The Cork & Board seems to have been created with the winter holidays in mind--when friends and family gather together, prepare and share creative foods, great wine, and craft beer. Oh, and if you're exchanging gifts, well, they have those too. Cork & Board is a one-stop holiday shopping destination, with a vast assortment of specialty foods, including everything needed for stunning charcuterie spreads. Owner Ryan Gott brings in top specialty foods from local makers, so whether you pick up Somerville Chocolate's White Chocolate or Habanero Hot Sauce from Portsmouth's Spicy Shark, your purchases support small food businesses throughout New England. On Saturday, December 17th from 12-3 pm, The Cork & Board is holding its largest wine-tasting event of the year, with 24 wines for samplng, plus three local food vendors. 1207 Centre Street, Newton Centre. Open Tues – Sun. Closed Mon.

There’s no place in Newton quite like The Paper Mouse, which is stocked with holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. This magical gift and stationery shop is brimming with thoughtfully curated merchandise that inspires curiosity, puzzles, toys, books, writing implements, notebooks, and one of the best selections of cards in Newton. This Saturday it's collaborating with its neighbor Artitudes--just show your receipt from a purchase at one store for 10% off at the other! It's also offering free gift-wrapping on Saturday, and if you've seen how their elves artistically wrap gifts, you may end up picking up all of your gifts at The Paper Mouse!

Celebrating special occasions with bundt cakes from Needham Street Bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, is easy, fun, cost-effective, and most importantly, delicious. Perfectly moist cakes in a variety of sizes and flavors, drizzled with their signature, not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting, which freeze easily is like a hostess’ dream come true. Great as hostess gifts, which are also standouts on the dessert table. Customize your cake with festive, colorful, holiday toppers—like dreidels and reindeer antlers-- for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece. Offering lots of flavor options like lemon, carrot, pumpkin spice, white chocolate raspberry—and that’s just for starters. Available in sizes for large groups or small families (there are even mini cupcake-sized "bundtinis"), all at reasonable prices. All cakes are Kosher Dairy Certified. Online ordering for pick up or delivery, or stop by for in-person shopping. Open 7 days/week. 170 Needham Street, Newton, with easy and ample parking.

Figurella isn't quite an exercise studio. It's definitely not a spa. And we wouldn't call it a traditional weight loss center, either. More like a woman's body design center, Figurella's clients are toned, healthy, and (finally) achieving their personal body goals. With roots in Italy, Figurella's pristine studio, located on Union Street in Newton Centre, uses a science-based approach to eliminate unwanted fat, including diet, exercise, and restoration. Interested? Figurella is offering a starter package for $99 with a private consultation and 3 sessions at Figurella, with personalized workouts with a trainer, detox baths, and nutrition tips. It’s a great way to try the Figurella Method for 1 week before committing to the program..

This Newton florist becomes a full-service gift basket resource for the holidays; in addition to ordering Forevermark Flowers’ stunning arrangements, they have a seasonal option to build a curated basket of wine, cheese, nuts, fruits, and gifts—gorgeously arranged, just like their floral designs. It’s easy to spot (and covet) flower arrangements from the award-winning Forevermark Flowers of Newton Centre. Their inspiration comes from classic Dutch Golden Age artwork, and their signature arrangements are fabulously layered, textured, and exquisitely styled. With every arrangement its own work of art, it comes as no surprise that Forevermark Flowers received the 2021 Best of Boston Award for its wedding arrangements. Available at a variety of price-points and with same-day delivery, this family-owned shop on Commonwealth Avenue, across from Blacker’s Bakeshop, is a great gifting resource. 562 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre.

Newton resident Beth Kirsch trained in France as a Master Chocolatier. Her award-winning chocolate is made in small batches with the highest quality French chocolate and fresh ingredients. For the holidays, Beth is featuring almost-too-beautiful-to-eat hot chocolate bombs and giftboxes of gorgeous assorted chocolate bonbons. The hot cocoa bombs are buy 5 and get 1 free for pick up only! Order online and free, easy pick up in Newton Highlands. Shipping also available (but not for the hot chocolate bombs). Order soon for the best selection.

This West Newton Square shop is filled with fine American crafts and jewelry for holiday gift-giving. It showcases both local and national artists in a variety of media and price ranges. Perfect for finding unusual and thoughtful gifts for all of the special peopleon your list, especially those with a love for uncommon goods. Artitudes is stocked with a seemingly endless variety of gifts--from jewelry, to handmade clothing and objets d'art. This Saturday it's collaborating with its neighbor The Paper Mouse--just show your receipt from a purchase at one store for 10% off at the other!

More than just a flower shop, Derby Farm has gifts, stocking stuffers, table décor, and inspired-by-nature home accessories, in addition to their gorgeous bespoke floral arrangements. A one-stop home resource for holidays, Derby Farm has all of the just-right touches for creating warm, welcoming homes, and thoughtful gift-giving. Their flower arrangements--which recently made it onto the pages of Vogue--can be ordered and delivered for your holiday centerpiece, or, for a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year, there are floral subscriptions for arrangements that usher in each new season. Derby Farm currently has a promotion for a chance to win a Fermob Balad Lamp (a $200 value), for those who make an in-store purchase and sign up for their mailing list.

Gorgeous artfully hand-crafted soaps & candles made in small batches using the highest quality ingredients. Perfect for gift-giving, hostess gifts, and to treat yourself. The cold process soaps are created from local ingredients when possible, including lavender and other botanicals grown in the gardens of this Newton business. Container candles are hand-poured from 100% American soy wax and the pillar candles are a blend of soy and beeswax. Wicks are cotton and burn clean for hours and hours. &Soaps is an environmentally-friendly company that takes sustainability seriously--steering clear of plastics and petroleum by-products, and even uses solar energy to power the studio in which it makes its products. It's a truly local business that you can feel great about supporting. Current Promotion: Free shipping in the US from now until the end of the year and Buy 3+ soaps and get a free soap dish or hemp sisal bag.

Lynne's Vintique curates local food and vintage finds. It's Newton's go-to source for truly local raw honey, and fans of locally roasted Dean’s Beans coffee, know that Lynne’s has the best prices and widest selection in the area. Honey is harvested in Stoneham, Lincoln, Concord, and Needham, with all of the taste and health benefits of local raw honey. Shop in-person at the Echo Bridge Mall or contact Lynne to place orders for pickup or free local delivery.

Since not every village in Newton has a gift shop like Just Next Door, residents from villages all over Newton head to this little shop in Auburndale when they need a special gift, card, or toy. And around the holidays it's especially hopping. Known for their voluminous card racks and gifts for any occasion, it's just the place to shop when you want to keep it local or need a last minute present. Currently offering two promotions through December 24: 15% off canvas totes and 20% off PluPlus toys.

Newton is now home to its first zero-waste refillery, Fulfilled Goods! With the feel of a general store (it's gorgeous), and a mission to reduce waste and deliver value, this new addition to Newtonville has a huge selection of products--from pantry items to households goods, and personal care products. There’s also a collection of locally-made sustainable products perfect for holiday gift-giving, and tons of sustainable stocking stuffers from lip balms to bath bombs, French market bags, and lots more. Current promotions are: buy 2 or more Leaf shave products and get 10% off. Also, $2 off all Tokki gift bags. And there’s also a fun raffle underway for vintage pewter plates—see Fulfilled Goods’ Instagram for all details! 612 Washington Street, across from Whole Foods.

Vegan, plant-based, gluten free cookies that taste great and are good for you too? Off Our Rocker Cookies has turned the healthy snacking game upside down with their addictive, sweet-potato based cookies. Perfect for a quick breakfast, pre/post workout snack, or a healthy grab-and-go for anyone racing around. Keep them on hand over the holidays when craving a healthy break from all of the heavy eating. 10% off all orders through 2022 benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls. Free Shipping through the end of the year with code “Happy.”

Hyper-local, sustainable florist Susan Margolin has just opened up her flower subscriptions for 2023. This Newton resident grows her gorgeous flowers from seed (in Newton) and then arranges these home-grown bouquets in vintage vessels which she scouts out, snaps up, and repurposes. Subscriptions include a vintage vessel to be refilled with bouquets throughout the flower-growing season, and are thoughtful holiday gifts. Flowers are picked up at Bettina's Bakery in Upper Falls. Also available for the holidays: dried flower ornaments. Email for more information: lotusandlettucedesigns@gmail.com