Holiday Gift Guide
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1) Brooklyn Slate Co. Cheese Board Starter Kit Entertainers will love this set: slate cheese board, hand-carved wood cheese knife, soapstone pencils for writing the names of cheeses on the board, and a bottle of mineral oil for keeping the slate in top condition. $52 at brooklynslate.com 2) Jacques Pépin Copper Cookware Collection Designed by the legendary French chef, and handmade by Mauviel for Sur La Table, this collection has a copper exterior plus a stainless steel interior. $115–$2,000 at Sur La Table 3) Kokeshi Wooden Ziggy and Prince Dolls Keep the music alive with these takes on Japanese kokeshi dolls, given as a sign of friendship. Made of schima superba wood. $42 each at store.moma.org 4) Coral & Tusk Cat Pillow They can show their cat-lady pride with linen throw pillows with embroidered cat faces. $98 at Lucca Great Finds (Ballard) and coralandtusk.com
1) American Plastic Toys My Very Own Ice Cream Cart A 24-piece, imagination-inspiring movable cart filled with plastic ice-cream cones, scoops, bowls, and a credit card and coins to shop with. Ages 2 and up. $20 at amazon.com 2) Little Brave Ones Teepee These sweet tents, made from canvas and wooden dowels, are handcrafted in California from U.S.-sourced materials, with fresh, modern prints. $150–$169 at Alair (West Seattle) and littlebraveones.com 3) Wild Republic Huggers Stuffed Animal Ever wished your stuffie could hug you back? This new line does just that, with “slap-bracelet” arms that cling gently to a wrist or bed post. Dozens of animals are available. $8 at wildrepublic.com 4) “Get Dressed, Sasquatch!” This witty little board book by Derek Sullivan and Kyle Sullivan features a naked Sasquatch and a park ranger who wants him to follow the rules and put on some clothes. $14 at hazydellpress.com
1) Estrella Coffee Scrub Wake up your senses with a Seattle-made exfoliating scrub made from organic, fair-trade coffee, sugar and moisturizing jojoba and coconut oils. $12 at the Urban Craft Uprising Headquarters (downtown) and estrellasoap.com 2) Olio E Osso Balm Box Pick your favorite hues to create a custom kit from a Portland company known for its natural, minimalist products that work on lips, cheeks, hair and dry skin. $99 at olioeosso.com 3) Twilly d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Named for Hermès’ famous skinny scarf and inspired by the freedom of youth, this new scent features ginger, tuberose and sandalwood for a scent that’s floral and spicy. $79–$130 at Nordstrom 4) Newton + Co. Palo Santo Hand Salve This nourishing salve with beeswax, lanolin and other oils with a light, refreshing scent is a great unisex stocking stuffer. $9 at newton plus.co
1) BZR Pocket Drape Wink Dress This dramatic but versatile dress can take her through holiday parties and into the new year with a flattering fit, swingy shape and handy pockets. Hand-painted in Seattle. $160 at bzrshop.com 2) Kiriko Boro Tie Pieced together in Portland from vintage kimono and other Japanese fabrics, this tie is distinct and one of a kind. Meant to be worn a little looser around the neck, it is perfect for Seattle's casual style. $89 at kiriko made.com 3) Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket The puffy coat is puffy no longer. Eddie Bauer’s innovative new Thindown fabric replaces traditional down clusters with ultra-thin sheets. Available for men and women. $279 at Eddie Bauer 4) Filson Short Mile Marker Jacket Oil-finished, cover-cloth jacket with a moleskin-lined collar, made in Seattle by heritage brand Filson. Water- and wind-resistant with lots of pockets and a breathable cloth lining. $325 at Filson (Sodo) and filson.com
1) Pico Brew Model C Take a big — but guided — step into home brewing with this clever system that leads you through the process of making great beer (really!) and does most of the heavy lifting for you. $549 at picobrew.com 2) Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II Widely considered to be the best over-ear headphones, the Quiet Comfort line now has Google Assistant, so you can get texts, play music and ask questions without looking at your phone. $350 at bose.com 3) Lego Boost Creative Toolbox Fun for all ages, this new system from Lego pairs the megapopular blocks with gears and motors that can be coded to control a robot, cat, rover, construction machine or guitar. $160 at shop.lego.com 4) Sony PlayStation 4 Pro This beefed-up PlayStation system has 4K and HDR capability, and increased speed and memory for better use as an all-around media console. $400 at GameStop, Best Buy and amazon.com
1) Bob Ross: The Art of Chill Board Game Earn chill points for painting happy little trees and almighty mountains as you try to finish one of the legendary PBS painter’s landscapes. $24 at Target 2) Nintendo Switch “Super Mario Odyssey” Edition The new Switch console lets players start a game at home and seamlessly transition to portable gaming. This bundle includes a Mario game with loads of new surprises. $380 at Target, Best Buy and amazon.com 3) Pac-Man Arcade Game Provide a fun break from work (or homework) with this petite replica of a Pac-Man arcade game, complete with music, vintage arcade sounds and a working joystick. $20 at Bartell Drugs and Land of Nod 4) Just Four Kicks Invented by UW students, this party game challenges teams to guess the phrase on a card using single words, charade movements, even opposing players as puppets. $25 at Elliott Bay Book Co. (Capitol Hill) and justfourkickscards.com
1) Hunter Gardener Clogs Get both support and good looks with these slip-resistant, easy-to-clean clog versions of her favorite rain boots. $95 at hunterboots.com 2) Filson Original Goatskin Gloves Locally designed, soft, protective gloves made from U.S.-sourced goatskin. $95 at Filson (Sodo) and filson.com 3) Aloe Plant Succulents are a no-fail gift. Aloe plants are easy to care for, are a top air purifier and can be used to heal burns and irritations. Prices vary at Molbak's (Woodinville) and other fine nurseries 4) PK Grill & Smoker Handcast from aluminum with a steel grate, this charcoal grill is durable without being too heavy, and retains heat well, for smoking as well as traditional barbecuing. $370 at pkgrills.com
1) “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” Gift Set This new two-volume gift set includes 200 tales of extraordinary women from the pastand present, illustrated by female artists from all over the world. $65 at rebelgirls.com 2) KiwiCo Crates Think of these boxes as the Blue Apron of craft and STEM toys. The kits come with everything kids need to make things like rainbow crafts, pinball machines, catapults, wall hangings, relief prints and more. Starting at $20 at kiwico.com 3) Fisher Price Think & Learn Movi Robot With 360 degrees of mobility and an array of games, Movi gets little kids up and moving, leading them in games and exercises. Ages 3–6. $50 at major retailers 4) Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit With this kit, kids build an R2-D2 droid they can customize and program to move, spin its head, deliver a secret message, navigate obstacles and more. Ages 8 and up. $100 at littlebits.cc
1) MiiR Wide Mouth Bottle They’ll take this sleek, locally made bottle everywhere. Available in three sizes and three colors, it’s insulated to keep hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours. $30–$45 at MiiR (Wallingford) and miir.com 2) REI Co-op Big Haul Duffles For camping or travel, REI’s new line of duffle bags are roomy and durable, with an innovative strap system that lets you carry them like a duffel, carry-on or backpack. $90–$140 at REI 3) Barebones 10" Skillet, Crock & Trivet Set If your camp cook has been longing to switch to cast iron, this set will get them rolling, with pans, a wood trivet, and seasoning oil and a stainless-steel cleaning mesh. $144 at barebonesliving.com 4) Kulae Elite Hybrid Yoga Mat Streamline their yoga kit with this mat that combines padding with the grip and absorption of a towel. Made of PVC-free Eco Per and bamboo microfiber, it’s machine-washable and antibacterial. $68 at kulae.com
1) “Turtles All the Way Down” YA master John Green’s newest book is emotional and honest. It combines an unflinching look at mental illness with a mystery about a missing millionaire and a story of female friendship. $20 at booksellers 2) Sub Pop Black Knit Mittens He can show off his local indie music cred with these knit mittens heralding the local record label. $15 at megamart.subpop.com 3) Sock It to Me Socks Designed in Portland, these socks let your teen show off their personality. Pool sharks, ninja kittens, alien sweater patterns — there’s a pair for everyone. $9.50–$12 at Monster Art & Clothing (Ballard) and sockittome.com 4) PBteen Harry Potter Marauder’s Map Pillow This velvet and linen pillow cover from PBteen’s new Harry Potter collection glows in the dark to reveal the secret map of Hogwarts. $49.50 (plus $14 pillow insert) at pbteen.com
1) David Bowie “Five Years 1969–1973” Box Set Every official release from Bowie’s breakout years is included on 12 CDs or 13 LPs, including tracks that have never appeared on CD and new remasters. Includes a book with rare photos and other extras. $150, CD; $250, vinyl 2) Higher: 100 Years of Boeing Deluxe Edition Celebrate the aerospace company’s 2016 centennial with this beautiful history, featuring insider stories and rare photographs. The deluxe edition includes 64 extra pages of photos. $49 only at The Boeing Store and boeingstore.com 3) X-Files: The Collector’s Set All nine seasons of the spooky hit show are available for the first time on Blu-ray. The high-definition set includes 23 hours of exclusive special features. $300 4) Lonely Planet’s Wild World Your favorite traveler will bask in this coffee-table book filled with full-page photographs of the world’s most untouched corners. $40 at lonelyplanet.com
1) Nautical Water Dog Toy Set Oh, buoy! This set includes a 100% non-toxic rubber anchor and a colorful buoy on a rope. Both float, to keep your first mate entertained for hours. $24 at waggo.com 2) DJ Cat Scratching Pad Encourage your cool cat’s budding DJ career with this cardboard turntable that’s just waiting for him to scratch out some beats. $35–$38 at Jax Joon (Ballard) and uncommongoods.com 3) A Crowded Coop Star Trek Captain’s Chair Dog Bed Boldly go where no dog has gone before — to bed in a replica of Captain Kirk’s chair from “Star Trek”. Designed in Monroe, the officially licensed pet bed features a gold Command Delta on the back. $45 at Pioneer Pet Supply (Pioneer Square) 4) Archie McPhee Cat Bonnet For the cat who has everything, there’s the old-fashioned cat bonnet from that Seattle prankster Archie McPhee. It makes a great white elephant gift. $6 at Archie McPhee (Wallingford) and mcphee.com