Cohen Group NW 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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GIFT GUIDE

THE COHEN GROUP NW



this holiday season . . .

We hope you choose to keep local businesses in mind for your
holiday celebrations and gifting. I've always had a hard time
buying local for the holidays, mostly because I didn't know where
to go!
This year we decided to put together a list of some of the perhaps
lesser-known shops and services that we know, just to help get the
word out on what's available right here in our community.
There are many more beyond the places included in this guide, so
whether you shop here or with another local establishment, thank
you for supporting the small businesses of Whatcom County!

~- the Cohen Group NW

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Magic Earporium

Disneybounding will be back eventually, so make your home The Happiest Place on
Earth with gorgeous Disney-character-inspired hairbands!

@MAGICEARPORIUM

ETSY.COM/MARKET/MAGIC_EARPORIUM

Purple Rose Bows

Adorable bows, in all the cute fabrics! They come on either an alligator clip or
multiple shades of a super stretchy soft headband that fits all the littles! Each
hairbow is cut, sewn, tied and packaged by Bailey.

@PURPLEROSEBOWS
PURPLEROSEBOWS.COM

MaryGold Tales

How special would it be to have a custom watercolor painting of your home...or of
your family? Mary paints from her Ferndale farm and also has collections of greeting
cards, prints and drinkware.

@MARYGOLDTALES
MARYGOLDTALES.COM

Tac-Tile

Shop at the Good Earth Pottery gallery in Fairhaven, or work with Amy for a custom
tile creation or novelty art piece!

@TAC_TILE
TACTILECOMPANY.COM

Grace Unfaded

Look no further than Lynden for chic handmade jewelry! Christa's collections include
leather, clay and brass earrings. Word has it that they even work for people with
sensitive ears, so check with the creator and see if her earrings might be a fit!

@GRACEUNFADED
GRACEUNFADED.COM

Natural Wood Originals

Tom hand-makes Christmas tree ornaments from discarded Douglas Fir branches;
each is sealed with Danish oil.

NATURALWOODORIGINALS.COM

Pip Squeak

Shirts that squeak! 100% organic cotton children's onesies and shirts, with a little
squeaker for a sensory experience!

@MY_PIP_SQUEAK
MYPIPSQUEAK.COM

MW Soapworks

Menthol balms, beard oil, and handcrafted soap (the Peppermint & Coffee Soap
looks delightful!) will make the perfect stocking stuffers!

@MWSOAPWORKS

ETSY.COM/SHOP/MWSOAPWORKS

PNW VIBES

Cresswell & Boggs

Downtown on Railroad Ave, Cresswell & Boggs is a treasure trove of eclectic
Bellingham goodies.

CRESSWELLBOGGS.COM

WildMaterial

PNW-inspired clothes, hats, and masks! Lissa is located right here in our area, and her
products are available both on her website and on Etsy!

@WILDMATERIAL
SHOPWILDMATERIAL.COM

EXPERIENCES

These days, the possibility of booking experiences is constantly changing.
Purchasing gift cards (if available) ahead of time can help ensure that those
unique local activities will continue to be available in the future.

Peek-A-Bump

Know someone who's expecting? Give the gift of a 3D ultrasound or gender scan in
an appointment that's focused on the experience. Roxana also offers Heartbeat
Bears - a stuffed animal with a recording of baby's heartbeat!

@PEEKABUMP
PEEK-A-BUMP.COM

Reflection Cleaning Co.

Our team uses Connie & her staff in both our personal lives and our listings, and we
highly recommend this company!

REFLECTIONCLEANINGCO.COM

Good Time Girls

The stories of the rum-runners, traveling preachers, immigrants and sex workers
that made Bellingham what it is today, told during a walking tour.

@GOODTIMEGIRLSTOURS
BELLINGHISTORY.COM

Bigfoot Axe Throwing

What a unique and memorable way to work off some stress...or celebrate a
milestone...or bond with coworkers!

@BIGFOOTAXE
BIGFOOTAXETHROWING.COM

iDiOM Theater @ Sylvia Center for the Arts

Pay-what-you-can tickets to support local theater, the show livestreamed into your
living room! Current show runs just to the end of November - keep an eye out for
future shows.

SYLVIACENTERFORTHEARTS.COM

PARTY PLANNING

Olio Flowers & Plants

Need a festive table arrangement (or something to brighten up your home office)? Or
a unique and thoughtful gift for a friend? Tatum does easy email/text/phone orders
and even delivers locally!

@OLIOFLOWERSANDPLANTS
OLIOFLOWERS.COM

Yeah Baby Boards

Support a local business AND avoid having a ton of leftovers by purchasing a curated-
for-you charcuterie board! Available in multiple themes, and sizes from individual up to
parties of 10 (or more!).

@YEAH.BABY.BOARDS

Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants

The quaint shop on Prospect is a delight to step into, and the crew are friendly and
knowledgeable. Ask them for an expert recommendation!

@SEIFERTJONESWINEMERCHANTS

SJWINEMERCHANTS.COM

Overflow Taps

One-stop shop for drinks from your favorite local breweries, in a modern yet cozy
atmosphere. Located in Lynden & Barkley Village!

@OVERFLOWTAPS
OVERFLOWTAPS.COM

Artivem Mead Co.

Honey-based alcohol blended with blueberry, coffee, vanilla and cinnamon flavors?
Yes please! Artivem is a brand-new meadery in the Granary building and offers bottles
to-go, plus a monthly bottle club: the Flock.

@ARTIVEMMEAD
ARTIVEM.COM

WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

without spending money

FOLLOW on social media
LIKE & COMMENT when you see something beautiful, interesting
or worthy of praise. This really helps small business posts be seen
in the algorithm-driven swirl!
TAG a friend in comments if you see a product they might like.
RECOMMEND that your friends and family shop locally.

WHEN YOU DO SHOP:

MENTION them in an Insta story or TAG them in a post
WRITE A REVIEW of a great experience

happy holidays
FROM THE COHEN GROUP NW



happy holidays

FROM THE COHEN GROUP NW