Tis the Season for Shopping Small
Deck the halls by shopping small! One of the best ways you can support your community is by choosing local small businesses. Cross off that shopping list by looking local and you’ll be picking out unique goods that your loved ones won’t find anywhere else! It’s a win-win, and the perfect way to make your holiday shopping just.a little more thoughtful and a little more impactful.
With a plethora of diverse businesses on the waterfront, you’re sure to find what you need. And to help you get started, we’ve put together a miniature store guide full of small businesses on the waterfront!
For your favorite at home chef..
The shops in this list carry all kinds of cookery, gadgets and staples, and aesthetically pleasing kitchenware for anyone whose kitchen is their happy place.
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Browse Maryland and Baltimore- themed kitchenware, funny mugs, colorful aprons, and other unique goods at these stores, open at the Harborplace Light St Pavilion in the Inner Harbor.
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These gourmet grocery items make a perfect gift for the culinarily adventurous, with goods including seasoned olive oil and specialty salts.
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Alongside vintage clothing and decor, this shop carries some truly eye-catching retro glassware that make perfect statement pieces for a full kitchen.
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If you’re looking for a variety of loose leaf teas, spice blends, sugars, and seasonings- this is the place. The store also has kitchen accessories and gadgets you didn’t even know you needed.
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Deck their halls..
A funky lamp, a vintage table setting, or a quirky coffee table fixture- these shops are sure to help you brighten up the space of anyone on your Christmas list.
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Your favorite furniture store that is more than just furniture-Su Casa also carries lots of home accessories and gifts, including candles and games. Whether you’re looking for furniture or a perfect piece of decor to complete the room, Su Casa in Fells Point has plenty to choose from.
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Run by an interior designer, Curiosity is the perfect place to find home accessories that are just as unique as your loved ones.
Curiosity -
If you’re shopping for a vintage decor fanatic, this is the place to be- peruse candelabras, glassware, furniture, lighting, and more.
Mount Royal Studios -
Adding a beautiful frame to that piece of art or photograph you’re gifting? The perfect finishing touch.
The Frame Room
For the fitness fan..
Whether you want to give the gift of trying out a new studio, shop for must-have gear for the sport they love, or help them recover from a long year of workouts, these shops are a great place to start.
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A gift card to a new cycling studio is a great present for anyone who wants to try a new workout in the new year!
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Find gifts for every runner on your list here- from new shoes to running sunglasses to electrolytes and everything in between.
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Know someone who goes a little too hard with their workouts and needs a little TLC? Gift them a relaxing massage at this Fells Point boutique.
Gift an experience..
It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Pick out an experience or activity that you know they’ll love, whether it’s hunting for hauntings or admiring aquatic life.
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Whether someone is new to Baltimore or a long time resident, it’s always fun to hear about the spookier side of your city.
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Give the gift of movie magic- at the waterfront’s only independent movie theater!
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It’s more like giving the gift of many experiences- a canton kayak club membership allows your loved one to kayak all over the waterfront (and beyond) all season long.
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For the local resident who loves animals, a National Aquarium membership is sure to be greatly appreciated.
For the environmentalist..
For tips on having a low-waste holiday, read our Green-Gifting Guide here.
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