Home-related Holiday Gift Ideas

Shopping locally for home-related gifts is a wonderful way to support small businesses while finding meaningful items for your loved ones. Whether you're looking for handcrafted decor, cozy textiles, or one-of-a-kind kitchenware, local shops and boutiques often offer items with a personal touch that larger retailers can't match. Here are some ideas to help you shop small this holiday season.

Bower Bainbridge

This shop is full of treasures curated by founder, interior designer Maggie Stephens. You will find textiles, art, and furniture, as well as small furnishings and holiday decor. Located near Bay Hay & Feed, Bower is definitely worth the trip. We especially love the blankets, reed diffusers, and coffee-table books. 

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Havencraft

Celebrating the natural side of things, Havencraft is a plant lover's dream. Inside, you’ll find an ever-changing variety of houseplants, handcrafted furniture, and a curated selection of unique gifts. If you’re looking to give an experience or service, they also offer workshops and classes as well as garden consultations.  Havencraft is in Kingston, a few blocks up from the ferry terminal. We’ve got our eyes on the pretty, woven macrame plant hangers.

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Studio 42

A new addition to downtown Poulsbo, this place is part art gallery, part gift shop. They have items that are great for those who seem to have everything. From hand-turned wooden bowls to crystal-laden candles, these special items ensure that you won’t be giving something that someone already has. We found some really cool coasters made from recycled records, and some stunning locally-made cutting boards.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Spiva Cooking

Spiva Cooking is a one-stop shop for foodies and tea lovers. You’ll find an assortment of freshly ground spices and spice blends as well as loose leaf tea blends and hot chocolate. Founded by chefs, these flavor combinations are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Also available in multi-packs, you can find the perfect present for the grill master or popcorn aficionado on your list. For the holidays, we love the mulling spice, Sel Gris (French Gray Salt), and Chai. Visit their Bremerton storefront, shop online, or find their products near you.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

White Barn Decor

Located just outside of Kitsap County in Belfair, White Barn Decor goes ALL OUT for the holidays. They have something for everyone on your list, and you’ll probably want to pick up some gifts for yourself while you are there. We love the variety of holiday decor, seasonal candles, and a delightful selection of kitchen-centric gifts, including spice blends, teas, jams, and fruit butter. They also have a great outdoor decor area that features metal signage and art.

Hours: Seven days a week, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

If you are looking for more holiday gift ideas, check out some of the local business associations, such as Downtown Bainbridge, the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce, and Port Gamble.