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Welcome to the List 2021 hen we thought about cover art for this year’s holiday gift guide, we considered the things we’ve come to value this year, with lessons learned from 2020 as well: family and friends (and even our pets), feeling safe at home, celebrating togetherness. We have come to appreciate going out to support our home teams, and we love our fair city. For all those things and all those people, we bring you this gift guide, the List. Whether you are looking for that perfect gift to demonstrate your love to your significant other or maybe something to show our teachers, health care workers and first responders how much they are appreciated, we’ve got you covered. Our holiday guide has ideas for nearly 300 gifts, and most of them are from locally owned stores or local artisans selling online. We hope you will find something for everyone on your list on our List.
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INDEX Gifts from St. Louis artists and artisans PAGES 6-9
Gifts for her PAGES 10-12
Subscriptions PAGE 30
Experiences PAGE 31
Gifts for him
Gifts for people who love STL
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PAGES 32-33
Gifts for anyone
Gifts for foodies
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Gifts for the sporty adventurer
PAGES 34-35
Gifts for pets
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Gifts for babies and kids
Gifts that give back
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Gifts for tweens and teens
Ornaments PAGE 38
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On the cover • Illustration by Elizabeth Kramer, Lee Enterprises
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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS
Your search for uniqueness begins here BY PAT EBY | SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH
Every week, our STL Life section features a St. Louis area artist or artisan and their wares. We figured a few of their products would make great holiday gifts. Claire Hasemeier, Blue Quail Design, Elsberry • Claire Hasemeier’s intricately knotted jewelry features beautiful beads and Hasemeier’s meticulous metalwork and enamelwork. Her pieces are available in a plethora of shapes, colors and knotting patterns, such as these blue teardrop statement earrings. $40 at bluequaildesign.com
Alicia Schnell, Eerie Baby, Central West End • The campy ceramic planters, vases, toothbrush holders, mugs and home goods by Alicia Schnell of Eerie Baby start with vintage ceramic molds, but there’s nothing oldfashioned about her magical creations like this holiday take on her artwork. $45 at eeriebaby.com
Jay and Sherry Phillips, J & S Turnings, Chesterfield • For one-ofa-kind handmade and turned wooden vases, bowls, bottle stoppers and pens, look no further than J & S Turnings. Their Steampunk pens with copper and brass industrial elements, retro-futuristic wooden barrels and bolt-action thrust devices make a unique gift. $150 artisansintheloop.com and thenook.org
Akeem Shannon, FlipStik, St. Louis • Check out FlipStik, a device invented by St. Louisan Akeem Shannon that lets customers “stick” their cell phone to most flat surfaces, even slick ones. It’s available in great colors and designs and also works as a kickstand. $15 for one, $40 for three or $75 for six at getflipstik.com Dave Rudis, New Use Designs, St. Louis Hills • Discarded tools, hardware bits, scrap, well-used paintbrushes and more are transformed into plucky animals, people, preening birds, fish and fauna in Rudis’ clever art. Each piece is unique, like this keyed-in green parrot. $75 at Soulard Art Gallery, 2028 South 12th Street, soulardartgallery.com
Melissa Schmidt, Contemporary Glass Jewelry • Light and ethereal, the clear and colorful glass bubbles artist Melissa Schmidt makes and fills with gold leaf curls, film snippets, feathers and tiny origami cranes turn into jewelry in her skillful hands. This T-shaped bubble necklace is a show-stopper. $1,200 at melissaschmidtstudio.com and etsy.com
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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Cait Burling, Clay by Cait, Troy, Illinois • The distinctive, lightweight polymer clay jewelry that artist Cait Burling makes incorporates pattern, texture and applied color to each one-of-a-kind piece. Her smallbatch production allows for slight differentiations in each pair of earrings or necklace she sells. Shown here are earrings called the Sage. $34 at claybycait.com and etsy.com/shop/ClayHandmadebyCait
Steve Jones, Clay Dogs 74, Wentzville • Steve Jones’ mixed-media pieces feature ceramic dogs, cats, birds, musicians, historical figures and friends whose joys and dilemmas in their imaginary worlds often trigger recognitions in the viewer, like this puppy, tangled in mess of his own making. $400 at stevejones-art.com
Ian Koller, Ookaloos, Belleville • Ookaloos, curious owl-like critters, are intricately modeled in clay with expressive eyes and dressed in fashionable chapeaux, bow ties and accessories, which reveal much about their personalities. Each Ook has a story to tell, thanks to the talents of maker Ian Koller. Here’s Wendy, who stands 2-inches tall, loving the weather in her winterwarm outfit. $20 at ookaloos.com
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Brenda Fraser, Butterfly and Moon, Defiance • The sparkling mosaics from artist Brenda Fraser don’t get their glow from colored glass. She uses broken and discarded costume jewelry in her colorful art. Most of her work hangs on walls, but she also makes glistening fun ornaments to hang on holiday trees, like her blue and silver snowflake ornament. $35 at facebook.com/ButterflyandMoon
Lauren Nall, FletcherWorks, Crestwood • At FletcherWorks, you’ll find modern jewelry inspired by traditional Navajo styles combined with botanical shapes and patterns. Artist Lauren Nall creates jewelry with bezel set stones like this Labradorite bloom necklace. $625 at fletcherworks.com Nichelle Kelly and Shaun Hill, Mask and Hound, Maplewood (Kelly) and St. Louis (Hill) • Some travel and gettogethers will require masks this holiday season and holiday visits may include a canine friend. Check out Mask and Hound’s fashionable Winter Soiree mask for humans with matching bandana for dogs, designed by Nichelle Kelly and Shaun Hill. $25 for bandana, face mask and scrunchie at maskandhound.com
Lynn Buck, Taco Turner, St. Albans • The Taco Turner, an easy-to-use kitchen gadget, shapes and fries tortillas into flatbottomed taco shells that stand up to their fillings. $12 at TacoTurner.com
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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Micah Wall, Unnatural Resources, Staunton • A lifetime spent collecting gives artist Micah Wall the ability to work with many materials to make jewelry, games, safety razors, pipes and pens. He also works in woods to produce custom furniture pieces and to turn beautiful bowls. He turned this small bowl, complete with nail holes, from Long Leaf pine salvaged from a 200-year-old barn. $40 at unnaturalresources.net Maria Ojascastro, Maria Ojascastro Art, Frontenac • The paintings Maria Ojascastro creates of birds and blooms hold the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Her study of a green apple and a burgundy wine bottle is a meditation on stillness, rediscovered. Her “Amazing Grace” (above) is a 9-inch-by12-inch print on aluminum and ready to hang. $90 at bextraordinaire.com/ojascastro-artshop.html
Janet Bratcher, J. Bratcher Gourds, Moberly, Missouri • Janet Bratcher makes painted and intricately carved objects using hard-shell gourds and ink as her medium. Her home décor gourd pieces include vases, lamps, lampshades and vessels beautifully patterned and finished. $185 at etsy.com/shop/JBratcherGourdArt
Jeff Bradley, Two Brothers Leather Works • Artist Jeff Bradley’s custom-made leather goods, handtooled and hand-stitched, include belts, wallets, purses, bags, guitar straps, hats and more. All are custom made and guaranteed to last a lifetime, like this traveling bag, $1,200. Small goods start at $40. Because each piece is custom made, contact Bradley through twobrothersleatherworks.com.
John Freise, John Freise Art, Southhampton • Highstepping horses, preening robins, clever crows and magical shamans rub withers and feathers with flying pigs and clever rabbits known to disappear in the mixedmedia assemblage pieces, by artist John Freise. He is especially well known for his horse portraits, such as Yippee Caw Yay. $600 at facebook.com/john.freise.54 and on Instagram.com/john_freise
Mikayla Mains, The Golden Hour, Kirkwood • The designs of lightweight, polymer clay earring collections artist Mikayla Mains introduces several times throughout the year range from simple studs to elegant cascades such as these Manifest Crystal dangles. $34 at goldenhourdesignco.com
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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Chris Mouser, Crow Augury, Ballwin • Gifts of art that reflect the many expressions of the natural world await at Crow Augury, artist Chris Mouser’s site for drawings, sculptures, carvings, shadowboxes and vignettes that reflect his love of nature like this detailed 3-inchby-3-inch framed drawing. $50 at facebook.com/CrowAugury
Fred Waters, Fred Waters Art, Madison • Waters paints and draws in a variety of mediums and styles. The hyperrealistic paintings Waters makes of happy children stem from the joy and laughter he experienced in his childhood home in Madison. He sells his original paintings, such as “Double Trouble,” through contacts from his Facebook page. $400 at facebook.com/fred.waters.1481
Greta Coalier, Greta Coalier Artworks, Rock Hill • Flowers bloom, birds trill, animals frolic and hope blossoms in the colorful paintings Greta Coalier creates. Her style calls on her background in textiles with patterns layered and textured, paint stitching across the canvases. Prints of her highly stylized works such as “This is Not My Cat” begin at $25 for an 8-inch-by10-inch print at gretacoalier.com
Victoria Roberts, Victoria La’niese Art, Soulard • Roberts creates photographs, prints, mixed-media art, paintings and hand-sewn art. She draws inspiration from her life experiences as an AfricanAmerican woman, wife and mother and from the cultures of her African ancestors. Her work ranges from intimate books that can be held in hand to large triptychs that cover walls. Framed mini-art print, “Searching Through the Pages,” $24.99 at Society6.com/victorialanieseart
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Catherine Merrick, Cat Merrick Art Co., University City • Fans of Tower Grove Park will enjoy the artwork of the many pavilions in Tower Grove Park from artist Catherine Merrick. Her original watercolor and ink drawings are available as art prints. Choose a print of one pavilion, like Music Stand or the Old Playground Pavilion, or buy a print with multiples, like this one. $40 at catmerrickartco.com
Michelle Robinson, DEMIblue Natural Nails, Florissant • Gift your favorite fashionistas, young and old, with DEMIblue natural nail polishes and products that are free of toxins and carcinogens and created by local entrepreneur Michelle Robinson. Find fun colors and gift boxes for grown-ups with special sizes for girls as well. Nail polish is $15 for full-size bottles, $6.50 for half-size DEMIblue for girls at demibluenaturalnails.com
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Ruby and diamond ring • Show your love with this elegant ring: A bright red, 4-carat ruby is surrounded by .75 carats of round and baguette diamonds, all placed in a setting of 14-karat white gold. $4,995 at Paramount Jewelers, 7348 Manchester Road, Maplewood, paramountjewelers.com Buzz Fuzz weekender bag • Hit the road with a stylish bag that’s big and roomy, but travels more like a purse. A textured honeycomb pattern sits in contrast to the velvety soft bottom strip. $78 at What to Wear, 921 South Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, facebook.com/WhatToWearBoutique
Butterfly wing bracelet • Look closely at the brilliant colors of this silver bracelet; they’re made from real butterfly wings. Butterfly wing earrings and rings are also available. $218 at the Silver Lady, locations in Maplewood, the Central West End and the Delmar Loop, thesilver-lady.com
“Splatter” earrings • Jewelry evocative of the art of Jackson Pollock shows dynamic green splatters with silver and black from David Howell & Co. $42 at St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, slam.org
Roman glass earrings • Let these 2,000-year-old, circular pieces of Roman glass dangle from your earlobes and catch the sunlight. $128 at the Silver Lady, locations in Maplewood, the Central West End and the Delmar Loop, thesilver-lady.com
Vegan leather crossbody purse • Roomy, yet not oversized, this purse is a stylish combination of form and function as well as fashion, courtesy of a splash of color on the strap. $52 at Gingham Buffalo, 500 North Main Street, Edwardsville, facebook.com/ ginghambuffalo
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Midwest honey tee • Show your honey you think she’s the bees knees with this vintage-style ringer T-shirt. $30 at Golden Gems, 3108 Locust Street, shopgoldengems.com
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Soft joggers • If the pandemic taught us anything about fashion, it is that pants should be soft and flexible. These joggers are buttery soft, feature deep pockets and a wide comfort waist with a no-slip drawstring. They are made from a bamboo French Terry blend jersey. $55 at LarkAdventureWear.com
Hand-knit slippers • These cozy slippers are soft and comfortable with a sole that will keep you from slip-sliding around, and a lining to keep your feet toasty warm. $30 at What to Wear, 921 South Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, facebook.com/WhatToWearBoutique
Woven statement necklace • The Deluxe Regal Lady by St. Louis designer Lynnae Tanner Ruff features silver and gold seed beads hand-stitched and embellished with white Swarovski pearls and sparkling Swarovski crystals. $325 at ladygreybeads.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR HER Dear Mom necklace • Mom will love this piece, whether it’s from a Little One or one who used to be little. Also available are Dear Nana, Daughter, Sister. $24.50 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Turmeric body scrub • This hydrating exfoliant is a musthave for winter skin. Citrus oils and anti-inflammatory turmeric combine with sea salt to make an invigorating body scrub. Atlantic sea salt sloughs dry skin while natural oils hydrate. $29 at Lark Skin Co., 8709 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, larkskinco.com
High-neck chevron sweater • Brace for the chilly days ahead in style with this high-neck, camel-colored sweater with bat-wing sleeves and a chevron pattern. $62 at Rushmore, 11 East Broadway, Alton, shoprushmore.com
Starry Night gloves • If the “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit has your loved ones swooning, these gloves could be the perfect gift. $15.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com
Cropped pintuck trousers • These pants make a dramatic debut in a cool jet black. They are a seasonless base for any wardrobe. This design gives the tailored classic a kick with a subtle flare at its hem and leg-lengthening center pintuck. $775 at Audra, 9753 Clayton Road, Ladue, audraofficial.com
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Siena hand bag • These allleather purses offer a bold pop of color and plenty of room to hold the necessities. Several styles and colors available, each with an inside pocket and strap. $88 at Rushmore, 11 East Broadway, Alton, shoprushmore.com
Rose + Glycolic mask • For smoother skin and a brighter complexion, Rose + Glycolic Brightening Mask’s gel formula helps exfoliate dull skin and restore a glow. Gentle exfoliation from glycolic acid meets a surge of hydration from rosewater and moisture lock from konjac root. $68 at Lark Skin Co., 8709 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, larkskinco.com
Free People scarf • Carry the comfort of a favorite blanket with this cozy and oversized scarf. It’s made with a knit fabrication in a plaid print with chunky, dangling fringe details. $58 at Blush, 159 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, blushstl.com
Windowpane duster coat • Polish a winter look with this duster coat in graphic cream and black check Italian wool. It’s cut like an extended men’s blazer and puts a finish on everything from denim to dresses. Tailored with strong lapels, a classic button front and besom pockets, this duster marks a return to the traditional statement coat. $1,725 at Audra, 9753 Clayton Road, Ladue, audraofficial.com
Artisanal soap boxes • These best-selling gift boxes contain either three or six individually wrapped 4.5-ounce artisanal soaps. They are made from natural ingredients and in a factory dedicated to disability wage equality. Starting from $36.75 at SammySoap, 123 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, sammysoap.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR HER Relaxation gift basket • It’s everything she needs to relax: a candle, body wash, candy and a bottle of Stella Rose wine that is held by an adorable stuffed animal — all in a reusable gift basket. $95 at BaBoBalloons, 10 Church Street, Ferguson, getbbbnow.fun
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Leather and cowhide cardholder • These silky soft small wallet pouches are a perfect fit for a pocket and can easily stash cash or cards when you want to skip the purse. Available in multiple styles, $29 each at White Birch, 701 West Delmar Avenue, Alton, shopwhitebirch.com
Mama hat • From Sassy Crafty Gals, this fun, colorful hat lets them know who’s boss. $25.99 at Blooming Daisy Marketplace, 5541 Chestnut Street, Cottleville, bloomingdaisymarketplace.com
Double heart tag pendant • The iconic key ring first introduced in 1969, gets reinvented as a double pendant. The engraved pendants are made of sterling silver with the recognizable Tiffany blue enamel finish. They come on a 16- to 18-inch adjustable chain. $225 at Tiffany & Co., 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac, tiffany.com
TLC for lips • Everyone should protect their lips as it gets colder. Lip balms from Eco Lips use organic, food-grade ingredients and are 100% edible. They offer a Pure & Simple line that is packaged in a 100% plastic-free plant tube. $2.79 at EcoLips.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR HIM Men’s “iced” aftershave balm • This invigorating, soothing concoction from Fairhope Soap Co. in Fairhope, Alabama, is simply the best aftershave balm we have tried. The lightly woodsy Savannah scent is unobtrusive, but compelling. $20 at fairhopesoapcompany.com
Polo cologne gift set • Can’t decide which kind of cologne to get him? This World of Polo set from Ralph Lauren features four half-ounce bottles, perfect for traveling or testing. $60 at dillards.com
Dashikis • Cool, comfortable and boldly designed, dashikis highlight the colors and dynamic graphics of Africa. Their simple, functional shape is a canvas for eye-catching patterns. $39.95 at Afro World Hair and Fashion Company, 7276 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, afroworld.com
Star Wars tee • A vintage-looking T-shirt at a great price is hard to come by, but this one fits the bill for the Star Wars fan in your life. $9.99 at Kohls.com
Men’s wide-brimmed hat • Keep your loved one out of the harmful rays of the sun with this Fire Hose wide-brimmed hat. With a headband to wick away sweat, the St. Louis summer sun has nothing on it. $59.95 at Duluth Trading Co., 1429 Bass Pro Drive, St. Charles, duluthtrading.com
Crew socks • When the temperature drops, nothing feels better than thick, warm, comfortable socks. A little pizazz on these Paa socks only makes them even more alluring. $25 at East • West, 387 North Euclid Avenue, eastandwest.store
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Coach men’s travel kit • Keep all of your essential grooming and care products together when traveling with this whipstitch travel kit by Coach. $225 at Macy’s stores and macys.com
Beard conditioner • What is more luxurious than a soft beard? Beard Batter is a conditioner that you put in your beard and leave it in, which allows it to work its magic. It’s made from whipped shea butter and other natural ingredients for fragrance. $15 from Roughneck Beard Co., 7282 Manchester Road, Maplewood, roughneckbeardcompany.com
Fancy soaps • Cold process soaps take a full month to cure, but they look so attractive you might want to think of them as art rather than soap. We like the Happy Hipster soap, with its musky, masculine fragrance and its gorgeous colors from mango, filtered charcoal and more. $9 at Maven Bath & Candle Co., 7328 Manchester Road, Maplewood
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR HIM Gunmetal gear cufflinks • Modern yet classic, these cufflinks from Murano are sure to be a conversation piece. $55 at Dillard’s, dillards.com
Jewelry box • He can store his watch, cufflinks and rings in this wooden box with a silver metal cross. $16.95 at the Enchanted Attic, 304 South Main Street, St. Charles
Smart wallet • Plain wallets are so last year. The newest wave come with GPS trackers, so you never lose your wallet. We like the slim Ekster Senate cardholder; with a click of a button it allows you to pop out all your cards. $63 and $39 to add the tracker card at ekster.com
Beard trimmer • The highly rated Bevel beard trimmer is cordless and offers nonslip handling. $199.95 at amazon.com
Classic Rolex • Rolex is the most famous watch company in the world, and the iconic Submariner style, which was introduced in 1953, is its most popular style. The waiting list to receive a new one stretches at least a year or longer, but you can pick up a 2020 Submariner at Timekeepers in Clayton for $14,800. 17 North Meramec Avenue, Clayton, timekeepersclayton.com
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Leather jacket • Stylish and warm at the same time — and so, so cool — leather jackets make any man feel good to just wear it. This one, made from soft sheepskin leather, comes with zippered chest pockets, hand pockets and cuffs. $289 from Sole Survivor, 7401 Manchester Road, Maplewood, solesurvivorleather.com
Grandpa tape measure • Functional and sentimental, the “Grandpa loved beyond measure” tape measure is a great idea for a hardto-buy-for granddad. $20 at the Craft Cottage, 5335 Highway N, Cottleville, thecraftcottagestore.com
Buck Buck Moose tee • The animal lover on your list will love this soft crusher T-shirt. $28 at Jake’s on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles, lifeisgood.com
Lock knife • The Tesoro buttonlock knife from Santa Fe Stoneworks features a steel blade in a titanium handle inlaid with its gem stone exotic collection on both sides. $330 at First Capitol Trading, 207 South Main Street, St. Charles, firstcapitoltrading.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE Lume Cube video conference lighting kit • As we spend more time in Zoom meetings, we also spend more time staring at our faces. So why not look your best? This simple LED setup heightens your at-home office setup. $69.95 at Amazon.com
Dawn redwood bonsai forest • Everyone wants his or her own bonsai, but making one seems daunting and complex. This Bonsai Forest Kit includes all the instructions and materials you need to make your own miniature redwood forest. $50 at uncommongods.com
“Friends” welcome sign • Looking for a fun and friendly way to welcome people to your house? This sign is a sweet nod (remember Monica and Rachel’s purple door?) to the popular “Friends” sitcom. $35 at Party on Broadway, 307 East Broadway, Alton, partyonbroadway.com Sketching pencils • The artist in your family will love a set of top-quality drawing pencils, great for practicing your skills. $28 at arteza.com Wildlife fire pit • Light up a fire and watch silhouettes of pheasant, deer, elk and bear dance across the patina fire pit. $229.99 at Bass Pro Shops, 1365 South 5th Street, St. Charles, basspro.com
Santa hat wine glass • Kick off the holiday season with a bejeweled stemless wine glass by St. Louisan Candi Larner. Her website has a variety of fun wine glass options. $23.50 at thequeensjewels.net
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Customizable tile mat • Say “hey,” “hello,” or even “leave” with this custom tile mat that evokes tile porch floors common to lucky residents of historic St. Louis city homes. A larger size and colored tiles are available. $75 at letterfolk.com
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Buddha Board • This water painting set uses only water and this classic drawing board as you create beautiful works of art that fade away as it dries. Designed to help you unwind, this set comes with a drawing board, stand and paintbrush. $37.99 at Barnes & Noble stores and buddhaboard.com
Sensate • Stress is something most of us deal with. The past two years especially. This breakthrough device for relaxation may be the perfect gift for several people on your list. Sensate is placed on the chest and targets the nervous system, especially the vagus nerve, to facilitate relaxation and improved resilience to stress. $249 at getsensate.com
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“Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest” • Hip-hop enthusiasts are sure to enjoy Hanif Abdurraqib’s book about A Tribe Called Quest, a critically acclaimed rap group that found its own path. $14.01 at Amazon.com
I’m reading doormat • Maybe it’s not the most welcoming doormat around, but Go Away I’m Reading might give notice to solicitors or amuse friends who know your bibliophilic habits. Made of polyester with foam backing. $35 at ObscurelyLit shop, etsy.com
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Pronoun pins • Proclaim your pronoun with one of these enamel pins with the Rise coffeehouse logo, and spread a little sunshine while you do. $8 each at Rise Coffee, 4176 Manchester Avenue, risecoffeestl.com
Turntable mat • Spin some smooth tunes and show your independent record store allegiance with this turntable mat, which helps improve the sound of your records. The mat comes in pink on black or white on black. $12 at Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boulevard, University City, vintagevinyl.com
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“Being a Teacher is Easy ...” • If there’s an educator in your circle, he/she will probably get a kick out of this coffee mug that goes on to say that teaching is “like riding a bike, except the bike is on fire.” $14.99 at Amazon.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE Tarot cards • This is genius: A full set of tarot cards based on characters in the classic 1993 animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Jack is the Fool, Santa is the Emperor, etc. $24.99 at Mystic Valley, 7241 Manchester Road, Maplewood, mysticvalleystl.com
“Office” lady • A beloved St. Louis celebrity as an action figure? We love to see it. Phyllis Vance, the character played by Phyllis Smith on “The Office,” is now a Funko Pop! figurine. She would look great in your own office. $8.78 at Walmart stores, walmart.com
Pocket leather journal • For those who always talk about journaling but never seem to actually do it, having a portable and high-quality journal might just do the trick. $20 at Etsy.com
Nate Jones illustrations • For his series of vibrant posters featuring iconic figures from pop culture, St. Louis illustrator Nate Jones plays up key characteristics — hair, eyebrows, glasses and other accessories. Where the face would be, Jones places a stylized quote from the character. The whole package is suitable for framing and will add a touch of whimsy — and maybe even wisdom — to any room. Signed prints are 11 inches by 17 inches on 100-pound glossy stock. $25 at natejonesdesign.net
Lyric Therapeutic massager • More than just a sleek, pretty product, this Wi-Fi enabled massager really gets the job done with what it calls Rhythm Therapy, a less aggressive experience based on the direct application of vibration frequencies to the body, which not only work muscle and soft tissue, but also stimulate the nervous system. $199 at target.com
Blues compilation • ”From the Beginning” is a compilation of 75 seminal blues songs as curated by the National Blues Museum. The three-CD set contains classic recordings by big names and small from the 1920s through the 1990s. $24.95 at the National Blues Museum, 615 Washington Avenue, nationalbluesmuseum.org
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Andy Cohen • TV and radio host, producer and bestselling author Andy Cohen celebrates the influential women in his life with a new book that offers a year’s supply of inspiration. The St. Louis native’s “Glitter Every Day: 365 Quotes From Women I Love,” features daily pearls of wisdom from celebrities, thought leaders, Real Housewives and even his own mother, Evelyn Cohen. $24 from Henry Holt and Co., at bookstores
The Egg of Life • An artist in Ghana fashioned this one-of-a-kind sculpture from lightweight wood. Called the Egg of Life, it captures the sense that life is divinely planned. $39.95 at Afro World Hair and Fashion Co., 7276 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, afroworld.com
OtterBox fast charge power bank • Never get caught in public with a dead phone again. This portable charging bank is equipped with Power Delivery technology to increase recharge speed. $55 at REI.com
Chessboard • Chess is a game of cunning and skill, and it trains the mind to anticipate the consequences of each move. It just feels better to play it on a well-crafted set, such as the stylish 4-inch Berliner set. $239 at Q Boutique at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Avenue, or qboutiquestl.com
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Together rainbow plaque • This bright and cheery sign shares a thoughtful and colorful message on togetherness. $35 at Party on Broadway, 307 East Broadway, Alton, partyonbroadway.com
Gathered thoughts jar • This simple jar offers a place to collect the blessings, wisdom and memorable moments in your life, plus the joy of seeing it fill and, eventually, revisiting the stored recollections. $32 at Gingham Buffalo, 500 North Main Street, Edwardsville, facebook. com/ginghambuffalo Plush dumpster fire • We know the year 2020 was a dumpster fire, 2021 wasn’t much better, so you might want to cuddle this cute little dumpster fire well into 2022. This emotional support plush comes with a secret compartment for hiding your phone, emergency stash of bills or shot of whiskey. $29.99 at Apotheosis Comics and Lounge, 3206 South Grand Boulevard, 3359 South Jefferson Avenue, apotheosiscomicsstl.com
Cactus • What to get the person who loves plants but has a brown thumb? Cacti are starkly beautiful, in a quiet sort of way, and only need to be watered once a week — maybe once every three or four weeks in the winter. This arrangement is $42 at Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive Street, or bowoodfarms.com
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Blue Yeti microphone • Get professional with your work-fromhome setup with a new microphone, perfect for conference calls, streaming and recording. $100 at bluemic.com
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Bicycle art • These small figures are from Africa and made from telephone wire. $26.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com Bernie with mittens keychain • A reminder to stay practical, protected and working for justice with this tiny Bernie Sanders keychain, handmade in Thailand. Bernie is made from cotton string and tiny accessories, down to the mask and mittens. $11.95 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis and 7270 Manchester Road in Maplewood, zeebeemarket.com
Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You” 40th Anniversary Box Set • Itching for more Rolling Stones after catching the band’s return to the area with a tour stop at the Dome at America’s Center in September? The classic band has reissued a classic album — its 1981 album “Tattoo You” — in a 40th anniversary box set version. The box set is available in CD and vinyl, and in two-disc and four-disc deluxe versions. $18.59 (CD) and $31.49 (vinyl), and $123.99 (CD) and $161.99 (vinyl), respectively, at amazon.com
Heart of the Caregiver kit • Caregiving can be both rewarding and draining at the same time. This is the perfect gift for anyone who cares for another person. The kit is personalized and includes three guided reflections, a candle and an accompanying keepsake. $19.99 at mercycenterstl.org/compass-kits
Mr. Hare wall hanging • What’s most divine about this bronzed aluminum wall hanging: the monocle or the mustache? He’s an undeniably unique and handsome fellow, standing 27 inches tall and weighing 9 pounds. $200 at A Wildflower Shop, 2131 South Illinois Route 157, Edwardsville, awildflowershop.com
JB Candles • Hand-poured soy candles made in Perryville, Missouri. Fragrances include peppermint, vanilla, maple and bourbon, and Frasier fir. $29.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com
“Aretha” box set • Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has been all over the place in 2021 with the big screen movie “Respect” along with the limited series “Genius: Aretha” on the National Geographic channel. A new four-CD box set “Aretha” helps keep the music going. The box set, full of classics, demos, rarities and live tracks, is notable for spanning her entire career. $41.99 at amazon.com
Horseshoe reindeer • Designed and welded by local artist Mark Paul, this Rudolph would make a great gift for anyone who loves horses. $69.99 at the Christmas Haus, 311 Elm Street, Kimmswick and on Facebook
Wood tray • This handmade wood tray can be used as a charcuterie board, coffee table tray, table centerpiece and more. $25 at Kimmswick Keepsake, 322 Market Street, Kimmswick, kimmswickkeepsake.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE Moderne monocle • Leave your readers at home. A fashionforward solution to reading glasses, Moderne monocles feature a handcut lens beveled into beautiful shapes that double as jewelry for men and women. The lens used in these monocles work optimally for prescription strengths +1.0 to +3.5. $75 at Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, thenovelneighbor.com Missouri History Museum book • “More Than Ordinary: Early St. Louis artist Anna Maria von Phul” is the perfect book for the art lover on your list. Von Phul’s art depicts not only the landscape and natural world of the St. Louis area but also its architecture, fashions and social life. $30 at mohistory.org/shop
LAFCO holiday candles • These holiday candles use a blend of vegan soy wax, with essential oil fragrance layered in for lasting scent. The wicks are made of chemical-free cotton. The candles, with their hand-blown glass vessels, feature vibrant colors and inviting scents. Available in assorted sizes, scents and colors. $17 to $98 at Palm Health, 9160 Clayton Road, Ladue, palmhealth.com
Kashwere robes • Luxurious robes made from soft, cozy chenille and designed for relaxation. These are featured in five-star hotels around the globe and a perennial favorite at Palm Health. Available in navy, cream and slate in unisex sizing. $155 at Palm Health, 9160 Clayton Road, Ladue, palmhealth.com
Home state T-shirt • A clever T-shirt combines the Missouri state outline and a tiger head in a cool statement shirt. Perfect gift for any future Tiger or fan. $16.99 at the Mizzou Store, 10 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, themizzoustore.com
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Botanical mists • Aurelia Aromatica makes these botanical-inspired and plantbased mists to freshen your home and body. $24 at Urban Matter, 3179 South Grand Boulevard, urbanmatterstl.com
W&P Porter water bottle • Porter Bottles are crafted from clear glass then wrapped in soft silicone to protect the bottle and the surfaces it rests on. A seal-tight lid is leak-proof when closed for easy, spillproof transit. $35 at Blush, 159 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, blushstl.com
Blanket ladder • These handmade ladders serve a function (storing blankets) and also serve as a décor piece. $20 at Kimmswick Keepsake, 322 Market Street, Kimmswick, kimmswickkeepsake.com
Flower diffuser • This clever diffuser from Sweet Grace offers up to 60 days of enchanting fragrance and a lovely color-changing bloom. When the bloom’s color and scent fade, it’s time to replace it. $28 at Grimm & Gorly Flowers & Gifts, 324 East Main Street, Belleville, grimmandgorly.com
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THE LIST: FOR THE SPORTY ADVENTURER Mobile golf launch monitor • Elevate your driving range sessions with the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor. Use it to track shot distance, ball speed, club speed, launch angle, launch direction and shot shape. $424.98 at Golf Galaxy, 11955 Manchester Road, golfgalaxy.com
National park scratch-off poster • Whether they are a traveler or a dreamer, this poster from Mappinners makes great décor and serves as a travelogue. $28 at amazon.com
Under Armour face mask • Designed for athletes, the Sportsmask has the airflow you need, a cool feel, and the best fit for running or training. $25 at underarmour.com
Megabass Destroyer rod • First released in Japan in 1996, the Destroyer rod is known for its performance, innovation and craftsmanship. Starting at $219 (receive $25 gift card with purchase) at Denny Dennis Sporting Goods, 1 Gravois Road, Fenton, dennydennis.com
Rechargeable bike light • Now here’s a bright idea: a rechargeable bike light that easily affixes to your bicycle so you can extend your ride times year-round. $39.99 at the Cyclery, 2472 Troy Road, Edwardsville, thecyclerys.com
Electric bike • Part transportation, part exercise, part fun, the new Valen Rev electric bike has six levels of pedal assist and a 50-mile range. Hit the pavement, explore off road or cruise around on sand. $1,799.99 at retrospec.com
Inlet kayak • If you are tight on storage space but love to kayak, Oru Kayak has a solution. The Inlet weighs just 20 pounds and folds into a box about the size of a guitar case. It’s designed for flat water and is easy to assemble. $899 at REI, 1703 South Brentwood Boulevard, orukayak.com
Fire starter • If you’ve always wished you could give someone the gift of a cozy fire, now you can — sort of. The Pull Start Fire can get a toasty fire going in a few seconds just by the pull of a string. It works in any condition — rain, snow, wind, and even lights wet wood. $19.99 for a three pack at pullstartfire.com
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Stealth core trainer • Work out while playing games on your phone? Don’t mind if we do. The new Stealth core trainer is a planking platform that transforms your body into a video game controller. Every time you plank, twist, turn or rotate your way through a mini game, you’ll be challenging your core and engaging 29 muscle groups. $99 at trystealth.com
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Tsumiki wooden house • “Tsumiki” means building block in Japanese, and this unique wooden house is filled with 41 blocks for stacking, building, sorting and all kinds of imaginative play. A magnetic lid keeps the pieces in place. $110 at Honeycomb, 1641 Tower Grove Avenue, Ihearthoneycomb.com
Space mask • The space ranger in your life will love the comfort and cool design of this Space Pro mask from Happy Masks. $24 at happymasks.com
Foxy baby newborn set • Go wild, baby! These newborn gown and hat sets feature clever designs and would make an adorable gift for new parents. $42 at White Birch, 701 West Delmar Avenue, Alton, shopwhitebirch.com Bird stuffed toy • Collinsville student Nick Norman, 11, designed this goofy yet loveable bird in a contest hosted by Ikea. Nick’s entry was one of more than 66,000 submissions from all over the world, and five designs were chosen. Each purchase will go toward Save the Children US. $4.99 at Ikea, 1 Ikea Way, ikea.com
Wooden toy/sculpture • Part toy, part wooden sculpture, the articulated animals (gorilla, bear, elephant) designed by David Weeks for Areaware are irresistible for all ages. $120 for the gorilla and bear, $190 for the elephant at Centro Modern Furnishings, 4727 McPherson Avenue, centro-inc.com
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Car rescue adventure toy • Kids of all ages will enjoy moving the cars around on this track, which doesn’t require batteries and is powered by six different knobs and switches. The track comes with five rescue vehicles that stay on the track with the help of magnetized wheels. $34.99 at amazon.com
Sky Nook • A great way for parents to encourage their kids to spend more time outdoors, the Sky Nook provides a cozy spot for backyard relaxation. $39.95 at fatbraintoys.com Build-a-Bear Hedwig • Everyone’s favorite St. Louis company that stuffs plush animals for you has a Harry Potter favorite: Harry’s owl, Hedwig. And she comes with a personalized Hogwarts acceptance letter. $38 at local Build-a-Bear stores (call for availability) and buildabear.com
Unicorn T-shirt • Unicorns are awesome. Just ask any kid. This crusher shirt is washed for softness, so it feels good from the first wearing. $18 at Jake’s on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles, lifeisgood.com
Labradoodle play mat • Made with a sweet face, huggable body and floppy ears, this plush play mat will keep baby warm and secure. You can even personalize it. $79 at potterybarnkids.com
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THE LIST: BABIES AND KIDS First bicycle • Who doesn’t remember the excitement of getting their first bike? The supply chain for adult bikes has dried up, but children’s bicycles are still plentiful, such as a Fuji Rookie with 16-inch wheels and removable training wheels. $289.99 at Mike’s Bikes STL, 324 North Euclid Avenue, mikesbikesstl.com
Crystalina doll • Each of these light-up fairy dolls is associated with a different color that embodies a certain crystal power (love, wisdom, luck or healing). They come with amulets for kids to wear or share and a doll stand. $12.88 at walmart.com Puppy’s Mixtape • Though our kids will never learn the joys of creating mixtapes, you can give little ones a taste of it with this pretend tape with songs, lights, the alphabet and numbers. $7.99 at Target.com
Butterscotch blankees • A personalized stroller blanket with a single metallic heart may become a treasured keepsake. One line of personalization is included. All Butterscotch products are handmade in the USA. $75 at Neiman Marcus, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac, neimanmarcus.com Wooden map puzzles • With these puzzles, learning geography is a snap. From Quokka, these puzzles are made for kids 3 to 6. $29.99 (for the set of two) at amazon.com
Dinosaur World play track • A race track for dinos? Heck, why not! This one from Lydaz allows kids to design the track and then set up their Jurassic adventure. $24.98 at amazon.com Leopard print shoes • Kids will love these sassy high tops that are stylish and comfortable. $25 at Lass & Laddie, 61 West Jefferson Street, Kirkwood and 816 South Main Street, St. Charles, lassandladdie.com
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Hannukah pajama set • Flannel pajama sets for babies and toddlers are a great way to celebrate any night of Hanukkah. $29.99 at OldNavy.com Made from Magic top • Of course he’s made from magic; now everyone knows. This top by Silkberry is made from bamboo fabric. Available in sized 2T to 6X. $28 at Lass & Laddie, 61 West Jefferson Street, Kirkwood and 816 South Main Street, St. Charles, lassandladdie.com
Tulip tunic • Babies hate fussy clothing, but the holidays call for something fancier than typical playwear. This flower and ladybug tunic with matching leggings is both stylish and comfortable. $84 at Neiman Marcus, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac, neimanmarcus.com
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Give the Gift of Membership Share the Art Museum with loved ones A membership to the Saint Louis Art Museum is a distinctive gift for creating memorable experiences. Memberships include free exhibition tickets and exclusive events, plus discounts on dining, shopping and parking. Membership levels start at $65. Visit slam.org/GiftMembership or call 314.655.5335 to purchase.
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THE LIST: TEENS AND TWEENS Gaming chair • The video game fiend on your list will love this chair from Gtracing, ergonomically made for gamers with a built-in massager. $117.42 at wayfair.com
Remember banner • Give your daughter, your son or your BFF a pep talk every time they look at this gutsy banner. It’s made of felt and is 16 inches by 24 inches. $44 at Golden Gems, 3108 Locust Street, shopgoldengems.com
Fujifilm Instax smartphone printer • Made to recapture the instant magic of a Polaroid camera, this portable smartphone printer can instantly print photos on film anywhere. $169.95 at amazon.com
LetsGlow Studio • It’s a TikTok world and kids living in it will love this LetsGlow Studio from Sky Castle. This content-creation craft kit uses unique reflective crafting materials to literally light up TikTok, YouTube and livestreams — without an app. Create custom looks using the materials, then affix the LED clip to a phone or tablet, light up your design and upload to your social platforms. $29.99 at amazon.com
DIY miniature rooms • Teens and adults will want to try their hands at making these charming DIY miniature house puzzles by Hands Craft. They are intricately detailed, with up to nearly 200 pieces, yet none stands more than 11 inches high. It’s the hobby you never knew you needed. $29.99 to $49.99 at Happy Up, Inc., 8107 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, happyupinc.com
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Tabletopics Family Edition • This fun mix of age-appropriate conversation starter questions ranges from silly to thought-provoking, and provides an easy way to get your family talking this holiday season. It’s good for ages 6 and up. $25 at tabletopics.com
Pilpoc fidget cube • For stressed out or fidgety teens, this cube is equipped with a multitude of switches, buttons and do-dads to keep your hands occupied. $12.99 at Amazon.com
D&D Players Handbook • Join the explosion of new players who discovered and rediscovered this roleplaying game during the pandemic. The handbook is an essential reference guide that contains rules for character creation, combat, spells and more. $49.95 at Apotheosis Comics and Lounge, 3206 South Grand Boulevard and 3359 South Jefferson Avenue, apotheosiscomicsstl.com
Minnie Mouse Kate Spade crossbody • Tweens looking for an easy way to carry their phones may appreciate this adorable Minnie Mouse crossbody. It comes with a magnetic closure, two credit card slots and an under flap slip pocket. $135 at Kate Spade Outlet, 18505 Outlet Boulevard in Chesterfield, surprisekatespade.com
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Polarized sunglasses • TikTok, and NFL player Ron Gronkowski apparently, love these polarized Pit Viper sunglasses. It is hard to deny their cool factor. $99 at pitviper.com
Electric skateboard • We have electric bikes, why not electric skateboards? Care is required, yes, but teens will love this Razor X skateboard that goes up to 10 mph. $229 at amazon.com
Mizzou crop top • This popular cropped T-shirt style comes emblazoned with the 1839 Mizzou tiger paw logo. The long-sleeved crop top is also available with the Mizzou Tiger script logo on the left pocket. $39.99 at the Mizzou Store, 10 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, themizzoustore.com
Levitating speaker • What teen wouldn’t love this show-stopping speaker from MPG Maglev that offers 360-degree sound, LED visual effects and a built-in microphone. $115.95 at my-premiumgifts.com
‘You Got This’ keychain • Send your new driver off with an inspirational message and maybe a reminder of you with this handmaid keychain from Timeless Treasures STC $8 at Blooming Daisy Marketplace, 5541 Chestnut Street, Cottleville, bloomingdaisymarketplace.com
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Silly socks • Wear the Mona Lisa’s sly smile, Van Gogh’s starry night, or a declaration that these are your video game or Sunday socks. They’re not the worst gift ever, despite what one pair may say. $6-$11.95 at Artmart, 2355 South Hanley Road, Brentwood, artmartstl.com
Cute winter hat • Keep your head warm in this cute and colorful winter hat featuring a pink pompom. $28 at Blush, 159 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, blushstl.com
Putting pool table • Combine mini golf and billiards with this fun game from Hammacher Schlemmer. Includes storage bag. $99 at hammacher.com
Pop culture night lights • Who wouldn’t want Harry Potter and David Rose watching over them with these night lights? $14 each at the Craft Cottage, 5335 Highway N, Cottleville, thecraftcottagestore.com
Mean Girls party game • Get ready for a game that’s filled with more secrets than Gretchen Weiner’s hair. In Mean Girls: The Party Game, inspired by the hit comedy, the goal is to dish on all the dirt about your friends without getting caught. For ages 14 and up. $19.99 at amazon.com
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You won’t feel boxed-in with these deliverable delights The best thing about getting someone a box subscription is that it’s a gift that keeps giving throughout the year. A gift is delivered to the recipient’s doorstep monthly, or maybe a few times a year. Here are a few we found interesting. Birchbox Man • Just fill out a grooming profile, and a box of five goodies tailored to you — from anti-aging moisturizers to beard supplies to hair-styling products — arrives each month. $10 a month at birchbox.com
Meat of the Month Club • Enroll your meat lover in Salt + Smoke’s meat of the month club and you’ll have a friend for life ... or at least the duration of your subscription. Save up to 15% when you subscribe. $49.99 for one month at Salt + Smoke, five locations in St. Louis area, saltandsmokebbq.com Vinyl Me, Please • Treat your friend to a vinyl record subscription, delivered to his or her door each month. Each package includes one album pressed exclusively for members plus access to extra titles online. You choose the genre. $119 (three months), $219 (six months), $339 (12 months) at vinylmeplease.com
Faithbox • Faithbox is a monthly, Christian box subscription that delivers spiritually enriching devotionals, Christian books and exclusive “do good” products every month. Each Faithbox is built around a unique theme. $384.45 for 12 months at faithbox.com BarkBox • At BarkBox, you customize what kind of box you want to get by answering a few questions to get you started. Boxes include toys, treat bags and chews, and each month contains a fun new theme. $23 a month for 12 months at barkbox.com Book-A-Month • Surprise your loved ones with a book at their doorstep every month. Subterranean will hand-pick the book based on the recipients’ reading interests. The bookstore will wrap it, too. A three-month subscription starts at $80 at 6275 Delmar Boulevard, store.subbooks. com/book-month-subscription
Blueprint coffee • Tell Blueprint coffee exactly how you’d like to wake up in the morning, or leave it to the java experts to choose a fresh bag of beans for free delivery to your door. $17.50 and up every two weeks, four locations in St. Louis area, blueprintcoffee.com
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Sock Fancy • Send two (or three) pair of socks monthly to your favorite person with this sock subscription. The pattern will be a surprise, but count on bold designs in crew socks. $114 for the two-sock, six-month plan at sockfancy.com
Half Time Beverage Beer of the Month Club • Get 12 different bottles delivered every month from Half Time Beverage. You can choose a basic variety pack or choose German, East Coast, IPAs, Stouts and Porters, Around the World or even ciders. $52 a month at halftimebeverage.com
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It’s always fun to get carded We’re not fans of giving gift cards just because you can’t think of anything to get someone. But we are fans of getting someone a gift card for an experience or a subscription to something that will bring them joy yearround. Here are a few of our favorite ideas. We’ve named some specifics to get you Gift a subscription • We recommend the gift of knowledge with started, but feel free to find a subscription to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch with full access to your own places. STLtoday. To give a gift subscription, visit STLtoday.com/gift. Memberships and season tickets: A season or yearlong subscription to one of the area’s cultural attractions allows multiple opportunities to share in the fun. Most places offer gift packages that vary by number of performances or type of membership selected, depending on one’s budget. Call or visit websites for details on various subscription rates. The Muny • 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park, 314361-1900: You can buy a gift card for $10 to $500, which can be redeemed for tickets. muny.org City Museum • 750 North 16th Street, 314-2312489: Family memberships start at $40 per person. citymuseum.org/membership Six Flags St. Louis • 4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka: The theme park offers season pass specials. sixflags.com/stlouis/plan-your-visit The Magic House • 516 South Kirkwood Road, 314-822-8900: Gift cards redeem for tickets. shop.magichouse.org/gift-cards The St. Louis Zoo • 1 Government Drive, Forest Park, 314-646-4771: Admission is free but membership has its perks, such as parking passes and dining discounts as well as a collectible gift ornament (right) only available with holiday gift memberships. stlzoo.org/holidaymembership St. Louis Symphony Orchestra • Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1700: Order gift certificates online, and they will be mailed to the recipient. shop.slso.org/gift/add The Fox Theatre • 527 North Grand Boulevard, 314-535-1700: Purchase gift cards through Metrotix or at the Fox Theatre Box Office. fabulousfox.com/events-tickets/gift-cards Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, 314-577-5100: Purchase a gift membership starting at $50. missouribotanicalgarden.org/members/gift-memberships.aspx
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St. Louis Science Center • 5050 Oakland Avenue, 314-289-4400: Entry is free but a membership gets you perks like Omnimax and Discovery Room tickets. A gift membership starts at $79. donations.slsc.org/giftmembership Gift a cooking class • The Kitchen Conservatory, 8021 Clayton Road, offers classes starting at $45. Sign up at kitchenconservatory.com. Schnucks (schnuckscooks.com) also offers cooking classes at its Des Peres location and online. Golf instruction • Play for fun or take lessons to learn for real at TopGolf in Chesterfield. topgolf.com/us/gift-cards Amusement center • Get kids and teens a gift card to a place that offers food, video games and extras such as bowling, race car driving, ropes courses or mini-golf. Main Event in Chesterfield offers gift cards you can buy online at mainevent.com/gift-cards/ as does Amp Up Action Park in Town and Country at ampupactionpark.com/gift-cards/
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Consider a dance or fitness class • St. Petersowned Bootcamp Challenge has classes all over the area you can gift: bootcamp-challenge. com. And the Boxing Gym allows you to gift a one-month membership, complete with boxing gloves and hand wraps for $166.72 at theboxinggym-stl.com Search shows your friends and family may love and consider buying concert tickets • St. Louis Music Park: ticketmaster.com • Enterprise Center: ticketmaster.com • Chaifetz Arena: ticketmaster.com • Family Arena: ticketmaster.com • The Pageant and Delmar Hall: pageant.com • The Factory: thefactorystl.com • Old Rock House: oldrockhouse.com • Off Broadway: offbroadwaystl.com • Sheldon Concert Hall: thesheldon.org • Stifel Theatre: stifeltheatre.com • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre: livenation.com
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THE LIST: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ST. LOUIS STL “Lost Treasures” book • St. Louisans with a taste for nostalgia will appreciate the 2017 book “Lost Treasures of St. Louis” by Cameron Collins. Included are photos and stories about everything from the Floating McDonald’s and Ronnie’s Drive-In Theater to Noah’s Ark and “Captain 11’s Showboat.” $39.95 at several locations, including the Arch Store, Gateway Arch National Park, jnpa.com/cat-698-1-2/gateway-arch-national-park.htm
STL sticker sheet • Stick with what you love with this St. Louis baseball-themed sticker sheet, with designs to jazz up your water bottle, notebook or wherever you want to display local love. $5 at Arch Apparel, locations downtown, Brentwood and St. Charles, archapparel.com
Blues stadium print • This 12-inch-by-15inch limited-edition collectible framed print features the Enterprise Center combined with a minted team coin from Highland Mint. $69.99 at Von Maur, 2 Fountain Grass Drive, Lake Saint Louis, vonmaur.com
St. Louis skyline puzzle • Appreciate downtown St. Louis from the cozy comfort of your own dining room or kitchen table as you assemble this 1,000-piece puzzle. To add an additional challenge, the picture on the box has slight differences than the actual puzzle. $19.99 at the Wizard’s Wagon, 6178 Delmar Boulevard, thewizardswagon.square.site
St. Louis flag umbrella • Salute the city and stay dry under the bold colors of this St. Louis flag umbrella, where the blue rivers represent the brown waters of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. $29.96 at Stl-Style/ Stylehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com
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Cardinals book • For the 10th anniversary of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals, who stunned the baseball world (and much of St. Louis) by winning the World Series, Post-Dispatch sports writer Benjamin Hochman chronicles the highs and lows, and highs again, of that amazing season in “11 in ’11.” $28 at Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Avenue, or left-bank.com
STL flag dog toy • Entertain your pup and rep St. Louis with this squishy dog toy, which has a squeaker inside. $22 at Arch Apparel, locations downtown, Brentwood and St. Charles, archapparel.com
Cardinals’ Hawaiian shirt • Enjoy the ultra-laid back vibe of a Hawaiian shirt while also showing your devotion to your favorite baseball team with this cool fashion statement tastefully featuring the Cardinals’ STL and bird on the bat logos. $109 at the Cardinals Team Store, 708 Clark Avenue (Busch Stadium), mlbshop.com/st-louis-cardinals/
St. Louis wastebasket • Do your part to keep the city clean with this plastic orange wastebasket perfect for your St. Louis home office, bathroom or anywhere you want a touch of the city. $14.95 at Stl-Style/Stylehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com
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St. Louis 2022 wall calendar • Manage your day and enjoy scenes from around the St. Louis area. Each month, take in photos from the Post-Dispatch photographers as well as an appearance from the Weatherbird. $14.95 at shopstltoday.com
St. Louis City SC hat • You can give a literal tip of the hat to your favorite MLS soccer team with this cap that sports the St. Louis City SC logo. $23.99 at Soccer Master stores in St. Louis and the Metro East, soccermaster.com
St. Louis calendar • Artist Janet Muhm again leads St. Louis lovers through the year with her calendar, which includes frameable illustrations of life in the city. This year’s scenes include sledding on Art Hill, the Magic Chef mansion and fields of sunflowers at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. $26 at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue and 8157 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com
DARE Arch hat • You’re not a true St. Louisan unless you announce every time you can see our glorious, glistening landmark on the horizon. Show your love for the Gateway Arch with this stylish cap, which puts a twist on the classic DARE logo. It’s available in two styles: trucker (with mesh back and snapback closure) or “dad cap” (unstructured with adjustable metal clasp). $25 at Arch Apparel locations in Brentwood, St. Charles and at Ballpark Village, archapparel.com
Neighborhoods map • This minimalist map includes all neighborhoods within the city boundaries (not so minimal). $45 at nativemaps.us
St. Louis scented candle • The St. Louis-scented candle is the perfect gift for anyone who misses St. Louis or someone from high school. Each candle is made from a soy wax blend and features a very realistic (but not edible) toasted ravioli on its surface. It has a tomato-basil scent, and the label includes a range of fun facts about the Gateway City. $24 at Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, thenovelneighbor.com stltoday.com/thelist
St. Louis Blues pajama pants • Dream about the Blues winning another Stanley Cup in these comfy sleep pants. They come in a plaid flannel with an elastic waistband and team graphic on the left hip. $32.99 at Rally House, 82 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, rallyhouse.com
Balloon glow poster • Evoke memories of past fall Friday evenings in Forest Park walking among glowing hot air balloons with this letterpress printed poster. It’s made from two hand-carved wood blocks using ink mixed by hand. $27 at Firecracker Press, 2838 Cherokee Street, firecrackerpress.com
St. Louis Blues gnome • Looking for décor for a fan’s room? Look no further than this stick-holding gnome, a whimsical addition to a teen’s bedroom, man cave or garden. $27.99 at Rally House, 82 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, rallyhouse.com
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR FOODIES
Kenrick’s sauce basket • The “Joe the Butcher” BBQ Basket is perfect for any family, friends or business associates who love to grill and who love Kenrick’s, the St. Louis staple. The basket includes Kenrick’s Marinade, Kenrick’s BBQ Sauce, Kenrick’s KC BBQ Sauce, “Joe the Butcher” BBQ Seasoning and “Joe the Butcher” Snyder’s Rib Rub. $34.99 at kenricks.com
Rapid beverage chiller • This chiller circulates water and ice for the fastest cooling times on the market. It works with cans or bottles and is safe for carbonated beverages. $99.99 at crateandbarrel.com
Ninja air fryer • For those looking for a way to expand their home cooking menu with healthy options, look no further than the air fryer. This easy to use appliance is perfect for the at-home chef. $99.99 at Amazon.com
Que 42 Texas Brisket Coffee Rub • Even if smoking a whole brisket is beyond your skill set, this small-batch barbecue rub from former St. Louis resident (now Buffalo, New Yorkbased) Eammon Azizi creates a delicious crust for grilled or pan-seared steaks. $7 at que-42.com
Glass topper cocktail smoker • For the mixologist in your life, this simple cocktail smoker creates a dramatic effect and depth of flavor in your cocktails. $55 at Etsy.com
Beers for Advent • It’s just what the religiously inclined (or not) beer lover needs: an Advent box of 24 handselected beers, each wrapped and numbered. You can order dark beers, Belgian beers, hoppy beers, rare beers, St. Louis beers or a mix of everything. Must be preordered by Nov. 26. $89.99 at Craft Beer Cellar, 8113 Maryland Avenue, Clayton
Hamama microgreens kit • Microgreens are one of the best, low-maintenance choices for people looking to grow some of their own food indoors. This kit provides everything they need, plus the option of ordering seed refills. $39 at hamama.com
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Groovy popcorn • This whimsical box is filled with three bags, about nine cups each, of gourmet popcorn. Best-selling flavors include extra cheesy, sea salt caramel and movie butter popcorn. The specialty retailer adds confetti shreds and ties the box with matching ribbons. $31.21 at Papa Bear Popcorn, 14866 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, papabearpopcorn.com
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Cocktail art book • St. Louis artist Rachel Miller has created a book of stylish illustrations to accompany recipes for classic cocktails. Fans of the mid-century modern aesthetic will dig the “Mad Men” vibe. $54.99 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves; Provisions, 228 North Euclid Street; and the Women’s Exchange, 8811-A Ladue Road, Ladue
Intox box • The Old Fashioned is just one of 20 “Intox Box” selections available by the master mixers at Intoxicology, St. Louis’ cocktail supply specialists. The Old Fashioned box includes Dashfire bitters and Vena’s Fizz House sugar cubes, sourced from small, independent makers. $100 at Intoxicology, 4321 Manchester Avenue, intoxicologystl.com/intox-boxes/
Wine and cheese • As you might expect, the Wine and Cheese Place offers gift baskets of wine and cheese. A midsized basket promises one bottle of wine (you choose red or white), two wedges of cheese, a box of mixed nuts, crackers and fruit spread. $70 at Wine and Cheese Place locations in Clayton, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood and Town and Country
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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR FOODIES Rib-eye steak box • Give this 12-ounce steak box as a gift, and you may get an invite to dinner later. New York strip and filet mignon boxes are also available. $75 at Baumann’s Fine Meats, 8829 Manchester Road, Brentwood, baumannsfinemeats.com
Amish goodies gift set • Meant to Be in Kimmswick has a large selection of Amish goods to pick from. These gift sets include butters, jams and local honey. Three- and five-piece sets, $12.99 and $22.99, respectively, at Meant to Be, 116 Mill Street, Kimmswick, mtbkimmswick.com
Ice cream cookbook • Your favorite ice cream aficionado can make ice cream as splendid as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams with Jeni Britton Bauer’s first ice-cream cookbook, “Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home.” $23.95 at bookstores, but Jeni’s ice cream parlor sells it for just $15 at 389 North Euclid Avenue or jenis.com
Brewery glassware • Why does the Ferguson Brewing Co. have a gorilla holding a plant as its logo? Who knows? But customers and fans of the craft brewery love it. You can find it on their glassware. $2 for a pint glass, $5 for a pilsner and $10 for a mug at Ferguson Brewing Co., 418 South Florissant Avenue, Ferguson, or fergusonbrewing.com
STL Snacks Gift Set • Show your out-of-town friends and family what they’re missing or give them a taste of home with this St. Louismade bundle of jam, granola, honey and caramels, along with an Arch-themed card. $55.75 at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue and 8157 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com
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Miir thermos • Keep your cold drink cold and your hot drink hot with this Miir brand thermos, branded with Rise Coffee’s logo and a promise to awaken community and change. $28 at Rise Coffee, 4176 Manchester Avenue, risecoffeestl.com
Chocolate • Older St. Louisans remember Busy Bee Candies, a holiday tradition for decades. They are now made exclusively for the Campbell House Museum by Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate — Hugh Campbell used to give the candies to Father Dunne’s Newsboys Home and Protectorate. $9.95 at the Campbell House, 1508 Locust Avenue, or campbellhousemuseum.org
Coffee pour-over dripsip set • This ceramic pour-over duo ensures the true notes of your blend of coffee will be more prominent in each cup. Plus, it looks great and stores in a neat stack. $30.99 at Grimm & Gorly Flowers & Gifts, 324 East Main Street, Belleville, grimmandgorly.com
Barware • The midcentury modern style reached its apex when it came to the things that really counted — barware. This handsome vintage set comes from Georges Briard. $90 for the set of six glasses and $50 for the ice bucket at Pass the Past, 4744 McPherson Avenue, or pass-the-past.myshopify.com
Wine bottle gift tags • These wine bottle hang tags let you skip the wrapping hassle and let the wine shine as a gift. $3.95 each at 1904 General Store, 322 East Broadway, Alton, facebook.com/1904GeneralStore
Octavia tea • Give a cuppa (or many) with a tin of Octavia Tea, based outside of Chicago. Garden District STL carries an assortment of over 100 types of tea, and sample packs are available. $18 at Garden District STL, 3203 South Grand Boulevard, gardendistrictstl.com
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THE LIST: PETS Bubble gum snuffle mat • This colorful and durable mat makes eating more fun; the mat stimulates your dog’s natural foraging instincts as it paws and pokes around for treats placed on it. $23.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville or 1711 Park Avenue in St. Louis, fourmuddypaws.com
Catnip toy purrito • Feast your eyes on this catnip-infused “purrito,” which is designed to handle plenty of kicks, bites and tussles. Cats especially will love the crinkly noise and a tuggable shrimp. $9.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville or 1711 Park Avenue in St. Louis, fourmuddypaws.com
Vehicle cup holder coasters • Are messy cup holders in your vehicle a pet peeve? Let these sassy pet-themed absorbent coasters soak up the drips and condensation that would otherwise end up pooled in your cup holder. Other styles also are available. $2.99 each at A&A Boutique, 300 East Broadway, Alton, m.facebook.com/aaboutiquealton
Unicorn chew toy • Dogs agree — the problem with chew toys is that they are too easily chewed. The unicorn squeaky toy from Go Dog is made extra-strong, to stand up to playtime fun that gets a little “ruff.” $29.99 for large, $19.99 for small at Wolfgang’s Pet Stop, 330 North Euclid Avenue, or wolfgangspetstop.com Upcycled dog leashes • These leashes were once climbing ropes. Created by a passionate student in Seattle, 100% of the profits go toward no-kill animal shelters and other charities. $31.50 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Zippy Paws advent calendar • Happy howl-idays are in store with this holiday dog toy advent calendar. It features 12 squeaky dog toys for a season’s worth of fun. $64.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville or 1711 Park Avenue in St. Louis, fourmuddypaws.com
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Live-love-woof canister • This retro-styled red-and-white metal canister gets four paws up as a roomy spot to store your pet’s favorite treats or anything else you care to stash. $28.99 at Whisker Bones Supply Co., 138 North Main Street, Edwardsville, whiskerbones.com
Butterfly cat toy • With the Leaps and Bounds Electric Flutter toy, your cat will have fun chasing around the butterfly (so long as he doesn’t eat it). $20.99 at Petco.com
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Pop socket • This “I am me” pop socket is fun and goes to a good cause because 50% of every sale is donated to the Jed Foundation, which works to support emotional health and prevent suicide among teens. $15 at popsockets.com
Fleur-de-lis onesie • Even babies can celebrate St. Louis with this hand-appliqued onesie. The items in this shop are made by immigrant and refugee women in the St. Louis area. $26 at Forai, forai.org
Winton and Waits salt soak • These small-batch, luxury bath goods nourish the body with elevated design elements, clean ingredients and sustainable sourcing. A cause-driven company, a portion of its sales benefit the survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. Available in assorted sizes and scents. $22-$34 at Palm Health, 9160 Clayton Road, Ladue, palmhealth.com
Sip-save-rub hat • This cotton-blend hat by Grounds and Hounds has a sweet motto, a comfortable design and a local benefit: 20% of proceeds go to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. $28.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville or 1711 Park Avenue in St. Louis, fourmuddypaws.com
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My Dog Thinks I’m Cool necklace • This hand-stamped, flattened, silver-plated spoon pendant dangles from a 32-inch antique brass chain with a turquoise-painted antique brass paw print charm and a silver bone charm. All proceeds go to Refuge, Crisis Aid International’s Home in St. Louis, which fights sex trafficking. $24 at monarchjewelry.org
Adopt a flamingo • Your gift includes a tin with fun facts about flamingos and a donation to help protect these majestic birds. Also available for adoption: elephants, sloths and giraffes. $33 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Rescued wine candle • These candles are hand-made from recycled wine bottles, plus a portion of each sale benefits animal rescue groups. The scents offer a hint of your favorite wine: pinot noir, chardonnay, merlot, Champagne, cabernet or barrelaged whiskey. $22.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 2127 South Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville or 1711 Park Avenue in St. Louis, fourmuddypaws.com
Barn buddy sponsorship • The best thing about “adopting” a horse, goat, goose, turkey or miniature donkey from Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is that you don’t have to feed or clean up after it. You can cuddle a plush version if you adopt at the $50 level and above, plus get a biography and adoption certificate. The money spent goes to the animals’ care. $25 and up, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, 480 Joseph’s Road, Union, longmeadowrescueranch.org/barnbuddies
Species adoptions • From baby orangutans to blue-footed boobies, the World Wildlife foundation offers species adoption packages for everyone’s favorite animal. Each one comes with an animal plush and certificate of adoption. $60 at worldwildlife.org
Chateau La Paws wines • From Rosenblum Cellars in California, comes this line of wines with labels adorned with adorable rescue dogs. The brand supports North Shore Animal League America, a no-kill animal rescue and adoption agency. $16 for the pinot noir at chateaulapaws.com
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THE LIST: ORNAMENTS First responders ornament • Honor the police officers, firefighters and emergency service workers in your life with this winged ornament by Beacon Design. $29.99 at the Christmas Haus, 311 Elm Street, Kimmswick and on Facebook
Bottle of wine ornaments • What better way to pour on the holiday spirit than with a spirited ornament that shows your love for wine? $5.99 each at 1904 General Store, 322 East Broadway, Alton, facebook. com/1904GeneralStore
St. Louis glass ornament • Third Degree Glass Factory’s signature ornament for 2021 is this glass ornament by Jes Kopitske. Available Nov. 19. $65 at Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Boulevard, stlglass.com
Christmas sphere • The Christmas holiday Blend Faceted Sphere from Vessel Studio Art Glass will reflect light around your tree. $26.95 at First Capitol Trading, 207 South Main Street, St. Charles, firstcapitoltrading.com
Only in St. Louis ornament • A reindeer hangs from the Gateway Arch in this metal ornament by St. Louis area designer Diane Katzman. It comes attractively boxed and ready for gift-giving. $19.95 at shopstltoday.com
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Golf ornament • The golf lover on your list will love this golf ball ornament. $17.95 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Snowman ornament • This white and gold bulbous snowman made of gold-toned and oxidized metal with a hand-painted finish will add a classy and festive element to any tree. $65 at Neiman Marcus, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac, neimanmarcus.com
Fused-glass ornament • Zee Bee Market partnered with a Fair Trade glass maker in Ecuador and delivered this exclusive fusedglass round ornament. Route 66 and Cardinals birds designs are also available. $12 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis and 7270 Manchester Road in Maplewood, zeebeemarket.com
Festive pup ornaments • These adorable pup ornaments come bearing festive, funny messages that are sure to unleash some smiles for pet lovers. $4.95 each at 1904 General Store, 322 East Broadway, Alton, facebook.com/1904GeneralStore
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