Still need something to decorate your Christmas dinner table or need a unique hostess gift to take somewhere? Pop into Tribal Voices and you'll be greeted with a table covered with a variety of items. You'll surely find what you're looking for.
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Stumped as to what to buy this year? Here are two local gifts under $25 for the Cyclist. Stop in at Wild Rock (located at 169 Charlotte Street) and pick up the Torch Bright Flex LED Light, which is easy to attach to the front and back of your bike to make sure others around you are aware of your presence. Be sure to pick up a container of Sports Balm, which will make for a much more comfortable ride for those that spend a fair bit of time in the saddle.
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Still searching for a little stocking stuffer for someone that likes all things hot chocolate? Why not try these hot chocolate cubes for $3.75 each at Naked Chocolate. Choose from Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Gentle Mint, or Mexican Spice.
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Stumped as to what to buy this year? Here is a local gift for under $25 for the guitar lover. Stop in at The Guitar Boutique (located at 182 ½ Charlotte Street) and pick some Fender gear such as a toque, a hat, a t-shirts or a mug.
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Stumped as to what to buy this year? Here is a local gift for under $25 for the Home Owner. Stop in at Burrow (located at 7-188 Hunter Street West) and pick up one of the Paul Coconut Hooks. They are available in different fun shapes and styles, and funky enough to match who you are buying it for!
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It's hard to just pick one thing when you step into Charm Tree Toys at 372 George Street, but one of our favourites was a product called Makedo that will turn your boring old cardboard boxes into imaginative and clever creations. So be sure to save all your boxes after Christmas and check out these inspirational ideas to see what you can turn plain old cardboard boxes into! Kits sell for $12.99 to $14.99.
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If you have someone who's always peering out their window for a glimpse of a bird at the feeder, head over to the Avant-Garden Shop at 165 Sherbrooke Street for all the birding and gardening items you could possibly want. We thought these bird seed creations would make a great gift for under $10!
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If you’re looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season, one of downtown Peterborough’s newest shops is a must visit. Burrow, located at 188 Hunter St W (Unit 7— just off of the Municipal Parking Lot), is a refreshingly unique home décor shop locally owned and operated by Megan Currie.
Set up in the extremely hip Café District of our downtown, the shop is at first a bit hard to find, but once discovered will not fade from your memory. Opened just over three months ago, it has been making waves as a go-to destination for amazing gift ideas for various occasions.
What seems like a small shop upon its initial discovery is in fact a surprisingly large well laid out setting that's absolutely filled with an incredible selection of home décor items. The main focus of the store is on accent pieces to enhance a look you already have going. Burrow carries a wide array of throw pillows, artwork, frames, vases, area rugs, wall decals, and blankets to name a few. That list literally does not do the store justice!
Megan has a keen eye for truly beautiful and exclusive pieces, and stocks her store accordingly. From floor to ceiling, you’ll find many one of a kind items that just aren’t available at your average run of the mill home décor big box chain. Her vision for these pieces allows for people to create their own sense of style that when combined can really blow people away!
Burrow is one of the most aesthetically pleasing stores you’ll ever discover. Along with the many smaller items in the shop, it offers quite a few larger one of a kind items as well, including benches, coffee tables, chairs and even dining room tables. Many of these items and the smaller ones have local connections to them which are a focus that Megan has in promoting her community. On top of all of this, she has created a really great baby/kids section with sheets, bedding, toys, and quilts available.
Gearing up for the holiday season, Megan has a focus on Christmas items that include ornaments, table settings, candles, and various decorations right down to really cool wine stoppers and jewelry. Megan absolutely adores downtown and the area she feels she was fortunate enough to open up in. She had the idea to open a shop years before and finally made the leap into the business world ending up finding great neighbours and landlords to deal with. She loves the uniqueness that those around her have that creates an inspiring atmosphere to come and work in every day.
Being born and raised in Peterborough, Megan has an appreciation for her community and likes to stay involved. She has donated to quite a few local charities and organizations including the Art School of Ptbo and Movember.
If you’re looking for some great gift ideas for the holiday season or any occasion for that matter, we suggest you discover Burrow if you haven’t already. We know you’ll be happy you did!
For more on Burrow (188 Hunter St W), go to:
Website: BurrowHome.ca
Facebook: BurrowHome
Twitter: @BurrowHome
Phone: 705.749.6778
For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.
—By Aaron Elliott
If you’re a live music fan in Peterborough, chances are that you know The Spill. For those who have yet to experience perhaps one of the city’s most unique intimate live music atmospheres, there is no better time than the present to take in a show!
Located at 414 George St N and owned by the ever charismatic Dave Tobey, The Spill has been a launching pad for many artists from local to international noise makers of various kinds for 10 years now. The term “noise makers” seems to fit because Dave says they’ve had everything from rock bands and pop acts to 17 piece blues orchestras and poets grace the renowned stage.
Dave says if you can fit your equipment through the doors, then you can put on any kind of show there! In owning The Spill, it is Dave’s desire to be a platform for art and culture to collide. The atmosphere is laid back and features artwork from far and wide, including quite a bit from the local community! With the only real unwritten rule being that you must be there for a good time and not to stir things up, Dave says that anything and everything can happen depending on the night of the week.
With such a wide range of talent able to take the stage almost at will, the experiences its patrons receive rarely duplicates. While being an events venue first, The Spill does offer some great food and beverage options for its customers who pack it on a regular basis. The Spill offers a fully stocked bar, featuring many local beers, homemade sweet tea, and what can be considered the best “dripbrew” coffee in the area.
They also specialize with an epic homemade salsa, hummus and pita which is to die for and incredibly simple but delicious hotpressed sandwiches. Dave and his staff absolutely love the history of Peterborough and the downtown core that they operate within. This can be seen immediately with the old High Tops sign that they proudly display on their wall. The Spill has become more than just a workplace for him, taking on a homey feeling that he is very proud of. His goal is to continue to be a place for anyone from Juno Award Winners to first time performers to be able to use at their will to play their music to the masses.
Over the years, The Spill has taken part in various community causes and is usually the backdrop for benefit shows. Habitat for Humanity has hosted benefit concerts there, and they also recently held a show for StopABully.ca. More recently, it has also been the backdrop for the local Focus Fair which showcases local artists. It can also be considered the unofficial home of the Peterborough Poetry Slam as well.
Dave and his staff invite you to come out for a night and check what many locals already have. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget!
For more on The Spill (414 George St N), go to:
Facebook: The Spill
Twitter: @TheSpillBar
Phone: 705.748.6167
For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.
—By Aaron Elliott
Maternity & Baby Boutique Cherished Events is closing at Peterborough Square. Currently, items are up to 50% off.
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