Want to spread a little holiday cheer? Start close to home.

Shopping locally this Christmas doesn’t just tick off your list, it boosts small businesses, keeps your money in the community, and earns you a few brownie points with your relatives.

Our Shop-it-Local Gift Guide has something for everyone and every budget - with a story behind every brand.

A nurse by day and a potter by nap time, Hannah Bury is the creative mum behind Hub Ceramics.

Handmade in her studio overlooking Bombo Beach, her cups, plates, bowls and vases are inspired by the ocean and designed to celebrate life’s simple, beautiful moments.

Add to cart: her signature “Memory Mugs” - inspired by grief; when you hold them, think of someone you love or miss. She also offers private classes.

Local illustrator and animator Felicity Gardner begins every creation in pencil and sketchbook, before bringing it to life digitally.

Her artworks capture beloved Kiama landmarks - Minnamurra River, the Blowhole, Cathedral Rocks and the Ocean Pool.

Available as posters or stickers (perfect stocking fillers), they’re a way to wear your love for Kiama on your wall. Go to felicitygardner.com for more.

The perfect gift for parents (and no, we won’t be offended), Home Edit Co. is a local cleaning and organising business run by mum-of-two, Hayley Nicolson.

With a background in health and community services, she helps local families create cleaner, calmer spaces - from a deep-clean to a full “organisational reset.”

Perfect for cutting through Christmas clutter. Custom gift vouchers available on request.

Born in the Terrace Houses and now fully online, Starfish Store stocks an unbeatable range of educational and sensory toys - and expert advice from owner Kirstie Wishart.

Her 2025 picks? The Jinx Mood Lamp (“fabulous for neurodivergent children and young adults”) and Connetix magnetic tiles, a crowd-pleaser. An NDIS-approved provider, they also offer virtual shopping sessions for demos and recommendations. Go to starfishstore.com.au

Founders Bec and Craig at Wellness & Recovery Haus treat everyone like a VIP - whether you visit for floatation therapy, an ice bath, infrared sauna, therapeutic massage or any of their alternative therapies.

Their gift vouchers will win over your gym-loving partner, your stressed-out sibling, your self-care–shy mother-in-law, or your kid’s teacher. Keep an eye on their Instagram for festive discounts.

Did someone say sourdough? Slow Dough on Bong Bong Street has quickly won locals’ hearts since opening in January 2024.

After getting “stuck” on the South Coast during the pandemic, owners Lucy and Richard decided to stay — and made friends by leaving fresh loaves on neighbours’ doorsteps.

The rest is history. Who wouldn’t want a gift voucher for their unmissable sourdough or a sweet treat?

Enable your loved one’s caffeine habit with Little Earth Coffee’s award-winning range.

The passion project of founders Lau and Pete - a roaster with a trophy shelf and a barista who knows their way around a coffee machine - their blends feel like a worthy Christmas gift, not just for the taste but the artful packaging.

Shop online or at their two Kiama locations.

No gift guide would be complete without a shoutout to Toyworld Kiama, run by Peter and Melissa Judd and their family for nearly 40 years.

From their patience as kids count their coins, to their commitment to ensuring there are always Pokémon cards for local children, this is shopping with heart.

Instead of clicking ‘add to cart’ on Amazon, drop into Toyworld Kiama and let them know their dedication is appreciated. Open seven days a week (except Christmas Day).