Holiday Gift Guide!

The ultimate gift guide for everyone on your list

The best AND hardest part of the holidays is finding the perfect way to show how much you care about your family, friends, and coworkers.

All of us at Swansons struggle with finding the perfect gift sometimes, too - but we're lucky to have a multitude of amazing items all around us every day. So we decided to offer up a curated gallery of our favorite gifts.

You'll find something for everyone on your list - from gardening fanatics to little brothers to your one true love. Click on each image to see the items in more detail.

P.S. this is just a hint of what we offer - stop by and see us soon to see our full selection of gifts. 

Happy holidays & happy shopping!

Gifts for Foodies 

Food-lover in the family? Delight them with the perfect cookbooks, dishes, or kitchen accessories! We have cookbooks for every taste, from gluten free to meat lovers, to bakers.

GIFTS FOR KIDS

At Swansons' toy corner you can find everything from stuffed animals to kids' crafts, plus gifts for the budding gardener: gardening tools and even a sturdy children's wheelbarrow!

Books, toys, crafts, and gardening tools for kids

GIFTS FOR THE PLAYFUL HIPSTER

Calling all Ballardites! Fun socks and Whimsical glasses abound at Swansons. And that's not all... but you'll have to come in to see more ;)

Gifts for Gardeners

For those who love digging in the dirt and watching the garden grow, we carry unique items to make their lives easier, attract wildlife, and add style. Our holiday suet ornaments make the perfect stocking stuffer to enjoy throughout the long winter! 

FOR HIM

Swansons has gifts for the men in your life. Cocktail-lover? The Cocktail Chronicles is full of cool tips. Artist? The vintage camera notebook can hold examples of artistic genius. And who doesn't need a reclining Paul Bunyan mug? Seriously. 

Lunchboxes, mugs, tools, books. Even soap to make him smell scrumptious.

For Her

Treat your someone special this season with luxurious gifts like Pandemonium's ultra-soft faux fur throws and accessories, sparkling ornaments, and gorgeous, unique jewelry by local artisans. 

Gifts for Creative Types

Fun and creative gifts for the artist, DIY-er, or the person who has it all. Coloring books, terrarium-making supplies, and other gifts to help your creativity and well being grow. Check out these New York Times, Atlantic, and Huffington Post articles to find out more about coloring's benefit to the brain. Learn how to make a terrarium here.

WOODLAND WONDERLAND

Who doesn't love a hint of the whimsical and woodsy? Find cozy mugs, rustic décor, fanciful accessories, and more, all featuring your favorite woodland friends. Don't forget our popular Frasier Fir products by Thymes to bring the natural scent of a Northwest forest into your home!

Host & Hostess Gifts

Invited to a holiday party or family gathering? These gifts will please even the pickiest of hosts and hostesses. Bottle toppers, napkin rings, place card holders, holiday décor... it's all here.

Perfect Gifts for the Host or Hostess

Want to share these photos? Find them on our Holiday Gift Guide Pinterest board and Facebook album.