theHumm’s December issue is full of specific gift suggestions for folks on your list — all of which can be found in small towns in the Ottawa Valley. We would like to thank all participating merchants for taking the time to send in their suggestions, and to thank our readers for shopping locally and thereby supporting both the shops and theHumm! Here are two of the many categories — pick up a copy and find the full list of local gift ideas.

Gifts for Art Lovers

Etchings by Franc vanOort, Riverguild ($80–250)
Etchings by Helen Stewart, Maclean Young Picture Framers ($125 & up)
Framed Print of Québec City, Elisabeth deSnaijer Antiques ($45)
Vintage pictures and frames, Curiosities ($10 & up)
Carolyn Shuttle Fused Glass Platter, Keffer Gallery / Café ($135)
Beautiful Works by Local Artists, LUX Photographic Services ($100 & up)
Affordable Fine Art Prints & Photos, Philip K. Wood Gallery (various)
Fused Glass Panels by Craig Angus, Bridge St. Gallery ($650)
Shaker Oval Boxes, Nordic Star ($30 & up)
Paintings by Keith McQuay, Treefrog Gallery ($600–1000)
Silver & Gold Hand Mirror Wall Sculpture, Kehla Design ($910)

Gifts for Cooks

Stainless Steel BBQ Spatula, Don’s Meat Market ($20)
Wildly Delicious Fig Balsamic Vinegar, Ground Waves ($13.99)
Tea Towels, Oven Mitts, Dish Cloths, Jen-Bar ($5.99 & up)
Handmade Bowls by Violetta, Fabulous ($18 & up)
Cookbooks from Yesteryear, Curiosities ($10)
Ancho Gold #5 Sauce, Kincades Fine Foods ($6.95)
“Canadian Living Everyday Favourites”, Valley Bookshop ($39.95)
Cuisinart 12-cup Retro Coffee Maker, Equator Coffee ($119)