Huddle’s Local Gift Guide: Fredericton Edition
We only have seven days left to wade through the slushy streets of Fredericton searching for the perfect gift for the last people left on our list.
(Don’t worry Moncton and Saint John, we’ve also got you covered.)
Let us help you avoid glazed-eyed wandering with soaking wet socks through hordes of fellow shoppers. Here are our recommendations for local gifts to buy in Fredericton that will make people believe you put a lot of thought in.
Artful Persuasion – Spooncycle rings by Jackie Murphy, $18 – $20
Located on York Street in downtown Fredericton, Artful Persuasion is a storefront operated by local artisans featuring handcrafted art, pottery, textiles, wood, jewelry and more. Spooncycle rings are crafted using recycled silverware. Artisan Jackie Murphy is always in search of unique pieces to transform.
Give one of these pieces of wearable art to the quirky accessory lover in your life.
Shamporium – The Soap Drawer soaps and bath bombs, $6 each
The Shamporium, located in Kings Place Mall, offers natural and organic personal care and home products. The Shamporium offers soaps and bath bombs by The Soap Drawer, a Charlottetown, PEI shop which produces its handmade, organic wares onsite. The soaps are available in pumpkin spice, orange patchouli and vanilla bean scents.
These soaps are perfect for your hardworking coworkers to treat themselves with after a rough day at the office.
Botinicals Gift Shop – Pottery mugs by Monique Duclos, $32 – $34
Tucked near the corner of Regent and Queen, Botinicals Gift Shop boasts the work of over 50 Atlantic Canadian artisans, with New Brunswick well represented. The shop features a collection of Monique Duclos’s handcrafted pottery, including these richly coloured mugs.
Wrap up one of these mugs for your favourite coffee/tea/boozy hot apple cider drinker.