NORTHUMBERLAND FROM HOME
Here are some innovative online shops based in Northumberland that ship province-wide. There’s lots of variety here to wrap up your holidays without ever leaving your computer.
Architect's Daughter
Search for elegant, natural, plastic-free basics, as well as cherished larger items like handwoven Baraka Bolga dog baskets with cushions made in Cobourg. Add a piece of vintage pottery or stainless steel straw to your cart. Shipping is calculated at check out, all with 100% recyclable packaging.
Shades of Gray
This is the site for organic, protein-based pet snacks, specializing in treats made from rabbit, beaver and bison meat. The rabbits are ethically-raised by the founders of Shades of Gray, a Certified Aboriginal Business. Order individual varieties or sign up for 4 types of treats every month.
The Shortbread Company
The Shortbread Company, now in its 16th year, has a fun, fresh site to help you with your holiday gift orders. Mother-daughter team Rose-Mary and Rosie have amazing Christmas varieties. Plus, the fun packaging really takes the cookie. Select from mini-sample boxes to full cookie jars of your favourites.
Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co.
Chef Mark’s artisan shortbreads are delicious with tea, coffee – and definitely with cocktails. With both savoury and sweet varieties, these local, all-natural treats are also in demand by international foodies: Dark Chocolate, Maple, Rosemary or Bacon Cheddar, to name a few. There are Gluten-Free options too.
Ste. Anne's Marketplace
Canada's favourite destination has expanded its online store. Browse around Ste. Anne's well-established online shop here, equipped to send orders far and wide. Their signature products include cleansers, moisturizers and soaps. Or you can always say happy holidays with a gift card to Ste. Anne's Spa. Overnight spa stays are popular.
Sunday’s Company
Shop with ease at this whole-plant apothecary for “skin and spirit”. Sunday’s company produces products in small batches – no chemicals, no preservatives, no fillers. What you do get are ethically wildcrafted bath and body products. Offerings include: balanced cleansing oils, facemasks, and herbal mixtures for headache rescue. If you are local, their brick-and-mortar store is opening November 24th in Warkworth.
Sweet Bakes by Linda
Gingerbread treats and swirls of icing will dance in your head here. Sweet Bakes by Linda offers custom-made cupcakes, cookies and cakes that make wonderful, edible wrapped gifts. Linda’s salted caramel macarons and double chocolate biscotti are popular for good reason.
Twin Pines Alpacas
This local Alpaca mill is set up with an online store that offers delivery of its 100% natural fibre, Alpaca yarn and other knit products. The full, working textile mill on this Northumberland farm makes it an international go-to for soft, quality Canadian 2-ply, 3-ply and lopi style yarn.
Unwrapped Experience
Cobourg owner and shopping aficionado Brianna has created a joyful online shopping experience. Try the “Build-a-Box” option (great for gifting), the Journaling Experience Box, or her Unwind Collection. Unwrapped Experience is licensed so you can add Ontario wine, cider and/or beer options to your gifts.
Try any of these shopping pages to help check things off all of your lists.
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