Holiday Gifting!

A woodland paradise abounds with these quirky, hand-painted and lovely flower vases. Seen here, a fox, goat and bunny rabbit. Each measures 10-1/4"L x 5-1/2"W. They’re the perfect size for displaying your favorite flowers or as a standalone piece. Vases $48 each and metal flower stem $20, all at We Dream in Colour, 166 Main St, Essex | (978) 594-1425

Ski Chic! This cozy set is perfect for the winter days flying down the mountain, or bounding downtown for a hot chocolate. Whatever your pleasure, do it in comfort and style with this chic sweatshirt from Z Style and knitted pompom hat from Panache. $69 sweatshirt, $28 hat, both at Style Snoop, 19 Central St., Manchester | (978) 704-9881

MAHRI staked out her eponymous jewelry store in downtown Manchester back in the early 1970s, creating unmistakable designs worn by generations of locals. Aimee Bode has certainly carried on her mother’s creative touch. This stunning Boulder Opal is set in 14K gold, and accented with 12 brilliant diamonds. $5,500, at MAHRI, 11 Beach St., Manchester | (978) 526-7241

Harbor Sweets started in the 1970s as a boutique chocolatier in Salem and, after a change in ownership, the company can add “woman owned” to its “local” moniker. 4 Beach Gifts & Goodies prides itself on favoring local artisans and purveyors, so of course, the downtown Manchester store carries the Harbor Sweets line, which includes its classics like toffee “Sloops,” and chocolate “Sand Dollars.” Starting at $24, at 4 Beach Gifts & Goodies, 4 Beach St., Manchester | (978) 526-7333

When you need to say it in gold, head for this stunning assortment of 14k and 18k yellow gold hand-engraved charms with diamond, sapphire and ruby accents, by designer Erica Molinari. With names like “punta alle stella” (“aim for the stars”), “amare” (“love”) and “non ti scordar di me” (“forget me not”), why wait for Valentine’s Day to show your love? Pictured, $1,485-$3,420, at GLADSTONE, 36 1/2 Union St., Manchester | gladstonejewelry.com.

Local artist Paige Farrell began her career in hand-thrown pottery when she parlayed her love of wines (she is a wine consultant and writer) into a project making bespoke sake cups for clients and friends. Now her pottery has blossomed into a line of cups, plates, platters and bowls. Pieces start at $24, at Found Design Studio, 67 Main St., Essex | (978) 890-7180 and shopatfound.com

This line of textile figurines are called “Sandy Pants” because they’re filled with sand, and therefore can be stood upright on a shelf or mantel this holiday season. They come in holiday themes (hello holiday tree) but they also have special personalities, like (at the far right) “Pickleball Pete” who comes carrying his own racquet. $28, at Sea Meadow Gifts, 7 Main St, Essex | (978) 768-3441

Strike the Holiday Match! This festive box of holiday extra-large matches are just the thing to tuck into a hostess gift this season. $13, at Found Design Studio, 67 Main St., Essex | (978) 890-7180 and shopatfound.com

“Let’s Go!” ... for the Kiddos! Now here’s a charming story that brings youngsters into the outdoor world of wild little creatures who live in the great natural world outside. Written by Diane Polley, an Essex resident and illustrated by Manchester painter Marion Hall. Book $20, stuffed squirrel, $12.95, both at Sea Meadow Gifts, 7 Main St, Essex | (978) 768-3441

For the Love of Folly Cove! Antique dealer and designer Andrew Spindler is one of Cape Ann’s foremost experts on the Folly Cove Designers collaborative, which operated a printing collective until the 1970s in Gloucester under the direction of Virginia Lee Burton. The story is extraordinary. $35, at Andrew Spindler Antiques, 163 Main St., Essex | (978) 768-6045

This painting, “Winter” by artist Ana dos Santos brings a fresh floral burst into the holiday season. 10” x 13” acrylic, mixed media on canvas. $450, at Found Design Studio, 67 Main St., Essex | (978) 890-7180 and shopatfound.com