GIFT GUIDE

Now more than ever, small businesses need OUR help. For the 2020 Holiday Season, I am making a pledge to purchase gifts from small businesses. To share some of my favorite gift resources with you, I put together this “Gift Guide”. I’ll be making a separate guide dedicated to artwork - STAY TUNED!

FOR KIDS & TEENS (or adults who act like children!)

Dancing Bear in Frederick, MD is THE BEST place to buy unique kids toys. You can buy online, or shop in person!

All Time Toys formerly in Ellicott City, now in Eldersburg, MD has a lot of collectible items and board games. They moved to Eldersburg because they were one of the unfortunate victims of EC floods, so show ‘em some love and help them by making some of your purchases there!

3 Gear Games You can visit their store at Savage Mill in Savage, MD or buy from Mount Airy Commons, which currently has FREE delivery in the Mt. Airy area. They have a great selection of fun games for the whole family to play!

FOR PARENTS & SPOUSES

Chartreuse & Co in Buckeystown, MD is one of my favorite places to go. Picture an old farm turned into an antique-craft-home decor wonderland! They have candles, vintage items, and hand-made goods.

Relish Decor in Frederick, MD has the cutest kitchen and home accessories. They also have Rifle Paper Co. products, which are beautiful!

The Muse in Frederick, MD carries artisan, hand-made bags, jewelry, and home accessories.

Blossom & Basket in Mt. Airy, MD has a boutique shop with lotions and candles, as well as an extensive collection of Nora Fleming kitchenware with cool little “charms” that can be switched on on serving dishes for the different holidays.

George’s Girls in Mt. Airy, MD is a super neat jewelry store that really has something for everyone. Check out their inventory, which includes many local jewelry artists.

Treaty General Store in Frederick, MD has super comfortable clothes for women and men, but I love their selection of soaps and colognes.

Frederick Basket Co. has some great gift basket selections as well as a craft beer subscription!

Mt. Airy based Well Dunn Workshop offers custom products, including flags, bottle openers, cutting boards, and engraved items.

Mount Airy Commons truly has something for everyone. Featuring 20+ local, independent business owners: artists, craftspersons, books, games, attire, and more!

Headmasters Salon in Sykesville, MD is a one-of-a-kind experience. I gifted my husband a straight razor shave and haircut for his birthday a few years ago and he still talks about it!

Ben Gue Gifts in Mt. Airy has the best selection of seasonal decor!

Mother Wren Studio has gorgeous, hand-painted glassware and jewelry.

Beer, Wine & Spirits! There are so many great places to shop in Central Maryland: MISCellaneous Distillery, Milkhouse Brewery, Waredaca Brewing, Linganore Winecellars, and Black Ankle Vineyards are a few of my favorites!

(Note that I have not - and will not - receive any compensation from any of the stores or individuals listed above)