The Salmon Sisters Gift List - Holiday 2026

Who’s on your list?

Salmon Sisters Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Box

Perfect for: The home cook who loves to gather everyone around the table

Give them a freezer full of good meals to look forward to. Our wild Alaska sockeye salmon is caught by Alaska women fishermen, hand-processed in Homer, and flash-frozen to preserve its flavor. From a simple roasted fillet to a special dinner with friends, this is a gift they can keep bringing to the table long after the holidays.

Check the product page for box sizes and upcoming delivery dates.

The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage

Perfect for: The cook who loves a story with their supper

Share a year at our Alaska table. Our cookbook brings together 60 recipes, 35 seasonal traditions, and stories from Alaskan women, with photography and illustrations celebrating life close to the land and sea. A gift to cook from, curl up with, and return to as the seasons change. Pair it with a wild sockeye salmon box for a little inspiration and something delicious to get started.

12 Days of Fishwife Advent Calendar

Perfect for: The tinned-fish enthusiast

Count down to Christmas with a little something fishy. We’re especially excited for day 12: our collaboration with Fishwife and Wildfish Cannery, a limited-edition tin of smoked Alaskan sockeye salmon with Spanish extra virgin olive oil. As delicious as it is cute.

Salmon Sisters Smoked Tinned Alaska Salmon — Collectors Pack

Perfect for: The friend who always packs a good snack

Three tins, plenty of ways to share. Our Collectors Pack brings together alder-smoked wild Alaska coho salmon in our new illustrated boxes. Set out a tin with crackers, stir some into a favorite dip, or tuck one into a pack for a winter adventure. A taste of Alaska, all wrapped up.

Stickleback Fish Company

Perfect for: The holiday host

Bring a taste of Homer to the holiday spread with pickled fish or smoked salmon dip. Stickleback’s small team makes artisan seafood in small batches, with local labor and quality ingredients. Pass the crackers!

For shipping orders, call (907) 419-4029.

Fika Coffee Roasters

Perfect for: The friend who takes their morning cup seriously

Make their winter mornings a little brighter with specialty coffee roasted in small batches right here in Alaska. Fika’s light-to-medium roasts are a thoughtful pick for the coffee lover on your list. Bring a bag for your holiday host—or save one for a slow morning together.

Tidewater Fleece

Perfect for: The colorful adventurer

Winter layers with a playful streak. Mandy Smith hand-sews cozy fleece hats and skirts in Anchorage, drawing inspiration from her time as a sea-kayak guide. Pick a print that feels just like them.

Peak Retriever Fleecewear

Perfect for: The inseparable dog-and-human duo

A pop of color for gray winter days—and something for the pup, too. Handmade in Girdwood, these fleece hoodies come in cheerful color combinations for people and their four-legged companions.

Darn Tough Homer Socks

Perfect for: The practical gift lover

Soft, cozy, and durable: the socks we’re always happy to find in our stockings. A little everyday comfort for the person who puts their feet through a lot. Consider these your catch of the day.

SKHOOP x Salmon Sisters Collection

Perfect for: The friend who heads out in any weather

From the forest to the slopes to the daily dog walk, our collection with SKHOOP brings warmth to winter days. Explore insulated vests and skirts with room to move and layer—a thoughtful gift for the friend who’s happiest outside.

Felicity Loft Tea Infuser

Perfect for: The friend who always has the kettle on

A little artwork for their daily cup. This stainless steel loose-leaf tea infuser features a design by Anchorage printmaker Kristin Vantrease of Adrift Prints, inspired by the Kenai Peninsula’s Skyline Trail. The silicone lid doubles as a resting spot for the infuser when the tea is ready. Pair it with their favorite loose-leaf blend for a cozy gift.

Paige Brady Design

Perfect for: The art-loving home cook

We love artwork you can put to work. Paige’s tea towels and washcloths became a fan favorite in our shops this year, with colorful designs that celebrate Alaska—from forget-me-nots to retro halibut.

Lauren Simpson’s Monthly Print Club

Perfect for: The friend who loves snail mail

Give them something lovely to look forward to. Shipped from Homer, Lauren’s monthly art delivery includes a limited-edition print, a studio letter on beautiful letterpress stationery, a coordinating mini sticker, and a matching postcard. Happy mail, indeed.

Jill Richie’s 2027 Calendar

Perfect for: The one already dreaming of next year

A whole year of Alaska, seen through Fairbanks artist Jill Richie’s watercolors. From winter’s soft pastels to summer’s vivid textures, each month brings a new view. Perforated pages make the artwork easy to frame and enjoy long after the calendar turns.

Misfit Prints

Perfect for: The one-of-a-kind collector

Hand-carved stamps meet upcycled clothing and Minegishi paper in these one-of-a-kind pieces. A thoughtful pick for someone who likes their art—and their wardrobe—with a little individuality.

Nuska Rugs

Perfect for: The homebody with bold taste

Art underfoot? Yes, please. Mackenzie makes one-of-a-kind, hand-tufted rugs in Palmer, Alaska. These playful pieces bring texture and personality to a favorite corner of the house.

Alaska Beauty Peony Cooperative

Perfect for: The friend who misses summer

A little flower-season joy for the middle of winter. This Homer farmer-owned cooperative offers peony-inspired gifts, including teas, skincare, and apparel. A sweet way to keep a bit of Alaska’s summer close.

Sol Candle Co. — Wild Orange Cypress

Perfect for: The friend who loves a cozy evening in

A warm glow for long winter nights. Made by Taylor Money in Homer, this Wild Orange Cypress candle has notes of orange, clove, and vetiver. Wrap one up for a favorite host or the friend whose ideal evening involves a good book and nowhere to be.

Salmon Seas Otolith Jewelry

Perfect for: The ocean lover

A tiny piece of the sea to carry with you. Artist Magdalena Lee turns otoliths—fish ear bones—into beautiful jewelry. Each one is unique, making these earrings an especially personal gift for someone whose heart is on the water.

Willow + Luna Handcrafted Bags

Perfect for: The friend with a bag for every adventure

Help them find their new everyday companion. Based in Juneau, Willow + Luna makes handcrafted bags with a variety of designs, leathers, and patterns to choose from. Made-to-order options make the gift feel especially their own.

Catherine Stewart Jewelry

Perfect for: The everyday jewelry wearer

Mountains, waves, and leaves, made small enough to wear. Catherine handcrafts jewelry in her Anchorage home studio, with earrings, necklaces, and rings that bring a little of the outdoors into the everyday.

My First Alaska Words: Fun

Perfect for: The littlest Alaska explorer

Tidepooling, ice-skating, and so much to discover! Our padded board book introduces little readers to ten first words inspired by Alaska adventures, with colorful scenes to explore together. A sweet stocking surprise for curious toddlers and the grown-ups who read with them.

For ages 1–3.

My Alaska Words: Food

Perfect for: The little one at the family table

From canned salmon to chowder, our food-themed board book serves up ten first words with playful illustrations and sturdy pages for little hands. Share a taste of Alaska at story time—or pair it with My First Alaska Words: Fun for twice the exploring.

For ages 1–3.

Salmon Sisters x NOMAR Mini Brailer Basket

Perfect for: The little collector

A little basket for big discoveries. Made in our hometown of Homer by NOMAR using mesh remnants from other projects, this mini brailer is a fun catchall for a kid’s favorite small treasures. Finished with a custom patch, it brings a bit of fishing-town character to everyday play.

6 inches in diameter × 6 inches tall.

Tom Crestodina’s “Look Inside” Books

Perfect for: The little boat enthusiast

For the kid who always asks, “How does that work?” Tom’s books invite little readers aboard to peek inside working vessels. Page by page, the important parts of each boat are revealed—and a whole world opens up.

Hook, Line & Tinker Embroidery Kits

Perfect for: The friend who loves a cozy project

Put the kettle on and settle into a little stitching. With designs featuring everything from lighthouses to sardines, these embroidery kits are a lovely gift for someone who enjoys making things by hand—or for stitching a gift yourself.

Carly Hoag’s Felted Critters

Perfect for: The wildlife lover

Little Alaska critters with a familiar face behind them! These handmade ornaments are the work of our coworker Carly, whom you may have met behind the coffee bar at Mug Up. Find her creations at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer.

Find these locally at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer.

Salmon Sisters Dog Treats — Halibut Skins

Perfect for: The pup who’s hooked on halibut

Don’t forget their stocking! Our hand-cut, dehydrated wild Alaska halibut skins bring a taste of the sea to treat time. A fishy little reward for your faithful walking partner.

Salmon Sisters Dog Treats — Salmon Cubes

Perfect for: The very good adventure buddy

Small rewards for all those good sits and stays. Made with wild salmon from Cook Inlet, our hand-cut, dehydrated salmon cubes are a tasty way to celebrate your favorite four-legged companion.

Salmon Sisters Dog Treats — Salmon Crumbles

Perfect for: The pup who lives for dinnertime

Give their usual bowl a little holiday flourish. Sprinkle our dehydrated wild Alaska salmon crumbles over dog food or mix them into a meal for an extra taste of the sea. Made in Homer with salmon from Cook Inlet.

Homer Hot House

Perfect for: The friend who could use a breather

A little warmth goes a long way in an Alaska winter. Treat them—and maybe yourself—to time at Homer Hot House, with infrared sauna, contrast and red-light therapy, massage, and group classes. A welcome reason to slow down.

An experience to enjoy in Homer.

The Porcupine Theater

Perfect for: Your favorite movie-date companion

Give them a night at the movies in Homer. A Porcupine Theater gift card lets them choose the film and make an evening of it. Even better: plan to go together.

An experience to enjoy in Homer.

A little planning, a lot of heart

Handmade, small-batch, and made-to-order gifts take time. Check each shop’s availability and holiday ordering dates, especially for custom pieces and gifts traveling from Alaska.

Thank you for showing these makers and small businesses some love this season. We’re glad to share a few of our favorites with you.