Have no fear, The Daily Camera's local (and last-minute) holiday gift guide is here

Dec. 13—When Target is completely sold out of Christmas lights, and a little dusting of snow tickles the flatirons, one can deduce that it's officially the season of giving.

Which essentially means — for all of the procrastinators out there, at least — that it's the season of last-minute holiday shopping. If shopping for presents stresses you out, don't worry — our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide has been curated to help you find the perfect item for every person on your list.

The list includes some gifts that can be purchased in-store, and some online — but all of them celebrate what Boulder County is all about.

For the cool brother who can stay up until 2 a.m. on a Friday and wake up to go backcountry skiing at 6 a.m. on a Saturday:

Coach Prime Sunglasses by Blenders

In an exclusive collaboration with Deion Sanders, these sunglasses sport a bold monochromatic look, allowing your bro to channel his inner "Prime Time" energy.

Resole his worn-out climbing shoes (since he probably won't do it himself).

Rock and Resole — Boulder's only locally owned source for climbing shoes and gear, offers state-of-the-art climbing shoe resoling by expert cobblers. Prices for resoling start at $55.

A gift card for car detailing at Gloss

Gloss is Boulder's coolest new car wash, offering world-class coffee and squeaky-clean services. Prices for a complete detail start at $325, though Gloss offers a full range of car cleaning services, including a $20/month membership, making it the perfect gift for anyone who spends most of their time outdoors.

For the chic sister who has the best clog collection and gives impeccable advice:

An antique writing desk from Few of a Kind Vintage + Mercantile

Located in a historic blacksmith shop on main street in Old Town Niwot, Few of a Kind offers a selection of carefully curated goods, including vintage and antique furniture, as well as items from small and local brands. Whether your sister needs some new furniture or a new cashmere-scented candle, this is the spot to find the perfectly posh gift.

Passes to Boulder International Film Festival

The Boulder International Film Festival will take place in the new year from Feb. 29 through March 3. Showcasing a diverse range of films from around the world, BIFF offers a platform for innovative storytelling and creative expression. The festival includes engaging discussions, filmmaker Q&As and workshops, all of which are included in the price of a festival pass.

A pair of cute but cozy socks, to wear under her clogs of course.

Jones + CO is a locally owned contemporary lifestyle brand selling everything from turquoise jewelry to delicate glassware, and of course, an extensive and adorable collection of socks — arguably the best in Boulder.

For the dad who loves woodworking and is obsessed with Tony Soprano:

A dining chair from Dancing Grains Woodwork, to give his carpentry something to aspire to.

Dancing Grains Woodworks is a bespoke woodworking brand based in Boulder, featuring handcrafted furniture, cabinets, doors, and other one of a kind home elements. The company specializes in creating original designs, making every single piece a collector's item.

Snag him a poster featuring his favorite prog-rock band

Nationally acclaimed as a premier destination for rare vintage and modern concert posters, Posterscene's collection ranges from 1960s Grateful Dead to the most recent Greta Van Fleet concert, and includes thousands of other posters spanning hundreds of decades and genres. It's a treasure trove of art and music-related memorabilia from across the globe, all housed in an expansive 1,500 square foot space.

A sampler of pasta from Boulder's best carbohydrate company

Pastificio is a Boulder-based, organic, heritage and ancient grain pasta company, creating fresh pastas from whole grain flour which we mill fresh, in-house daily from organic, heritage and ancient grains. Several heritage varieties of wheat we use, such as Red Fife, Turkey Red, Blue Emmer and White Sonora, are grown locally by Aspen Moon Farm — Perfect for any Dad trying to up his Sunday spaghetti and meatball game.

For the best friend who gives the warmest hugs and smells like a meadow:

The latest in her favorite romantic fantasy series from Barbed Wire Books in Longmont

As Longmont's largest independent bookstore, Barbed Wire Books sells an expansive collection of both new and used books in a cozy, snug atmosphere. Snag your pal a text in her favorite genre, or ask a bookseller what they'd recommend — it's hard to go wrong at Barbed Wire.

A batch of sugar cookies from Dry Storage, because she's never met a baked good she didn't like

There's nothing like a fresh-baked cookie to ring in the holiday season, and the folks over at Dry Storage know their way around a pastry. The artisan grain mill and bakery opened up in 2019, and have since been satisfying sweet tooths far and wide with treats made with house-milled heirloom flours.

Pottery classes

Cannon Street Ceramics is an adorable little pottery studio in Lafayette that offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced ceramics classes at affordable prices — the perfect gift for a creative buddy.

For the mother who spends all day in the garden and makes the best biscuits:

A holiday Liberty Puzzle

In the tradition of the 1930s hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles, Liberty Puzzles bring the artistry and intricacy of classic puzzles to contemporary collectors (and amateur puzzlers). Using modern laser-cutting technology to cut pieces out of plywood, these puzzles feature complex, beautifully designed pieces that are almost more satisfying to look at than a completed puzzle.

A piece for her art collection from The New Local

The New Local is a Boulder-based nonprofit collective of over 60 local female artists, designers, and makers. These lovely and talented ladies work across various mediums including jewelry, floral design, sculpture, ceramics, oil painting, leatherwork, and apothecary — among others. The organization is known for its singular pieces, ranging from botanically-dyed clothing to custom-made boots.

A summer CSA share from Off Beet Farm, in case her carrot crop doesn't make it

Touted as the "gayest little farm in Boulder County," Off Beet Farm is a queer-owned and operated vegetable farm that prides itself on being the most vibrant and inclusive farm in the Front Range. With a mission to serve a diverse clientele including the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, Off Beet is dedicated growing the most delicious, nutritious and gay veggies on this side of the rockies.

For the significant other who's love language is quality time:

Dinner and a show at the Gold Hill Inn

Gold Hill Inn is a historic lodge that now operates as a full-scale restaurant and a music venue. The quaint restaurant offers, perhaps, the best deal in town — a six course meal will only set you back $46. Be sure to check out the music schedule to make an evening of the trip to the foothills — Musical legends such as Gregory Alan Isakov and Stephen Stills have played at this the restaurant's tiny barroom in the past.

A romantic cheesemaking course, because nothing says "I love you" like lactose!

The Art of Cheese in Longmont is a cheese-centric culinary school offering a comprehensive range of classes, covering everything from soft cheeses like Chevre to mold-ripened varieties like Brie, and hard cheeses such as Colby, Cheddar, and Jarlsberg. The school offers a variety of classes each month, as well as an intensive Cheesemaking Boot Camp, for anyone looking to go pro.

Plan a hike with a picnic

Surprise your sweetheart with a hike (or a snowshoe) — perhaps somewhere around Rocky Mountain National Park? On the way, be sure to visit the newly opened Moxie Mercantile outpost in Lyons. The eatery features a rotating selection of Moxie's signature pastries, breads and sandwiches, as well as curated picnic bags for hungry hikers en route to an outdoor adventure.

Happy shopping, Boulderites!