To find small artisanal Christmas gifts in Reims, leave the person who will receive them. La Louve Rémise, concept store of 39 rue Thiers, brings together creators from Reims, La Marne and elsewhere, made in France. A Secret Santa, a colleague, a hostess, a child: for each case, we have some useful ideas, which one can see and touch before buying.
Secret Santa of the office: the object nobody refuses
The Secret Santa is a draw where everyone offers a single gift, usually with a budget set in advance. The risk is to fall on someone we barely know. It therefore takes a pleasant object, neither too intimate nor too strange.
For a Secret Santa in Reims, start with a candle from La Cangie Particulier. Ségolène Leclerc perfumes them by hand, in Reims, with a 100% vegetable wax. The scents are oaky, floral, fruity or vegetal, leaving a margin depending on the colleague who fell to you. Astucture soap also makes the case: Sandrine Appert, soap and farmer, prepares them from vegetable oils and essentials. And if the office likes to laugh, there are stickers and little illustrations of Melody Louisart, animals full of humor and sweetness.
If you don't know anything about the person, avoid very marked perfumes. A mild soap or illustration pass everywhere. For the candle, take a sweet scent.
Gift for a colleague or neighbour
An original colleague gift says « I've been thinking about you » without doing too much. You want to avoid the box of chocolates bought quickly, but not an object that forces the other to answer you with a larger gift.
A pen, for starters. Yannick Arcelli, from the Mirabellier's workshop, turns the wood: the piece turns on a turn and it shapes it with tools, in local or exotic essences. A colleague will serve each day. For those who drink their coffee or tea at their desk, Mathilde Vernillet makes white faience, coloured with enamel and decorated with pencil. According to the decoration page of the site, there are also bowls at home.
For a neighbor, think practical. Monique & Marcelle, Samantha Pelayo's workshop founded in 2020, manufactures reusable wipes and wipes, in an eco-responsible approach. We are talking about this at length in our article on Monique & Marcelle.
The pieces change according to the arrivals. Go to the shop or ask what is available before you decide.
The hostess gift, when you're invited
Getting empty hands to friends for a party dinner is embarrassing. Coming with the same bottle as the other three guests, it's a bit sad too.
A Christmas hostess gift must be placed immediately: on the table, in the entrance, in the bathroom. The candle of La Cangie Particulie does very well. There is even a candle in a bottle of champagne, which falls well with us. A bowl or a plate of Mathilde Vernillet also work, if you know the style of the house.
For a hostess who cooks, look at NV Wood Arts. Nicolas and Marylou Védie, medallists and graduates in 2022, work exotic wood in turn to make cooking utensils. A spoon doesn't make any noise on a party table, but it's served all year round.
A little gift for a man who already has everything
The man-made gift in Reims often poses the most problems. Scarf, perfume, socks: we received them all.
The male ray is more surprising than we think. Theophile Caille is a glass torch. He manufactures everyday glass accessories: razors, badgers, decapsulators, and more unexpected pieces. Glass straws and shaving sets can also be found in his home, according to the site selection. For someone who prefers wood, the Mirabellier workshop offers shaving accessories and pens.
And for the man who heals his appearance, there is Illiger. Rémi trained at Nancy's Fine Arts and hand-made bow knots in his studio on Stanislas Street, with china fabrics, silk scarves or old ties revisited. The shop also offers straps. If you are still looking, see our selection of the Father's Day, which also serves Christmas.
A small gift for a woman: fine jewel, accessory, soap
A small handcrafted woman gift is often a jewel. A fine jewel holds in a pocket.
Hélène Pougeoise, of the brand Ellémoi, has been working the polymer paste since 2004. Her earrings have a graphic style, with plant or geometric motifs. Clémence Logie, from Clém-Art, practises millefiori, an ancestral technique: we stretch canes of polymer paste, then we slice them. It offers jewelry, including earrings and a feather necklace. She is a member of the Art Workshops of France. More details in our article on millefiori jewelry.
Lighter yet, Leatinaya's micro-macramé jewelry: Laetitia Jaillant weaves a very fine waxed polyester thread with pearls and natural stones. We detail his work in our article on micro-macramé.
If the person prefers an accessory, House Kozminski, artisanal chapelry in the Marne, makes hats and accessories for the hair. Monique & Marcelle also manufactures a glasses pouch. The radius fashion and beauty the site brings together these ideas.
For a child or a baby
For a child or newborn, the matter counts more than the rest.
Rachel Caser of Bisoumaille, knits clothes for toddlers in merino wool and organic cotton, designed for sensitive skin. The window shows birth and baptismal clothing. Sylvie Béchard, of Champourson, created for children and birth, with plushs, according to the selection of the site.
For a larger child, an illustration for his room or stationery. Claire, from Grands Air, is inspired by countryside and nature. Based on the site selection, it offers insect posters.
Have a little pleasure
Christmas is also the time to buy something. Frédérique Artang, from Valesarine, works in Reims as a carpet. For that moment, look at the cushions and plaids instead. Virginie Candat, of La Loupiote, manufactures lampshades for bedside or living room lamps.
Choose without mistake
Four questions are enough.
Use first. An object used every week is better than a trinket: a pen, soap, candle or bowl always end up serving. The size next. For a colleague, stay on a small item that holds in a bag, with nothing to worry about. The material also counts: wood, glass, ceramic, leather or wool each have their own habits, and the glass transports more carefully. Stay the taste. In doubt, take simple shapes and soft colors.
The shop also composes gift boxes with several artisan creations, such as a candle, soap and a small wooden object. The shop advises its customers to compose them. For the whole choice, our guide to Christmas gift ideas artisanal remains the reference, and page home and decor gives an overview of the objects for the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gift idea for a Secret Santa in Reims?
A useful and neutral object: a candle from La Bougie Particulier, an Astucier soap or an illustration of Melody Louisart. These creators are at La Louve Rémise, rue Thiers, according to arrivals.
What gift to a colleague?
A wooden pen turned from the Mirabellier workshop or a bowl of Mathilde Vernillet. These objects serve every day and remain discreet.
What little gift for a man?
A glass accessory of Theophile Caille, shaving accessories of the Mirabellier workshop or a butterfly node of Illiger.
What to choose for a child?
For a baby, a Bisoumaille knitted garment or a Champourson plush. For a larger child, a grand air or stationery illustration.
Where to find small handcrafted gifts in Reims?
In La Louve Rémise, 39 Thiers Street: open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (December schedules to be confirmed). You can also browse all our creators online.
Push the door
Come and see the objects there. La Louve Rémise awaits you at 39 Thiers Street, and the team helps you choose. For a slower Christmas and more worked pieces, read our article on artisans of art. The concept store is presented in detail on the site.
