Local Holiday Gift Guide -Experiences
We are two weeks out from Christmas! Don’t hit the panic button just yet. If you’re still struggling on what to get I’ve put together a short list of amazing local businesses who offer some very cool services that I think make the very best presents. I love an experience gift mostly because I’m secretly a hoarder and I don’t need to be adding anymore things to my collection haha. But if you’re not a hoarder like me, experience based gifts are also unique, fun, empowering, educating, insightful and useful. Bonus: all these services are owned and operated by women!
Private Wine tasting - Stellar Somm
Award winning Sommelier Lesley Quinn of Stellar Somm Wine Experts is dedicated to taking the pretension and intimidation out of learning about wine and spirits through guided tastings. You can choose a type of wine, a region, or let Lesley lead. She will choose a selection of products to explore based on your preferences and curiosity from the wide world of fine beverages. She will then guide you and your guests on how to build a tasting note, make shopping easier and fun facts about the lovely libation in your cup. Why not raise a glass and learn a little! We got this as a wedding gift and we can’t wait to have Lesley over. Reach out to Lesley to snag a gift card for that special person on your list. Hopefully they’ll invite you too!
Complete Personal Make-up Lesson - Jenepher About Face
Got someone on your list that loves makeup but doesn’t know where to start? Jenepher from About Face has the perfect gift for them with her complete personal make up lessons. It's basically your very own personal makeup master class! Jenepher will teach tips and tricks to looking your best. Are you interested in a smoky eye, contour, flawless skin, full brows – you name it, she will teach you. The lesson is customized for your uniquely gorgeous skin type, colouring, and lifestyle. You also have the option to video the lesson to refer to when you get home. So you don’t need to worry about forgetting something as she's teaching you. This service is really the gift that keeps on giving. When I’m doing my makeup at home her voice still pops up in my head helping guide me. Jenepher also sells her own products which are all incredible. Her tinted primer is my ultimate everyday fav. Get the tinted primer!
Human Design Reading- Steff Sullivan
If you’ve got someone on your list who loves astrology, personality quizzes, chakra healing, and/or understanding energetics, a Human Design reading with Steff Sullivan is just the gift they didn’t even know they needed.Using your birth date, time, and location your “Body Graph” (AKA your chart) can be generated, which provides you with a unique energetic blueprint that can help you understand ways in which you are designed to move through life, make decisions, experience other humans and care for yourself. Prepare to feel a coming home as you explore parts of you that have been waiting to be seen. Founder Steff Sullivan, blends her experience as a women's health nurse, various movement certifications and her own spiritual curiosity into a deep rooted passion for self-care and mental wellbeing. Her one-on-one services are available both virtually and locally on PEI. I’ve attended one of Steff’s classes as well as done the one-on-one human design session and absolutely loved it. I felt so seen and it even helped me to understand certain quirks about myself. Writing this reminds me of how awesome it was. I think I need to sign up for another one! Once you know what you are she even has cute new crewneck’s you can sport , I’m a manifesting generator.
Photoshoot -The Guest Room
Kathleen at the guest room is the queen of self-love body positivity. Who doesn’t want to help give the gift of self-love! She specializes in intimate lifestyle photography, also known as boudoir photography. In her words “ I believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to see their natural beauty. I've been spending my time creating a spotlight for women to clearly see the image of their own charisma and sensuality.” Her studio is located on Victoria row, overlooking the main square of downtown Charlottetown. Self-love is important, no matter who you are. An intimate photography session will help boost confidence. Not to mention it is a super fun & unique experience. You will leave the studio feeling refreshed, liberated, and ready to take on the world. I’m sold, sign me up!
Interior Design Consultation - Thornhouse Designs
Know someone who’s redecorating, renovating, or building? I bet they would love a little guidance and inspiration from Thornhouse Designs. They bring to life a functional and inviting home through strong methodology and creative skill. On top of design, they can take care of execution by reaching out to other trade experts when the project requires it!
Thornhouse Design is committed to making your home beautiful and functional from the inside out. They strive to offer you a living space where you and your loved ones can grow together and enjoy the best quality of life. This means putting functionality, comfort and technical expertise art the heart of our designs to ensure your home will tick every box, from your style to industry norms. Reach out to Shelby to get the perfect giftcard. She really knows how to make your space perfect for you and your family needs while being beautiful and stylish.
*This list was created with celebrating women in mind, but I’m sure there’s something on this list for everyone. I’m so impressed and inspired by these local female business owners. I am always here to support local business but even more excited to hype our female business owners. This list is not sponsored or endorsed. It’s just a list of some awesome local female owned businesses offering really great services that I just want to tell everyone about. It’s not an exhaustive list so I’d love to hear of some more ideas and businesses that I may have missed! Here to supporting local businesses this holiday season cheers!