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B O I SE W E E KLY G IFT GUIDE 201 4 Give the Gift of… Gifts I had a weird Christmas ritual as a kid: Every year I would leave one piece of candy or small toy in my stocking at the end of the holiday, to be discovered the next year when it came time to hang the old sock next to the Ƃreplace It was a present to myself and a way to plant the seed of excitement for the following year’s Christmas, even before the tinsel came down on the current one Of course, I had to pick something I would forget about during the next 12 months and maybe it was wilful memory loss, but I always did forget Aside from giving me practice with self-delusion, that ritual introduced me to the idea that I could be Santa Claus— and that giving is way more fun that receiving, even when you’re playing both parts Boise Weekly wants to help you be the best Santa possible with our annual Gift Guide—chocked full of items from local retailers for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers… and maybe even yourself One thing’s for certain: Fill your shopping list from these pages, and no one will forget what they got from you *appy shopping and, more importantly, happy holidays —Zach Hagadone
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Publisher: Sally Freeman Sally@boiseweekly.com Office Manager: Meg Andersen Meg@boiseweekly.com Editorial Editor: Zach Hagadone Zach@boiseweekly.com Associate Editor: Amy Atkins Amy@boiseweekly.com Advertising Advertising Director: Brad Hoyd Brad@boiseweekly.com Account Executives: Tommy Budell, Tommy@boiseweekly.com Cheryl Glenn, Cheryl@boiseweekly.com Jill Weigel, Jill@boiseweekly.com Darcy Williams, Darcy@boiseweekly.com
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This ensemble says, “You’re versatile, stylish, smart and active, and I love you for it.” Waiting for snow will be so much more fun with ski and board lessons to look forward to.
2 The gift of Brutalist Blockitecture might open the door for a burgeoning architect on your list.
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NAME-BRAND WOMEN’S CLOTHING $39-$119
Benchmark 625 Vista Ave. 208-338-1700 benchmarkadventures.com 8 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
Giving someone this blanket is like giving them a fashionable, portable hug.
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SKI AND BOARD LESSONS $249
Bogus Basin 2600 N. Bogus Basin Road 208-332-5100 bogusbasin.org
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AREAWARE: BLOCKITECTURE $24
Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr. 208-345-8330 boiseartmuseum.org
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WOOLRICH BLANKET $36.50
Crazy Neighbor 1415 W. Grove St. 208-957-6480 crazyneighbor.biz WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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6 For that sartorially minded recreationist on your list.
These high-quality, high-tech fabrics are great for the gym, the ofƂce or the club.
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Limited and sold exclusively through a select group of retail stores in the United States, these will sell out quick.
And the winner of Best Gift Giver goes to... you!
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POLY-TECH SKIRT, SHIRT; QUILTED VEST $49–$149
Ginger & Mary Ann Clothing Co. gingerandmaryann.com
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SNO SKINS ZIP TURTLENECK $98
Greenwood’s Ski Haus 2400 N. Bogus Basin Road 208-342-6808 greenwoodskihaus.com
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UNION SUPER FORCE BINDINGS $249.95
The Board Room 2727 W. State St. 208-385-9553 boardroomboise.com
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THREE-SHOW CLASSIC TICKET PACKAGE $45-$122
Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 Warm Springs Ave. 208-336-9221 idahoshakespeare.org WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
Deer Santa...Please shop local. Santa’s One Stop Shop 2500 W Overland Road, Boise FLOWERSATWILL.COM
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Staying warm and looking like a million bucks are not mutually exclusive in this splendid jacket.
A boot warmer is like hanging out by the lodge Ƃreplace for your feet.
OutƂt your little shredder in this ensemble, and get a kid happy to do her chores so she can hit the slopes–the deƂnition of win/win.
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LANGE BOOTWARMER BAG $220
McU Sports 822 W. Jefferson St. 208-342-7734 mcusports.com 12 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
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FUSE BRIGANDINE JACKET $499
The North Face 802 W. Idaho St. 208-331-9790 thenorthface.com
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EYESHOP FRAMES $127
Mr. Peabody’s Optical Shoppe 409 S. Eighth St. 208-344-1390 mrpeabodysoptical.com
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KID’S SKI OUTFIT ITEMS $5-$99
Outdoor Exchange 1415 W. Grove St. 208-297-7002 outdoor-exchange.com WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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Perfect for the person on your list who shuns the mundane and embraces the unique.
Fashion and safety go hand in hand—or head in helmet.
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FLORAL-FABRIC VINTAGE CHAIR $119
Renewal 517 S. Eighth St. 208-338-5444 renewalhome.com 14 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
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SMITH OPTICS SNOWSPORT HELMET $49.95
Sierra Trading Post 530 E. Sonata Lane 208-898-0261 sierratradingpost.com WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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When you want to stuff a stocking with something cooler than candy.
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With these, a glass of wine is (almost) as pleasurable to hold as it is to drink.
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The live plant makes these mittens even more magical.
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Need a gift for a chic, fashion-forward friend? Check.
Set sail on an adventure with Broadside, Jolly Roger, Kraken, Marooned and Siren ƃavors.
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CIGAR BOX, LIGHTER, SPRAY
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$5-$26.95
Big Smoke/ Tobacco Connection Various locations 208-475-5524 16 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
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LIFEFACTORY WINE GLASSES
NORWEGIAN MITTENS, LIVE PLANT
Boise Co-op 888 W. Fort St. 208-472-4500 boise.coop
Edwards Greenhouse 4106 Sand Creek St. 208-342-7548 edwardsgreenhouse.com
$24.99 (two-pack)
$25-$35
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THREE-PISTOL BUD VASE $65
Flowers at Will 2500 W. Overland Road 208-286-8184 y ÜiÀÃ>ÌÜ °V
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PIECES OF EIGHT E-LIQUID $10.99-$19.99
The Vapor Emporium Three locations 208-466-7008 thevaporemporium.com WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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The party is wherever these cool ƃasks are.
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6 No matter how far technology takes us, nothing can replace the paper-and-print vessel upon which many a journey is launched.
You’re giving more than socks:You’re giving the gift of whimsy, style, warmth and a T-Rex wearing mittens.
Beards: the warm, snuggly sweatshirts of the face.
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STAINLESS-STEEL EIGHT-OUNCE FLASKS $28.50
Flying M Coffeegarage 1314 Second St. S., Nampa 208-467-5533 yÞ } V vvii°V 18 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
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SOCK-IT-TO-ME SOCKS $9.99
Record Exchange 1105 W. Idaho St. 208-344-8010 therecordexchange.com
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PICTURE, CHILDREN’S, FICTION BOOKS $16.99-$28.95
Rediscovered Bookshop 180 N. Eighth St. 208-376-4229 rdbooks.org
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“PUT A BEARD ON IT!” SWEATSHIRT $39.99
Wear Boise wearboise.com
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You could give a gift basket—or you could give an awesome Basque gift.
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Nothing says, “I think you’re sweet” like a bouquet of cookie ƃowers.
Spice up someone’s dinner table with these sweet little companions.
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SUGAR COOKIE BOUQUET IN PLANTER
The Basque Market 608 W. Grove St. 208-433-1208 thebasquemarket.com
Flora’s Bake Shop 1607 N. 13th St. 208-375-7999 y À>ÃL> ià «°V
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3 IDAHO CUTTING BOARD, CANNONBALL TRAY $11.99-$20
The Mixing Bowl 216 N. Ninth St. 208-345-6025 themixingbowlboise.com
4 NATURAL LIFE LUCKY GNOME SHAKERS $17
Mixed Greens 237 N. Ninth St. 208-344-1605 ilikemixedgreens.com WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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Wine, one of the best presents, just became one of the easiest to give.
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Sometimes the simplest gifts are the most sublime.
A beloved book gets a new life, and you get a unique gift item.
3 Made from Sunkist cans, this is recycling at its most adorable.
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POTTED HOLIDAY SUCCULENTS $75
36th Street Garden Center 3823 N. Garden Center 208-433-5100 36streetgardencenter.com 26 | GIFT GUIDE 2014 | BOISEweekly
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FILLABLE GIFT CARD $3 (for the card)
Bodovino 404 S. Eighth St. 208-336-8466 bodovino.com
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ENCORE BABY ELEPHANT $24
Dunia Marketplace 1609 N. 13th St. 208-333-0535 duniamarketplace.com
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EX LIBRIS ANONYMOUS JOURNALS $14
Hyde Park Books 1507 N. 13th St. 208-429-8220 hydeparkbooks.net WWW.BOISEWEEKLY.COM
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SHOPPI NG DI R EC TORY AAA Oregon/Idaho 7155 W. Denton Street 208-342-9391 oregon.aaa.com 20th Century Lanes 4712 W. State St. 208-342-8695 20thcenturylanes.net 36th Street Garden Center 3823 N. Garden Center Way 208-433-5100 36streetgardencenter.com Ballet Idaho 501 S. Eighth St. 208-343-0556 balletidaho.org The Basque Market 608 W. Grove St. 208-433-1208 thebasquemarket.com Benchmark 625 Vista Ave. 208-338-1700 benchmarkadventures.com Big Al’s 1900 N. Eagle Road, Meridian 208-780-6118 ilovebigals.com Big Smoke/Tobacco Connection Various locations (website under construction) The Board Room 2727 W. State St. 208-385-9553 boardroomboise Bodovino 404 S. Eighth St. 208-336-8466 bodovino.com
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Bogus Basin 2600 N. Bogus Basin Road 208-332-5100 bogusbasin.org
Flowers at Will 2500 W. Overland Road 208-286-8184 yÂœĂœiĂ€Ăƒ>ĂŒĂœÂˆÂ?Â?°Vœ“
Outdoor Exchange 1415 W. Grove St. 208-297-7002 outdoor-exchange.com
Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr. 208-345-8330 boiseartmuseum.org
Flying M Coffeegarage 1314 Second St. S., Nampa 208-467-5533 yĂžÂˆÂ˜}“VÂœvvii°Vœ“
Record Exchange 1105 W. Idaho St. 208-344-8010 therecordexchange.com
Boise Co-op 888 W. Fort St. 208-472-4500 boise.coop
Ginger & Mary Ann Clothing Co. gingerandmaryann.com
Rediscovered Bookshop 180 N. Eighth St. 208-376-4229 rdbooks.org
Boise Philharmonic 516 S. Ninth St. 208-344-7849 boisephilharmonic.org Crazy Neighbor 1415 W. Grove St. 208-957-6480 crazyneighbor.biz Downtown Boise Association 720 W. Idaho St. 208-385-7300 downtownboise.org Downtown Public Parking Six garages conveniently located in downtown Boise Dunia Marketplace 1609 N. 13th St. 208-333-0535 duniamarketplace.com Edwards Greenhouse 4106 Sand Creek St. 208-342-7548 edwardsgreenhouse.com Elite Spirit Distributors Underground: Distilled by Ogden’s Own Distillery Flora’s Bake Shop 1607 N. 13th St. 208-375-7999 yÂœĂ€>ĂƒL>ÂŽiĂƒÂ…ÂœÂŤÂ°Vœ“
Greenwood’s Ski Haus 2400 N. Bogus Basin Road 208-342-6808 greenwoodsskihaus.com Hyde Park Books 1507 N. 13th St. 208-429-8220 hydeparkbooks.net Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 Warm Springs Ave. 208-336-9221 idahoshakespeare.org McU Sports nĂ“Ă“ 7° ivviĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜ -ĂŒÂ° 208-342-7734 mcusports.com Mixed Greens 237 N. Ninth St. 208-344-1605 ilikemixedgreens.com
Renewal 517 S. Eighth St. 208-338-5444 renewalhome.com Sierra Trading Post 530 E. Sonata Lane 208-898-0261 sierratradingpost.com The Vapor Emporium Three locations 208-466-7008 thevaporemporium.com Wear Boise wearboise.com Zenergy Boise 800 W. Main St. 208-789-0477 zenergyboise.com
The Mixing Bowl 216 N. Ninth St. 208-345-6025 themixingbowlboise.com Mr. Peabody’s Optical Shoppe 409 S. Eighth St. 208-344-1390 mrpeabodysoptical.com The North Face 802 W. Idaho St. 208-331-9790 ĂŒÂ…iÂ˜ÂœĂ€ĂŒÂ…v>Vi°Vœ“
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The best gifts are those we not only cherish, but put to use. -Les Brown
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