Photo gallery: Holiday Gift Guide 2016

If that crumpled piece of paper in your pocket is thin on gift ideas, we have you covered with our own list of new items and perennial favorites that have been crafted, bottled, baked and grown locally for your loved ones.

photo by: Nick Krug

A gift package from Alchemy Coffee & Bake House, 1901 Massachusetts, which comes with an Alchemy pint glass and $20 gift card for $20. Cold Brew growler comes separately for $15. "We wanted to create a gift that was versatile and generous to the community that has supported our business and family. Thanks, Lawrence!" -Ben Farmer, owner.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State Brewing Company merchandise: Growler coozie, $12.75, with growler full of beer, approximately $26.00. Hat, $16, shirt, $12.50 and Free State logo tacker, $19.50. "The happiness that comes with recognizing a favorite place is really what the spirit of the holidays is about. Being able to represent that through (gifts) that showcase a favorite place in Lawrence is a wonderful treat for the season." - Chuck Magerl, owner.

Succulents at The Merc, 901 Iowa St. Cost ranges from $4 to $50. "Locally grown Earth Flower succulents are unique and available year-round at the co-op. They are very popular as hostess gifts for holiday parties and are adorable centerpieces for holiday dining tables." - Valerie Taylor Richardson, marketing manager.

A bottle of local wine at On The Rocks, 1818 Massachusetts. Pictured is a bottle of Chambourcin from the Crescent Moon Winery in Lawrence, $15.99. "Many people in Lawrence believe in supporting the small-town people and a lot of people don't realize the quality of wine made in Kansas." - Quinna Lehr, wine specialist at On The Rocks.

A gift certificate to a local restaurant. Featured is the charcuterie board with summer sausage, pickles, okra and smoked head cheese, $20 at Hank Charcuterie, 1900 Massachusetts St. "I think it's good to support businesses that support other local businesses like farmers. It's good to keep your local dollars in the community." - Vaughn Good, owner.

photo by: Nick Krug

Christmas Sugar Cookies from Eileen's Colossal Cookies, 4931, W. Sixth St., Suite 124. $15 for a dozen decorated cookies or $5 a dozen for frosted. Six-inch santa chocolate chip is $3.50. "Everybody likes Christmas cookies. We make all of our own dough and frosting. Everything is made in-store." - Becky Johansen, owner.

photo by: Nick Krug

A book by a local author at The Raven Bookstore, 6 E. Seventh St. Featured is "All the Ugly and Wonderful Things" by Bryn Greenwood, $25.99 in hardcover. "We're lucky to have a wealth of talented, local authors and we all like to support and enjoy them." Heidi Raak, owner.

photo by: Nick Krug

Hand-carved relief prints by Charley Forsyth, $15-$25 at Wonder Fair, 841 Massachusetts St. "Charley's work is wonderfully relatable and simple in its subject matter but interesting in its hand-rendered intricacy." - Henry Schneiderman, co-owner.

photo by: Nick Krug

Ceramic teapot by Lawrence artist Alan Brummell, $50 at Phoenix Gallery / Phoenix Underground, 825 Massachusetts St. "All our ceramics are popular. I think everyone like's to give handmade gifts for the holidays from local artists." - Sue Shea, manager.

photo by: Nick Krug

Tumbled stone coasters printed with KU and Lawrence logos and scenes, $8 individually or four for $30 at Made, 737 Massachusetts St. "They're very popular because they show specific landmarks that are sentimental to people." - Kristen Campbell, employee.

photo by: Nick Krug

A 3-inch John Brown/Kansas prairie candle at Waxman Candles, 609 Massachusetts St. Cost is $30. "This is a popular candle because John Brown is an iconic figure that evokes the spirit of this town." Curtis McCoy, manager.