What do you get for that person who has everything, especially if you don’t want to pick up a cookie-cutter bottle of wine or an impersonal gift card? Check out what local artists have to offer! Gifts for everyone on your list can be found a stone’s throw away if you know where to look, and you’ll be helping the local community thrive, too.

For the Would-Be Interior Designer We all have that relative or friend who loves to decorate. Why not pick up something completely one-of-a-kind? Elaine DeCaro creates beautiful hand-painted abstract furniture that will be the showpiece of your receiver’s home for years to come. Fun, funky and colorful, these items are a piece of art all in themselves but are still functional. Check them out at designedbylainie.com.

For the Pet Lover That person on your list that has three cats, animals with first and last names or gets little outfits for the dog and carries him in a bag … yeah, that person. Or the one who just really looks at her animal companion as a member of the family. For these people, consider pet portraits, pet accessories or treats as a great gift!  Check out bullenbeisser.org as a great one-stop shop for dog collars, bowties and flower accessories for the pet-centric. You can pick up natural gourmet treats from Kathleen Becker at emmettsedibles.com , and for pet portraiture, check out Brian and April Frye’s awesome portfolio at punkarooskyphotography.com.

For the Scent-Sational For those friends on your list who love soaps, lotions and perfumes, check out the greener, handcrafted versions. Karen Steuer makes a variety of amazing natural soaps that have scents made from berries, citrus, vanilla, lavender and even Guinness! She has soaps tailored for men and women, has a Soap of the Month Club and even donates soap to local shelters. Check out her offerings at hemlockspringssoaps.com.

For the New Mom Have a friend or family member who is expecting or has a recent addition to the family? Check out etsy.com/shop/handsalted for a variety of some of the cutest baby accessories I have ever seen! There are even holistic, non-toxic teething rings.

For the Bearded Wonder Have a man in your life that didn’t shave in “Movember” and decided this was the look for him? Gotcha covered. Meghan Whynot creates a line of beard oils and balms called American Gentleman, and it has everything that guy needs to keep his chin mane in line. Scents include Octoberfest, Pumpkin Lager and Whiskey by the Fire. Go to etsy.com/shop/americangentlemanMA.

For the Zombie Apocalypse Survivor With zombies being all the rage, I am sure we all have that undead fan on our list somewhere. Whether it be artwork, hair accessories, jewelry or clothing you’re after, check out etsy.com/shop/ZombieRomance for a fun twist on everyone’s favorite brain-devouring monster.

For the Tree Hugger For true nature lovers who believe in sustainability and the fine balance between life and death and all things self-connecting, check out Seed to Stem. This small gift shop at 174 Shrewsbury St. boasts gorgeous plants and art, as well as antiques and specimens to get in touch with Mother Earth herself. Check out seedtostembotanicals.com.

For the Sweet Tooth Cupcakes are an art unto themselves. Sure, they are edible, but they are downright beautiful, and there are some culinary artists who just stand above the rest. One of these is The Queen’s Cups. Millbury native Renee King takes her love for dessert and shares it with the world at thequeenscups.com, where she creates cupcakes for all occasions.

Whoever you are buying for, remember that local artists and small businesses need some love, too! Support Central Massachusetts by giving local shops and artists your business and make someone smile when they open a one-of-a-kind gift carefully chosen by you.

By Jennifer Russo