Gift Guide

75+ Gifts

TO GIVE, RECEIVE, AND HINT FOR.

◗ Not everyone loves the holiday shopping hustle, so we’ve broken things down as simply as possible. Whether you’re starting in November or waiting until the last minute, we’ve laid out an easy guide for pleasing everyone on your list. For those who shop in person, we’ve highlighted a handful of local shopping destinations where you can nd something for everyone. Or, if you prefer to “add to basket” from the comfort of your sofa, we’ve rounded up our selection of online treasures, both large and small—and speci cally including local brands as much as possible.

In Store

This clever house-shaped box opens to reveal a set of Tsumiki wooden building blocks. Don’t miss the store’s avant-garde clothing for kids ages 0 to 12. $108; omamimini.com

It’s easy to get wrapped up in Scent Bar’s endless array of aromas, so let us help you narrow it down. For anyone with a dog: HIba Wood Canine Mist is an all-natural spray that smells like the woods and gently protects Fido from pests ($22). For the candle lover: Hard to fi nd in Los Angeles, the Hotel Costes Avenue candle (mango, frangipani, teakwood) is always a crowd pleaser ($80). For the fragrance junkie: Founded by Whittier native Manny Cross, Rogue Perfumery o ers more than a dozen distinct scents, but we love Derviche II, with its notes of citrus, Mediterranean herbs, incense woods, and sugared fruits (from $85). luckyscent.com

Row DTLA

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—SAMANTHA BROOKS

This vegan-leather jacket, made from polyurethane and rayon, is so buttery soft, you’ll swear it’s the real thing. Don’t miss LVIR’s collection of bags and homewares too. $548; lvirdtla.com

Handcrafted ceramics from Japan for the co ee or tea drinker, Kinto is a minimalist’s dream. We’re partial to the mugs and cups, which are as elegant to view as it is functional. From $15; kinto-usa.com

This 14-inch, goldplated necklace includes one DL logo charm, with the option to add additional ones with zodiac or decorative motifs. From $145; dylanlex.com

Everyone likes tequila. Try this limited-edition gift set that includes a Markham & Fitz chocolate bar, scented candle, and handcrafted tequila, Calle 23 Criollo Blanco, created by French biochemist and engineer Sophie Decobecq. $275; fl askandfi eld.com

Nostalgic ’80s- and ’90s-era vintage tees and sweatshirts (in stellar condition) mixed in with a curated selection of today’s coolest kicks. Come here for one-of-a-kind items that will impress everyone from a di cult teen to your millennial SO. triedandtrueco.com

Founded in Tokyo in 2002, Tokyobike prides itself on creating bicycles beautiful enough to hang in your living room but functional enough to explore the city. Available in 10 colors, the Mono bike is designed to help you get around town with ease and little maintenance. $570; tokyobike.us

The coolest key rings made by Japanese brand CDW, plus an array of Japanese pens, paper, and other collectibles. From $35; hightidestoredtla. shop

Nontoxic, recycled, hemp, organic, made in CA, food-waste dye … the list goes on. Don’t miss the soft and sustainable tie-dye tees and leggings for everyone from teens to athleisurephiles. Leggings from $78; groceriesapparel.com

In Store

Caudalie moisturizing hand cream trio in original citrus scent, thé des vignes, and rose de vigne. $15; sephora.com

This 100% cotton ribbed-knit beanie is as plush as it is stylish. $149; ghiaiacashmere.com You could buy a new Los Gatos fl eece hoodie for girls ($79) from Patagonia, but this used Pelage Jacket ($49) from the brand’s even more environmentally sensitive

Worn Wear division (available online) is just as plush and warm. patagonia.com

Old Pasad a

From big-name brand stores to under-the-radar boutiques, this shopping hub in the center of town is a perennial gift-giving haven. —S.B.

Seize the holiday spirit. Chocolate Candy Cane Cake (available only in December). $44 for 6-inch cake; (available only in December). $44 for 6-inch cake; susiecakes.com

Sometimes, it’s great to be basic. Men’s everyday cashmere basic. Men’s everyday cashmere hoodie. $178; jcrew.com

Everyone appreciates a beautifully framed photo. Artisan-crafted, 5-by-7 tabletop frame. $90; roomandboard.com

States of Being: Aromatique room spray trio. Perfect for scenting everything from a frequently used powder room to towels to car interiors. $110; aesop.com

Russian Oscietra caviar from sturgeons in the Caspian Sea. The perfect treat for special occasions, holidays with friends, or date nights in. $225; astreacaviar.com

More than just a wine shop, come in for unique fi nds like this 17-inch higuerilla bowl ($180) and copperstriped kitchen towel ($15), both from Sobremesa by Greenheart. Available at Good Luck Wine Shop. goodluckwineshop.com

Bedding and table linens in every shade of neutral are always to die for, but we’re also loving the idea of customized sets of hemstitched Italian linen placemats and matching napkin placesettings available in numerous color combinations with the option of adding a monogram. From $28; huddleson.com

S M ino

Quaint, walkable Mission Street is ooded with personalized items ideal for the people in your life who already have everything. —S.B.

For festive holiday wear that fl ows seamlessly into the New Year and Valentine’s Day. This champagne sequined dress has an easy fi t that fl atters just about everyone. $300; 0degreescelsius.com

Much more than just an antiques and furnishings mecca, Hollis also has smaller items like wooden bowls, works of art, and oneof-a-kind fi nds for that special someone. This ca. 1880 Sri Lankan presentation box features three layers for storing treasures. $3,800; hollispasadena.com

One of our favorite pandemic pivots was defi nitely San Marino Café’s expanded marketplace, which is now perhaps the easiest place in town to run in and grab a bottle of wine for the host on your way to a dinner party. The selection of Armenian wines like Karas Reserve ($28) are a local favorite. The imported Italian pastas and sauces are a nice touch too. cafesanmarino.com

We love the collections from Spinelli Kilcollin and Irene Neuwirth, but we really love Single Stone’s own line of locally made pieces, like these customized engravable pendants, handcrafted from 18k gold and available with accents like baguette diamonds ($5,000), vintage bee motifs from ca. 1910 ($10,200), and simple discs ($1,300). shopsinglestone.com

The Aviator Nation sweats, fl u y sweaters from The Great, an array of scented candles for every mood … we could spend all day getting lost inside Heatherbloom. Don’t miss holiday gifting items like these handmade ceramic stars, which can be hung solo or ona garland. $10; shopheatherbloom.com

The bikes and houseplants at Cub House are easy go-tos, but don’t miss the merch, perfect for the cool kid turned adult. Tees from $25; shop.cubhouse.com

In Store

Michael Aram Black Iris large vase. Available at La Perla Home, which also features jewelry and fi ne décor. $395; laperlahome.com

Hatley Dino Herd V-Neck Sweater. Available at It Takes a Village Kids. $55; ittakesavillagekids.com

Montrose

The quaint main street of Honolulu Avenue moves at a pace of yesteryear, and shopkeepers, often the small business owners themselves, enjoy making small talk with whoever pops in. —JENNIFER ASHTON RYAN

Arbor skateboard deck. Available at Ocean View Board Sports. From $50; 818.541.9127

Lego 2,314-piece R2-D2 Collectible Building Toy, recommended for ages 18+. Available at Tom’s Toys. $230; tomstoystore.com

Hand-painted opaque colored tumbler, 16 oz. Available at The Paper Rabbit. $30; paperrabbitmontrose.com

Maileg mini bunny from the beloved Danish toymaker. Available at That’s Darling. $28; shopthats darling.com

Hammitt Charles 2 belt bag in skylight blue with brushed gold hardware, canvas with leather accents. Available at Nix Marie. $195; nixmarie.com

Lanz of Salzburg pajamas and nightgowns. Available at Faye’s Intimate Apparel. $68; 818.249.3951

Lost Books sells plants, cold brew, and, of course, new and used books organized by genre. From $2; 2233 Honolulu Avenue

Call Us What We Carry poetry collection by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. Preorder in advance of the December 7 release date from Once Upon a Time family bookshop. $15; onceuponatime.com

ONLINE

There are lots of heart-rate monitors out there, but only the Oura fi tness tracker out there, but only the Oura fi tness tracker monitors your readiness, activity, and sleep monitors your readiness, activity, and sleep quality while looking like an elegant piece of quality while looking like an elegant piece of jewelry. $299; get.ouraring.com

The fl agship of Miele’s countertop co ee machines, the CM7750 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is a morning joe–lover’s dream, complete with quiet stainless-steel grinder, 16 types of co ee drinks, and 10 programmable user profi les. $5,499; mieleusa. com. Available at williams-sonoma.com

High Te Low Effort

Goods and gadgets for the people on your list who don’t want another sweater. —S.B.

The fi rst multisport smartwatch and the fi rst G-Shock smartwatch to run on the Wear OS by Google, the GSWH1000-1 is catered to those with an a nity for running, road biking, swimming, surfi ng, snowboarding, and more. $699; gshock.com

Whether they’re buried at the bottom of your purse or still stuck in the front door, keys are forever getting misplaced. Solve that with Apple’s AirTag ($29) and matching leather key ring ($35). Track them on your phone or desktop with the Find My App. apple.com

More fun than a minivan, easier to park than a Suburban. For those times when your large family is going out and about locally, or if you just like to travel light. The Polaris Gem e6 is street legal and cruises up to 25 mph. From $16,851; gem.polaris.com

For the ultimate in at-home viewing experiences, whether you’re binging on video games, Netfl ix, or Real Housewives, consider the 85-inch QN900A Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV. $8,999; samsung.com

ONLINE

Shine On

Everyone likes to sparkle. Here are a few hints for investment pieces, small tokens, and everything in between. —S.B.

Gorjana’s Wilder Alphabet Necklace is available in all 26 letters. $60; gorjana.com

14kt rose gold and diamond rounded ear band from Luna Skye. $475; lunaskye.com

Mixed Diamond Evil Eye Pinky Ring in 18k, untreated rose gold with 3.16cts of white diamonds. $12,180; shayjewelry.com

Ti any & Co. Schlumberger Spiky Starfi sh brooch and Star Flower ear clips. Price upon request; ti any.com

Jet, Set, Get Out of H e

Gifts, trips, and services for those on the go —S.B.

He’ll take an instant vacation the moment he slips on these Moonlit Palms swim trunks from Orlebar Brown. $375; orlebarbrown.com

Opening before the end of the year, the new Etéreo from Auberge Resorts rests on a pristine swath of sand in the Riviera Maya. Gift a modern wellness retreat set on turquoise water. From $1,099; auberge resorts.com

Feel like you’re sleeping at a luxury hotel, even when you’re just snuggled up at home pretending that Postmates is room service. Men’s striped silk pajamas (also available for women) feature the Beverly Hills Hotel logo. $375; shop. dorchestercollection.com

Signature Compass Pendant in black onyx with emerald from Retrouvaí. $2,090; retrouvai.com

Intertwined links in 18k rose gold form this versatile Serpens Chain Bracelet featuring Spinelli Kilcollin’s signature rings. $4,800 ($1,600 for silver); spinellikilcollin.com

Equally stunning on a man or woman, this trio of MMV bangles in 18k gold from Hoorsenbuhs includes medium ($17,000), large ($29,000), and medium with diamond bridges ($32,000) versions. hoorsenbuhs.com

Ethical, lab-created diamonds wrap around the band and form the lotus motif of this romantic ring. $1,390; cleanorigin.com

Star Lurex Babouche slippers look great at home or look great at home or abroad, from resort abroad, from resort wear designer Marie wear designer Marie France Van Damme. France Van Damme. $190; mariefrance vandamme.com

Employee drivers, fi ve-star vehicles, HEPA fi lters, and in-car Wi-Fi. Alto is the answer to your to/from airport woes. Gift membership for a year. $155; ridealto.com

Set within a verdant jungle that borders the pristine Pacifi c, the new Four Seasons Tamarindo will soon be putting the Costalegre on everyone’s radar. From $1,050; fourseasons.com

Quite simply, Rimowa’s Original Rimowa’s Original Trunk XL is the Trunk XL is the largest—and largest—and chicest—trunk chicest—trunk out there, with a out there, with a capacity of 130L. capacity of 130L. $2,100; rimowa.com$2,100; Part of the Frame x Ritz Paris collaboration, this 100% cashmere blanket showcases the legendary hotel’s famous address. $998; frame-store.com

ONLINE The Most for the Host

When the way to their hearts is through their stomachs. —S.B.

After spending nearly four years resting en tirage, the 2016 Brut Rosé and 2015 Blanc de Blancs from Frank Family Vineyards have been released, just in time to pop for the holidays. $55 each; frankfamilyvineyards.com

Ethically sourced cocoa beans are the basis for all of Twenty-Four Blackbirds’ chocolate treats. Share the unusual, artisanal creations in the form of drinking chocolate ($24), bars ($15 for sample fi ve pack), or tru es ($30 for 12). twentyfourblackbirds.com

Based in New Zealand, First Light sells premium grass-fed Wagyu from New Zealand. So good, there’s a waiting list, the monthly Steak Club delivers tenderloin, rib eye, NY strip, and short ribs (a mix of about 5lbs/ strip, and short ribs (a mix of about 5lbs/ month). $150/month; steakclub.fi rstlight.farmmonth). $150/month; steakclub.fi rstlight.farm

Extra virgin olive oil salad dressing. No preservatives, no fi llers, top-eight allergen free—Unusually Dressed is a clean salad dressing for those who wouldn’t dream of using bottled dressings (and everyone else). Perfect Duo pack includes Liquid Gold (apple cider vinegar) and Bellissima (balsamic vinaigrette). $24; unusuallydressed.com

It’s not original, but it is delightful: Harry & David’s box of Royal Riviera Harry & David’s box of Royal Riviera Pears. From $40; harryanddavid.comPears. From $40; harryanddavid.com

This Little Goat sauces, spices, and condiments from new-to-DTLA/Bravo Top condiments from new-to-DTLA/Bravo Top Chef alum Stephanie Izard. Grill collection Chef alum Stephanie Izard. Grill collection from $32; thislittlegoat.com

No need to research local fl orists in your recipient’s hometown. Floral guru Je Leatham now ships his Bloom Bundle nationwide. From $145; bloombundle.com

XCJ aims to bring restaurant-quality soup dumplings, sauces, and even an at-home bamboo steamer directly to your recipient’s front door. $132 as shown (dumplings from $40); thexcj.com

Bath bombs have long been the rage, but for a quicker—and cleaner—pick-me-up, try Cleverfy Shower Steamers, made with real fl ower petals and infused with aromatherapy. From $15 for 6; available on amazon.com

In less than 30 minutes, Kat Rudu’s Paradise Glow Peel reveals tighter pores, a youthful glow, and a renewed complexion. $34; katrudu.com

Lotions d Potions

Small enough for a stocking, large enough to garner a big smile. —S.B.

Fancy hand soap is never overrated—especially when it looks as good as it smells. $65; byredo.com Corpus, the gold standard for beautifully scented, completely natural deodorant, has just come out with a body bar that’s truly on brand. $22; corpusnaturals.com

Crafted out of no more than fi ve ingredients, Whimsy’s Sugar Scrubs are nontoxic and fi lled with sugar and natural oils to exfoliate and moisturize. From $29; whimsy4u.com

Everyone likes clean clothes—and the smell of Le Labo’s Santal 33. The Laundress combines both. $45; thelaundress.com

If you just made Diptyque your one-stop holiday shop, you could fi nd everything from decadent scented hand cream and artistic home decor to even beach towels. However, the candles are classic. From $68; diptyqueparis.com

THE GREATEST FLOWER SHOW ON EARTH

After being put on pause last year, the 133rd Rose Parade will make its long-awaited return.

BY SARA SMOLA

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses (tournamentof roses.com) has produced what has become affectionately known as “America’s New Year Celebration,” bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the nation.

On January 1, 2022, oral oats, spirited marching bands, and high-stepping equestrian units will make their way along the 5.5-mile route, starting at Orange Grove Boulevard before continuing on to Colorado Boulevard. The parade’s theme of “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” celebrates education’s ability to open doors, open minds, and change lives.

For those seeking a more immersive viewing experience, a $20 ticket to Floatfest (January 1-2) will get you into a twomile showcase of the oats following their parade appearance. At Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards, attendees can take a closer look at the workmanship that went into each oat entry and learn more about the design and building process from Tournament volunteers on hand. Comfortable walking shoes and early arrival are recommended.