Midwest Living Holiday Gift Guide 2012
Our first-ever gift guide showcases presents that have a cool story, support a Midwest business or come out of your own kitchen.
Christmas countdown
Paper Source wreath kit Chicago-based Paper Source makes holiday crafting easy with a variety of wreath kits. Punch out, fold, and adhere petals and leaves to the included wreath form. Great for beginner crafters! $19.50. (888) 727-3711; paper-source.com
Do-it-yourself Advent calendar Give family and holiday guests a festive fireplace surprise. Pop pieces of candy, small toys or clues (to find larger gifts hidden in the house) in 24 tiny envelopes or muslin bags. Rubber-stamp numbers on circular labels to seal envelope flaps, or write numbers on bags with a marker. Hang envelopes or bags along the mantel with mini clothespins. Shop your local crafts store for similar supplies, or find pictured items at Paper Source. (888) 727-3711; paper-source.com
Page Russell stoneware vase “Gnaw marks” add fun texture to the matte white Bad Beaver Vase (pictured at left on mantel), one of many mod gifts we love at Chicago’s Unison. $78. (877) 492-7960; unisonhome.com
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