A Bottle Of Brandy From Star Union Spirits
This small-batch micro-distillery, located in the historic Westclox building in Peru, is producing premium spirits in turn of the century branding. The bottles are as elegant as the spirits they hold! The Star Union Spirits diverse portfolio includes apple, cherry and cabernet sauvignon brandies, grappas, rums, whiskies and vodka. For a sample of what can be made with their products, take a look at their Instagram.
Star Union Spirits
300 Fifth St., Suite 135, Peru
815-205-1234
A Hand Blown Ornament From Starved Rock Hot Glass
For a beautiful one-of-a-kind gift, pay a visit to Starved Rock Hot Glass in downtown Ottawa. Over the last decade, artist Laura Johnson has perfected the craft of creating stunning hand-blown pieces of art glass. From her colorful and crowd pleasing glass flowers, to mixed media pieces made from blown glass and reclaimed driftwood, pieces from Starved Rock Hot Glass make for excellent presents during the holiday season.
Starved Rock Hot Glass
700 W. Main St., Ottawa
815-313-5445
A Piece Of Fine Field Pottery
Fine Field Pottery (which can be purchased at K's Secret Garden in Streator) specializes in functional and fun pieces of stoneware. This art is just as beautiful as it is practical. Consider getting the baker in your life a gorgeously glazed pie plate or French butter keeper. Check out Fine Field Pottery's Esty page, the products are shipped nationwide directly from the heart of Starved Rock Country!
K's Secret Garden
215 E. Main St., Streator
A Custom Plant From Petals By Peyton
Looking for a live stocking stuffer for the plant fanatics on your list? Stop by Petals By Peyton for all your cactus, succulent and holiday arrangement needs. This chic store in downtown La Salle offers a wide assortment of beautiful plants housed in funky reclaimed containers. While you're there, be sure to check out their home decor selection for even more great gift ideas.
Petals By Peyton
552 First St., La Salle
815-780-8251
A Personalized Piece Of Jewelry From Chain, Link And Gemstone
Gifts don't get any more handmade than Arica Dearcos' fingerprint pendants! These beautiful pieces are created by pressing a finger into silver clay, which is then fired and mounted on a standard 18-inch chain. If you're looking for an extra personalized gift, consider adding on birthstones, inscriptions or a special chain!
Chain, Link and Gemstone
400 Fifth St., Peru
815-448-9649
A Bottle From August Hill Winery
For your family and friends who enjoy a fine glass of wine during the holiday season, be sure to stop by August Hill's beautiful tasting room in downtown Utica. Consider purchasing them a bottle of Berlyn Semi-dry Red, made from Illinois-grown Frontenac and Chambourcin grapes, grown, aged and bottled right here in Starved Rock Country!
August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica
815-667-5211
A Growler From Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Ottawa's own Tangled Roots Brewing Company is producing some of the finest craft brews in the midwest. Consider gifting the craft beer fan in your life a growler of Forty1-Eighty8 — this farm to foam American pale ale has all of it's agricultural products grown right here in Starved Rock Country! If you already know someone who's a big Tangled Roots fan, sign them up for the Tangled Roots Brew Club.
Tangled Roots Brewing Company
812 La Salle St., Ottawa
815-324-9549
A Bag Of Locally Roasted Coffee Beans From Jeremiah Joe
Jeremiah Joe, a local favorite establishment that recently opened up a second convenient location on Canal Avenue in Ottawa, roasts all of its signature blends of beans in-house! You can see how all the roasts that go into their wide array of coffees and espressos are carefully blended through big bay windows towards the back of the La Salle Street location, giving you a glimpse into this intricate process. Pick up a few bags of freshly roasted beans and some Jeremiah Joe merch for the coffee connoisseur in your life, available at either of the Ottawa locations.
Jeremiah Joe Coffee
807 La Salle St., Ottawa