14 Gifts for Creative People
As the home to the Rhode Island School of Design and a bustling center for Rhode Island art, theater, music, and more artistic pursuits, of course Providence is a place for creative people! And odds are you have a couple of artsy folks on your gift list this holiday season. We’ve been perusing the shelves of many of the small businesses located in downtown Providence, RI for gifts for creatives, and we’re ready to share them with you!
WE RECOMMEND…
Campfire Notebook, Craftland, $12
Whether it’s a to-do list, a poem draft, or a quick sketch, a handy notebook always comes in clutch for the creatives!
The Completist Scissors, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $48
A beautiful, high quality pair of scissors is never a bad thing to have in one’s craft box (or just general household vicinity).
Agrumes Needlepoint Kit, Homestyle, $56
Needlepoint is a great way to pass the time while creating something cute (and who can say no to these sweet oranges)!
Bret Brothers - Bret Nat 2022, Eno Fine Wines, $43
Let’s not play around here: of course we purchase wine not only for the quality and flavor, but also because of the label! And we adore all of the above about this pretty pet nat.
Woman Made: Great Women Designers, Symposium Books, $59
For those who are design-minded or just plain curious, here’s a great read: Woman Made “records and illuminates the fascinating and overlooked history of women preeminent in the field” of design.
Victorian 12K Multicolor Gold Fill Book Locket, The Vault Collective, $128
If you’re shopping for a major reader or writer this holiday season, this vintage book-shaped necklace is a real treasure.
Muzen Disco Bluetooth Speaker, Homestyle, $125
If you’re shopping for someone who loves and appreciates music, but doesn’t necessarily own a portable speaker, might we introduce you to this adorable, small but mighty bluetooth speaker?
Hygge Horse Embroidery Kit, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $30
Embroidery has really had a comeback that we love to see! Whether you have a well-seasoned sewer in your life, or if there’s someone who wants to get into it, this set includes pre-printed pattern, an embroidery hoop, embroidery floss, an embroidery needle, and instructions.
Prime: Art’s Next Generation, Symposium Books, $79
The future of art is bright! And there’s no better proof than this colorful, interesting, carefully curated selection of contemporary artists and their work.
Tiara Side Table, Balè, $525
We adore handmade, gorgeous furniture, so of course we recommend checking out this teak and natural rattan side table from Balè (their furniture is made in Bali, but they have a showroom on Westminster Street).
Colorblock Pens, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $20
This gorgeous pair of color block pens will be a welcome addition to any artists pen collection!
DIY Bird Felting Kit, Craftland, $42
We love an ornament with sentimental—or silly, sometimes—meaning! How about an ornament that the gift recipient can make themselves? We think this bluebird felting ornament kit is just the thing.
Notabag Landscape Convertible Bag, Homestyle, $34
Know someone who could do with a bag or backpack (or perhaps both) to either make a fashion statement, or to carry around their art supplies? This cool, abstract bag can be interchangeably used as either a bag or backpack.
Etsu Gin, Eno Fine Wines, $44
This gin is a show stopping addition to any bar cart!
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