Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping list—or just getting started—Promenade encourages you to shop local. Invest in your local community, neighborhood, and economy by supporting these lovely Baltimore businesses:

Bin 604 is the Wine You Want
Prosecc-ho-ho! Did you know that Baltimore’s best wine shop is located right around the corner in the Liberty Harbor East building? Besides, wine makes for the perfect gift. If you’re unsure as to whether someone prefers a white or red, gift them the Case of the Month.

Be Well this Holiday Season
SoBotanical [Aromatherapy + Apothecary] offers hand-crafted essential oils, skincare, haircare, bath products, and lotions. Besides, they make the perfect gift to destress during this hectic time of year. We recommend their all-natural Winter Best Seller skincare and body care products (i.e., serums, body butter, and hand creams), as well as their “Stress and Anxiety Relief Line” essential oils and body care.

Sassy Stationery
Drama Mama Bookshop is the perfect shop for the workaholic, planner, or book-lover in your life—or even someone who just loves stationery! The Book Box (with a custom wooden bullet journal) and hand-crafted journals and planners make excellent gifts.

Erin Dayhaw’s cute boutique offers unique and fun gifts for everyone on your list. Her stickers are the best-in-the-market and perfect for water bottles, computers, and notebooks. Erin Dayhaw is currently retailing Mystery Boxes for $15; each box has 3 or 4 items and may contain stickers, keychains, earrings, signs, drink stirrers, ornaments, croc charms, or shirts.

Sweet Treats
Lisa Anne’s Decadent Apples is the perfect one-stop shop for the sweet tooth. Besides their chocolatey stocking stuffers, the Apple Lady retails gorgeous apples in pecan and dark chocolate, toffee, and peppermint crunch. If you’re looking for something a little less fruity, Lisa Anne’s sells boxes of caramels and chocolate-covered s’mores. 

Hon’s Honey is a female-owned business aspiring to support women who have endured various traumas. Their honey bundle boxes, mug kits, and candle sets make stunning gifts. In addition, 100% of funds go towards employing women survivors and supporting their socioeconomic well-being. 

Drop it like it’s hot… hot chocolate, that is! Sweeten the holiday season with Charm City Chocolate; they're whipping up mouthwatering truffle boxes, chocolate-covered pretzels, English almond toffee, and salted caramels.

Balti’Marons is selling gift boxes and variety packs of their delectable macaroons. Ask for a random variety, or choose from some of their best-selling flavors; they even have gluten-free and boozy options. 

The Seasoned Olive retails some of the best oils, delectable bottles of vinegar, and stunning kitchenware. Their mugs, stemless wine glasses, and dishware make the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. In addition, The Seasoned Olive can deliver a premium Subscription Box once, three times a year, six times a year, or every month. 

To bean or not to bean? That is thy question. Well, Black Acres Roastery can answer that question for you! Their holiday bundles are perfect for the coffee lover in your life; options include beans, oat milk, beanies, mugs, or cans. 

Schola can help delight the foodie in your life. Gift someone a certificate to a cooking class to enhance their skills, make for a fun learning experience, or the perfect date night. 

They’ll Never Fir-Get These Gifts
Brightside Boutique has everything, from cute accessories and jewelry to fashion staples. Their “Hall of Fame” gifts include pom-pom beanies, mittens, gloves, mugs, and candles. However, Brightside Boutique also has Gift Guides for Fashion Lovers, Gym Girls, and Homebodies.

Make it their best day with Best Day Ever Boutique. They retail the cutest home, lifestyle, and office items and supplies. Their holiday ornaments and candles make charming gifts. Have a furry friend or know someone who does? If so, be sure to get one of their cute dog toys!

Happy Holidays
From the Promenade family to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season!

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If you’re currently last-minute holiday shopping, feel free to utilize this gift guide; it totally sleighs. Best of all, you won’t have to wait for any packages to be delivered because our gift guide features all local, Baltimore businesses.

For the Sweet Tooth
Passing through Candy Cane Lane?

Balti’Marons
They’re delectably scrumptious. Balti’Marons is infamous for their handmade, French macarons in 175+ flavors. This holiday season, give the sweet tooth in your life some French delights. We recommend their macaron tower or custom dozen box. Balti’Marons has an extensive flavor list including fruity, chocolatey, sugary, and even boozy options.

Charm City Chocolate
Charm City Chocolate’s bonbons and truffles make us melt. Their infamous chocolate is handcrafted following family recipes and traditions. Charm City’s chocolates are sure to charm anyone — especially gifts like their hot chocolate bombs, chocolate-covered pretzels, cherry cordials, chocolate-covered Oreos, and assorted truffle boxes.

Mouth Party
Sleigh, what? A party in your mouth? Mouth Party is a local business specializing in mouth-watering caramels. In 2006, Mouth Party was founded after the owner’s step-mother, Jane, was diagnosed with lymphoma. Today, Mouth Party shares Jane’s family recipe and donates to local nonprofits and charitable organizations. Mouth Party’s gift bags, gift boxes, and caramel sauces are the perfect holiday gift(s).

The Apple Lady
We apple-solutely adore The Apple Lady. Lisa Anne, the Apple Lady, has crafted and retailed gourmet caramel and candy apples for 20+ years. Her tasty treats have even been featured on Food Network. How do you like them apples? Surprise someone this holiday season with the infamous limited-edition “Grande Gift Apple 2021.” Or, give the holiday apple sampler (because it tastes just as good as it looks).

For the Creative
It’s time to activate the right brain.

Annie Howe Papercuts
Annie Howe founded “Papercuts” in 2010, after graduating with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Today, she specializes in multimedia in illustration, surface design, and three-dimensional work. This holiday season, Annie Howe is retailing unique ornaments and holiday greeting cards.

Curiosity
Time to spruce things up a bit…and get curious. Curiosity is located in Harbor East and features unique ornaments and decorative objects for the home, which make for great holiday gifts. All items are curated by local shopkeeper and interior designer, Katie DeStefano.

Row House 14 
After experiencing years of burnout in a classroom, Heidi  — a former teacher — utilized stationary and papermaking as a creative outlet. Today, Heidi runs Row House 14, a local business retailing hand-crafted paper and stationery. By the way, did you know that her products are recycled and sustainable? We totally recommend her holiday cards and cute stickers.

Tiny Dog Press
Baltimore’s Tiny Dog Press crafts their invitations and cards with an authentic C&P press. Due to its process, each product is unique. For the Baltimorean in your life, Tiny Dog is pressing Baltimore-centered prints, cards, notebooks, and coasters.

For the Green Thumb
Very frond of someone? Gift them a plant or two.

B.Willow
Everyone romaine calm; B.Willow is here to help with last-minute shopping! B.Willow sources locally-grown plants and products, such as assorted succulents, macrame wall hangers, handmade candles, and sacred elements tonics.

Good Neighbor
Good Neighbor sources and curate local products and plantwares. This holiday season, gift the plant parent in your life beautiful and modern plantwares.

For the Foodie
Not your average cheese-y holiday gift.

Bon Apple Cheese
Bon Apple Cheese is so gouda — seriously. They specialize in gourmet charcuterie boards, which range in size and price. This year, surprise someone with an artfully-designed charcuterie board. It’ll show them that you’re grate-ful for their presence. 

Schola
Schola is an famous cooking school in Mt. Vernon. They have an extensive range of cooking classes in various expert levels, styles, and cuisines. Lettuce celebrate the holidays with gift certificates for Schola’s cooking classes. 

The Seasoned Olive
The Seasoned Olive is known for its gourmet vinegars, oils, spices, and foods. Truly, their products are phenomenal. They know it’s that thyme of year, so they’re offering monthly subscription boxes for the foodie in your life. Boxes typically come with oils, vinegars, herbs, and kitchen accessories.

For the Wine Aficionado
Since they know it’s the most wine-derful time of the year.

Angels Ate Lemons
Angels Ate Lemons might not have milk and cookies, but they do have wine. Located in Charles Village, Angels Ate Lemons carefully sources and selects natural wines, sakes, ciders, and meads. Beyond their delicious products, their labeling and storefront are aesthetically pleasing.

We highly recommend gifting their monthly wine subscriptions. They’re currently offering: People’s Cup, Red Spectrum, Sans Soufre, and HILMA.

Bin 604
Prosecc-ho-ho-ho. Bin 604 is a local favorite and staple. They truly bring the best wines to Harbor East! For your wine lover, we recommend their Case of the Month. The Case comes with 12 full bottles of wine for only $99. 

Wine Collective
Wine Collective was founded by two best friends who bonded over the East Coast, home-cooked meals, and wine. Fueled by a quest centered around wine, they opened the Wine Collective. The Wine Collective curates the best wines to pair with holiday food and treats. We recommend their reds and rosés.

For the Beer Lover
Pass the rein-beers.

Monument City Brewing Company
Get into the holiday spirit with Monument City Brewing Company. Monument City Brewing was actually founded by brothers during a hike along the Appalachian Trail. Today, they craft smooth brews and stouts for their local community to enjoy.

For the beer lover in your life, gift them beerwares, accessories, or a refreshing 6-pack.

Nepenthe Brewing Co.
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer…and Nepenthe, of course. They’re a local brewing company specializing in IPAs and pale ales. This year, gift someone a delicious 4-pack of their infamous brews. Nepenthe Brewing Co. also offers merchandise and apparel, including sweatshirts, hoodies, tees, and hats.

UNION Gear Haus
UNION Gear Haus is partnering with their Tap Room & Brewery for the holidays. Their perfect gifts include apparel, canned glass sets, apparel, low-ball glasses, and of course, an ice-cold  6-pack.

For the Fashion Forward
Do you believe in sole mates? 

Brightside Boutique 
Ready, set, glow! Brightside is a women’s boutique centering around everything bright and glamorous. For the fashionista in your life, Brightside is retailing fuzzy socks, cozy crewnecks, flannels, and beanies. 

Sassanova
Since 2003, Sassanova has been curating stylish and trendy apparel, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. Their holiday gift guide entails stocking stuffers, glamorous apparel with faux fur, pajama sets, and jewelry. 

South Moon Under
South Moon Under was founded in 1968 with the desire to retail boho, yet chic, apparel. South Moon Under is retailing feminine and masculine holiday gift guides. Both guides include cozy sets, fashionable apparel, candles, accessories, and jewelry.

Tigerlillyshop
Tigerlillyshop Jewelry was founded inside Mount Vernon Marketplace by local artist Allison Fomich. Her jewelry centers around fossils, nature, and organic life utilizing mixed metals.

Gift a loved one unique and handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and/or rings.

Happy Holidays
From the Promenade family to yours, we hope that you have a wonderful holiday season! 

If your Promenade apartment home is decorated for the holidays, be sure to share photos of your space with us on Instagram, @ThePromenadeHE. 

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Small businesses in Baltimore allow our community to thrive, create jobs, fuel dreams, and give back. Furthermore, small businesses help the environment with sustainable practices. So, let’s give back this holiday season by shopping small.

The Grinch? Or, The Global Supply Chain?
This year, shopping small is extra beneficial to make up for businesses lost during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. And with the recent global supply chain and logistic issues, it makes sense to shop small and not risk delivery issues with online orders from large retailers.

Black Friday is a Big Deal in Harbor East
Avoid the Black Friday stress by shopping in Harbor East. This Black Friday’s Holiday Haul will happen from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

Located on Aliceanna Street, guests can stroll through the Winter Village, listen to live music, and enjoy holiday confections. There will also be generous giveaways.  

Your Presents is Requested
Shop small at these Small Business Saturday events.

Cross Street Holiday Market
On Saturday, November 27th, Federal Hill is opening their annual Holiday Market from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visit Cross Street to purchase extraordinary gifts from Baltimorean artists, artisans, and vendors. There will also be live music and tasty holiday treats. You don’t want to miss this festive holiday shopping event!

Holiday Bazaar
Cross Keys’ Belvedere Square is hosting their holiday bazaar on November 27th, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Whilst browsing arts, crafts, and gifts from local artisans and vendors, patrons will listen to live music by Epiphany LAB. Also, guests may order delicious food and drinks from Belvedere Square. Eateries include, but are not limited to: Ejji Ramen, Koba Korean BBQ, Pure Chocolate by Jinji, and the Confetti Cake Bar.

Shop Small Saturday
On November 27th, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Night Owl Gallery is celebrating Small Business Saturday in Highlandtown. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase from small businesses and local artists, like Brittany Herbinko and Bombs Question Mark Candle Makers. There will also be free refreshments available!

Waverly Holiday Pop Up
Waverly is hosting a Holiday Pop Up on November 27th, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on 32nd Street. 26 confirmed vendors will be available to shop from. We promise that there will be something for everyone, from food to arts/crafts. 

You’ll Be Out of Town?
If you’ll be out of town during Thanksgiving weekend, then be sure to attend these other shop small events in Baltimore.

Bits & Bobs
Cross Keys is hosting another holiday pop-up shop on Saturday, December 4th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be over 50 unique artists, artisans, crafters, and vendors to shop from. 

Christmas Village
Sleigh, what? The Christmas Village is open until December 24th, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. daily. Underneath the sparkling lights and decor, 50+ vendors will be scattered throughout the village. This is the perfect destination to get into the holiday spirit.

Holiday Heap
The 15th annual Holiday Heap will occur on December 4th, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for handmade and/or local gifts.

The Gift of Giving
Gift cards to local restaurants make a perfect gift this holiday season. Additionally, gift cards and vouchers for Harbor East’s one-of-a-kind business are amazing. For example, look into:

• Aveley Farms Coffee
• Bin604
• Sassanova
• Su Casa Furniture

Also, be sure to shop small at nearby Fell’s Point businesses.

Happy shopping, everyone!
 

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