25 Great Last Minute Local Gifts in RI

Frog and Toad

795 Hope St., Providence, RI

Frog and Toad has locally sourced hand made creations by local artisans - ensuring that you find a meaningful gift for that special someone while giving back to the community!

Frog and Toad carries a mug series by local ceramist David Allen that features pop icons like Bruce Lee, Hillary Clinton, and even the RI Statehouse and Providence skyline.

Photo courtesy of Asher Schofield: David Allen ceramic mugs, $22 each

Kreatelier

804 Hope St., Providence, RI

Kreatelier has great handmade gifts for your last minute shopping! 

They carry Red Thread Belting belts which are handmade in Warwick, RI and feature a military buckle for easy sizing!

Photo: Red Thread Belting belt in red, $25 each

Studio Hop

810 Hope Street, Providence, RI

Studio Hop on Hope St. offers an eclectic mix of jewelry, home goods and even olive oil based skincare products for the hard-to-buy-for person on your last minute list!

Photo: Studio Hop

Simple Pleasures

6 Richmond Sq., Providence, RI

Simple Pleasures offers a selection of luxurious body and skincare products like Lotus Love Beauty body oil, Worker B lip balm, Trilogy rose hip face oil.

Perfect for the family member who is always looking for the latest in skincare - or just enjoys smelling fabulous!

Simple Pleasures also carries cashmere scarves, Orla Kiely handbags and hand painted home goods. 

Photo: Simple Pleasures

HomeStyle

229 Westminister St., Providence, RI

Have a novice sommelier or spirits enthusiast in the family?

HomeStyle offers a selection of whiskey stones, wine preservers and even a beer chiller designer to keep your beverage crisp and refreshing after every sip!

Photo: Chillsner in-bottle beer chiller $29.50

Symposium Books

240 Westminster St., Providence, RI

Symposium Books is your one-stop shop for the bookworm or student in your family.

They carry books on virtually any topic from archeology and linguistics to graphic novels and mythology - guaranteeing you will find a last minute gift for whatever your friends and family are interested in.

Don't forget their Interior Design section for books that will look great on any coffee table!

Photo: Light Up Your Home by Verne, $30

Carmen and Ginger

65 Weybosset St., Providence, RI

If vintage fashion appeals to that special someone on your list look no further than Carmen and Ginger Vintage Goods in the Arcade.

Carmen and Ginger has goods from Etsy designers, discounted vintage designer clothing and stocking stuffer brooches and jewelry! 

Photo: Carmen and Ginger stocking stuffers

Hollies on the Avenue

60 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI

Hollies on the Avenue has great last minute gifts for the hostess in your family - sweet serving trays, barware and trendy Kiel James Patrick bracelets are among their wares for the holidays. 

Photo: Melamine trays $25- $35

Shoppe Pioneer

253 South Main St., Providence, RI 

Forgot to get your teenage niece or friend's daughter something for the holidays?

Shoppe Pioneer has on-trend costume jewelry, sassy clutches and sweet scarves and apparel that are chic and age-appropriate.

Photo: Aztec rings, $8

Queen of Hearts

222 Westminster St., Providence, RI

Queen of Hearts and Modern Love have all sorts of great gifting ideas for the procrastinating shopper.

Cookbooks, whimsical salt and pepper shakers and adorable flasks are sure to please the trendy ladies in your life. 

Photo: Zebra wrapped flask, $29

Luca Boutique

193 Water St., Warren, RI

For the expecting mommy or the little ones in your family stop into Luca Boutique for sweet wooden toys, baby outfits and accessories, and even diaper bags for mom!

Photo: Luca Boutique

Daisy Dig'ins

123 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI

Daisy Dig'ins Flowers and Gifts has custom arrangements you can bring as a hostess gift or centerpiece at your holiday gathering.

They also carry Rhode Island themed pillows, beautiful coaster sets, and Trollbeads (now 30%off)! 

Photo courtesy of Daisy Dig'ins: Trollbeads

The Wooden Midshipman

146 Water St., Warren, RI

The Wooden Midshipman carries books and more: Woodfire Candle Company candles, leather coasters and awesome literature and accessories for the novice bartender at your family gathering!

Photo: The Twelve Bottle Bar by David and Lesley Jacobs Solmonson and leather coasters by Sweettrade

Imagine

5 Miller St., Warren, RI

Imagine Gift Store in Warren has Rhode Island themed gifts - like Del's lemonade mix and Autocrat coffee syrup - for the homesick transplant in your family.

Don't forget to check out their wide selection of handmade jewelry, scarves, and Yankee Candles ensuring that you'll find something for everyone during your last minute gift hunt.

Photo: Autocrat Coffee Syrup 

Knotty Dog

31 Bradford St., Bristol, RI

The Knotty Dog offers a great selection of home goods, barware, and custom cutting boards.

They are also the best place to pick up locally sourced and made Bristol, RI gear and even have gifts for Fido! 

Photo: Bristol buoy pillows, $38

Zenabelle

573 Hope St., Bristol, RI

Zenabelle carries all natural bath and body products free of parabens, artificial colors, and phthalates. 

Give someone you love a spa experience at home with Seaweed Bath Co.’s Wildly Natural Seaweed Powder Bath in Eucalyptus and Peppermint - great for soothing winter skin - and some all-natural exfoliating sea sponges!

Photo: Seaweed Bath Co. - Seaweed Powder Bath with Hawaiian Kukui Oil - Eucalyptus & Peppermint, $4.29 

Basket Case

343 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 

Basket Case in Wakefield has a great selection for the nautical lover in your family! 

They carry Mariposa hand crafted gifts, Spartina wallets and purses and tons of adorable jewelry and accessories to keep your loved ones in style!

Photo: Basket Case

Wright’s Gift Shop

84 Inman Road, Harrisville, RI 

Get the foodie in your family some home-made fudge from Wright’s Gift Shop this holiday!

Choose from candy cane, creamy chocolate, chocolate walnut, heath bar crunch, peanut butter and more!

Or you could always get their choose-your-own sampler in case you’re not sure which your loved one will like most. 

Photo: Candy Cane Fudge, $13.95/lb

Only in RI

43 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI

Only in RI carries Rhode Island-specific gifts and foods! 

From a Rhode Island inspired gift basket (complete with Del’s of course) to artisanal jewelry you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list.

These Newport-inspired cufflinks are perfect for the father, uncle or grandfather you never can quite buy for. 

Photo: Nautical Cufflinks, $42

Noon Designs

75 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI

Noon Designs carries holiday-specific wares like all-natural balsam and cranberry sugar cookie soaps.

They also have plenty of home goods, jewelry and simple but sensuous perfumes and lotions. 

They also have a maple wood cheeseboard that makes a perfect hostess gift!

Photo: Maple Cheese Board, $32

Le’s Isle Rose

1000 Division St., East Greenwich, RI

Le’s Isle Rose of Dave’s Marketplace has gifts for virtually everyone left on your late list of gifting. 

Get items for baby, your nieces and nephews and even the hostess of your holiday event all in one stop!

Le’s Isle Rose currently has Kiel James Patrick watchbands in stock that are perfect for the trendsetter in your family. 

Photo: Le’s Isle Rose 

Charming Treasures

178 Danielson Pike, Scituate, RI

Charming Treasures in Scituate carries pieces from Silver Spoon Jewelry - a company that specializes in vintage spoon and fork jewelry!

Choose from rings and pendants that will blend seamlessly into any person’s style. 

Photo: Rosemary Spoon Ring, $33 

MUSE

279 Water St., Warren, Rhode Island

Muse prides itself on providing American-made handcrafted gifts - perfect for the last minute shopper looking to still find something meaningful to give. 

Muse has sweet baby books toys and bibs, as well as jewelry from local and Etsy designers, and beautiful prints - (in case you have and art lover you still need to cross off your list). 

Photo: Treasured print, $15

Mundy’s Gift Shop

900 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, RI

For beautiful jewelry and crafts and apparel appropriate for gift receivers of all ages popping Mundy’s Gift Shop in Smithfield.

Don’t forget to grab a cozy scarf or beanie hat - they make excellent stocking stuffers!

Photo: Mundy’s Gift Shop 

RISD Works Museum Shop

20 North Main St., Providence, RI 

RISD Works Museum Shop has unconventional gifts with stylish design in mind!

Get dad a cool magnetic bottle opener, cuff links that function as levels or a print of their favorite hotrod!

They also have great jewelry and stylish accessories for mom! 

Photo: Magnetic Bottle Opener, $20