Locally Boulder’s Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Local Shops and Makers We’re Loving This Season
The Locally Boulder Holiday Gift Guide is a celebration of the people, makers, and small businesses that are part of the heartbeat in Boulder County — a thoughtfully curated mix of wellness, design, flavor, and community all wrapped into one locally inspired list.
The holiday lists are out, and we’ve officially reached that sweet spot between festive chaos and the quiet moments that remind us why we love this season in the first place — the joy of gifting locally, gathering with intention, and celebrating the makers who infuse Colorado with so much heart. From handmade goods to wellness treats to cozy home favorites, these Colorado makers are bringing real depth, craftsmanship, and story to the season.
Whether you’re shopping for a teacher, grabbing a last-minute dinner-party gift, or treating yourself to a little holiday magic, these ten Colorado businesses are offering something truly special. When you shop small, you’re not just supporting a local business — you’re uplifting a dream, a family, and the people who make Boulder County feel uniquely its own.
Consider this your curated guide to meaningful gifting this holiday season — thoughtful, local, and rooted in the stories that make our community shine.
Wangi | Wellness Shower Mists
Wangi Wellness creates Boulder-born aromatherapy shower mists that instantly elevate everyday routines into intentional, sensory rituals. Made with pure essential oils and crafted for mood support, each mist is designed to help you feel grounded, energized, calm, or refreshed — depending on what you need that day. These mists turn an everyday shower into a moment of clarity and self-care. The Wangi Wellness Bundle is the perfect gift for almost anyone on your shopping list.
Best For: Teachers, wellness resets, teens, and anyone wanting to turn a regular shower into a ritual. (They even have a kids’ line!)
The Mōv Aesthetics Hydrafacial Platinum
The HydraFacial Platinum is that treatment this holiday season — the one everyone sneaks in before family photos, office parties, and every moment you want to look a little extra radiant. It delivers instant results and keeps working long after you walk out the door, making it the go-to glow booster of the year.
This treatment layers everything your skin craves into one indulgent session: a deep cleanse, gentle exfoliation, targeted boosters, lymphatic drainage, and red light therapy. The result is brighter, smoother, more even-toned skin that looks lifted, refreshed, and noticeably more sculpted — the kind of glow you usually only get after a full night’s sleep and a week of drinking water.
It earned a spot in our Holiday Gift Guide because nothing beats the confidence of a fresh, healthy glow before the festivities begin. Clients say they look instantly brighter and more lifted the moment they get up from the table — and the glow only gets better over the next few days. If you’re hunting for a gift that feels both luxurious and actually delivers, this is the one. Get the glow or treat your favorite person to their best holiday skin yet. Book at Mōv Aesthetics or by calling 720-810-8014. Gift cards also available for purchase. Use Code Code: BF15 for 15% on Black Friday + Cyber Monday.
Best For: New moms running on no sleep, teachers powering through the season, men who pretend they “don’t do skincare,” and anyone craving a relaxing, medical-grade reset that keeps them glowing for days.
Wabi-Sabi Pilates and Wellbeing
Wabi Sabi Pilates is one of Boulder’s most intentional movement spaces — the kind of studio that meets you exactly where you are, whether you're brand-new, coming back after a break, or simply craving a moment to breathe and move with purpose. It’s grounded, welcoming, and full of the kind of support that makes you think, “Why didn’t I start this sooner?”
Their private sessions and small group classes focus on strength, alignment, and mindful movement — the good kind, the kind that leaves you feeling taller, stronger, and more connected long after you walk out. Right now, you can book a 1:1 Private + Group Equipment Class for $99 (a $170 value) and begin the journey you didn’t even know your body was craving. Book here.
Best for: Anyone wanting to try pilates or continue their pilates journey in a welcoming and inclusive space rooted in connection and movement
Moksha Chocolate
Boulder’s beloved small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate maker is bringing all the slow, intentional, ethically sourced magic this season. Every bar begins with heirloom cacao grown by family farms in Peru and Costa Rica, then gets stone-ground in their Boulder micro-factory to keep every bit of its natural flavor and complexity.
This isn’t just chocolate — it’s a whole experience. Moksha Chocolate is chocolate made the long way — roasted in small batches, minimally processed, and crafted without fillers or shortcuts — resulting in bars that are rich, bright, and layered with notes you can actually taste.
Best for: Holiday gifting, stocking stuffers, or pairing with a local bottle of wine, it’s a thoughtful, locally made treat that feels both elevated and personal
Sunday Candle Co.
Sunday Candle Co. makes the kind of candles you light when you want your whole home to exhale. Every batch starts with clean, luxe ingredients — a coconut-soy wax blend, nontoxic fine fragrance oils, and cotton wicks made right here in the USA.
But the magic is in the scents. Each one feels like stepping into a memory: coastal summers, mountain trails, childhood traditions, the moments that make you pause and smile. Think dreamy aromas, conscious ingredients, and packaging so pretty you don’t even need to wrap it.
Basically: instant vibes.
Best for: Anyone who loves to entertain or wants an intentional, grounding scent in their home
Hytte & Co.
From the same founders who brought Boulder the beloved Süti & Co. (yes, the cozy pastry haven we all adore), Hytte & Co. is their love letter to Scandinavian living. Think Danish hytte vibes — the soulful, generations-old holiday cabin energy — brought straight into everyday life.
Their Boulder cottage is filled with beautifully curated pieces: functional heirlooms, heritage textiles, clean lines, and timeless Scandinavian design that instantly makes a home feel warmer, calmer, and more lived-in. Every item has a story, an intention, a purpose — the kind of objects you keep forever.
It’s Boulder’s go-to spot for modern hygge, mountain-escape energy, and gifting that feels thoughtful and elevated.
Best For: The host who you swear already has everything (spoiler: they don’t), the friend who lives for effortless entertaining, and anyone on the hunt for the sweetest, most design-forward kids’ gifts in Boulder. The entire shop is a dream.
Brass Wolf Workshop
Brass Wolf Workshop creates personalized, heirloom-quality wood gifts and furniture designed to honor life’s most meaningful moments. What began as a simple woodworking experiment quickly grew into a passion for crafting pieces with purpose and story — items meant to be held, used, and cherished for years. The name blends “brass” for timeless craftsmanship with “wolf” for individuality and character, reflecting the studio’s commitment to strong, unforgettable design. Rooted in Colorado’s vibrant creative community and mountain-inspired spirit, Brass Wolf Workshop continues to celebrate the beauty of intentional, handmade work.
Best for: Hosts, food lovers, new homeowners, and anyone who appreciates beautifully made, heirloom-quality serveware.
Vintrey Honest Goods, Lafayette
Vintrey Goods is a family-owned boutique rooted in ethical craftsmanship and global-meets-local design. Their shelves are filled with small-batch home goods perfect for holiday entertaining, sustainably made clothing, beautifully crafted kids’ gifts, and a thoughtfully curated mix of vintage pieces and local maker favorites. It’s the kind of shop where every item has a story — and where intentional, honest goods make gifting feel truly meaningful.
Best for: Anyone who loves thoughtful, sustainable gifts — from hosts and home-lovers to kids, families, and anyone who appreciates small-batch, artisan-made finds.
Noted + Co.
Noted + Co. is a modern, inspired paperie creating note cards, gift tags, bottle tags, and stationery that make letter writing feel joyful, personal, and delightfully unfussy. Their holiday-ready boxettes — from seasonal florals to analog nostalgia — along with their tiny-but-mighty Snippets, are perfect for quick notes, kids’ lunch boxes, heartfelt gifts, or anyone who believes the right words are always worth sending. Designed in Boulder County by a woman-owned studio.
Best For: Anyone who loves thoughtful, personal touches — teachers, hosts, letter-writers, creative kids, organized friends, and anyone who still believes a handwritten note means something.
7957 Farm Store
The shop at 7957 Farm is one of Boulder County’s sweetest spots for truly local gifting. Their shelves are filled with cozy alpaca goods, small-batch lavender mists, nourishing salves, and thoughtful handmade items you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the kind of place where every gift comes with a story — perfect for anyone who loves supporting local farms, makers, and the heart of our community.
As we head into the heart of the season, it feels good to pause and remember what makes the holidays meaningful: gifting with intention, supporting the people who shape our community, and choosing items made with real heart. From handmade goods to wellness treats to cozy home favorites, Colorado’s makers continue to show us that local gifts carry a little more story, a little more craftsmanship, and a whole lot more soul. Here’s to celebrating them — and celebrating together — all season long.
