Local Gift Guide

WE’RE LUCKY TO HAVE MANY GOOD LOCAL SOURCES FOR HOLIDAY (AND ANYTIME) GIFT SHOPPING. WE’RE NOT GOING TO SORT THEM INTO CATEGORIES BUT WE’LL TRY TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHO HAS WHAT.

THIS LIST STILL HAS PLENTY OF SPACE FOR MORE LOCAL SHOPS AND MAKERS! WE’LL UPDATE IT THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS. SUBMIT HERE, BY EMAIL, OR ON INSTAGRAM.

SOME NICE THOUGHTS:

LEATHER COASTERS—AND MAYBE HONEY, CIDER, OR COFFEE FROM
BRANCHWATER FARMS
818 SALISBURY TURNPIKE, MILAN

ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, BRANCHWATER FARMS HOSTS A HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR FROM 12-3 PM. STOP BY AND BROWSE THE OFFERINGS WITH A FREE HOT CIDER.

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE DUNE DOGGY PRINTING (THEY’VE GOT THE COASTERS! AND BLOCK PRINTS), BEES & BAAS, MIGHTY MOON MEDICINE, SUNDSTRÖM CIDER, CURRANTC, CLERMONT COFFEE, PHLIPCERAMICS, QUILL & BEAD, AND A FEW OTHERS TOO.

THE HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN FROM
BJORNQORN
STARTED AT BARD!/SHOP ONLINE

A COLLABORATION WITH FOOD52, THE 2022 BJORNQORN HOLIDAY TIN FEATURES CLASSIC BJORNQORN, MAPLE QORN, AND FOOD52 SPECIAL EDITION FLAVOR—CHILE CRISP!

THOSE OF US WHO CONSIDER BJORNQORN A STAPLE FOOD SHOULD PROBABLY BUY ONE EXTRA TIN BECAUSE THE SPECIAL EDITION FLAVOR SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING THAT MIGHT RESULT IN A PETITION FOR ITS PERMANENT PLACEMENT ON THE FLAVOR ROSTER. ORDER BY DECEMBER 16 FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY.

A VINTAGE TREAT FROM
DOOR 15
99 SOUTH 3RD STREET, HUDSON

A VINTAGE ITEM AS A GIFT IS NICE FOR MANY REASONS—YOU GET TO GO TREASURE HUNTING, OLD THINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-MADE, AND IT’S ON THE SUSTAINABLE SIDE OF SHOPPING.

DOOR 15 IS A COLLECTIVE OF 25 VENDORS SELLING ANTIQUES, ART, TEXTILES, CLOTHING, AND MORE.

A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO
NOT DONUTS, RECORDS
6063 ROUTE 82, STANFORDVILLE

NOT DONUTS, RECORDS HAS RECORDS, OBVIOUSLY—BUT ALSO STEREO EQUIPMENT, ART, CERAMICS, AND A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF VINTAGE AND COLLECTIBLE ITEMS.

NOT DONUTS IS CLOSED FOR A FEW WEEKS BUT GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE BY DM ON INSTAGRAM AND BY EMAIL. THIS IS A GREAT GIFT! YOU’LL SEND YOUR FRIEND ON A LITTLE ADVENTURE TO ONE OF THE COOLEST SHOPS AROUND, NO QUESTION.

BRITISH CANDIES FROM
JEANIE BEAN & FAMILY
2411 SALT POINT TURNPIKE, CLINTON CORNERS

JEANIE BEAN HAS SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CANDY/CHOCOLATE BARS. WE ALWAYS GET A SANDWICH WHILE WE’RE THERE AND RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO THE SAME. OUR FAVORITE SWEETS THAT WE THINK WOULD MAKE GOOD STOCKING STUFFERS/SMALL GIFTS: CRUNCHIE, CURLY WURLY, FLAKE, LION WHITE, MALTESERS, AND MILKYBAR. THEY HAVE A GOOD NUMBER OF THINGS IN HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES/SIZES.

A TREASURE FROM
BULLS HEAD TREASURES
5 CHURCH LANE, STANFORDVILLE

THERE ARE MANY REASONS WE LOVE VISITING BULLS HEAD TREASURES—HERE ARE A FEW: GOOD TURNOVER! THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW. VERY FAIR PRICES! THERE’S USUALLY A SHORT STACK OF BEAUTIFUL OLD QUILTS. MANY FUNNY LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE FOR GOOD GIFTS. OWNERS BIG TIM AND BIG LITTLE TIM CAN SOMETIMES HELP YOU FIND SOMETHING IF IT’S NOT IN THE SHOP.

WRAPPING SUPPLIES FROM
PAPER TRAIL
6423 MONTGOMERY STREET, RHINEBECK

PAPER TRAIL FEELS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE HERE BECAUSE THEY’VE GOT UNUSUALLY GOOD WRAPPING SUPPLIES. THEY’VE GOT 5 ADVENT CALENDARS IN STOCK RIGHT NOW. ALSO THIS STORE IS VERY WELL STOCKED AND LAID OUT FOR GIFT SHOPPING, WITH SECTIONS FOR TABLEWARE, MENS AND WOMENS ACCESSORIES, STATIONERY, AND KIDS.

ONE CAN (WE HAVE) RUN IN WITH JUST A FEW MOMENTS TO SPARE AND COME OUT LOOKING PERFECTLY THOUGHTFUL.

A CHARCUTERIE BOX FROM
SMITHFIELD PROVISIONS
MILLERTON/DELIVERY

AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES, CLASSIC (SERVES 2-3) AND INDIVIDUAL (GENIUS). THESE BOXES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF CHEESES, DRIED FRUITS, NUTS, CURED MEATS, APRICOT JAM, AND CHOCOLATE. HOLIDAY ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY DECEMBER 16.

A CALENDAR OR STICKERS FROM
RANI BAN
KINGSTON/SHOP ONLINE

RANI BAN IS AN ARTIST LIVING AND WORKING ON A SMALL FARM, MAKING PRINTS, PAPER GOODS, AND MORE. MAY WE RECOMMEND THIS 2023 CATLENDAR FOR YOUR FRIEND WITH A CAT?

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES FROM
THRIFT 2 FIGHT
48 BROADWAY, TIVOLI

IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WELL ENOUGH TO BUY THEM A GARMENT, THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO DO IT!

THRIFT 2 FIGHT HAS A MITZVAH WALL WHERE VISITORS CAN MAKE A DONATION TO BE SHARED WITH OTHER VISITORS, WHO CAN CLAIM THE CASH IF THE MESSAGE ON AN ENVELOPE SUITS THEM—”$7 IF YOU SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHTS IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY,” FOR EXAMPLE. CONSIDER DONATING A LITTLE SOMETHING TO THE MITZVAH WALL WHILE YOU DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING.

A GIFT BUNDLE FROM
THE O ZONE
148 PITCHER LANE, RED HOOK

STOP BY THE O ZONE TO SEE THEIR SELECTION OF SUSTAINABLE AND PLASTIC-FREE GIFT BUNDLES.

THE O ZONE IS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE CHOICES, WHICH HOSTS A BULK REFILL STORE, A COMMUNITY COMPOST CSA PROGRAM, AND VARIOUS WORKSHOPS.

A BAG FULL OF SWEETS FROM
SAMUEL’S SWEET SHOP
42 E MARKET STREET, RHINEBECK

SAMUEL’S IS A GREAT PLACE TO SCOOP UP SOME HOLIDAY CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES. OPEN SINCE 1994, YOU CAN RELY ON SAMUEL’S FOR ALL THE CLASSICS AND SOME SURPRISES TOO.

SPACE MATTERS, A KIDS BOOK AT
OBLONG BOOKS
26 MAIN STREET, MILLERTON/SHOP ONLINE

FOR A LITTLE ONE IN YOUR LIFE, CONSIDER SPACE MATTERS, A BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR JACQUE LYNN AND ILLUSTRATOR LYDIA NICHOLS THAT ENCOURAGES MINDFULNESS AND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH A WITTY EXPLORATION OF NEGATIVE SPACE.

A BOWL OR PLATTER FROM
JRN POTTERY
PINE PLAINS/SHOP ONLINE

WE LOVE THIS MONSTERA LEAF PLATTER EVEN THOUGH IT REMINDS US OUR MONSTERA IS NOT DOING WELL—ALSO THIS FLORAL LACE BOWL. ONE LAST THOUGHT—IMAGINE SERVING SOMETHING REALLY BRIGHT ORANGE ON THIS LACE PLATTER!

A CERAMIC TREAT FROM
BES MILLERTON
50 MAIN STREET, MILLERTON

STOP BY BES FOR STUDIO POTTERY BY ERICA RECTO—EXPECT A MIXTURE OF CERAMIC SCULPTURES AND FUNCTIONAL ITEMS FOR THE HOME. THIS IS A GOOD BET FOR YOUR COOL MINIMALIST FRIEND—A LOT OF ERICA’S WORK IS WHITE/NEUTRAL/EARTH TONES. WE ALSO SPOTTED SOME CUTE MUSHROOM ORNAMENTS IN PROGRESS ON HER INSTAGRAM.

BES ALSO CARRIES A CURATED SELECTION OF HOME AND GIFT ITEMS FROM LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT MAKERS.

PLAYING CARDS FROM
TROUTBECK
515 LEEDSVILLE ROAD, AMENIA

TROUTBECK HAS ALL KINDS OF FUN HOLIDAY STUFF GOING ON—WREATH-MAKING, GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFTING, AND COOKIE DECORATING.

STOP BY AND DINE WITH WESTERLY CANTEEN, A 1971 AIRSTREAM TURNED ROVING RESTAURANT CURRENTLY IN RESIDENCE THROUGH JANUARY WHILE EXECUTIVE CHEF GABE MCMACKIN HANGS OUT WITH HIS NEW BABY, AND THEN BROWSE THE GIFT SHOP OFFERINGS.

HANDMADE MACARONS FROM
LE PETIT CHIEN
MILLERTON [SEE BELOW]

TWO CHANCES TO BUY HOLIDAY MACARONS (FLAVORS LIKE S’MORES, PUMPKIN SPICE, VIETNAMESE COFFEE, CINNAMON BUN, AND APPLE CIDER):

MILLERTON INDOOR FARMERS MARKET
DECEMBER 17, 10 AM-2 PM

BES MILLERTON
50 MAIN STREET, MILLERTON
DECEMBER 18, 11 AM-4 PM

DEBRIS KIT FROM
AVAILABLE ITEMS
64 BROADWAY, TIVOLI

THE DEBRIS KIT IS A PROJECT BY OFFICE OF TANGIBLE SPACE, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STUDIO BASED IN BROOKLYN. A BOX FULL OF OFFCUTS AND ODDITIES FROM BROOKLYN FURNITURE WORKSHOPS AND VINTAGE TOOLS/HARDWARE, DEBRIS IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE FREE-FORM MAKING.

AVAILABLE ITEMS HAS A GREAT SELECTION OF ART AND DESIGN OBJECTS—STOP BY OR BROWSE THE ONLINE SHOP.

A 2023 FLOWER SHARE FROM
FOXTROT FARM & FLOWERS
6854 ROUTE 82, STANFORDVILLE

WE BOUGHT A FLOWER SHARE LAST YEAR FROM FOXTROT AND CAN VOUCH FOR THIS BEING A REAL TREAT—AND THIS YEAR SOUNDS EVEN BETTER WITH THE ADDITION OF SOME SPECIAL PERKS ON THE FARM: PYO ACCESS TO THREE VARIETIES OF BLACKBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES AND A RANGE OF CULINARY HERBS, AND A WEEK OF PYO FLOWERS MID-SEASON.

FLOWER SHARES CAN BE PURCHASED FOR PICKUP IN RHINEBECK, MILLERTON, HUDSON, AND ON THE FARM IN STANFORDVILLE.