza… my friends who are from New York practically live here
Tony’s of NY
Specialty coffee and tea, and many allergy-friendly options!
The Reister's Daughter
The best pickled beets I’ve ever had! And, of course, standard cucumber pickles of various varieties. Yum yum!
ORDER PICKLES
Simply amazing local honey and beeswax lip balms!
BeeSweet Farm
Delicious locally made specialty popcorn… perfect for gifts!
