This season, give something you can feel good about. Know who made it and know that it's good for you and the planet.

Get some inspiration and look up these amazing shops in our directory.

Cooks and foodies could always use another gadget or two, but sometimes it can be tough to figure out what exactly they don't already have.

With some of these rare and original items, we bet you that you'll be getting your foodie friend something new, exciting and beautifully made.

Owners Samantha and Gracie want you to leave feeling recharged. That's why their new concept salon in Gastown is offering Samantha's RMT massage therapy services alongside Gracie's hair styling practice.

Tomorrow is Nouvelle Nouvelle's annual Holiday winter market! The store is curating a talented collective of local Vancouver art, accessories, and other unique finds (oh yes, and snacks and drinks). Come down from 12-5PM. 

When we think about our favorite things for the Fall and Winter season, seasonal menu changes are definitely up there. As the temperature drops, Chill Winston's opulent dining room becomes one of the coziest venues to hang out in, with comfy seats and couches. You have a Spooning Jesus cocktail in your hand to accompany CW's ethically-driven, locally sourced dishes. All in all, it makes for a different sort of dining experience.

When it comes to Christmas shopping, gift shopping anytime of year, or if you just want to poke around for something special for yourself or your home, it's nice to know that there is a little store that has a bit of everything. 

A non-exclusive list of some things you should definitely put on your to do list this week.

There are many amazing, burgeoning creatives around Gastown, whether it be graphic design, interior design, photography, or illustration. At AKA, many of these kinds of creative talents are all under one roof. We stopped by to say hello and see what this new model of creative agency is up to. Check out their amazing projects here.

Gastown-ers, there is so much going on down here, and everyday, more and more people are getting excited about it and tapping in to be a part of it all. For this month's giveaway, we have four $50 gift certificates to Pourhouse Restaurant for four lucky readers!

A recap of last Thursday's bi-annual Shop Hop in Gastown. We had thousands of people down here in Gastown, celebrating with drinks, food, and deals on amazing fall and winter pieces.

The best thing about local goods is that they are, more often than not, handmade! 

Banquet Atelier & Workshop is a Vancouver-based studio engaged in creating quality goods celebrating the natural world and the animals that inhabit it: water birds, northern wildlife, forest creatures and under the sea. For this holiday season, they have created some incredible, unique and vibrant designs, now available at The Block. 

We also just love these wintery, knitted and super-soft accessories from Hendrik Lou. Available at Nouvelle Nouvelle in Gastown.

Last but not least, we love Jessie Turner's handcrafted jewelry, now at Dream Apparel -- perfect to add to your Christmas wishlist.

In the wake of our Gastown Shop Hop (we hope you all had fun last night), dutil. has the perfect after party tonight, as they launch the first international collective between IDC and Rogue Territory.

Looking forward to the Shop Hop? So are we! As we all await this fall's evening of door-to-door fashion, design, and dining, check out some of these awesome fall arrivals for men from some participating retailers.