❄️ 2025 Local Alaskan Gift Guide ❄️

 Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Alaska 

Supporting small Alaskan businesses is one of the greatest ways we strengthen our communities — and every year I am blown away by the creativity, heart, and passion behind these incredible makers, artists, boutiques, and food spots.

This year’s Local Alaskan Gift Guide features women-led and Alaska-grown businesses from across the state — and whether you're shopping for cozy gifts, handcrafted art, delicious treats, or meaningful wellness items, there is something here for absolutely everyone on your list.

Below is the full directory with business details, how to shop, and where to follow along. You can also find longer highlights on each featured business over on my Instagram, where I’ve been sharing their stories, products, and why I love them: https://www.instagram.com/melissahernandezrealtor/

If you ever need a personalized recommendation, send me a message — I love gift-shopping as much as I love real taste.

☕ Aethereal Coffee

Award-winning Palmer roaster offering ethically sourced, fair-trade beans in light and classic roasts.

🌐 aetherealcoffee.com
📘 Facebook: Aethereal Coffee
📸 Instagram: @aethereal.coffee

🕯️ AK Cozy Co

Small-batch coconut-soy candles, diffusers, and room sprays that cozy up any space.
🌐 akcozyco.com
📘 Facebook: Ak Cozy Co
📸 Instagram: @akcozyco

🌼 AK Daisy Chain

Hand-painted, whimsical Alaskan earrings with earthy, nature-inspired designs.
🌐 akdaisychain.square.site
📘 Facebook: AK Daisy Chain
📸 Instagram: @akdaisychain

🧵 Alaska Rug Company

Home décor and rope art sustainably crafted from reclaimed commercial fishing line.
🌐 alaskarugcompany.com
📘 Facebook: Alaska Rug Company
📸 Instagram: @akrugco

🎨 Amanda Rose Warren

Bright, joyful Alaskan art on canvas, prints, cards, apparel, books, and more.
📍 6407 Brayton Dr, Anchorage
🌐 artbyarw.com
📘 Facebook: Amanda Rose Warren Studio & Gallery
📸 Instagram: @amandarosewarren_studio

👗 Anchored Sun Boutique

Women’s clothing and gifts sourced from small makers across Alaska and the U.S.
📍 4007 Old Seward Hwy Ste 300, Anchorage
🌐 anchoredsunboutiqueak.com
📘 Facebook: Anchored Sun Boutique
📸 Instagram: @anchoredsunak

🎨 Blushing Salmon — Tina Holliday

Folklore-inspired art capturing Alaska’s magic, mountains, and symbolism.
🌐 the-blushing-salmon.square.site/s/shop
📘 Facebook: The Blushing Salmon
📸 Instagram: @theblushingsalmon

🍄 Chai Medicinals

Herb & mushroom apothecary offering teas, tinctures, salves, and bulk herbs.
📍 824 S Colony Way, Palmer
🌐 chaimedicinals.org
📘 Facebook: Chai Medicinals
📸 Instagram: @chaimedicinals

☕ The Commons

A community-centered café serving great drinks, local art, and cozy connection.
📍 231 E Swanson Ave Ste 24, Wasilla
🌐 thecommonsak.com
📸 Instagram: @thecommonscafeak

🎀 Cozy Bean Studio

Whimsical macramé accessories and décor handmade in Palmer.
🌐 cozybeanstudio.co
📘 Facebook: Cozy Bean Studio
📸 Instagram: @cozybeanstudio

🧸 The Cozy Mozy

Multi-medium cute + cozy art on apparel, patches, earrings, prints & more.
🌐 thecozymozy.com
📘 Facebook: The Cozy Mozy
📸 Instagram: @thecozymozy

🌸 Crafted by Lena

Beaded floral earrings, porcupine quill pieces, and granny-square minis.
📘 Facebook: Lena Lamont (Crafted by Lena)
📸 Instagram: @craftedbylena

🧼 Denali Dreams Soap Company

Handcrafted soaps and skincare inspired by Alaska’s wild charm.
📍 2400 Spenard Rd Suite 100, Anchorage
🌐 denalidreams.com
📘 Facebook: Denali Dreams Soap Company
📸 Instagram: @denalidreamssoapco

🍓 The Fern AK

Acai bowls, smoothies, high-quality chocolate bars, and wellness snacks.
📍 625 S Cobb St #100, Palmer
🌐 thefernak.com
📘 Facebook: The Fern AK
📸 Instagram: @thefern.ak

☕ Fika Coffee Roasters

Light-to-medium roasts, gift samplers, and Homer’s cozy ZenDen Café.
📍 280 W Pioneer Ave, Homer
🌐 fikacoffeeak.com
📘 Facebook: Fika Coffee Roasters
📸 Instagram: @fikacoffeeak

💆 Immrama Collective

Embodiment studio offering wellness classes, circles, coaching, and curated self-care.
📍 1700 E Bogard Rd Suite 204A, Wasilla
🌐 immramacollective.com
🌐 mindbodyonline.com/explore/locations/immrama-collective
📘 Facebook: Immrama Collective Embodiment Studio
📸 Instagram: @immramacollective

🌸 The Planty Creative — Jennifer McGowan

Watercolor floral art inspired by nature’s imperfect beauty.
📸 Instagram: @theplantycreative

🧶 The Knottiest Blonde

Macramé wall art, permanent jewelry, and driftwood-foraged creations.
📘 Facebook: The Knottiest Blonde
📸 Instagram: @theknottiestblonde

🎨 Kosharek Art

Wearable art, landscape paintings, and whimsical hand-painted fashion.
🌐 kosharekart.etsy.com 
🌐 clued.shop/kosharekart
📘 Facebook: Kosharek Art
📸 Instagram: @kosharekart

🥧 Luci Mae’s Bakery

Handmade pies, frosted cookies, gelato, cheesecakes & café favorites.
📍 Chugiak: 20905 Eastside Dr #3
📍 Wasilla: 701 KGB Rd Unit G
🌐 lucimaes.com
📘 Facebook: Luci Mae's
📸 Instagram: @luci.maes

🎨 Meg Smith Art

Adventure-inspired fine art blending realism and mixed media.
🌐 MegSmithArt.com
📘 Facebook: Meg Smith Design 
📸 Instagram: @megsmith.art.design

✨ Meg Thompson

Coach and healer offering digital courses, spiritual tools, and guidance for women.
🌐 megthompson.com
📸 Instagram: @iammegthompson
🎙 Podcast: This Crazy Little Thing Called Life

☕ Milk & Honey Coffee Co.

Wellness-focused drive-thru coffee using local ingredients and Farm Loop beans.
📍 4044 Dimond Way, Wasilla
📘 Facebook: Milk+Honey Coffee Co.
📸 Instagram: @milkandhoneyak

🍤 Nonkie Bé’s Cajun Faves

Authentic Louisiana Cajun comfort food from a Palmer-based food truck.
📍 2820 S Margaret Dr, Palmer
🌐 nonkiebes.com
📘 Facebook: Nonkie Bé's Cajun Faves 
📸 Instagram: @nonkiebescajunfaves

🌿 Piece of Mynd

Holistic skincare: magnesium sprays, oils, scrubs, and sustainable self-care.
🌐 pieceofmynd.com
📘 Facebook: Piece of Mynd
📸 Instagram: @pieceofmyndak

🌸 Pressed To Remember

Wedding bouquet + memorial flower preservation and seasonal keepsakes.
🌐 pressedtoremember.com
📘 Facebook: Pressed To Remember 
📸 Instagram: @pressed2remember

☕ Refuge Coffee

Coffee with purpose — supporting survivors of trafficking through every sale.
📍 3309 Spenard Road, Anchorage
🌐 refugecoffeeak.com
📘 Facebook: Refuge Coffee Collaboration 
📸 Instagram: @refugecoffeeak

🏡 Rustique Designs

Co-op gift shop in a 1935 colony barn featuring 50+ Alaska makers.
📍 2323 S Trunk Road, Palmer
📘 Facebook: Rustique Designs
📸 Instagram: @rustique_designs_ak

👚 SWOOP

Alaska-designed lifestyle apparel for women who work hard & live boldly.
🌐 wearswoop.com
📘 Facebook: Swoop.
📸 Instagram: @wearswoop

🧵 Tidewater Fleece Co.

Handmade fleece hats, skirts, and cozy cold-weather apparel.
🌐 tidewaterfleece.com
📸 Instagram: @tidewaterfleece

🍦 Wild Scoops

Small-batch Alaskan ice cream + seasonal pints + inventive flavors.
📍 530 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage
🌐 wildscoops.com
📘 Facebook: Wild Scoops
📸 Instagram: @wildscoops

🧶 Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts

Anchorage craft shop with fabrics, yarn, notions, kits & creative classes.
📍 400 W Potter Dr (2nd Floor), Anchorage
🌐 wintersolsticecrafts.com
📘 Facebook: Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts
📸 Instagram: @wintersolsticesc

Thank You for Shopping Small & Supporting Alaska