It’s always a great idea to shop local for the holidays, but this year why not also give gifts that were made local?
Believe it or not, there is no shortage of makers here on the SoBo peninsula who are crafting delicious, fun, and delightful products. From microbrews and scented candles to embroidered caps and specialty coffees, there’s sure to be a SoBo-made gift for everyone on your holiday list.
Below we’ve collected 10 of the “SoBo Made” articles published in the Peninsula Post over the past few years to give you some ideas as the holiday shopping season begins. – S.C.
Artist Alexa Karina Horeff paints her unique designs on just about everything, from tote bags to postcards and Christmas ornaments.
Born in SoBo in 2018, this growing craft brewery makes a wide variety of beers, including small-batch, experimental brews.
Dozens of desserts from cheesecakes to lemon squares and Tres Leches cakes fly out of Mya Bilal’s kitchen.
This Locust Point craft brewer gives classic beers a new twist, from lagers to pilsners and IPAs.
From her studio in the School 33 Art Center, Alisa Brock crafts handmade journals and planners with laser-cut covers.
Kelsey Holden’s one-woman machine embroidery business specializes in seasonal gifts, custom orders, and products for men, women, kids, and dogs.
A Baltimore institution for over 100 years, Pfefferkorn’s produces specialty coffees and flavored coffees from their roastery on E. Fort Avenue.
A lot of Maryland comes together on SoBo’s southern shore to make rye whiskey that is leaving its mark around the world.
Candy Schibli has been making coffee products ranging from whole beans to canned cold brews at her shop in Locust Point.
Mike Hoffman makes dozens of types of scented candles that are distributed around the country and world, all from his Light Street rowhouse.
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