Main Street Recommends
Main Street’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Happy December! The holidays are right around the corner, and like many others, we have also been busy gift shopping for all of our loved ones.
We’ve done research on some of the best affordable, local gifts, reached out to local business to share their recommendations, and even included some of our favorites, too! Happy shopping + happy holidays!
Recommendations from local shops 
K’lani Hair Tie Bracelets from Elizabeth’s Jewelry
“K’lani hair tie bracelets are one of our favorite small gifts- stylish, practical and perfect for stocking stuffers. These are a cute step up from the basic black hair tie everyone wears!”
Kinrove Original Scent Perfume from Marton & Davis
“Kinrove’s Original Scent opens with green tobacco leaf and wild herbal notes, and is sharpened by geranium. As it settles, dry cedar and clary sage rise through the soil, grounding the scent in something both fresh and composed. It’s GORGEOUS!”
My Neighbor’s Trio Tallow Gift Box
“Our Trio Tallow Gift Box is my go-to holiday gift because it suits almost everyone. Each balm is made with grass fed tallow and just a handful of nourishing ingredients, so it is gentle enough for sensitive skin but rich enough to rescue dry winter hands and faces.”
American Made Alpaca Crew Socks
“As a farmer, I’m on my feet from morning to night, and our Alpaca Crew Socks are my absolute favorite. With 78% alpaca, they keep my feet comfortable in every season and wick away sweat even on long days outside. And every pair helps support American farms and manufacturers, which matters a lot to me.”
Harney & Sons Teabag & Honey Sampler
“Our teabag and honey sampler is the perfect gift this holiday season to say, “Thank You” or “Warm Wishes”. Filled with a variety of our best-selling teas, it inspires discovery and comfort in each cup!”
Catskill Candle Studio Citrus & Pine from Abode Home Goods
“For a perfect hostess gift, get a clean-burning, all-natural candle from Catskill Candle Studio!”
Wool Warmers Slippers from Dutchess Trading Co.
“These unisex slippers are 100% wool, made in The Netherlands, and feel like a warm hug for your feet. Sized from 5-15 in US adult sizes.”
Our Favorites
Ashley’s Pick: Spa gift certificate to Bodhi Spa in Hudson, NY
Grab a gift certificate from Bodhi Holistic Spa, located on Warren Street in Hudson, NY, and give the gift of relaxation to your loved one this holiday season. Purchase a gift certificate here.
Thorunn’s Pick: Homemade coupon book – Great Barrington edition
Go old school with a homemade coupon-book that details a day out in Great Barrington, MA! Start off at Great Barrington Bagel, head over to Fuel for coffee, stop in at various shops, and end the day with dinner at Marketplace Kitchen Table and a show at The Triplex Cinema!
Abby’s Pick: Olive oil and vinegars from The Blue Olive
With locations in Pawling and Cold Spring, NY, The Blue Olive should be your go-to for an array of vinegars and extra virgin olive oils from around the world. It’s the perfect gift for the foodie in your life or the charcuterie board-maker, and they’re so good, you’ll want to grab one for yourself while you’re there! Shop here.
Kid’s Gifts, Toys, and Other Goodies
Treefort Toys & Gifts – 24 Main Street, Millerton, NY
Forest Scavenger Hunt Discs – $30
“Your child will love exploring out in nature with these fun, hands on wooden scavenger hunt discs. Each set includes twenty four 2″ hardwood discs that have been laser engraved with 24 different items to search for in the forest. This small and lightweight set is perfect for throwing in your bag to take along on all of your adventures and great for taking the classroom outdoors!”
Little Pickles Children’s Store – 707 Warren Street, Hudson, NY & 7505 N Broadway, Red Hook, NY
Christmas Steam Train Set – $129.99
“This is a classic Christmas train set with a twist. The train has a real steam engine! Kids just need to add water and the engine will produce steam. This train set is timeless and sure to bring joy to any child and family for many years to come.”
Acorn Toys & Goods – 38 Main Street, South Egremont, MA
Kapla Building Blocks – $50-$90
“Kapla blocks are great because they foster creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills through open-ended play using simple, identical planks that are stable and easy to build with due to their special dimensions. Made from durable, sustainable pine wood, they are a high-quality, open-ended toy that can be used to teach a wide range of skills, including math and physics, through building.”
Oblong Jr. – 26 Main Street, Millerton, NY
Drop into Oblong Jr. and grab a few books for the kiddos this holiday season. Oblong Jr. has a great selection of toys, games, and puzzles, too, so it’s the perfect place to stock up to celebrate the kids!
Books
Oblong books recommends Upstate Now: Art, Design, and Rural Life in the Hudson Valley and Catskills by Michel Arnaud & Jane Creech
“A gorgeous coffee table book rich with photographs and stories about place, community, and living a creative life in the singular world of New York’s Hudson Valley!” Purchase from Oblong Books.
Lakeville Books & Stationery recommends The American Revolution: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns
“On the eve of our 250th anniversary, this well-researched, well-written tome offers an unflinching look at the founding of our country; a story of violence, disease, cruelty, and chaos, which wages its own war against the narrative of courage and vision that was popular for centuries. More than 500 hundred fascinating illustrations.” Purchase from Lakeville Books & Stationery.
Experiences + Gift Certificates
Flower arrangement from Roaring Oaks Florist
For the gardener or flower lover in your life, gift them a gift certificate or a flower arrangement from Roaring Oaks Florist, located in Lakeville, CT. Shop Roaring Oaks.
Tickets to a movie at The Moviehouse
For the movie-lover, nab them tickets to a showing at The Moviehouse! View the schedule.
Pilates Classes at Masha’s Fitness Studio
Located right in Millerton, NY, Masha offers group classes as well as private sessions. View her class schedule here.
Tickets to a show at Sharon Playhouse
For the theater-lover, nab them tickets to a show at the Sharon Playhouse! View their show schedule here.
Tickets to a show at Stissing Center for Arts + Culture
Stissing Center for Arts + Culture, located in Pine Plains, NY, offers a variety of shows, from concerts, comedy, and film screenings. Check out their schedule of events here.
Cooking classes at HGS Home Chef
HGS Home Chef in Hillsdale, NY, offers cooking classes in the Hudson Valley-Berkshires region. Check their class schedule here to purchase tickets.