Maine Holiday Gift Guide
Downtown Portland is pretty magical during the holiday season when all the stores are decked and the town is bustling with holiday shoppers. Not only does it put you in the holiday spirit just to be downtown but there is nothing like buying from local stores during the holidays to make you truly feel good about shopping for those you love. This year if you’re not sure what to get for those on your list I’ve created a gift guide for you with my top 5 gifts from local shops that are sure to please anyone on your list!
#1 - Le Roux Kitchen Balsamic Vinegar
A bottle of 18-year-old balsamic vinegar from Leroux Kitchen in the Old Port is one of my go-to gifts. It’s also a must-have ingredient for my kitchen! If balsamic vinegar isn’t your jam they have a wide variety of olive oils of all flavors or do a combination of balsamic vinegar and olive oil for the perfect combo to make a homemade dressing!
#2 - Hot Chocolate Bomb from Dean’s Sweets
You can’t go wrong with a cocoa bomb or chocolates from Dean’s Sweets on Fore St. Their chocolates are simply decadent and the cocoa bomb is a great addition to a fun gift basket or as a perfect stocking stuffer!
#3 - A Planner from Gus & Ruby
A planner is an ideal gift for anyone on your list so they can be ready for the new year! Gus & Ruby has a wide selection of planners and you can also find fun wrapping paper here to make your package shine under the tree!
#4 - Farm + Sea Candles from Fitz & Bennett
Fitz & Bennett has so many beautiful items for your home but the Farm & Sea candles are my favorite. I love having one of these going in my office during the work day. Their cozy harbor scent is one of my favorites!
#5 - A Cutting Board from GooeyGump Designs
GooeyGump Designs has a huge selection of gifts including a fantastic stocking stuffer bar loaded with everything you could need to fill those socks this year! One of my favorite items they offer is their Maine cutting board perfect for charcuterie boards. Add it to a basket with some cute plates and spreaders and it’s a great gift for anyone you know who loves to host or really anyone!
