The days are growing darker which means the holiday season is upon us! It brings us joy to share a collection of Alaskan small businesses, initiatives, and talented creators who've been inspiring us lately. The state's wild gifts are present in so many of these makers' unique creations and we hope these gifting ideas help you share what you love most about Alaska with your friends and family this year. Simply click on the business names below to be taken to their websites and the Shop Here link to see products we're proud to carry on the Salmon Sisters webshop. Thank you for supporting small business and shopping locally; it makes a real impact. Happy giving season!
Natasha Zahn Studio
Kodiak, Alaska
Natasha’s artwork is bright, playful, and abundant in Alaskan wildlife. From greeting cards, to calendars, to decals, to wrapping paper, there are endless cute designs on her website to spruce-up your gifting this season.
Shop here.
Fika Coffee Roasters
Homer, Alaska
Slow down life a little bit and enjoy a warm cup of Fika coffee. Roasted in our hometown, these organic, small-batch beans will make any kitchen smell like your favorite café. These bags make a great gift for the coffee fiends in your life. If you live in Homer, exciting news, you can now try Fika at Zen Den Café.
Shop here.
Woven in the Waves
Sitka, Alaska
We love these beautiful handmade pieces made by artist Cayla McCutcheon. Her work includes a blend of metal and fibers to create intricate micro macrame jewelry. If you're interested in learning or gifting a new hobby this winter, you can find workshop classes and macrame kits on her website.
Shop here.
Fable Fish Co.
Bristol Bay, Alaska
Fable Fish Co. is a small, family-run business that specializes in smoked salmon jerky from Bristol Bay. Rich in flavor and omega 3s, these bags make for a delicious, high-protein snack. A perfect stocking stuffer for salmon-lovers.
Shop here.
Julia O'Malley's Substack Subscription
Immerse yourself or a loved one in the world of Alaskan food culture by signing up for Julia O'Malley's Substack. The renowned Alaskan food journalist writes weekly stories about what makes Alaska's food scene so quirky, unique and delicious and shares recipes and recommendations from around the state.
Valisa Higman
Seldovia, Alaska
Valisa lives and works across the bay from the Salmon Sisters shops in a little town called Seldovia. While her artwork may appear to be solely watercolored paint, it is actually created with hundreds of little pieces of colorful paper. Cut by hand, each piece is carefully set into place to make these beautiful images and landscapes - almost all of which are inspired by her life in Alaska.
Shop here.
Camis Crafts
Kodiak, Alaska
Handcrafted by Camille Hintz, these beaded earrings will be the showstopper of any fish-forward outfit.
Shop here.
Adventure Harvest
Homer, Alaska
Spices, syrups, jellies, and sauces sustainably harvested from nature and made with care. Find good recipes, a variety of products, and foraging tips on their website.
Shop here.
SKHOOP
Anchorage, Alaska
Warm insulated skirts for winter, and other fabulous outerwear for women. Don't miss the Salmon Sisters x SKHOOP collection of skirts and vests that launched this fall, with prints inspired by the Alaskan coastline.
Shop here.
Alaska Pack Co.
Anchorage, Alaska
Customizable bags for everyday activities or extreme adventures in nature.
Shop here.
Birch Bark Artwork
Small batch, hand-carved designs hand-printed on a variety of clothing and accessories by self-taught Alaskan artist, Niamh Johnson. We started carrying her bandanas in our shops this summer and they flew off the shelves.
Coastal Fur & Leather
Heather Douville is a hunter and skin sewer whose work is deeply rooted in Tlingit culture and inspired by the legacy of her great-grandmother – honoring generations of Indigenous knowledge, resilience and artistry. From warm blankets to timeless accessories, each item is crafted to last, connecting the past to the present with strength and beauty.
Alaska Huts
Give the gift of experience and adventure! Yurts or cabin rentals for a cozy winter cabin getaway.
Alaskins
Soldotna, Alaska
Treats for your best friends, made entirely out of Wild Alaska fish skins.
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Drifters Fish
Fresh seafood caught by Nelly & Micheal Hand. Add Salmon Lox or a bag of delicious Spot Prawns to you holiday feast this year.
Homer Inn & Spa
Homer, Alaska
In Homer for the holidays? Gift a spa day by the sea. From massage chairs to hot tubs, to red-light therapy, to the finish sauna, to fancy face masks, this spa has everything one would need to rewind and relax. A great gift for anyone looking to relax by the sea.
Felicity Loft
Soldotna, Alaska
Our favorite Alaskan tea company. Find a variety of tasty teas on their website.
Shop here.
Lauren Simpson Art
Homer, Alaska
Lauren's work is inspired by Alaska's stunning landscapes and wildlife. We love carrying her decals and greeting cards in our shops.
Shop here.
Full Moon
Anchorage, Alaska
Shop all-natural, small batch, non-preservative syrups perfect for coffees, teas, cocktails. "Each bottle is a celebration of flavor, from the cozy notes of Cardamom Vanilla to the bright, floral essence of Lavender. Shake up a cocktail, sweeten your morning coffee, or add a unique touch to your favorite recipes. There's a flavor for everything and everyone - take a look and find your favorite."
Shop here.
April Skorski Pottery
Homer, Alaska
We've been loving these Octopus Mugs made by April Skorski. We started carrying them this summer in our Mug Up coffee shop and they were a big hit - especially among local fishermen. Find April and more of her work at the Homer Nutcracker Fair this December.
Wild Frontier Crafted
Shop charcuterie boards, wooden magnets, and Christmas ornaments all created in Alaska by husband-and-wife team, Brandon and Jenn. Inspired by life in the Chugach mountains, each piece of woodwork is hand-crafted, and a portion of each sale is donated to wildlife conservation efforts in Alaska.
Shop here.
Homer Book Store
Homer, Alaska
We love shopping at our local bookstore. You'll always find good books written by Alaskan authors, cute puzzles, cozy vibes, and kind people. They offer free gift wrapping too!
Barnacle Foods
Juneau, Alaska
Delicious products made with local ingredients. From kelp to spruce tips, add Alaskan flavor to your pantry. Our favorite product this year has been their new Shortbread Cookies.
Shop here.
Northern Glow
Anchorage, Alaska
Small-batch wellness skincare that's good for the mind, body, and planet. Handmade in Anchorage, Alaska using all-natural ingredients. All of their products smell heavenly and are gentle on your skin.
Shop here.
Jenny Nakao Pottery
Seward, Alaska
Studio potter and Prince William Sound/Copper River commercial fisherman based in Seward, Alaska. We love Jenny's mugs featuring fishing boats and her other ocean-inspired designs!
Shop here.
Beryl Air
Homer, Alaska
From scenic flights, to bear tours, to custom charters, flying with Beryl Air will make any adventure smooth and memorable. The Brooks Falls Bear Viewing tour is the most popular trip during the summer (rightfully so!), bringing travelers all across the world to our tiny town. Gift the ultimate Alaskan experience and see the bears who win our hearts during Fat Bear Week.
The Dirty Apron
Anchorage, Alaska
Book a cooking class for adults or kids at The Dirty Apron in Anchorage, Alaska, a beautiful family-owned culinary space and cooking shop that offers a wide array of learning opportunities. In need of catering for the holidays? The Dirty Apron offers that too!
Buttwhackers
Homer, Alaska
Our go-to fish processors on the Homer Spit. Find awesome designs, fishing experiences, and more on their website.
Kodiak Mountain Series
Have a runner in the family? Sign them up for an epic mountain race experience!
Ray Troll
Ray Troll rocks - and so does the art on his new button up t-shirts.
Eagle House Designs
Anchorage, Alaska
Unique hand engraved jewelry by Haida artists Crystal and Joe Young, born and raised on Prince of Wales island from the village of Hydaburg.
The Waxwing Studio
Homer, Alaska
Karianna Ford is a cyanotype artist who combines local flora with the traditional folk art of paper cutting and an old-world photographic process to make one-of-a-kind silhouettes in blue on textiles and paper. We love her fish and flower motifs!
Robbie Switzer Fine Art
Homer, Alaska
Find a variety of stunning paintings, prints, and greeting cards by oil painter Robbie Switzer, whose work captures the beauty of living on Kachemak Bay, from the harbor to the mountains.
Wild Scoops
Anchorage, Alaska
Who doesn't love ice cream? Especially when it's handcrafted locally using Alaskan ingredients to make creative recipes. Treat a friend to a double scoop at the Wild Scoops shops in Anchorage and a variety of pop-ups. Shop their cookbook, accessories, e-gift cards, and apparel too.
Food Bank of Alaska
Give back to communities across the state by volunteering or donating to the Food Bank of Alaska.
Disaster Relief for Western Alaska
Support Alaskans impacted by Typhoon Halong by donating to the Alaska Community Foundation.
Support Local Artists & Bookstores in Alaska
Homer Book Store in Homer
Dos Manos in Anchorage
Anchorage Museum Store in Anchorage
Kindred Post in Juneau
Poppy Lane Mercantile in Palmer
Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer
The Net Loft in Cordova
The Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska
Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak
Alaska Wild Berry in Anchorage and Juneau
Old Harbor Books in Sitka
For more ideas on gifting from small businesses this season, browse our Made in Alaska , Alaskan Books, and Alaskan Pantry collections and our older gift guides.