The Oxford Holiday Gift Guide 2017
It’s no secret that purchasing holiday gifts for all those on your list can be difficult. This holiday season, we’ve done the lag work for you. Read on for eighteen unique ideas for all those tricky people on your list.
1. Build Your Own Art Supplies Bag (Prices Vary)
Where to find it: The Tillsonburg Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg
This just in: The Tillsonbrug Station Arts Centre now sells art supplies. Grab one of these cute stash bags and fill them with all the supplies you've been seeking out.
2. Anti-Aging Skin Cream from Oxford Honey ($5)
Where to find it: Oxford Honey, Burgessville
Pamper that special somebody on your list with all natural face or hand cream made with real local honey. Don't let the simple pacakging fool you- this product packs the punch you need to get that dewy glow.
3. Artisanal Chocolate Advent Calendar ($50)
Where to find it: Habitual Chocolate, Woodstock
Count down the days until Santa comes a-knockin’ while enjoying decadent treats from Habitual Chocolate each day. What’s better? Just bring the calendar in for a refill next year!
4. Wooden Serving Board by Otter Creek Woodworks (prices vary by size/style)
Where to find it: Pedlar’s Quay, Tillsonburg; Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese; Woodstock
Help somebody be the ultimate holiday host this season with a gift from Otter Creek Woodworks. Perfect for charcuterie, it’s sure to be the centre of attention.
5. Wild Comforts Goat’s Milk Soap & Lotion Bar
Where to find it: Online
Made with local goat’s milk, this soap leaves the skin silky and hydrated. Looking to shake things up? Try the cinnamint or anise scents! If soap's not your thing, check out the lotion bars for a mess-free moisturizing experience like no other.
6. Crokinole Board from Eddy Crest Furniture ($225)
Where to find it: eddycrestfurniture.com; Limited amount available at Country Patchworks, Woodstock (call ahead)
This classic Ontario game board is sure to be a hit in any household and it looks great to boot!
7. Piece of Donn Zver Pottery ($21.95 +up)
Where to find it: Patina’s Gift of Art and Craft, Ingersoll
Give your loved one a truly Canadian gift with handmade pottery from Patina’s. Donn Zver's pottery collection can only be found in three places across Ontario and Patina's is one of them! Choose from a beautiful selection of bowls, pitchers, mugs and more.
8. Oxford County Cheese Basket (prices vary depending on size)
Where to find it: Dairy Capital Cheese Shoppe, Woodstock; Parion’s Farm and Table, Hickson; Village Cheese Mill, Salford; from our cheesemakers
Give the gift of cheese this Christmas by picking up a hand-selected basket featuring cheeses from Oxford County. Supporting local has never tasted so delicious.
9. Hands on Art Class ($20+)
Where to find it: The Tillsonburg Station Arts Centre ; Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre, Woodstock Art Gallery; Stich-It Central, Ingersoll; Country Patchworks, Woodstock; Cherished Pieces, Tillsonburg
Sometimes an experience is better than anything tangible! Why not treat that special someone on your list to a pottery, painting or quilting class at one of the area’s art centres.
10. Timber Beast Brown Ale Growler ($17+HST and a $7 deposit)
Where to find it: Upper Thames Brewery, Woodstock
Nothing says Christmas like…beer. Grab a growler full of the brewery’s most prized ale and stay merry this holiday season.
11. Speciality Gingerbread House ($20-$50)
Where to find it: Deelights Bakery, Woodstock
A handmade gingerbread house is the perfect gift to show somebody you care. Want to make it extra special? Bring in toys or other goodies to have it stuffed! If you want to make your own instead but still want the homemade taste, check out the kits available at Olde Bakery Cafe in Ingersoll.
12. Handcrafted Chocolate (Gifts under $20)
Where to find it: Chocolatea, Ingersoll PLEASE NOTE CHOCOLATEA HAS CLOSED
Chocolate lovers all over will appreciate the inventive and delicious flavours that come out of the Chocolatea store front. Top off your trip with a hot cup of tea. After all, you deserve a treat too.
13. Get Nutty (prices vary)
Where to find it: Coyles, Tillsonburg; Picard’s Peanuts, Woodstock
Pick up a beautiful and delicious nut mix basket that will be perfect on the table at all sorts of holiday functions.
14. Funky Jewellery (prices vary)
Where to find it: Toth’s Fossils and Minerals, Ingersoll;
If you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift, Toth’s Fossils and Mineral offers a wide selection of handmade jewellery with precious stones and gems.
15. Maple Ice Wine Syrup ($9.99/50mL)
Where to find it: Jakeman’s Maple Farm, Sweaburg
What a combo! Jakeman’s beloved maple syrup infused with the crisp flavour of Canadian ice wine.
16. Theatre Tickets (prices vary)
Where to find it: Theatre Woodstock, Woodstock; Theatre Tillsonburg, Tilllsonburg; Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts, Ingersoll, Walters Dinner Theatre, Bright
Tickets to a live performance (or several) are a fantastic gift to give at Christmas time! Check out our community theatres and professional ones too!
17. Handcrafted Furniture
Where to find it: Nordale Woodworking, Otterville
Looking for a gift that's a little more substantial this year? Check out the selection of beautiful handcrafted furniture made right at the workshop of Nordale Woodworking in Otterville. Shop everything from breadkeepers and adirondak chairs to full dining sets.
18. Recycled Mittens
Where to find it: Sodapop & Marigolds, Woodstock
These mittens aren't just fashionable, they're warm! Handcrafted in Woodstock by local artisan Caribou + Caravans, these are the perfect match for the fashionista on your list.
19. Tuffet Kits
Where to find it: Country Patchworks, Woodstock
There's nothing like a present made from the heart! Country Patchworks sells kits to make these wonderful tuffets. Make it yourself or let the recipient make it themselves- whatever you choose, they'll appreciate the gift from the heart.
Happy holidays and happy shopping! For more ideas on things to do this holiday season, where to shop and events in the county head to our holiday page.
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