“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there”.
A Visit from St. Nicholas,
Clement Clarke Moore

Christmas stockings are proof that good things really do come in small packages.  Leading up to Christmas, I photographed a series with Naturally Chic on couples and ideas for starting new Christmas traditions. Exchanging a stocking is the perfect tradition that allows you to recreate some of that childhood magic. The sight of a stocking full to the brim with their favorite things is a sure way to make your sweetie smile on Christmas morning. If you like the idea but don’t know where to start shopping in Calgary, Sharon from Naturally Chic has compiled a list of stocking stuffers “for her” and “for him” that are sure to get you a kiss or two under the mistletoe.

Stocking for him

Sources:
(Clockwise from top left)

Maple syrup:  Roots
Bow tie:  LVJ Haberdasher, available at Kent of Inglewood
Passport holder:  Yor Leather, available at The Uncommons
Peppermint Patties:  Roots
Maple Mint Tin:  Roots
Razor & Shaving mug:  Kent of Inglewood
Happy Camper sweatshirt:  Camp Brand Goods, available at The Livery
Faux fur stocking:  Indigo
Stanley flask:  Restoration Hardware
Happy Camper mug:  Camp Brand Goods, available at The Livery
Wool Socks:  Roots
Luggage tag:  Fairgoods, available at The Uncommons

Stocking for her

Sources:
(Clockwise from top left)

Carry-on Cocktail Kit:  W&P Design, available at The Uncommons
Kate Spade Notebook:  Indigo
Mini champagne:  Kensington Wine Market
Drinking Chocolate:  Fiasco Gelato Shop, available at The Livery
Faux fur stocking:  Indigo
Coconut Marshmallows:  Fiasco Gelato Shop, available at The Livery
iPhone cover:  Ban.do, available at Adorn Boutique
Ear buds:  Ban.do, available at Adorn Boutique
Vanilla macarons:  Yann Haute Patisserie
Socks:  Free People, available at Adorn Boutique
Travel mug:  Kate Spade, available at Adorn Boutique
Mrs tee:  Custom design by Adorn Boutique

Necklace from Coutukitsch

Items pictured above are all available at The Uncommons

The best part is that many of the items are local brands including:

Passport holder:  Yor Leather, available at The Uncommons
Luggage tag:  Fairgoods, available at The Uncommons
Shaving mug:  Kent of Inglewood
Happy Camper sweatshirt & mug:  Camp Brand Goods, available at The Livery
Drinking Chocolate:  Fiasco Gelato Shop, available at The Livery
Coconut Marshmallows:  Fiasco Gelato Shop, available at The Livery
Vanilla macarons:  Yann Haute Patisserie
Mrs tee:  Custom design by Adorn Boutique
Gemstone necklace:  Coutukitsch

The Christmas Tradition series has been featured on the wedding and lifestyle blog, Canadian Mountain Chic.  See part one, two, three.

Christmas shopping in Calgary images by Calgary Wedding Photographer – Tara Whittaker