50 Gifts Under $50 from Local Shops

From handmade goods to stunning art, here's our budget-conscious guide to gift shopping locally.

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Lekker Home

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Porcelain Acorn Storage Box, $30
Lekker Home, 1313 Washington St., Boston
lekkerhome.com

The squirrels of Boston Common only wish they could have a storage container as cute as this one. The porcelain box with gold detailing will hold tiny treasures and more.

Islay's Terrace embroidery hoop

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Home Sweet Home Embroidery Hoop, $30
Islay’s Terrace
etsy.com

For your friend who’s made the jump to a new neighborhood, give this handmade embroidery hoop to quickly make a new house more like home.

K.M. Hutton

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Chunky Cowl Neck Warmer, $30
K.M. Hutton
kmhutton.com

This soft and cozy cowl will envelop you in warmth on the coldest of mornings. The chunky neck warmer is handmade in New England from a wool blend.

ICA Store

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Gem Basket, $29
ICA Store, 100 Northern Ave., Boston
icastore.com

This unique storage vessel may be filled with geometric holes, but its pastel-colored angles will cradle anything from napkins and towels to fruit and yarn. Stick it near your entryway or on the kitchen counter for a stylish, modern accent.

Local Root

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Libeco Home Parma Kitchen Towel, $26
Local Root, 221 Concord Ave., Cambridge
localroot.com

Instead of choosing just one towel from Parma’s vibrant color wheel, select your three favorites for your trio of work pals. Their white linen cotton blend is a classic kitchen staple.

AD Jewelry boston

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Beach Plum Earrings, $26
AD Jewelry
etsy.com

Jewelry maker Anne Keane crafts stunning accessories by repurposing antique trinkets and vintage jewelry. These one-of-a-kind earrings are made from vintage rhinestone clip-on earrings. (Her other pieces are equally eye-catching.)

The Boston Shaker

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The Boston Shaker Basic Shaker Builder Set, $25
The Boston Shaker, 69 Holland St., Somerville
thebostonshaker.com

Making your favorite cocktails for New Year’s Eve will be a breeze in 2017. This classy stainless steel set is complete with two different types of strainers, a mixing glass, and shaker tin to turn any novice into an amateur bartender.

Craft and Caro

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Gold Water Bottle, $23
Craft and Caro
craftandcaro.com

This gilded water bottle will stand out amidst a sea of S’well bottles. From Liberty Bottleworks, it’s made with recycled aluminum coils and has a flexible, BPA-free coating.


Under $50 | Under $40 | Under $30 | Under $20