Shop Local, Berkshires Gift Guide

If you know me, you know that gift-giving is one of my love languages. There’s nothing I enjoy more than finding the perfect gift - something thoughtful, practical, or a little luxury that feels just right for someone I care about. Putting together this gift guide has been so much fun and so nostalgic because it combines two of my favorite things: shopping local and shopping in general (and brought me back to my online magazine days!).

The Berkshires is packed with amazing small businesses, so there is no lack of amazing spots to choose from for your holiday list.

Now - I had big plans to visit so many of my favorite shops and discover even more this year to put this guide together over Black Friday/Small Business Saturday, but after my recent fall (ugh), I had to take things a little easier and stick to online exploring - and I was able to find so many awesome gift options from local shops online!

Plus, today is Cyber Monday - instead of only shopping the big sales and on Amazon, shop some of your favorite spots and support our community all from home. It’s honestly a win-win.

So, here we are: my Berkshires Gift Guide. Whether you’re looking for items to add to your own wishlist, or a gift for any special person in your life, I’ve got you covered. I hope this list inspires you to shop small, shop thoughtfully, and maybe even treat yourself to something special (because you deserve it).

Happy Shopping! Browse all gifts, with their breakdown and info below!

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For Her -

1. Alpaca Cardigan - Soft and dreamy, can be dressed up or down, a perfect closet staple! - Fluff Alpaca, Great Barringon - $213

2. Italian Acetate Tortoiseshell Checkered Earrings - High quality, trendy but also classic - Flourish Market, West Stockbridge - $35

3. Wool + Lamb Leather Gloves - Luxurious, cute, and warm! - Design Menagerie, Lenox - $135

4. Baggu Crescent Bag - Trendy, and on every teenage girl or 20-something’s wish list this year - and the stars are too cute! - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $52

5. Wool Socks - Love the color blocking on these, and perfect for winter, who doesn’t need more cute socks? - Westerlind, Great Barrington - $40

6. Dream White Rose Diffuser - Dreamy beautiful scent, and a beautiful rose and gold display. Perfect candle alternative for any fragrance lovers, or college students who can’t have flames! It’s also re-fillable! - La Pace, Lenox - $125

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For Him -

1. Barbour Corduroy Shirt - Classic and perfect to throw on for all seasons! - Westerlind, Great Barrington - $150

2. Fingerless Mitts - Functional and high quality. Love the wool for warmth, and the leather lining. Perfect for driving, shoveling, etc! - Arcadian, Lenox - $59

3. Baby Alpaca Socks - Perfect for winter, and so incredibly soft - Fluff Alpaca, Great Barrington - $30

4. Farmer “Bearington” Patch Hoodie - Absolutely love the “Bearington” patch line of products from Happy Place - it’s like our very own (and better) Berkshires polo bear! I actually have a cropped crewneck sweatshirt that I love wearing all the time. Unique, and local, and a perfect addition to anyone’s closet! - Happy Place, Great Barrington - $90

5. Vegan Leather Dopp Kit - Always good for anyone who is on the go! High quality, beautiful color, and perfect for organization - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $65

6. Gameface Moisturizer - Love this line of products, and this moisturizer is amazing and perfect for the dry and cold winter months - Design Menagerie, Lenox - $55

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For the Home Chef -

1. Woven Market Bag - This is literally any cooking lover’s dream (speaking from experience) I have one and absolutely love it, it gives Nancy Meyers movie - right?! Perfect for the farmer’s market, or your Guido’s runs! - Flourish Market, West Stockbridge - $55

2. SoHo House Cook Book - I love the SoHo house edition cook books, because they’re filled with stories, delicious recipes, and they double as gorgeous coffee table books (or just look beautiful in your kitchen!) - Book Loft, Great Barrington - $65

3. Local Rum - Perfect for the holidays, whether you want to make some Hot Toddys or you want to whip up a Rum cake, I love this local option! - Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Sheffield ~$33 (Order on Doordash!)

4. Checkered Wood Cutting Board - Beautiful on any kitchen counter - and also perfect for charcuterie boards or as a serving tray! - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $68

5. Insulated Wine + Coffee Cup - Our family has a whole collection of these size tumblers. They’re literally perfect for your morning coffee or tea, and also double as a great insulated wine tumbler to keep your wine crisp and chilled while you cook! - Amy’s Cottage, Williamstown - $32

6. Baldwin’s Vanilla Extract - There’s nothing better than a high quality vanilla extract, and this local (and famous) gem from Baldwin & Sons is such a great gift. Pair with some of your favorite recipes - vanilla syrup for coffee, cookies, whipped cream, etc! - Baldwins & Sons, West Stockbridge - $17-100

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For the Hostess -

1. Baking Book - Beautiful recipes, beautiful in your kitchen - a win, win! - The Book Loft, Great Barrington - $50

2. Linen Cocktail Napkins - Love these for any entertainer - perfect addition to any bar cart, high quality and timeless - Design Menagerie, Lenox - $65

3. Holiday Hygge Coffee - Local coffee, and my favorite coffee! The holiday blend is perfect IMO - get a bag for yourself while you’re at it! - Barrington Roasting Co, Lee - $19

4. Note Pad - Perfect for to-do lists, market lists, and cute if it’s just laying around! - Flourish Market, West Stockbridge - $14

5. Swedish Dish Cloths - Our family swears by these, so much more eco-friendly than paper towels, and these one’s from Amy’s Cottage are so silly! - Amy’s Cottage, Williamstown - $13

6. Local Vodka - For the cocktail connoisseur - high quality and local batch! - Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Sheffield (Order on Doordash!) - $32

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For the Homebody -

1. Embroidery Kit - Perfect for your craft lover, who’s also always on trend - and probably identifies with Jessica Day - Hart Designs, Great Barrington - $28

2. Alpaca Hot Water Bottle - Gorgeous, soft, and will get lots of use! Perfect for anyone in your life with joint pain, cramping, etc. or who loves heated blankets - Fluff Alpaca, Great Barrington - $124

3. Hand Poured Candles - You can never have too many candles! These local, small batch, hand-poured candles are the perfect addition to anyone’s collection - Shire Fire, Pittsfield - $20

4. 1000 Piece Puzzle - A fun activity during movie nights, or for family time during the holidays - and would look beautiful framed once finished! - Tom’s Toys, Great Barrington - $25

5. Ceramic Mugs - Classic, with a little twist, and beautiful. Perfect for any early bird in your life - Design Menagerie, Lenox - $40

6. Hand Cream - Perfect for a self-care fiend. Looks beautiful on any night table, and smells heavenly! - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $22

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For the Busy Bee -

1. Baggu Laptop Sleeve - Perfect for the traveler, or the person who hates working at home and can always be found jetting between local cafe’s to work! Plus, super trendy and cute! - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $32

2. Coffee Tumbler - For the commuter - can you ever have too many coffee tumblers? (My Mom would say yes), but this one is so funny and cute! Also perfect for anyone who spends their life in their car - Amy’s Cottage, Williamstown - $29

3. Leather Card Case - Small and compact, and also luxurious. Perfect for anyone who’s on the go! - Design Menagerie, Lenox - $75

4. Week Planner - For the person in your life who embraces WFH life, or who’s juggling planning the entire family’s schedule! I love that these are undated, so it’s perfect for those busy weeks, and will look cute on any desk or counter - Flourish Market, West Stockbridge - $17

5. “Bearington” Patch Canvas Tote - Already stated how much I love the “Bearington” patch, and this canvas tote is calling my name. It’s classic, cute, high quality canvas, and is perfect as a catch-all bag for anyone on the go. - Happy Place, Great Barrington - $90

6. Espresso Blend - A busy bee’s best friend - No. Six Depot, West Stockbridge - $16

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For the Outdoorsy -

1. Vertix 2 GPS Watch - This is a PRICEY gift, but if you’re so inclined to get your hiking, camping, biking, skiing, lover in your life an ultra luxurious gift - then here you go! - Arcadian, Lenox - $699

2. Baggu Snap Wallet Keychain - Love this as it’s functional, trendy, and compact. Perfect to hold the essentials and can be easily clipped on to keys or a carabiner - One Mercantile, Great Barrington - $32

3. Muscle & Joint Salve - Any adventurer needs this, trust. - Amy’s Cottage, Williamstown - $11

4. Hiking Guide - Love this for the hiking or winter lover in your life - also doubles as a nice coffee table book addition - The Book Loft, Great Barrington - $30

5. Smith Goggles - Love this color way, and perfect for the winter sport lover in your life! - Berkshire Bike & Board, Great Barrington - $55

6. Campo Utility Hammock & Poncho - This is so awesome for any camper or hiker. I love that it’s so functional and compact - a hammock or poncho in 1? Yes!! - Kenver, Egremont - $67

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For the Kiddos -

1. Plush Duck - Sooo cute for kids of any age! - Museum Outlet, Pittsfield - $28

2. Baby Alpaca Sweater - Adorable, high quality, and can be passed down through generations - Fluff Alpaca, Great Barrington - $86

3. Butterfly Picnic Tea Basket - Who doesn’t love a tea party? Come on! - Tom’s Toys, Great Barrington - $43

4. Wee Gallery Art Number Cards - These are so cute, and a great addition for any little learner - The Gifted Child, Lenox - $15

5. Bath Toy Stacking Cups - Love the colors of these, and always love the bath toys! - Berkshire Baby, Great Barrington - $6

6. Moccasin Slippers - Every time I see these little slippers my heart melts a little, perfect for any age though - truly! - Family Footwear Center, Lenox - $40