Last-minute doesn’t have to mean lame when it comes to gifts. Here are some thoughtful, local gifts…available now!
So, you left your Christmas shopping until the last-minute. The good news is, that doesn’t mean your gifts are going to be lame or lack thought. In fact, quite the opposite!
In this fourth and final gift guide for A Very Kari Christmas, I’ve picked out some incredible items I love from Edmonton Made’s Gifted 2018 catalogue. The best part is, you can still get your hands on this stuff before the big day!
Obviously, you’re pressed for time. Now that we’re only a few days away from Christmas, shopping for gifts is likely one of a hundred things on your to-do list this weekend, so you need to be efficient. My advice is to order online and make arrangements to pick up your items.
Sit at home today, throw on a Christmas movie with your favourite beverage in hand, and scroll through the Gifted 2018 catalogue online to make your picks and purchases. Research when the stores open, map out your gift pick-up route, and set out on your journey tomorrow morning. This is going to save you tons of time (and likely some serious cash) because you won’t be picking up unnecessary items in panic mode. All of the picks below have local pick-up options so you can just pop in and grab your order, all wrapped up in a pretty bag, and ready to go.
A new workbag is an awesome gift, and the quality of this one ensures it’s in the recipient’s closet for a long time. The Backpack by Poppy Barley converts to a briefcase, can easily connect to a roller suitcase, and comes in several different colours. Get it here. Leave a note in your online order to let them know you’ll be picking it up in-store, or call them directly. Their flagship store is in Southgate Centre.
Even though you’re shopping last-minute, your gift wrap and cards can still be thoughtful. Little Black Letter Company’s Greenery Gift Wrap features a handwritten design. Shop it here and arrange a local pickup in the shipping options. Add in these Winter Greeting Cards (a set of eight for everyone on your list) by local artist Stephanie Simpson, and you’re all set!
At Edmonton Made we are excited to team up with passionate Edmontonian Kari Skelton to share local products from Gifted, Edmonton Made’s annual gift catalogue. Edmonton Made, an Edmonton Economic Development Corporation program, enhances the exposure of local businesses and creates a community around them. Supporting local makers and shop owners you’re helping our local economy, that’s made up 95% of small businesses, to diversify and thrive. Check out the the whole Gifted 2018 catalogue to shop locally now.