In the ongoing search for more last-minute holiday gift suggestions to send your way, here is what I found when I visited Holliday Home & Gift Shop, which is always a treat.
Holliday’s proprietor,Katherine McPheeters, has a great eye and stocks her beautiful shop with items that would make wonderful presents. Here are just a few:
Delicate gold earrings in a variety of shapes and sizes, $39 to $55.
Handsome glass cloches filled with matches are available in two sizes, $34 & $50. You might also choose from a selection of many scented candles to complement the gift.
Holliday, 4600 Olive Street is open everyday this week from 10 to 4.
At east⋅west, you’ll find well-curated brands that proprietor Roy Brady is passionate about for good reason. For instance,
double-weave sweatshirts made of recycled cotton are designed by a young company that partners with a more established Japanese manufacturer to make their products. Even the hang tags are made of recycled material. The popular sweatshirts fit like a sweater (i.e. slim fit), $175. An Indigo-dyed limited-release version, far left, includes care instructions as it requires extra care when laundering, $250.
From Engineered Garments, a Cagoule shirt in brown/pink with hood, $312.
east⋅west, 387 N. Euclid, this week the shop will be open Mon.-Thurs. 12 to 6, May close earlier on Xmas Eve.
When asked what she would suggest for gift giving, Debra Hunter, co-proprietor of Provisions St. Louis, pointed to the bags of Soberdough Beer Bread and said “It would be a great stocking stuffer. It makes the best bread.” There are 3 varieties, just add water, and voilà, $11.
L’or de Seraphine candles fill stunning ceramic cups, $28. After the flame burns out, the cups can be repurposed. Scents include Cynthia Rowley, The Ivy, Tama, Maia, La Pietra and Ares.
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Provisions St. Louis, 228 N. Euclid, Open this week from 10 to 6, Xmas Eve until 4 or 5.
Found at the Q Boutique at World Chess Hall of Fame:
As you might imagine, there is every type and shape of chess set on display in the Q Boutique. Here’s an interesting assortment including top, a Keith Haring chess set, $49.95, Mon Premier Jeu d’Échecs, $49.95. Bottom, No Stress Chess, $20, Chess Cards, $10, and Bobby Fisher’s Learn to Play Chess, $30.
Good Luck and Best Sock Drawer socks, $10 each. There are many more gift suggestions posted on the website.
Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland Ave., Mon.-Tues. 10 to 5, Weds.-Thurs. 10 to 9, Closed Xmas Eve.
At Bonobos:
Word is that customers love Bonobos because all of the clothing is custom fitted and then mailed to your door. As a result, you will not be able to pick any of these items up and put them under the Christmas tree. Order before Christmas Eve and there is a gift card available for future purchases, details on sign above.
Above, lightweight flannel shirt, $99, and one of several limited edition sweaters, $129. The pug will be a big hit in this neighborhood.
It’s all about comfort at Bonobos. The lightweight 100% cotton waffle weave crew, bottom right, $59, comes in a Henley style as well, middle, $69, and joggers (left), $99, have been favorites.
A supersoft fleece crewneck above left is $99; supersoft hoodies are $129. All are sized for men and women, x-small to xx-large.
Bonobos, 52 Maryland Plaza, 11 to 7 Mon.-Thurs., Xmas Eve., 10 to 4.
At Enchanting Embellishments you’ll find some bargains as just about everything in the shop is on sale. (Clothing is 75% off, handbags, jewelry and Christmas decorations are 50% off.)
A great-looking Frank Lyman coat with eyelet trim on pockets is $169.95 less 75%.
From left, a suede bag with studs and tassel, $224.95 less 75%; black faux leather tote with animal print, $124.95 less 75%; Brown two-tone leather bag is $359.95 less 75%.
Enchanting Embellishments, 4732 McPherson, Weds. through Fri. 10 to 5, hours may be shortened on Xmas Eve.
Next up: Holiday Shopping Guide Part III⋅