2021 Holiday Local Gift Guide 

Access Contemporary Music - 1758 W Wilson Avenue

• Have a cup of coffee with a composer!" This will include a bag of Fair Trade, ethically-sourced, locally-roasted Groundswell coffee, along with one of our bespoke house mugs that feature living, working composers, including local favorites Clarice Assad & Augusta Read Thomas. All of our mugs are made by our Director of Personnel & Development, local jazz artist Christy Bennett. Retail value: $30, but through 12/23, it's $20.
• "Give the gift of ACM" For any new signups, 8 lessons (two months) for the price of 6. For adults and kids alike, all levels. Come be a part of the only music school in the city whose students (even those as young as 5) produce their own film festival each year where they provide their own music and visuals themselves. $228 (a savings of $76)

A Pretty Flower - 2334 W Lawrence Avenue

• 15% OFF subscriptions: biweekly for 3 months or 6 months. Starting at $75/order (before discount, tax and delivery). Not valid for online orders. Please email hello@aprettyflower.com to order subscription!

Click here to view the beautiful pieces designed by A Pretty Flower.

City Grange - 5500 N Western Avenue​

• Containers of Joy - These beautiful containers are designed with the most beautiful holiday greens and accents to make your home festive and full of good cheer.
• Bespoke Landscaping Design - includes initial consultation, design plan (with two revisions) and a plant list with care instructions. HOW IT WORKS: Your recipient will receive a link to sign-up for their initial consultation. You can send it or we can send it for you... Once they sign up for the initial consultation, our team will take it from there.
• Beautiful Box - each month the City Grange team curates what’s in season and fabulous for this subscription gift. Unique each time, a Beautiful Box might contain some combination of a houseplant or topiary, planted pot, bevy of annuals, useful garden tool or exciting pot… you pick the frequency of delivery, we ensure the surprise and delight.

KOVAL Distillery - 4241 N Ravenswood 

• KOVAL Cranberry Gin Liqueur - KOVAL Cranberry Gin Liqueur, with its tart, surprising flavor, makes for an approachable yet distinctive way to create memorable spritzes and champagne cocktails all season long. An impressive gift that doesn't even need to be wrapped!
• KOVAL Bourbon - With a mash bill of 51% corn and 49% millet, KOVAL Single Barrel Bourbon offers a drinking experience that is balanced, approachable, and unparalleled. The unusual grain combination provides notes of warm tobacco and vanilla on the palate, with a peppery caramel finish. A crowd-pleaser for bourbon lovers of all kinds!
• KOVAL Gin Trio gift pack - Contains 200ml versions of KOVAL's internationally award-winning gin line - KOVAL Dry Gin, Barreled Gin, and Cranberry Gin Liqueur. For lovers of inviting, intriguing botanical flavors and eye-catching design. The KOVAL Gin Trio presents an enticing, ready-made gift option with an array of choices for every palate. *KOVAL Whisky Trio pack also available.

Neighborly - 4710 N Lincoln Avenue

• Holiday Scented Candle Tin - Celebrate the holiday season with a festive scent for an amazing cause. The candle is made by local organization, Bright Endeavors, that provides training and job skills to young mothers, helping to give them a path out of poverty and an opportunity to transition into a professional working environment. Made from soy wax, phthalate-free. Available as a 4 oz tin for $9 or an 8 oz tin for $14
• Seed Starter Kit Ornament - Deck the hall, plant & grow! These eco-friendly pulp ornaments transform into a seed starter kit for a celebratory post-holiday / pre-spring planting activity. Each ornament includes seeds and grow medium inside. From local company Modern Sprout. $7
• Yours, Mine, and Ours Cocktail & Carafe Glass Set - Made from recycled wine bottles, this gift makes the perfect gift for your favorite cocktail-loving couple. Glasses are etched with Yours and Mine and the Carafe is etched with Ours. Set is $42

Ravensgoods 

• Chicago coaster set /4 $42

• Sea salt & French clay bath soak $14

• DIY cocktail infusion kit $25

Click here to view more gift ideas from Ravensgoods.

Sacred Art 4619 N Lincoln Avenue

• Handmade Ornaments by Tuscany Creative! Cute designs handmade by Katie inspired by her kids favorite things! Price ranges from $8-12. Made in Chicago suburbs
• Chicago Neighborhood Pennants by Chicago Cottage Co. These handmade pennants are a great way to show of your favorite Chicago Hoods! $30 each, made in Chicago!
• Brewery and Music Venue Shirts by FolkThat. Perfect gifts for those Chicago beer and music lovers! $25 each and comes in unisex sizes S-2XL, Made in Chicago!

Click here to view additional gift ideas from Sacred Art.

Mata Traders (Offering shipping and curbside pick-up)

• Parallel Pearl Earrings Silver. These asymmetrical earrings will add a touch of uniqueness for minimal jewelry lovers. Freshwater pearls dangle from brass to achieve the same-but-different look. Handcrafted at a fair trade artisan cooperative in India. $32
• Gracie Beaded Bracelet Silver. This adjustable chain bracelet will add a delicate shimmer to any look. Featuring bead clusters of glass, brass, and freshwater pearls, Gracie looks great layered or solo. Handcrafted at a fair trade artisan cooperative in India. $34
• Talisman Layered Necklace Silver. This layered necklace lets you double up on lengths and textures in pretty silver-toned brass and beads. A freshwater pearl and charm accent completes the look. Layer on your other favorites and go! Handcrafted at a fair trade artisan cooperative in India. $36

Shop online 24 hours a day at matatraders.com.

Ponnopozz - 4839 N Damen Avenue

• Nicolet Jar Candles – These soy wax candles are hand poured in Chicago by Nicolet Candle. Comes in a 9oz clear jar with a gold lid. Scents are exceptional! Return the jar to Ponnopozz for $2 (per candle) off your next in-store purchase. Retail $20.
• Ponnopozz Art Prints – Shop prints of many sizes, including 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 and 18x24. There's even a selection of framed art in-store! Prices range from $25-$75.
• Nooworks apparel – Made in the USA by a California based, women owned company, Nooworks will deliver the perfect unique piece of clothing to satisfy the fashion forward people on your list. Bold prints, comfortable fabric and unique cuts make this brand a winner. Prices range from $48-$175.

Stanley Brown Jewelist - 4751 N Lincoln Avenue

• Sterling Silver Custom Engraved Charms/Pendants; Can be engraved with Letters or Numbers
• Small Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings;14k Yellow Gold
• Jewelist Exclusive "Model No. 2" Custom Diamond Ring; Made in 14k White, Yellow or Rose Gold with Recycled Diamonds

ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE - 4723 N Lincoln Avenue

Our Top 25 Gifts are in stock and ready to ship with flat-rate shipping for $8.95 or FREE shipping for orders over $100.

Or shop online and pick up in store at either ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE Chicago locations (ENJOY Andersonville or ENJOY Lincoln Square).

Shop additional gift ideas at urbangeneralstore.com.

Hazel - 1835 W Montrose Avenue

The Chicago Travel Adventure Board Game - Make your way around the city using the famous elevated "El" trains to visit places of interest and return to the State/Lake station before anyone else. Designed Locally by our friends at Transit Tees.

On the Route - 2338 W Lawrence Avenue

• free helmet with any new adult bike purchase
• free bell or horn with new kids bike purchase
• free set up and delivery w wahoo ecosystem purchase w/in 10 miles of shop

Visit the On the Route website for even more gift ideas.

Augusta Food & Wine - 2312 W Leland Avenue

• Custom Gift Baskets - Call 773-784-2314 or e-mail shad@augustafoodandwine.com with direction, budget
• Augusta Wine Club - Once a month the folks at Augusta hand select two wines, sometimes highlighting a region, sometimes different styles of the same grape from different regions, but always interesting, delicious and relative to the season. A great gift for any wine lover in your lif

Savory Spice Shop - 4753 N Lincoln Avenue

• Cozy Cups Spice Set ($26.99). Help a friend, aunt, brother or co-worker ring in the holidays with our three-tin set of Cheerful Chai, Mulling Spices, and Jolly Java spices.
• Tastes of Chi-Town ($29.99). Give the flavors of your hometown Chicago this season. Bucktown Brown Mustard and Honey Rub, Lincoln Ave Pizza Seasoning, Two-Flat Taco Spice, and Broad Shoulders Burger Blend.

Click here to view more gift ideas from Savory Spice Shop.

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Shop clever gift packages for the chefs or budding chefs in your life!

• Cheers to the holidays: This gift for any whiskey lover includes Journeyman Rye Whiskey + Bittermilk Old Fashioned Mix Set + Jack Ruby Cocktail Cherries + Tovolo Sphere Mold = $157.28 (includes tax)
• Pizza Master: Make authentic pizza at home with the pro tools including Epicurean Pizza Peel + Emile Henry Pizza Stone + Frantoia Olive Oil + San Marzano Crushed Tomatoes + 00 Flour + OXO Pizza Wheel + Pizza Socks = $177.35 (includes tax)
• Cookie Monster: Get all of your holiday cookie baking done with baking essentials including Silpat + Chicago Metallic Baking Sheet + Chicago Metallic Cooling Rack + Vanilla Bean Paste + Wilton Disposable Bags + Wilton Icing Colors + Medium Zeroll Scoop = $136.49 (includes tax)

Cafe Selmarie - 4729 N Lincoln Avenue

• Housemade  Cafe Selmarie Granola
• Traditional German Christmas Stollen
• Housemade Biscotti & Classic Selmarie Mug

Click here to view Cafe Selmarie's full holiday menu.

Hilary's Cookies - 4917 N Lincoln Avenue

Hilary’s Cookies will offer yummy cookie gift boxes for the holidays!

• “Fall” contains an assortment of leaf and pumpkin shaped butter cookies iced in a variety of white, dark, and milk chocolates and sprinkles
• "Winter” contains lemon iced butter cookies in the shape of snowflakes
• “Christmas” contains lemon and white chocolate iced butter cookies in the shape of trees

L&M Fine Foods - 4363 N Lincoln Avenue

• CrèmedelaCrème - $80 Four indulgent, adventurous, & bold cheeses and two types of charcuterie, along with the best items to eat them with (contains nuts)
• ImportedPantry - $65 The ultimate house-warming gift. Small-batch olive oil & vinegar, sea salt, honey, and mustard
• L&M House Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 A sampler of our best-selling house-made products, perfect for munchies! Pimento cheese, jam, chicken liver paté, and crostini. Try not to eat it all in one sitting

Place all orders by emailing catering@lmfinefoods.com, all are packaged in an enclosed box.

Ruff Haus Pets - 4772 N Damen Avenue

• Ruff Box - Holiday Edition
• Hanukkah Treats & Toy Bundles

Urban Pooch Canine Life Center - 4501 N Ravenswood Avenue

• Star Wars Santa Grogu (Baby Yoda) Pet Toy. The Force is strong with this one & FUN! $19.99
• Charlie Triceratops - Charlie is 3x the fun for your dog. Her sturdy tail is the perfect size for a good, long shake and her horns are great for gripping during a game of tug. After a long day of chomping and stomping with Charlie, she is ideal for post-playtime snuggles. $20.50

Lillstreet Art Center - 4401 N Ravenswood Avenue

• Lillstreet Gift Card - Give your loved ones an unforgettable experience and lifelong skills to boot with a class at Lillstreet. Gift certificates can be used for classes, workshops, gallery purchases, and tools/materials at Lillstreet Art Center

• Buddha Board - Simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece.

• Mugs and Cups by Ceramic Artist Dustin Yager - Blow off some steam with your morning cup o' joe! Dustin Yager creates one-of-a-kind cups, mugs, and tumblers, each with their own unique obscenity.