Island-made Gift Ideas for 2022

Hand stamped vintage flatware

Hand stamped vintage flatware, inspired by life, love, nature, bold conversations and bolder coffee.

Charcuterie Boards

Hand burned (pyrography) with a nature inspired design, and includes the added uniqueness of an authentic pulled cedar braided rope handle. The cedar braided ropes are the work of of two amazing First Nations Artists: Ken F. Cooper and Gina A. Hunt.

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Find the Fish Book

This eye-spy style book is the “Where’s Waldo” of the fish world, and currently comes in two Volumes.

It is soft-cover and features pages of searches for fish of the northeast Pacific Ocean.

2022 Wild Calendar

The Marine Detective’s 2022 WILD calendar is aimed at raising awareness about (and positive action for) the beauty, mystery and fragility of life in the cold, dark NE Pacific Ocean. All images are from NE Vancouver Island, Canada.

“Message in a Bottle”

Inside this seaside bottle is sand, seashells, netting, and a miniature, blank ‘parchment scroll’ on which you may write your own special message.

Oyster Shell Tealight Holder

This oyster shell tealight holder will create a lovely, beachy feeling to your home, patio or cottage. It has been embellished with seashells, sand, real fish netting, a tiny starfish, sea glass, mother of pearl, and a small sand dollar.

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Wood Ornament Card

Locally made wooden greeting cards featuring a punch-out holiday ornament.

2023 Desktop Calendar

This 2023 Desktop Calendar comes with a convenient easel stand, and is filled with Amanda Key’s beautiful whimsical artwork.

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Door Mats

Cute and affordable doormats printed with fun and hilarious quotes, to greet you and your guests at your front door. Custom orders available too! Made from coir – a natural resource made of coconut fibers. $48.00

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Classic line (under $50.00 price range): Twist Headbands and Pom Pom Toques, available in a wide variety of colours made with acrylic and acrylic blend yarns. Custom orders are welcome, or choose from a selection of “ready to ship” items.

Luxe Line (under $75.00 price range): Pom Pom Toques in our the Luxe Line are made with luxurious 100% Merino wool. Custom orders are welcome, or choose from a selection of “ready to ship” items.

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Children’s Books

The Awkward + Awesome™ book series celebrates everyday heroes and many of the books focus on topics that may be difficult to discuss. Written and illustrated by Award-Winning Author Lindsay Ford. Fun to read for anyone from 1 to 100!

Single books are $19.99 each, 4 book Volume sets are $69.99, and the 10 book box set is $179.99. Written, illustrated, published, and printed on Vancouver Island, B.C.

The newest book…

How do you Eat and Elephant is the latest book by Bread + Clutter. The story helping kids feel good about taking on BIG challenges.

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Reclaimed Leather Earrings

Dead Ringer’s reclaimed leather earrings are all made from snippets of leather left from making purses.

Slap Pouches

Slap Pouches: These pouches slap closed, squeeze the sides and the top opens like a fish mouth. All are made from reclaimed leather and are adorned with hand screen printed images. Perfect for holding all sorts of treasures for adults and kids too! $30.00

Reclaimed Leather Purses

These reclaimed leather purses are made with hand screen printed images and handmade ceramic skull buttons.

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Tea bag/Spoon Rest

Small Dish about 3″ in diameter for your coffee spoon or tea bag. Many different designs to choose from.

Pick up price is $10, can be mailed for $4

Pottery Mugs

Hand built 20 ounce pottery mug safe in microwave and dishwasher. Other island-inspired styles include Vancouver Island Silhouettes, Cannabis Leaves, & Tree Lines.

Pickup Price is $43

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Knotted Fleece Blankets

Cozy up in one of these fleece knotted blankets, available in a large assortment of fabrics including prints with your favourite sports team’s logo, or your favourite cartoon character!

“Granny Slippers”

These handmade crochet slippers are made with soft, thick acrylic yarn to ensure warmth, comfort, and durability. They are so cozy! Slip them on over socks for some added warmth.

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Bookmarks & Spoons

Handmade bookmarks and wooden spoons, adorned with hand burned designs.

Holiday Ornaments

Custom & stock tree ornaments, hand-burned and painted on wood rounds.

Custom Pet portraits

The perfect way to capture your furry family member. Prices range dependent on size of piece. These are coaster sized (4 inch diameters).

Wood burned art pieces

These beautiful wood burned designs are on larger 8-10 inch diameter slabs. Custom orders available, including custom pet portraits.

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Beanies & Top Knot Hats

Baby/Toddler beanies and top knot hats in a variety of colours and adorable fabrics , under $50- knotted shortalls and overalls – custom orders available, under $75 – Grow with Me pant and Pom Pom hat set ( sizes NB- 3/4 yr) Pants and hats are sold separately as well.

Baby/Toddler Shortalls & Overalls

Your little will be styling in these Knotted shortalls and overalls! Custom orders are available

Pant & Hat Set

Grow with Me pant and Pom Pom hat set, available in a variety of styles, and sizes from NB- 3/4 yr). Pants and hats are sold separately as well.

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Bath & Body Gift Bag

These little bags are great for a quick gift, stooking stuffers, teacher gifts, or if you need a smile and a pick me up.
They contain 2 bubble bath salts ( which will do 1-2 baths depending how much bubbles you like) mini whipped body butter & lip balm

Bath & Body Gift Basket

Gift Basket filled with hand crafted bath and body products, including: 1 pound bath salt, 1/2 pound bubble bath salt, 2oz whipped body butter, 2oz peppermint foot cream, 2oz Mud mask, 4oz Room Spray, and a 4oz shower gel. $45.00

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Organic Loose Leaf Teas

70g bags of organic artisanal loose leaf teas. Available in many different flavours and varieties, including Rhubarb Cream, Cream of Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Peach Rooibos, Poet’s Wellness, Ginger Green, and Chocolate Chai to name a few.

Seasonal Tasty Trio

An always changing seasonal selection of delish blends. Could be black, rooibos, green, oolong, chai – really anything we think you’d enjoy!

$25.00

Monthly Subscription Box

Who doesn’t like surprises arriving in the mail? Try new surprise teas every month! Available in Peddler’s Choice (i.e., anything goes) or Caffeine Free.

$25 per month.

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China Keepsake Necklaces

These Handcrafted broken fine china keepsake necklaces are unique and timeless. Many different patterns are available and are perfect for keeping a memory alive.

Steampunk Jewelry

Steampunk jewelry, carefully created using authentic vintage watch movements and other adornments.

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Linoblock Wall Art

Hand crafted linoblock prints for the home or office. Each print is an original work of art and not a reproduction. Printed with the quality of lightfast pigments and oil-based inks on 100% cotton paper to achieve high archival standards. Each print has unique variants and slight imperfections due to the processes of ink application and hand printing, making each one a true original!
Unframed and sized for convenient and affordable framing options.
Comes numbered, signed and authenticated with studio embossment.

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Wood Pieces

Wood tables, chairs, boxes, and ornaments, created from fallen trees, re-used construction material, urban wood, and FSC approved material.

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Fun Printed Mugs & Tumblers

Our tumblers are double walled stainless steel to keep your drinks hot or cold for a long period of time! (both under $25.00)

It’s my Vibe! Holiday sweaters

These unisex jersey sweaters are soft & comfortable, made from 50/50 cotton & polyester.

Our sweaters are unisex sizing. If you want it baggy or loose fitting, we recommend your true size. If you want it fitted, we recommend going down a size. If you choose custom colour, please include it in your order.

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Wooden Tree Ornaments

Unique and one-of-a-kind Chevron Christmas Tree ornaments, handcrafted from domestic and exotic hardwoods.

Wooden pieces

Beautifully crafted wood pieces including keepsake boxes, charcuterie boards, and cutting boards made locally from a variety of domestic and exotic hardwoods.

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Oil on Canvas Art Pieces

Award Winning Oil on Canvas Paintings from Landscape Specialist Robbie Stroud.

Black Friday Sale Ends Dec 11th – Your chance to save 50%-55% on these brand-new paintings for a very limited time.

Robbie’s proprietary painting techniques CANNOT BE MISSED!

These are BRAND-NEW and will sell quickly. Be the first the claim each because there’s only 1 of 1. Once either is gone, that’s it.

These are last new paintings for RobbARTBoutique in 2022.

Essential Oil Room & Body Spray

These beautiful, naturally scented Room & Body Sprays make a great stocking stuffer! Crafted in small batches using essential oils and other eco-friendly ingredients.

Christmas ornaments

Adorable hand stitched ornaments made from felted wool.

Handmade Stuffies

Vintage style rag dolls with hand stitched features (custom orders available to look like specific people!), and other west coast inspired stuffed animals and sea creatures, including seagulls, seals, octopus, and whales! A fantastic Vancouver Island gift for the kiddo in your life.

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Reusable Bags

These handy reusable bags are great for cutting out plastic in your life! The Double sided reusable straw bag has two compartments to keep dirty and clean straws, utensils etc. separated. (under $20)

Essential oil organizer case

Taryn’s Essential Oil Organizer comes with a padded divider insert to keep essential oil bottles upright and organized. Available in several different styles. (under $50)

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Botanical Bath Bombs

Every Botanical Bath Bomb is pressed by hand, filled with locally foraged botanicals and blends of pure essential oils, and wrapped in a 100% compostable and biodegradable plant plastic.

Eco-friendly Candles

The Hobbyist’s candles are hand poured in small batches and made with all natural coconut wax, eco-soy, organic beeswaxes,pure essential oils and/or ethically sourced fragrances that are paraben and phthalates free.

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Artisanal Mustards

Artisanal mustard blends including Whisky Maple, Honey, Ol’ Yeller, Berbere, Creole, Curry, Dill Pickle, and Jalapeño Jerk!!! The perfect stocking stuffer or locally made hostess gift!

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Workout Trio

An intensive moisturizing foot cream will nourish your dry, cracked skin with organic hemp seed, shea nut butter, calendula oils and refreshing peppermint; Natural Yoga Mat Spray using antibacterial essential oils; Soothing hot muscle balm containing warming essential oils will assist in alleviating muscle pain, inflamed joints and works on over-exerted bodies.

Hathor Face Cream

A luxurious cream containing organic hemp seed and almond oils with a blend of essential oils including frankincense and myrrh, designed to nourish and replenish skin. This cream soaks in easily, leaving your face feeling soft and supple

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Baby Booties

These adorable cuffed Baby Booties are available in 3 sizes, $12.00 a pair.

Hooded Cardigans

Creative Hands’ Bear Hooded cardigans are warm, cozy, and oh so cute! Adorned with bear ears on top. Prices Start at $40 .

Tie Dye Hoodies

Tie Dye Hoodies in Toddler, Youth and Adult sizes !! $40-55

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Reusable Essentials

Reusable snack bags, beeswax wraps, and coffee coozies, available in a wide variety of fun prints for both kids and adults alike. All under $25.00.

Custom kid’s aprons

The perfect accessory for your budding chef! Double sided, with a fun 100% cotton print on the front and a coordinating 100% cotton backing, neck strap and ties, these aprons are built to withstand continued use and washings. Available in different sizes with many different fabric options, including super colour-me printed fabrics! $30.00

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Holiday Ornaments

Adorable locally made wooden tree ornaments are the perfect little stocking stuffer, available in a variety of designs including Rudolf, The Grinch, snowpeople, and holiday balls.

Wood Home Decor

These great home decor pieces include wood “Merry Christmas” signs, tealight and candle holders, and

Customizable Bottle /Can Advent Calendar

This fun do-it-yourself beverage advent calendar is a perfect gift that gives all December long! Fits beer, cider, or pop cans and bottles.

Solar Lighthouse

A great gift for the ocean lover or gardener in your life, this wooden lighthouse glows at night thanks to its solar lamp.

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Monogrammed Metal Snowflake

The perfect personalized gift that will last many years to come. Made with Steel with a White Powder Coat finish.

Rainbow Feathers

Rainbow coloured metal feathers.

Custom Metal Wall Art

Monogrammed metal artwork, customizable with your family’s name. Great for indoors or out.

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Sustainable tea towels

Kindred Coast’s tea towels made out of hemp and organic cotton, and screen print with cute sayings.

Screenprinted Eco Tee’s

These tee’s are hand screen printed with eco-friendly water based inks which soften as the t-shirt wears, but won’t wash out or fade! They are all 100% Made in Canada using Organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell, Bamboo, and/or Recycled Water Bottles

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Upcycled Earrings & Pendants

Earrings and pendants from coins and vintage flatware. All items here are under $75.00.

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Intrabit: One World novel

Have a book lover on your list? Intrabit: One World is the first novel in a fascinating 3 part series, from Vancouver Island author Melody Jade.

“Lillian seeks a universal melody for all the refugees of Red City. But in her path is the Jade aristocracy, fueled by greed and tainted memories. Hundreds of years and universes away, Melayna’s being led astray. Her world’s devastated by climate change and evil men for whom she’s prey…”

Available in soft or hard cover.

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Glass Stud Earrings & Bath Salts

Hypoallergenic glass stud earrings with the funnest designs this Holiday Season.
Luxurious bath salts everyone has on their Christmas list this year. (all under $20)

Birth Flower Pendant Necklace

These Birth Flower Pendant Necklaces make the perfect custom gift for her.

Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or that lovely personalized Birthday gift. Also makes a thoughtful bridesmaid gift or best friend gift. And don’t forget about your favorite teacher. (under $50)

Pendant Necklaces

Gorgeous necklaces that are sure to make her feel special this Christmas. (under $75)

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Blown Glass Art

Flameworked Borosilicate Blown Glass Art pieces and pendants, including glass watering orbs.

All products are made with “unbreakable”, long lasting, and durable borosilicate glass commonly known as Pyrex. 

All items pictured are under $20.

Blown Glass Art

Flameworked Borosilicate Blown Glass Art pieces and pendants. All items pictured are under $50.

Blown Glass Flowers

Roses & flowers of various colours can send different messages to the ones we care for. Choose from a variety of traditional and unique colour pallets. These pieces are all under $75.

Blown Glass Sculptures

Flameworked Borosilicate Blown Glass Art sculptures. All pieces pictured are over $75.

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Small Holiday Gift Box

The Holiday Gift Box for the canine companion in your life! Small box contains 1 100 gram bag of farm fresh dehydrated doggy treats and 1 2oz Cowichan Valley Paw Wax Salve. ($20.00)

Large Holiday Gift Box

This Large Gift Box contains two 100 gram bags of treats and one 2oz Paw Wax Salve. ($30.00)

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Baby Accessories

Island made gifts for the babes! Baby Accessories including topknot hats, teether toys and bandanas (sold separately). Available in many different adorable fabrics.

Infant Pants & Teether

Every West Coast Baby needs a little whale print outfit! These Infant Harem Pants come with a matching hat and teether toy.

Waffle Knit Lounge Wear

Cozy up, baby! These Waffle Knit Grow Along Lounge Pants come with a matching Lounge Shirt & beanie.

Hoodie & Jogger Set

Your little construction site obsessed kiddo is going to love this set! The Grow Along Hoodie comes with matching joggers and mustard yellow waffle knit shirt. Also available in many other styles.

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Bath & Body Products

Sweet Bee strives to use only the finest, eco-friendly and sustainable natural ingredients. Their line of bath & body products include handcrafted artisan soaps, body butters, Eco-friendly soy candles, zero waste shampoo and conditioner bars & bath bombs.

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Botanical Bath & Body Products

All products pictured here are less than $20. These include botanical handcrafted bath bombs (in a variety of scents include ‘Mermaid Tears’, ‘Da Bomb’, and our fav ‘F-Bomb’), room sprays, body oils, and body butters.

All products pictured here are in the $20 – $30 range, including their botanical handcrafted muscle rub, essential oil blends, Fountain of Youth undereye cream, and hair & body wash.

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