The Hidden Gem’s Kensington Basket

Visit Okotoks’ largest – and Kensington’s newest – indoor market!

The Hidden Gem houses an eclectic collection of local artisans, clothing designers, jewelry artists, artists, furniture makers, woodworkers and more. No two items (or vendors) are the same! Take home food, fresh flowers, handmade decor, art, kids and baby items, health and beauty products, and much more. 

Check out The Hidden Gem’s unique workshops and classes, live music, and weekly live events. With new inventory coming in every Friday, there is always something new to discover at The Hidden Gem.

Located at 2 – 1145 Kensington Crescent in Calgary and 2 – 15 Fisher Crescent in Okotoks, The Hidden Gem is open 7 days a week and most holidays. It’s like your favorite craft fair, all year round!

We’ve partnered with The Hidden Gem and their many local artisans and vendors to create this incredible giveaway hamper for our readers! This hamper has been donated with love by twenty of the vendors at The Hidden Gem Kensington. The hamper includes over $500 worth of handmade creations, from bath products to clothing to jewelry and more, and showcases the diversity and talent of The Hidden Gem’s Kensington collective. 

For your chance to win this incredible gift basket, enter here (contest code: Basket). Contest closes May 30, 2022.

The Kensington Basket

Sapele & Resin Charcuterie Board – by MB Resin and Woodworks (@mbresinandwoodworks)
Micheleine is an Okotoks based resin and wood artist who creates gorgeous ocean themed charcuterie boards and other resin creations.

‘Berta Bound’ Hoodie – by Made by Megii (@madebymegii)
Megan is one of Calgary’s Virgin Radio 98.5 FM radio hosts, and the designer of Made by Megii; an Alberta focused clothing line.

Rose and Lavender Fizzing Bath Powder – by Divine Escape (@divineescapereiki)
Jenn is the creator of Divine Escape Reiki; an all natural, plant based therapeutic bath line based from Reiki healing.

Sandalwood Hand & Body Lotion – by Truth Bomb Bath and Body (truthbombbathandbody.com)
Tami is the maker behind Truth Bomb Bath and Body; a luxury bath and body line with a hint of (un)inspiration. 

‘Pick and Mix’ Bag of Candy & Laffy Taffy – by Sweet Threads on Main (@sweetthreads_onmain)
Sweet Threads on Main is an Okotoks-based kids clothing store. They also sell their delicious line of unique and nostalgic candy at both Hidden Gem locations!

Freeze-Dried Candy – by The Space Pantry (@thespacepantry)
Theresa is the creator behind the wildly popular freeze-dried candy line, The Space Pantry.

Beaded Bracelet, Necklace and Earrings – by Bling N’ Things (@blingnthingscalgary)
Amber is the owner of Bling N’ Things; a jewelry line focused on looking your best (and spending less!)

Sunflower Tee – by Soul Messenger Creations (@soulmessenger_)
Deneen brings us Soul Messenger; a good for you, good for your soul, unique and one of a kind apparel line that stands out from the crowd. 

Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub – by Lautus Soap (@lautussoap)
Taylor has created an amazing line of artisan soaps, skin care and candles called Lautus Soap.

Crystal Surprise Bag and Rainbow Wing Pendant – by Friends and Gems (@friendsandgems)
Friends and Gems is owned and operated by a gifted group of women who work hard to bring us a wide range of products focused on holistic healing, positive energies and new-age healing, such as crystals, gemstones, tarot cards, essential oils and so much more!

Printed Coffee Mug – by Deborah’s Tickle Trunk Of Treasures (@Deborahs.tickle.trunk)
Deborah creates high-end tumblers with designs, tea towels, aprons, decorative pillows, t-shirts and more.

Water Bottle Holders – by My Fave Straps (@myfavestraps)
Lisa is an Okotoks-based creator who brings us quality, handmade straps and harnesses for photographers, travelers, musicians and sports enthusiasts.

Hand-Carved Rose Quartz Turtle & Gemstones – by Sun Moon Gem (@sunmoon_gem)
Stacey and Chris bring us ethically-sourced, quality gemstones and crystals from around the world!

Suncatcher Angel – by Mother Nature’s Creatures (@ellistheoneandonly)
Ellis creates beautiful handcrafted gemstone & wire trees, suncatcher angels, home-grown sage smudge sticks, and more.

Ukraine Heart – by Fluidology (@susannakay.fluidologyart)
Susanna is a paint pour artist who brings us a wide variety of paint poured art, often on barnwood backs or presented in other creative ways. 

Bracelet – by Besu Jewls (@besujewls)
A mother and daughter team who offer unique jewelry and vintage treasures. 

Macrame Wristlet – by Holly Made (@holly.made.it)
Holly is an Okotoks-based momma who creates beautiful things for baby and your home. 

Spoon Bracelet – by Sparkling Spoons (@sparklingspoons)
Charlene creates unique items from vintage cutlery; always one of a kind!

Printed Mason Jar Mug – by Designing Pour Decisions (@designingpourdecisions)
Dawn and her boys are the creators of Designing Pour Decisions, a fun and hilarious line of printed tumblers, hats, shirts, metal signs, garden pokers and so much more!

Vinyl Stickers – by 22 Color YYC (@22coloryyc)
Carmen is the colorful creator of 22 Color YYC, a vinyl and paper creator who loves bright beautiful color!