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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 POST-DISPATCH HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
GIVE LOCAL LOVE TO THOSE YOU LOVE If you’re buying gifts for the holidays, look no further than the St. Louis metro. In addition to seriously special and limitless options, buying local means your money stays local and helps boost your neighbors and our economy. It’s like a gift you give twice. Be sure to use #LoveLocalSTL when you post pics of the local love you give.
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I love walking the decked-out streets of Historic St. Charles, and I really love the unique gifts I ûnd our our annual Pop & Shop. Get your tickets: •
2022 I really like making Christmas cards. And getting Christmas cards in the mail. Send me one! •
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I love vintage Christmas decor, and I9m lucky to have a real aluminum Christmas tree with lots of vintage glass ornaments and a color wheel to light it all up. I have lots of paper putz houses and Santa mugs, too. My husband and I are always on the hunt at thrift shops and antique places for something new to us. •
Amy Bertrand/features editor • 314-340-8284, abertrand@post-dispatch.com Filling the house with Christmas trees! I like to make things feel cozy. •
Gabe Hartwig/deputy features editor • 314-340-8353, ghartwig@post-dispatch.com Valerie Schremp Hahn/reporter 314-340-8246, vhahn@post-dispatch.com Aisha Sultan/reporter 314-340-8300, asultan@post-dispatch.com Jane Henderson/reporter 314-340-8107, jhenderson@post-dispatch.com Ian Froeb/reporter • 314-340-8348, ifroeb@post-dispatch.com
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Colleen Schrappen/reporter • 314-340-8072, cschrappen@post-dispatch.com One holiday tradition in my family ties to one of my grandmothers who is no longer with us. We called her Nana. Every holiday, someone makes Nana9s Pound Cake as part of the holiday dessert menu, which keeps a part of her around during the season. •
Calvin Wilson/reporter • 314-340-8346, calvinwilson@post-dispatch.com Kevin C. Johnson/reporter • 314-340-8191, kjohnson@post-dispatch.com Kevin Hart/advertising • 314-340-8508, khart@stlpostmedia.com Many years ago I discovered I actually like roasted chestnuts and always buy them if I see them. •
A special thanks to Pat Eby and Amanda St. Amand for their contributions to the gift guide.
NOTE These items were found at local stores and online in October. If you are making a special trip to buy one of these items, we recommend you call ûrst. All photos are taken from vendor websites, supplied by vendors or taken by Post-Dispatch staûers or contributors.
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Alison Bozarth, Alison Bozarth Art and Freckled Illustrations, Rock Hill • Storyteller, illustrator, friend to beasts, birds, fish, fowl and insects — Bozarth paints the natural world in vivid colors and lively strokes. When a story grabs her attention, she jumps in and paints it, to the delight of her audience, such as this 11-by-14-inch “Maybee Blue Bee” print. $35 at alisonbozarthart.com
Kathy Likos, Likos Metal and Stone Jewelry, Webster Groves • Likos often combines the unusual semiprecious stones and gemstones she hand-selects with settings in mixed metals of sterling silver, fine silver and copper. A pendant necklace in an asymmetrical design uses Royston ribbon turquoise from Nevada finished with mixed metals. $375 at likosmetalandstone.com
Joseph Bodus, JB Design & Illustration, Overland • Joseph Bodus finds inspirations for his intricate pencil drawings in St. Louis’ buildings, history, sports teams, landmarks and culture. Bodus has strong connections to his St. Louis roots, as do his customers, who often tell him stories about the places and events he’s drawn with such care. A framed 11-by-14-inch print of Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, $80 at Etsy.com/shop/ JBDesignIllustration
Mary Kate Stechschulte, MKS Designs, Rock Hill • Stechschulte chooses semiprecious and precious gemstones to create her easily wearable bracelets, earrings and necklaces for beauty, durability, and for the symbolism behind each stone. A set of four unakite stacking bracelets, $59 at instagram.com/mks__designs 4
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Tamara Gasich, Kenyel’s Hand-Poured Candles, South City • The hand-poured soy candles in contemporary fragrances and colors Gasich makes began as a hobby to combat the stress of the pandemic for this full-time cardiology nurse. Today, Kenyel’s Candles is a thriving side business for her and her family. Winter scents of Fraser Fir, Cashmere Plum and Frosted Juniper are $15 each at kenyelshandpouredcandle.com
Chris DePalma, Urban Candle, St. Louis Hills • All natural, sustainable and earth-friendly, these 100% soy wax candles, scented with blends that include essential oils, bring comfort to any home. The Namaste Candle, with its contemplative mandala label design, reflects the light in the world for peace. $23 at urbancandleco.com
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ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Donna Schoeck, Junk and Jewels Designs, Chesteroeld Schoeck works with the small bits, the discards and detritus of life, to create arresting artworks of everyday moments. A bike ride, a ûshing trip, a beloved dog, she renders them with style. A roundshouldered truck of rusted metal, broken jewelry, beads and glass makes a statement. $75 at facebook.com/tdschoeck
Kat Brown, Ikot Iban, Carondelet Brown9s bold and bright hair accessories and head wraps make hair easier to manage, even on bad days. Her head wraps are double-sided, with dierent fabrics on each side. The striking shapes and colors, suitable for work and for play, make for a stylish appearance any day. $30 at ikot-iban.square.site
Ryan Jacob Wood and Barry Klevene, Woodberry Company, Lafayette Square Wood and Klevene make distinctive handmade bar soaps using high quality, sustainably sourced ingredients and therapeutic grade essential oils. The soaps don9t contain sulfates, phthalates or parabens. They are also beautifully sculpted, embossed and packaged for a gift that9s perfect, practical and luxuriant. Individual bars $9 or gift boxes of 6 assorted soaps for $54 at woodberrysoap.com stltoday.com/thelist
Willie James Gates, photographer, Afton Gates is a self-taught photographer and video artist whose work chronicles popular culture, events, music, festivals and everyday life in St. Louis and East St. Louis. Gates9 intuitive sense of design and his eye for seeing things dierently make his prints unique and collectible. <Eat Rite Diner” is 11 by 14 inches. $85 ($125 framed) at 31art gallery, 3520 Hampton Avenue and on Instagram @the_clownn_took_it/
Sandra Zak, Zak Pottery, Central West End Zak creates hand-built and wheel-thrown functional stoneware pottery. Her strong forms with smooth glazes and sophisticated pattern, colorful and bold, create great style as they also reveal the earthy nature of the clay, such as in these 3-inch bowls. $10 each at Facebook.com/ ZakPottery Virgene Tyrrell, Mosaics by Virgene, Kirkwood Tyrrell discovered mosaics 25 years ago and hasn9t stopped making them since. Her strong images of animals, birds, flowers, suns and this one of a VW bug click with a wide audience. <CBS Sunday Morning= has even used seven of her dierent sun designs on the program. $350 at mosaicsbyvirgene.com 11.13.22 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH • THE LIST
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Marilynne Bradley, Watercolor Artist, Webster Groves Marilynne Bradley loves to chronicle life is St. Louis through watercolors. She’s painted St. Louis landmarks highbrow as the Gateway Arch and lowbrow as diners, dive bars and one famous notell motel. Her prints of Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals have been especially popular this season. $20 for and 8-by-10-inch at marilynnebradley.com
Sofi Seck, Expedition Subsahara, Florissant Seck designs handwoven baskets used for storage and décor. Her company, Expedition Subsahara, continues the art and craft of traditional basketry in Senegal, employing over 120 skilled weavers to produce her designs. She pays her weavers a living wage that provides support for their families. The large Taya square basket comes with a lid, $89 at expedition subsahara.com
Claudia Ruth Burris, CRB Studios, Arnold Clay artist Claudia Ruth Burris moves gracefully from pieces in traditional forms with luxuriant glazes, to ash-glazed pots whose beauty isn’t revealed until the final firing, to super-colorful high-fired face pots with personality to spare. $100 at crbstudios.com
Therese and Dennis Fenske, Pernod Avenue Marketplace, Lindenwood Park When it’s time to put out the charcuterie board or the newest sensation, the butter board, a custom board in interesting shapes could be just the thing. The Fenskes don’t use stains or finishes, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to shine. Cleaver boards $45 and up at pernodavenuemarketplace.com
Mark Koritz, Mark Koritz Art, Chesterfield Koritz paints abstracts, in acrylics, using striking color and eûective designs to create the linear and lively canvases he sells through Componere Gallery and through the website. He donates proceeds from online web sales to the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer. He has served on its board of directors for over 40 years. “#36-B,” framed, $275 at markkoritzart.com
Jillian Kaye Schoettle, Jillian Kaye Art, St. Charles Jillian Kaye Schoettle oûers colorful postcards, stickers and small goods through her web store, where she also oûers her custom letter art. Her art arrives as a letter, its hand-drawn and handlettered envelope delivered via the USPS. Inside, she’s packed a raft of specially chosen enclosures, perhaps an invitation or a glad announcement. A bespoke letter with enclosures sells for $65 at jilliankayeart.com 6
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Robert Ketchens, Robert Ketchens Studio, O’Fallon, Illinois Ketchens’ paintings chronicle the the lives, legacies and contributions of Americans throughout generations, social justice and civil rights issues, and the everyday lives of people living in troubled times. His compelling narrative paintings take a deep dive into history and social activism, the images strong and haunting. Still Blue giclee print, 30-by-40 inches, $520 at robertketchens.com
Cadence Hodes, Cadence Hodes Art, Lindenwood Park The mandala-like artworks Hodes paints on vinyl records often delineate emotions, life stages or special memories for people through associations with the music. She ofers readyto-purchase pieces as well as custom ones like this, $325 at cadencehodesart.com
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Charlotte Fresselli, Annabelle Says H ello, Clayton Fresselli9s masterful use of color and form energizes her images of full dinner plates, birds, nowers and fruits. Her colorful cards and prints brighten correspondence and homes. Sustainable greeting card pack, the Menu Collection, eight blank cards with envelopes, $20 at etsy.com/shop/annabellesayshello
Kareemah Moment, Mr. Finley’s Pet Bakery, Florissant The tasty dog biscuits Kareemah Moment bakes don’t contain grain, corn, soy, wheat products, additives or preservatives. She uses her own special blend of chickpea and almond nours, organic peanut butter, and canola oil to make downright delicious dog biscuits and treats in multiple navors. $8 at misteronleypetbakery.com
Molly Reinhardt, Cementage, Princeton Heights Reinhardt works in an exceptionally smooth cement to create planters, vases, candles and vessels for home décor. Her signature creation, the tabletop ore pit, is perfect for making s9mores and creating beautiful ambient light indoors or outdoors. $85 at cementage.com
Jose Gomez, Jose Gomez Art, Lindenwood Park Artist Jose Gomez paints what he sees and experiences as well as things remembered from his growing up in Honduras. He depicts the culture of his Honduran home and its many sights. The faces he paints in their joy, grief or anger are personal and universal. Several of his works are now available as one art prints in addition to his stock of paintings. <The Lion of Judah,= an 11-by-17-inch one art print, $90 at artbygomez.com 11.13.22 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH • THE LIST
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Leopard belt • Animal prints are the new neutral, so help your favorite fashionista pull together any outût with this on-trend leopard belt. Bonus: It9s made to ût curvy girls. $39.99 at Edgy Chic Boutique, 396 St. Ferdinand Street, Florissant, edgychicboutique.com
Trio pack of beard oil • Pick any three varieties of beard oil to give to friends or save for yourself. Varieties include snake oil, comeback kid and treefeller. $43.99 at Roughneck Beard Co., 7282 Manchester Road, Maplewood, roughneckbeardcompany.com
Pastel cardigan • The multicolor cardigan will go with almost everything, making it a perfect gift. $104 at Loverly Clothing and Textiles, 6189 Bennett Drive, Suite A, Edwardsville, loverlyboutique.com
Swarovski colored earrings • These statement hoop earrings from the Lucent collection feature color-saturated, fully cut crystal. $350 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Plaza Frontenac, saksûfthavenue.com
Booty lotion • Does your backside need a lift? Does your loved one9s backside need a lift? Smooth things out with this Booty lotion, which contains caûeine, chlorella, algae and Indian forskolin. $30 at Maven Bath and Candle Co., 7328 Manchester Road, Maplewood, mavenstl.com
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Soap gift set • Get three bar soaps, two bath bombs, a full-size sugar scrub, a large body butter and a wooden spoon in a gift box. $77.50 at Provenance Soapworks, 311 South Main Street, St. Charles, provenancesoaps.com
Backpack purse • This versatile bag, called the Avery, comes in a chestnut brown or black and has brass hardware. It9s perfectly sized for a wallet and whatever you need for a day on the go. $225 at Sole Survivor, 7358 Manchester Road, Maplewood, solesurvivorleather. com
Travel scarf with pocket • This inûnity loop scarf comes with a hidden pocket to store your valuables while traveling or out on the town. It comes in several colors and designs. $16.99 at amazon. com
Lavender gift collection • This set includes oil, soap, a candle, a bath bomb and everything you need to ease headaches and ensure relaxation. $49.95 at Herbaria, 2016 Marconi Avenue, herbariasoap.com
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STYLE AND BEAUTY Dragonfl y necklace • Handset crystals in sterling silver are made in Guadalajara, Mexico. $74.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimud gallery.com
Chappy Shawls • If you have someone on your list who is always cold but likes to look stylish, try the Chappy Shawl from the makers of the famous ChappyWrap blankets. Dress them up or down; they come in a variety of colors. $90 at chappywrap.com Vegan soap • Treat that winter-dry skin with a moisturizing bar of handmade soap. The sweet and spicy sandalwood vanilla is made of olive and coconut oils and soothing shea butter. Pure Perfection also makes fruit blossom, lavender, citrus, and peppermint and tea tree. $7 at Pure Perfection Candles, West County Center, 141 West County Center Drive, pureperfectioncandles.com
Studded hoops • These gold hoops oûer a subtle twist on the everyday hoop. They are perfect for a dressy occasion or a casual day look. $50 at Laurie Solet, 1176 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Chesterûeld, lauriesolet.com stltoday.com/thelist
Cowgirl boots • These Idyllwind Charmed Life boots have a leather outsole and handcrafted shaft embroidery. The blue color will make her stand out. $199 at Boot Barn, 6922 South Lindbergh Boulevard, bootbarn.com
Laptop backpack • Your college kid (or you) will look stylish in this Cuyreay bag that9s perfect for toting your laptop. $29.99 at amazon.com
Nordic It’s A Vibe Hoodie • A go-to hoodie featured with an oversized, slouchy ût with patching throughout and hints of embroidery. $198 at Blush boutique, 159 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, blushstl.com
SleepyTie • Wake up with great hair using the SleepyTie, which combines a scrunchie with a silk-covered arch. This product prolongs blowdried or styled hair while reducing the need for styling tools and repetitive reheating. $30 at TheSleepyTie. com
Not Makeup tint • This tube of natural color by Jenny Murphy of Not Makeup can be used for lips, cheeks or wherever you need a bit of glow. $14 at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue and 8157 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com
Vuori performance jogger • These supersoft joggers oûer side slash pockets. The slim but relaxed ût is the height of comfort and athletic leisure style. $94 at REI Coop, 1703 South Brentwood Boulevard and 1214 Town and Country Crossing Drive, rei.com
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Starry night dress • This lovely dress is inspired by artist Vincent van Gogh9s masterpiece. $45 at St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, slam.org
AirForce 1 Nike sneakers • Back-to-basic detailing creates a timeless look in this 980s throwback sneaker. $90 at Nordstrom, 1453 St. Louis Galleria Street and 47 West County Center, Des Peres, nordstrom.com
YSL bag • This luxury wallet-on-achain bag by Yves Saint Laurent in vintage pecan is a timeless classic. $1,350 at Neiman Marcus, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Plaza Frontenac, neimanmarcus.com Lady Grey earrings • The Reina exquisite handmade earrings by St. Louisan Lynnae Tanner Ruû of Lady Grey Beads. $135 at ladygreybeads.com
Rain boots • When the snow melts or the cold rain comes, be ready. $27 at Rural King, 740 North Market Street, Waterloo, ruralking.com
Bumbag • Wear a favorite art print, such as Katsushika Hokusai9s great wave, via the Bumbag. $34 at St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, slam.org
Carol scarf • Just the right holiday accent, this scarf is subtle yet festive. $39 at Peace by Piece, 2427 North Illinois Street, Swansea, peacebypiececo. com “Stand With Ukraine” T-shirt • Express your support for the embattled nation with this shirt that lets folks know just how you feel. $29 at Q Boutique at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Avenue, qboutiquestl.com 10
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Stacking bracelets • Six-piece Erimish stacking bracelets let her mix and match. $44.95 MOss Boutique, 329 South Main Street, St. Charles mossboutique.com
Men’s fl annel shirt • Flannel is so in these days, and this AKHG Crosshaul standard ût shirt is a great place to start on his look. $94 at Duluth Trading Co., 1439 Bass Pro Drive, St. Charles, duluth trading.com
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Fleur-de-lis lantern • This copper-plated candle holder, made in India, casts a warm glow when used with an LED tea light. The neur-de-lis design, a symbol of St. Louis, serves as a reminder of home. $24 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard in St. Louis and 7270 Manchester Road in Maplewood, zeebeemarket.com
Grow light Keep your plants looking great year-round with Everlasting Comfort9s fully adjustable grow light. The standing grow light tripod is equipped with four moveable lamp heads, 11 brightness settings and seven color modes. $39.99 at amazon.com
Wire horse sculpture This sculpture is created by using one continuous piece of aluminum wire by Maryland artist Devin Mack. $83 for 10-inch-tall, $135 for 14-inch at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com
Seating, storage This Thgonwid fauxleather pouf-style ottoman arrives unstuûed, and you can easily oll it with unused pillows, comforters or blankets for extra storage. Available in a variety of colors, but we like the versatile Amaretto shade. $26.99 on Amazon. com
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Christmas mug In this sturdy mug from Mud Pie, we9re reminded that <All Hearts Come Home For Christmas.= $20 at Olive Tree Marketplace, 10 Meadows Drive, Lake Saint Louis, olivetreemarkets.com
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Fabulous Fox Theatre ornament To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the restoration of the landmark theater, the Fox created this faux crystal ornament with an etched brass frame. $20 at the Fox box oûce, 527 North Grand Boulevard
Smart home fragrance Make your home smell better with technology. Pura plugs into any outlet and uses Bluetooth technology and an app that lets you control the scent strength and intensity. You can even switch between two scents. $44 at trypura.com
Plush trees For décor with a little personality, gift these Jellycat Amuseable Fraser Firs. $23.50 for the small (11 inch), $40 for large (17 inch) and $187 for really big (36 inch) at City Sprouts, 8807 Ladue Road, citysprouts.com
Holiday plaque This 20-inch interchangeable sign comes with two plaques of your choice to celebrate all kinds of holidays. $50 for sign, extra plaques $12 at Addi Lu9s Boutique, 4327 Telegraph Road, facebook.com/addilus/ Lego flowers Not every Lego creation is suitable for display, but this orchid one, from the Botanical Collection, makes a tasteful addition to any room. The onished plant measures more than 15 inches tall and includes 608 pieces. $49.99 at the Lego Store, 55 West County Center, Des Peres, lego.com
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Nativity scene Made in Italy by Fontani, this nativity scene is practically a work of art. $350 at the Christmas Haus, 311 Elm Street, Kimmswick
Owl vase We love this quirky vase for a floral display. $12 at Circa, 128 East Main Street Belleville, ilovecirca.com Linen spray • Ginger Snapped9s festive spritz adds some holiday oomph to sheets and towels, with a scent that suggests you9re enjoying a solitary getaway in a snowcovered cabin and not pleading with your sugar-fueled children to clean up the wrapping paper for the millionth time. $6 at St. Louis Antique Mall, 9715 St. Charles Rock Road, gingersnappedcandles.com
Beer can candles If their favorite beers are Natty Light, Budweiser, Bud Light or Miller Lite, have we found a gift for you. These candles from Illumenature are made from soy. $18.95 at Sparrow+Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Black bird lamp Add a signature lamp to the home oûce with this UK import. $60 at Dixie Grace Hand-Crafted Home Fragrance & Mercantile, 420 Columbia Centre Drive, Columbia, Illinois, dixiegracecandleco.com
Firefighter figurine From Possible Dreams, this Santa works as a ûreûghter and his hydrant becomes his reindeer. $89.99 at the Christmas Haus, 311 Elm Street, Kimmswick stltoday.com/thelist
Alpaca painting • The cloven-hoofed mammals from South America have become the new owls. Or sloths. Or adorable animal trend of your choosing. And this 20-by24-inch painting 4 already framed 4 will bring whimsy to any bedroom or entryway. $79.99 at Florissant Furniture and Rug Gallery, 11264 West Florissant Avenue, florissantfurnitureonline.com
Coasters with attitude For a round of cocktails or as a stocking stuûer. $5, Revival Boutique & Gifts, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, revivalboutiquegifts.
Sherpa throw Snuggle up with this Berkshire oversized cocoa and candy canes sherpa throw. $40.50 at Jakes on Main, 136 South Main Street, St. Charles, jakesonmainstcharles.com
Pink sangria candle • This member of Pure Perfection Candles9 wine collection will transport you to the beach with its notes of Valencia orange, pineapple and cherry. The small-batch candles are hand-poured and have a 50-hour burn time. And if sangria isn9t your drink of choice, blue Hawaiian, orange crush and chardonnay are also available. $25 at Pure Perfection Candles, West County Center, 141 West County Center Drive, pureperfectioncandles.com
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HOME AND GARDEN B eer sign • This old-timey tin sign pays tribute to a not-so-old-timey neighborhood brewpub, Ferguson Brewing Co. Mighty Joe, the craft brewer9s gorilla mascot, can help keep watch over a basement rec room or a kitchen bar. $24.95 at Ferguson Brewing Co., 418 South Florissant Road, fergusonbrewing.com
“Only in St. Louis” ornament This metal holiday ornament features the Gateway Arch with an elf sporting green rhinestones. It comes attractively boxed and ready for gift-giving. $18.95 at shopstltoday.com
G azebo terrarium Please your favorite plant mom or dad with the present of a plant palace. The hexagonal shape and triangle details is about 15 inches high. $168 at Bonboni Mercantile, 2246 Klemm Street, bonboni mercantile.com
Nature plate These wee plates, about 3 inches in diameter, are handmade by Giessow Pottery and are a perfect catch-all for rings and jewelry. $6 each at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue and 8157 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com
Checked placemats Give your host or hostess a bit of primitive warmth with a set of placemats, which come in black and cream and red and cream. Each one is $7.99 at Nana9s Farmhouse, 5451 South Lindbergh Boulevard, nanasfarmhouse.com Masterpiece pillows A soft, velveteen pillow with a flange “frame= tweaks a classic Vermeer painting. Other pillows evoke van Gogh, Munch and Leonardo. Plushy Vermeer is $55 at St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, slam.org
Toilet light At ûrst glance, one might think this a gag gift. But how fun (and useful) is it to have a bright light on your toilet for those middle-of-the-night trips. Choose from a variety of colors. $11.99 at amazon.com 14
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Stone menorah This unique Keraclay menorah uses stones as the base of the candles. $68 at westelm.com
Tin ornament The Field House Museum, renowned for its 19th-century toy collection, sells tin ornaments like this vintage sewing machine. $16 at ûeldhouse museum.org
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BOOKS AND MUSIC Post Malone World Pong League If you love rapper Post Malone, you9ll love his fun twist on a classic adult party game. An electronic shot clock features Malone9s voice. $24.97 at walmart.com
A nxiety pens If you are looking for a stocking stuûer, look no further than these spot-on pens from Fun Club. $11.95 at Sparrow+Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
Bookrest lamp This lamp emits a soft warming light through a frosted, semitransparent house, while providing a place to rest your book. (Book in photo not included.) $27.99 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, thenovelneighbor.com
Vinyl book • For the music lover, <Vinyl: The Art of Making Records= by Mike Evans examines the origins of the vinyl format and its evolution throughout the 20th century. Also included are four removable art prints, each representing a sample of album covers from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. $27.99 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, thenovelneighbor.com
Music T-shirts Vintage Vinyl isn9t the only place to snag a great rock 9n9 roll T-shirt, but the store9s collection suite is one of the coolest. A new Etta James shirt in the store is a head turner. Other shirts bear the likeness of acts like Bob Dylan, Go-Go9s, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, Motley Crue, Bad Brains and many more. $21.99 at Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boulevard, vintagevinyl.com
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R etro turntable The Crosley Haydn entertainment center can play records, CDs, cassettes, radio, or stream digital sounds via Bluetooth. $195.95 at Pottery Barn stores, potterybarn. com
Botanical notebooks These botanicalthemed notebooks are sturdy, elegant, eco-conscious, and perfect for garden notes or deep thoughts. $18 each at Garden District STL, 3203 South Grand Boulevard, gardendistrictstl.com
“The Ultimate R eading Challenge” A novelty book by Weldon Owen has 25 reading challenges with 25 rewards, such as a bookmark, mini-notebook and more. $29.99 at bookshop.org
Oliver Sain’s “St. Louis Breakdown: The Best of Oliver Sain” Fans of late St. Louis blues and soul man Oliver Sain need his <St. Louis Breakdown: The Best of Oliver Sain,= and they need it on vinyl, preferably, for all the snap, crackle and pop. The album was re-released by Vintage Vinyl over a decade ago and remains a consistent seller. The album9s liner notes were written by Vintage Vinyl owner and musician Tom <Papa= Ray. $17.99 at Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boulevard, vintagevinyl.com 11.13.22 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH • THE LIST
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Storytime chess Introduce children to the rules and strategy of playing chess through eight engaging chapters with illustrations and silly characters from Chesslandia. Includes a doublesided chess board with a <Story Side= and <Standard Side= that grows with a child as they no longer need the character reminders, plus storage bags for all the pieces. $39.99 at target.com
The Lou Pennant baby tee • Build hometown pride in the city9s newest resident with this cute T-shirt featuring a The Lou pennant. Sizes for 3-18 months available. $22 at Arch Apparel, 771 Clark Avenue, archapparel.com
Meditation Mouse • It9s never too early to teach kids about self-soothing and mindfulness (even if they have no idea what that means). This plush mouse from Fisher-Price is both a cuddly toy and a soothing device that teaches guided meditation and breathing. $32.99 at Bed, Bath and Beyond, bedbathandbeyond.com
WonderFold Wagon The W2 Luxe Stroller Wagon folds easily and holds up to two passengers in removable reclining seats, with ûve-point adjustable safety harnesses with automatic magnetic buckles to keep the little ones secure. Once the kids are grown, the seats can be removed, and it makes a perfect sports, camping or beach wagon. $659 at wonderfold wagon.com
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Connetix Mega Pack Two hundred magnetic tiles mix with car bases for endless combinations. Watch ideas and designs come to life as children build pastel-colored creations such as castles and carriages, animals and mandalas. $255 at connetixtiles.com
O lllyball • This super-light ball is specially made with <KrunchKor technology,= which basically means it performs like a regular ball but is safe to play with indoors without fear of breaking a window 4 or your little brother9s nose, accidentally. You can even color on it with markers, crayon or paint. $16.99 at vat19.com
Rocket-shaped storage • The kid on your list will love this fun way to store toys, blankets and more. $129 at Pottery Barn Kids, Plaza Frontenac, 1745 South Lindbergh Boulevard, potterybarnkids.com
Ventriloquist puppet Sit back and enjoy the show when you give this 25inch, ventriloquist-style plush puppet made by Silly Puppets, which comes with an arm-control rod that can be clipped to either puppet hand. Silly Puppets makes all types of diûerent styles, from animals to people to hairy monsters. $59.95 at sillypuppets. com
Horse racing game Ready to turn oû the screens and dive into a low-tech diversion? The flagship Across the Board game lets you host your own derby right at the dining room table. The game is suitable for multi-generation players and features a handcrafted maple <racetrack= and 11 metal horses ready to hoof it out on the backstretch. $150 at Across the Board Games, West County Center, 119 West County Center Drive, acrosstheboardgame.com
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Old MacD onald puppet book • A timeless gift for baby. $24.99 at Peace by Piece, 2427 North Illinois Street, Swansea, peacebypiececo.com
THE LIST Giant top toy • Up to two kids at a time can sit, twirl and rock inside this giant top, which can also float in the water like a boat. A smaller version for younger children is available. $82.99 at The Teacher9s Lounge, 21 Ronnies Plaza, the-teacherslounge.com
Genius baby hoodie • Energy equals milk and cuddles is a winning formula for this adorable hoodie for any genius baby on your list. $10 at cottonbabies.com
Musical turtle • This cute turtle is not only a musical toy but also a crawling pal. The happy songs, cute patterns, clear counting and ABC learning keep your little one learning happily 4 in Spanish or English. $40.99 at iplaylearntoys.com
Boy soap • Grab a bar that says <you work hard and play hard, but you don9t have to stink hard.= $10 at Circa, 128 East Main Street, Belleville, ilovecirca.com
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Fair isle pajamas • Comfy and still cute, these pajamas are a great gift for the night before Christmas. $30 at Dillards. com
Animal lovey • An adorable security blanket and tagalong for a child, with cashmere-like fabric that makes it ideal for snuggling. $16 at Sweet Boutique, 8115a8117 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, sweetboutiquegifts. com
Teether • Comotomo teethers are designed to mimic baby ûngers, perfect for cutting those new teeth. And they are made with durable, high quality, food-grade silicone. $6.99 at amazon.com
U nicorn sidewalk chalk • Stu their stocking with a package of unicorn horn sidewalk chalk made by Crayola. Each package comes with a mystery combination of swirled colors. $3.49 at crayola. com
Rainbow streamer • Dance, twirl and write letters in the air to your heart9s content with this silk rainbow streamer by Sarah9s Silks. These streamers are great for dress-up or as a stocking stuer, and come in a miniversion, too. $15 at Honeycomb, 1641 Tower Grove Avenue, ihearthoneycomb. com
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TEENS AND TWEENS Rubik’s Phantom • The best-selling puzzle of all time just got a cool tech upgrade. The Rubik’s Phantom adds a fun new twist to solving the beloved cube. Touch each tile to temporarily reveal its color and solve the cube before it fades back to black. The Phantom responds to the heat in your fingertips thanks to innovative thermochromic technology. $14.99 at walmart.com
Trapper Keeper • Who needs a smartphone? Keep everything organized and trapped inside with this classic Trapper Keeper, which also comes in retro geometrical and sunset designs. $15 at mead.com
Light-up wall shelf • If your teen loves to display his kicks (or books, trophies or whatever), this wall shelf is a perfect gift idea. $169 at pbteen.com
“Stranger Things” coloring book • The gang’s all here and ready for your markers, pencils or crayons. $16.99 at Von Maur, 2 Fountain Grass Drive, Lake Saint Louis, vonmaur.com
Moon lamp • Teens and tweens will love this 3D lamp from Hyodream. A remote allows them to create 16 color transformations and use four flash modes. $26.99 at amazon.com
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Pranks in a tin • Treat your prankster to some hijinks with this basic pranks kit, which includes Groucho goggles, a bloody nail, a hand buzzer and a whoopee cushion that emits that timeless “Bronx cheer.” $9.99 at Schaefer’s Hobby Shop, 11659 Gravois Road, schaeferhobby.com
Gaming controller • What makes this Microsoft Elite Series 2 for Xbox so much better than a regular controller? Adjustabletension thumbsticks, wraparound rubberized grip and shorter hair trigger lock all with customization features — things the gamer in your life will surely appreciate. $179.99 at Best Buy stores and bestbuy.com
Big Girls belted jacket • For the tween who wants to look stylish through the winter, this Michael Kors Big Girls heavy weight belted jacket in sweet lilac fits the bill. $70 at Macy’s, multiple locations, macys. com
High-tech bracelet • For best friends far and wide or grandparents in another state or even long-distance love, this Bond Touch More connects with an app to give people the ability to feel physically connected from almost any corner of the globe. When you tap your bracelet, your loved one will feel a vibration and see an LED glow. $76.65 at bondtouch.com
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PETS Santa dog toy This Long & Lovelie tartan Santa toy is made of plush material with multiple squeakers inside. Show your pup that Santa didn9t forget him. $18.99 at Lola and Penelope9s, 7742 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, lolaandpenelopes. com
Boomer Ball Your dog needs both physical and mental activity. A herding ball is virtually indestructible, and he can chase it around the yard for hours. $35.50 at amazon.com
Furbo 360 Admit it, you want to spy on your dog when you aren9t home. Also admit, you feel guilty for leaving him alone. This genius Furbo dog camera spins around the room, sends livestream video to your phone and allows you to interact with your dog by talking to him or tossing him a treat. Just oll the device with his favorite snacks and hit the button on your app to pop one out. $210 at amazon.com
Tall Tails9 Chipmunk dog toy Throw, squeak, snuggle, repeat — this plush toy is made for endless interactive play. The squeakers are sewn into a separate pouch and stitched into the seam for extra protection. $13.99 at Treats Unleashed, multiple locations, treats-unleased.com
Seasonal snacks Everybody loves the navor of pumpkin during the holidays — even dogs. These crunchy grainand gluten-free pumpkin biscuits from Portland Pet Co. are handmade with fresh, natural ingredients and no preservatives. $9.99 for 5 ounces at Four Muddy Paws, 1711 Park Avenue or 2127 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, shop.fourmuddypaws.com
Paw protection City and country dogs alike can beneot from the gift of healthy paws. Musher9s Secret, made from a natural food-grade wax, forms a protective barrier for your furry friend9s feet against cold weather, hot pavement and more. Vets also recommend it as a remedy to keep a crusty nose clean. $25.99 at amazon.com Dog sweater • Work it, Fido! Stylish and practical, the cable dog sweater from Naked Cashmere is made with 100% cashmere. $125 at nakedcashmere.com <Schitt9s Creek= cat kicker You can reoll this pop culture kitty toy with catnip over and over again. $18 at Philomena + Ruth, 118 West Mill Street, Waterloo, philomenaandruth.com
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Go Cat Purrpeller This teaser wand spins and nies like a bird and is made with real feathers. It9s great for interactive play with one or more cats. $10.99 at Treats Unleashed, multiple locations, treats-unleashed.com
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Dog mom wine glass This stemless wine glass says it all. Loads of other snarky and funny sayings are available. $14.50 at Sparrow+Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com
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We feature Fine Handcrafted jewelry, pottery, glass and wood in our Gallery. Also offering women’s fashions and accessories, gifts and Décor. A great shop for gift giving. We promise to surprise and delight you!
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Saturday Nov 19th 10 am to 9 pm Shops and Restaurants will be Open Extended Hours for your shopping and Dining Pleasure.
11 am Parade 2-8 pm Complimentary Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides 4:45 pm Tree lighting
Featuring these Artisans..... • Gourds by Janet Bratcher, Missouri • Reversible Cashmere Shawl, Nepal • Aluminum Wire Horse, Maryland • Sterling & Crystal Jewelry, Mexico
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A Unique Shop with Unique Merchandise.
River Town Sound Quartet performs throughout the day
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UT O D Christmas Festival & Cookie Walk L SO Dec 2 & 3 10 am to 9 pm | Dec 4 10am to 5 pm
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LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR GIFT GIVING THIS YEAR! WE HAVE CHARCUTERIE BOARDS, PERSONALIZED CUTTING BOARDS, AND MUCH MORE TO CHOOSE FROM. WE ARE A DEFINITE MUST SEE STORE WITH ALL OF OUR AMISH GOODS AND HONEY FROM OUR OWN HIVES.
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Stumpy’s Spirits Old Monroe whiskey • Stumpy9s, an eighth generation farm in Columbia, Illinois, is known for planting, harvesting, milling, mashing, fermenting and distilling its spirits from grain to glass. Its famous Old Monroe whiskey is a single barrel select. $33.99 at Stumpy9s Distillery, 1727 Centerville Road, Columbia, or at totalwine.com
Burger seasoning • Slip a shaker of this VIOLAS Best Ever Burger Seasoning into your grill master9s stocking and reap the beneûts all year. This seasoning takes burgers to the next level with a mix of paprika, pepper, sea salt, cane sugar, garlic, onions and chili. $15.99 at Vom Fass, 7314 Manchester Road, Maplewood, vomfassusa.com
Engraved cutting board • Add a name, an initial or a personal message to a useful cutting board. Basic engraving is done on site and is free. $14.99 at Meant to Be, 116 Mill Street, Kimmswick, mtbkimmswick.com
Ceramic grating plate • Grate garlic, nutmeg, ginger, hard cheese and more on this handmade ceramic plate that looks pretty when it9s not working for you. It comes in several colors. $32 at Urban Matter, 3179 South Grand Boulevard, urbanmatterstl.com
Pizza oven kit • Who wouldn9t want their own pizza oven? This BakerStone grill-top pizza oven kit raises the temperature of outdoor grills to mimic a pizza oven. $151.34 at Walmart stores and walmart.com
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Gold KitchenAid mixer bowl • Upgrade your KitchenAid mixer with this brilliant gold mixing bowl, which is compatible with 4.5- and 5-quart tilting mixers. $79.99 at kitchenaid.com
Star Wars cakelet pan • Who wouldn9t love a mini cake in the shape of Yoda, Darth Vader or Chewbacca? This pan is perfect for the Star Wars fan who loves to bake. $32.99 at williams-sonoma.com Pink House Alchemy Syrups • These sweet syrups, made with sugar, botanicals and spices, are perfect to pour into your coûee, tea, cocktail or other beverage. $17 at Garden District STL, 3203 South Grand Boulevard, garden districtstl. com
Spice grinder • The FinaMill can grind a variety of spices and herbs with the touch of a button on top. It9s easy to switch up the kinds of spices you are grinding with the new Max pod attachment, and it9s an attractive device that comes in a variety of colors. $44.99 at amazon.com
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Brie baker and toppings • Stop by Old Town Spice Shoppe to grab this Village Gourmet brie baker pot and package your gift with toppings such as pecans and brown sugar, cranberries and almonds, and ûg and pistachio. $21.99 for baker, $5.49 for each topping package at Old Town Spice Shoppe, 334 South Main Street, St. Charlesoldtownspices.com
Taco holders • Take your Taco Tuesday to the next level with a set of four taco holders. Each holds two or three tacos, depending on which way you flip it, for easy stuûng and serving. The stainless steel is oven, grill and dishwasher safe. $13.19 at Amazon.com
Wine to go • Think ahead to warmer months with this Tirrinia insulated two-bottle wine tote. Sure, you can also ûll it with snacks or other beverages, but we think it would be handy to have for picnics, festivals, cookouts and other outdoor activities. Available in a variety of colors and prints. $20.99 on Amazon.com
Herbal tea • Elderberry, rose buds and petals, cinnamon bark and stevia leaf combine to create this warm, rosy tea that9s ultra smoothtasting with a delicate sweetness. $7 per ounce at Cheryl9s Herbs, 7233 Manchester Road, Maplewood, cherylsherbs.com
Rock & Roll Beer • In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Blueberry Hill in the Delmar Loop, Rock & Roll Beer is back. Joe Edwards himself came up with the can9s design, featuring a retro bad boy he named Johnny Longshot. The beer ûrst debuted in 1981 and quietly disappeared in the late 980s. It9s sold exclusively at Blueberry Hill and 4 Hands Brewing Co. Cans are $6.25 at Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, blueberryhill.com; four-packs are $9.99 at at 4 Hands Brewing Co., 1200 South Eighth Street, 4handsbrewery.com
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Weed apron • From <Weed farm to table= (and other witty sayings) keep the cook covered. $34.99 at Circa, 128 East Main Street, Belleville, ilovecirca.com
Escali kitchen scale • Nothing will improve your baking, cooking and even coûee-making more than a scale. The sleek Escali model is perfect for ûrst kitchens. Also available in black and white. $39.95 at Cornucopia, 107 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, cornucopiakitchen.com
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ADVENTURE AND FITNESS Pickleball kit • The perfect starter pack for the new player, this Selkirk bundle comes with two paddles and two balls. $80 at Forever Tennis, 721 Old Frontenac Square, forevertennis.com
Bike trainer • When the weather keeps your cyclist indoors, the trainer can keep him or her spinning. $170 up to $600 at the Cyclery Bike Shop, 1225 Thouvenot Lane, Shiloh, thecyclerys.com
Cotopaxi backpack • This 24L size backpack has a separate zipper compartment to keep dirty clothes or muddy shoes. The ultralight shoulder straps make it great for long hikes. $75 at Alpine Shop, 440 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood and 1616 Clarkson Rd, alpineshop.com
Fishing shirt • The angler in your life will appreciate this ûshing shirt with breathable fabric by World Wide Sportsman. It9s even nice enough for a night out. $34.99 at Cabela9s, 5555 St. Louis Mills Boulevard, Hazelwood, cabelas.com
Firepit tool • The Pit Command Commander is made to hook and reposition logs, poke the ûre coals and cut the log when it9s burned down. And it9s made in the U.S. of carbon steel. $149 at pitcommand.com
Camping blanket • Voited9s Cloudtouch indooroutdoor insulated blanket is made from recycled ripstop on one side and ûeece on the other. $135 in a variety of colors and patterns at voited.com
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Breakfast station • For a complete breakfast on the road or at a campsite, this Nostalgia cooktop, oven and coûeemaker is convenient and impressive. $99 at amazon.com
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Hiking boot • Stay warm on rugged trails in the Newton Ridge Plus Omni-Heat Boot from Columbia. This bestselling hiker is upgraded with Omni-Heat thermal-reûective lining and a touch of ûuûy ûeece. $110 at columbia.com with similar styles available at the Columbia Factory Store, 18539 Outlet Boulevard, Chesterûeld.
Smiley gym bag • Make working out a little more fun by starting with a smile, even if it9s not yours. $36 at Philomena + Ruth, 118 West Mill Street, Waterloo, philomenaandruth.com
Smart globe • Travel the world with this interactive smart globe, which invites travelers of all ages to play games and learn thousands of facts. $169.99 at Circle of Knowledge, 10980 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills, circleofknowlege. com
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Peace necklace • A 30-inch turquoise and copper beaded chain meets a boho-inspired triangular pendant in this eye-catching necklace. All proceeds go to Refuge, Crisis Aid International9s Home in St. Louis, which ûghts sex traûcking. $18 at monarchjewelry.org
Fleur-de-lis bib • Even babies can celebrate St. Louis with this hand-appliqued bib. The items in this shop are made by immigrant and refugee women in the St. Louis area. $18 at Forai, forai.org
National Parks candles • Each of these handpoured soy candles features scents inspired by one of the national parks. This sampler set of four allows you to pick which national park candles you want (from Acadia to Zion). Plus, each purchase helps support the Wilderness Society. $36 at Good and Well Supply Co, goodandwellsupplyco.com
Bracelets by Aid Through Trade Available in a wide variety of colors and designs, these fair-trade items support the women of Nepal. $12.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com
Barn buddy sponsorship • The best thing about <adopting= a horse, goat, goose, turkey or miniature donkey from Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is that you don9t have to feed or clean up after it. You can cuddle a plush version plus get a biography and adoption certiûcate. The money spent goes to the animals9 care. $50 and up, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, 480 Joseph9s Road, Union, longmeadowrescueranch.org/barnbuddies 26
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Pride rainbow towels • This set of four dish towels does more than look cool. Each towel sold beneûts the Trevor Project, which oûers suicide prevention and crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth. $24.95 at williams-sonoma.com
Artful lock • The <Majestic Lion= brass lock-and-key set was handmade for Novica.com by artisan Tulsi Dass in the village of Haryana, India. This padlock, with two keys, is cast from brass and accented with colorful resin chips and beads. Novica works directly with the artists using fair trade practices. An estimated 75,000 people in emerging nations beneût globally, including artisans and their dependents. $57.99 at novica.com
Breast cancer awareness bracelet • Brighton9s latest Power of Pink design is a beautiful way to honor someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This year is the 20th anniversary of Brighton Collectibles charity initiative, which has raised $7 million. For every bracelet sold, $10 is donated to a cancer charity. $78 at Brighton Collectibles, West County Center, 138 West County Center Drive, brighton.com
Beaded bag • Hand beaded by artisans in India, this versatile smart phone bag can be worn cross body or as a wristlet. Proceeds from the sale of each bag go to help 1,000 families in India who are part of the Club Bag Collection. $31.99 at Sparrow+Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com stltoday.com/thelist
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Gateway Arch necklace Turn St. Louis9 signature monument into an attractive statement piece with the gleaming Arch set against a turquoiseesque background. $38.95 at the Arch Store, Gateway Arch National Park, 200 South Broadway, jnpa. com/cat-698-1-2/gatewayarch-national-park.htm
Stan Musial baseball game • Before there was Albert Pujols, there was the Man. Now you can see how you measure up to the Cardinals legend 4 with rolls of the dice, instead of swings of the bat 4 on this handcrafted diamond, complete with scoreboard. It9s enough to scratch any baseball lover9s itch, at least until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. $65 at Across the Board Games, West County Center, 119 West County Center Drive, acrosstheboardgame.com
Cardinals knit hat • Keep your ears toasty and show oû your fan loyalty all winter with this pom-topped hat from the sports memorabilia mecca, Fan Cave. The Redbirds beanie is the perfect accessory to beat the chill at early season games or — ongers crossed! — during postseason play. $29.99 at Fan Cave Sports, West County Center, 11 West County Center Drive, fancave.com STL Champion banner Black and white felt banner by St. Louis maker Golden Gems is 24-by-16 inches. Screen printed locally. $44 at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Boulevard, camstl.org
St. Louis City Soccer Club fl ag Show oû your appreciation for the team spirit when you get this single-sided vertical banner. It measures 28 inches by 40 inches and can hang inside or outside. $27.99 at shop stltoday.com Missouri love mug • This mug, which says <Missouri= on the other side holds 15 ounces of your favorite beverage and shows your recipient someone in the show-me state loves them. It9s handmade in Guatemala by artisans who were trained by renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards $22 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard and 7270 Manchester Road in Maplewood, zeebeemarket. com
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City of St. Louis kid shirt Get your favorite kid to represent St. Louis and stand out in the crowd. $21.95 at St. Louis Stylehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com
St. Louis Blues multicolor scarf Why should soccer fans claim the scarf? Blues fans can bundle up in this multicolored, retro-styled scarf made here in St. Louis. $72 at STL Authentics (Enterprise Center), 1401 Clark Avenue, stlauthentics.com St. Louis woodblock ceramic coaster Create a safe landing spot for a Budweiser or Vess cream soda with this eye-catching ceramic coaster, which comes in several other designs. $4.99 at Abigail9s Gift Boutique, 5611 Hampton Avenue, agbstl.com
“Yadi: The Legendary Career of Yadier Molina” Molina9s unforgettable career is chronicled in this essential book from the PostDispatch, spanning his 19 seasons in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. <Yadi= features 144 pages of award-winning reporting, vivid storytelling, dramatic photographs and exclusive coverage. $18.95 at shopstltoday.com stltoday.com/thelist
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2022 Holiday Cookie RECIPE CONTEST
See the newest sign restoration on Route 66
618 cap • It9s not just the 314 that9s proud of its roots 4 the Metro East boasts the 618. $28 at Loverly Clothing and Textiles, 6189 Bennett Drive, Suite A, Edwardsville. loverlyboutique.com Gateway A rch socks Who wouldn9t want to keep their tootsies cozy with Eero Saarinen9s iconic riverfront monument? $14.95 at the Arch Store, Gateway Arch National Park, 200 South Broadway, jnpa.com/cat-698-1-2/ gateway-arch-nationalpark.htm
“Coloring STL= by A ndrew Wanko and Rori! A coloring book for all ages features St. Louis architecture and coincides with the exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. $9.95 at mohistory.org (Coloring STL pencils also available for $6.95)
Is your cookie recipe the one everyone asks for?
Saint Chuck sweatshirt If the tie dye pattern doesn9t catch their eye, the homage to their home of St. Charles surely will. $58 at Cozy Shop, 338 South Main Street, cozyshopstl.com stltoday.com/thelist
Cropped STL T-shirt This relaxed-ût, crew neck cropped tee has a shorter hem with a raw edge. The screen-printed St. Louis graphic is sure to be a hit with teenagers. $29.99 at Rally House, multiple locations, rallyhouse.com
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he best thing about getting someone a box subscription is that it9s a gift that keeps giving throughout the year. A gift is delivered to the recipient9s doorstep monthly, or maybe a few times a year. Here are few we found interesting.
Flower subscription Lift a loved one9s mood with a subscription of a bouquet or a more formal arrangement from St. Louis9 Walter Knoll Florist. You can change and choose delivery times, and the norists will make sure they select the best nowers for the season. A subscription starts at $20 a month at wkf.com/programs/subscriptions/
Macaron subscription club Please their palate every month with a membership to La Patisserie Chouquette9s macaron subscription club. Each month they9ll get a box of six homemade macarons as well as a note from owner Simone Faure. They9ll get limited edition and specialty macaron navors as well as special oûers on National Macaron Day. A three-month subscription starts at $40 for pickup and $120 for shipped at 1626 Tower Grove Avenue, lapatisseriechouquette. square.site/macaron-subscription-club
Half Time Beverage Beer of the Month Club Get 12 diûerent 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. $65 a month at halftimebeverage. com
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Foot Cardigan • Have a party for their feet delivered every month. Fun, colorful designs include smiling teeth, turntables, octopus and more. $72 for six months at footcardigan.com
BarkBox At BarkBox, you customize what kind of box to send a beloved canine by answering a few questions. Boxes include toys, treat bags and chews, and each month contains a fun new theme. $276 for 12 months at barkbox.com
Bulb of the Month Harry and David oûers a number of monthly subscription clubs, but this Bulb of the Month one is sure to bring a smile to the recipient9s face. Each order arrives with a gorgeous set of preplanted bulbs, including varieties from exotic lilies and stunning amaryllis to classic tulips and more. $99.99 for three months or $379.99 for 12 at harryand david.com
Meat-of-the-month club Nothing says love like the delivery of a package of meat on your recipient9s doorstep. Salt + Smoke9s meat-of-the-month club includes a classic or specialty item like pastrami, colossal shrimp or beef ribs. If you9re lucky, you9ll get to share in the meal, too. $49.99 a month at salt-and-smoke-bbq.myshopify.com/ products/meat-of-the-month-club Blueprint coûee Tell Blueprint coûee exactly what kind of wake-up navor to provide or leave it to the java experts to choose a fresh bag of beans for free delivery to your door. $20 and up every two weeks, four locations in St. Louis area, blueprintcoûee.com
Book-A-Month Surprise your loved ones with a book at their doorstep every month. Subterranean will choose the book based on the recipient9s reading interests. The bookstore will wrap it, too. A three-month subscription starts at $80 at 6275 Delmar Boulevard, store.subbooks.com/book-monthsubscription stltoday.com/thelist
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Don9t give someone a gift card just because you can9t think of something else to get them. But do consider gift cards for particular experiences, especially one you could enjoy with them. Here are a few of our favorite ideas. We9ve named some speciûcs to get you started, but feel free to ûnd your own places. Of course we9ll recommend this ...
Gift a subscription: We recommend the gift of knowledge with a subscription to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch with full access to STLtoday. To give a gift subscription, visit STLtoday.com/gift. Memberships and season tickets A season or yearlong subscription to one of the area9s cultural attractions allows multiple opportunities to share in the fun. Most places oûer gift packages that vary by number of performances or type of membership selected, depending on one9s budget. Call or visit websites for details on various subscription rates. The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park, 314-361-1900: You can buy a gift card for $10 to $500, which can be redeemed for tickets. muny.org City Museum, 750 North 16th Street, 314231-2489: Basic memberships start at $39.99 per person. citymuseum.org/membership Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka: The theme park oûers season pass specials all year. sixûags.com/stlouis/planyour-visit The Magic House, 516 South Kirkwood Road, 314-822-8900: You can buy a gift card to redeem for tickets. shop.magichouse.org/ gift-cards The St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, Forest Park, 314646-4771: Even though admission is free, membership has its perks, such as parking passes and dining discounts as well as a collectible gift ornament only available with holiday gift memberships. You can also adopt an animal and receive a plush hippo for $55 by Nov. 16 or $60 starting Nov. 17. stlzoo.org/ holidaymembership and stlzoo.org/give/ zooparentsprogram/holiday-adoption1
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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard, 314-534-1700: Order gift certiûcates online, and they can be mailed to you or 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 Ooce. 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/ become-a-member 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, oûers gift certiûcates starting at $30 for classes or merchandise. Sign up on its website at kitchenconservatory.com. Schnucks (schnuckscooks.com) also oûers cooking classes at its Des Peres location and online. Golf instruction: Play for fun or take lessons to learn for real at TopGolf in Chesterûeld. topgolf.com/us/gift-cards. Or get them a gift card such as the Go Play Golf one, available at Walgreen9s and good at 5,000 courses nationwide. goplaygolf.com Amusement center: Get kids and teens a gift card to a place that oûers, food, video games and extras such as bowling, race car driving, ropes courses or mini-golf. Main Event in Chesterûeld oûers 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/ Consider a dance or fitness class: St. Petersowned Bootcamp Challenge has classes all over the area (the country, really) you can gift: bootcamp-challenge.com. Class Pass gives your recipient access to all types of classes around the area: classpass.com/gifts. 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 Oû Broadway: oûbroadwaystl.com Sheldon Concert Hall: thesheldon.org Stifel Theatre: stifeltheatre.com Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre: livenation.com
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