Give the gift of local this season. While ordering gifts online from large retailers is convenient, we encourage you to check out Ogden’s independent stores.
Posted: 11/29/2022
In a world increasingly dominated by gift cards and online shopping corporate behemoths, shopping in Ogden, Utah, is an oasis that continues to invite personal interaction and hand-made gifts from artisans in actual brick-and-mortar locations. If you’re looking for truly unique shopping experiences and memorable gifts while supporting local small businesses, park in any of Ogden’s abundant, free parking and take a stroll downtown. First, download our Ogden savings pass to get exclusive deals from our local businesses. Now here’s a sample of what you’ll find:
Khroma Herbal Products is an all-organic, all-vegan, eco friendly, ethical company that specializes in creating the highest quality herbal products available anywhere in the world. They only use glass bottles and never package anything in plastic. They stand proudly behind all of their products and offer a 100% money back guarantee on every item they sell.
The Fiction is one of the newest additions on our block. We like to look at it as a mini Monarch, as most of the producers started out there. From custom floral arrangements to original letterpress printing, the Fiction has some of the most unique gifts to give this holiday season.
The Monarch houses dozens of working artists’ studios, most of which offer their creations for sale. The trick is, each artist keeps their own hours, so not every studio is open on a regular schedule outside of Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll (the first Friday every month). However, The Art Box is open daily. The Art Box is an interactive studio designed to inspire and ignite the creative gifts held by all. In addition to a variety of art classes offered in different mediums throughout the year, they invite you to drop in anytime to make your own one-of-a-kind candle. Beautiful, ready-to-order candles are also available on the website. Art Box is a great place to pick up something special for a friend or family member who loves home scents or collects candles.
The Queen Bee features a great selection of books, particularly books by local authors or of local interest, as well as artisan chocolate and one-of-a-kind gifts.
A little hub at the end of 25th Street houses a plethora of shopping options.
Hand-picked vintage apparel and accessories.
Lavender Vinyl is a truly independent record store seeking to bring back the real community record store experience. In addition to vintage records in virtually all music genres, Lavender features releases from local, Ogden-area artists and bands.
The Diamond Room is your local source for all you precious and semi-precious jewelry needs, in addition to a great selection of in stock jewelry, they offer a full custom design service, in-house jewelry repair, appraisals and cleanings.
For 30 years, this woman-owned furniture and framing shop has featured local artisans. Check out the hand-made wooden toys from Jim Smith.
Contining on 25th Street we have local shops that are perfect for a last minute gift, a fun date night activity, or just wandering the streets.
Soaps, lotions, and other grooming products made from locally raised goats, bees, herbs and flowers.
This walk-in ceramics studio will help you pick the right piece and supply you with the supplies and instruction to create your own, unique masterpiece.
Needlepoint Joint is a knitting, weaving, spinning, crochet, and embroidery shop as well as a needlepoint shop and carry quality supplies for many types of needlework.
Looking for the perfect gift for that outdoor adventure junkie in your life, but unsure what to get? Gear:30 carries only the top brands in camping, backpacking, trail running, skiing, snowboarding, backcountry touring, climbing, hunting, and hiking.
Weber State Downtown features a Wildcat Store, where you can find the clothing and gear you need to outfit yourself for the big game or just to show off your hometown pride.
Shepherd’s Bush is a wonderful needlework store bursting at the seams with beautiful linens, gorgeous threads, and thousands of patterns.
Find quality, handmade items instead of the same uninspired, mass-produced “stuff” at the big box stores. Feel good about supporting local artisans, be proud to own pieces of art that tell a story, and connect to Ogden’s creative community.
Take a quick trip to Eden to give someone the gift of self-care this holiday season. Simply Eden offers organic, handmade soaps, scrubs, bath bombs, lotions, and more. Goat’s milk is the hero ingredient of Simply Eden products because its low alkalinity and natural moisturizing properties are ideal for skin sensitivities and allergies. Other natural ingredients include olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and shea butter. Treat your loved one to beautiful, high-quality products that smell and feel great while protecting their skin from the dry Utah winter.
While you are downtown don't forget to grab a bite to eat at our endless local and independently owned restaurants and take a stroll through Christmas Village. Remember, this season is about shopping local, giving back, and loving on this community that we get to call home! Happy shopping, Ogden!