‘Tis the season and East Kensington is bustling with shops and restaurants filled with something for everyone on your list.
If your struggling to think of ideas of what to get that special someone, don’t worry— we’ve gathered a list with a few of our favorite things from the neighborhood for some holiday inspiration.
For the avid reader on your list, stop by The Head & The Hand bookstore for all the bestsellers, children’s books, fiction and biographies. Or pick up a graphic novel for the little ones at Amalgam.
For the yogi in your life, gift a membership to East Kensington’s newest yoga community, The Well Studio or let them spread their wings with a Butterfly Membership at Monarch Yoga.
Seasonal brew from PBC
3. Never head to a holiday party empty handed. For all your party pals, pick up a seasonal six pack from Philadelphia Brewing Company or give the gift of holiday spirit(s) with a Personalized Wine Tasting with the Winemaker from Mural City Cellars.
4. Co-workers can be hard to shop for but you’ll be the talk of the water cooler if you show up to the office with coffee beans, loose tea or candles from Franny Lou’s.
Crew Neck from Forin Cafe
5. Show your neighbors a little local love and remind them of their roots with this Kensington crew neck from Forin Cafe.
6. Show Mom your appreciation with a locally grown bouquet from Jig-Bee Flowers available at Kensington Community Food Co-Op. While you’re there, pick up a ingredients for a homemade meal and spare your parents kitchen duty this holiday.
7. Clear your chakra just in time for the New Year and give the gift of rejuvenation with crystals, incense and organic body care products from Middle Path Minerals.
8. For the adventurer, a new set of wheels will be sure to excite. Shop the wide array of skateboard decks, roller skates and accessories at Zembo.
Harbison Dairy milk bottle ornaments from Jawnaments
9. Deck the halls (and your trees) with this iconic East Kensington landmark from Jawnaments.
10. Make memories that will last a lifetime and book a photography session with Vanity Tintype for a unique keepsake everyone will cherish.
Portraits from Vanity Tintype + Gifts from Proper Goods
11. Shop Proper Goods for the plant lover in your life. Once you’re there, you’ll be sure to find home decor and other small knick knacks for those last minute friends who texted “let’s do brunch… I have a present for you!”
12. For the fashionista on your list, pick up a one-of-a-kind vintage, gently used, or handmade piece from Urban Exchange.
13. When in doubt, gift cards will never let you down! Shop local with gift cards (or merch) to Hello Donuts, Martha, Zig Zag BBQ or any of the delicious restaurants, bars and businesses in the neighborhood.
However you celebrate, we hope all of our East Kensington neighbors have a happy holiday season filled with good times and good cheer!