It's practically here! Welcome to glitzkrieg's not-quite-annual gift guide extravaganza! 50 last-minute gifts for everyone on your list. 50 gifts that can be purchased online, right now. 50 gifts for $100ish or less. 50 gifts that can even be shipped to Canada!- not always the case, my American friends. So here we go. We've got the kids in your life, the fellas, and especially the ladies covered.
First, a quick word. It's late. Ideally, you'll have your orders placed by Sunday night and receive your "we've shipped your order" emails by Monday or Tuesday. If you're ordering something that needs to cross a border to get to you, absolutely choose a faster shipping method. It's too late to be sure standard USPS or Canada Post will reach you in time. I've linked you to the product page where you can buy each item, and, in cases where the e-commerce shop & the brand aren't the same, linked you to the people that make the item- in case you want to look for it locally or somewhere else online.
Also, look out for * gift tips * throughout the post and some advice on ordering online late in the game at the end. Happy Christmas shopping!
1- Kaleido Trays by Clara von Zweigbergk. Available in several colours and sizes. From $16 for x-small trays to $78 for x-large at A+R. {By Hay}
*/ 2- Pino Cork Voodoo Doll by Daniel Caramelo is the perfect desk accessory- they can take it out on the doll! $44 at A+R. {For Materia} */ 3- Have 'em looking adorable with Tsumori Chisato's Cat's Earphones. €35 (±US$45), available in pink or white (black is currently out of stock). And the packaging is cute, too. */ 4- Steel mini-stapler, available in six different colours via Jasper Morrison's online shop. Be sure to buy extra staples at the same time. £10.85 (±US18) */ 5- Have-them-forever Container Set by Heath with screenprinted cork tops in California Poppy and Birch. US$100. */ 6- The Aftershave Wash bag is hand-screenprinted on cotton canvas
with navy waterproof lining, perfect for the travelling man or to help corral toiletries in the bathroom. US$30. P.S., a Perfume version is also available. {By Chase & Wonder} */ 7- Drake's Suspenders, the ultimate classic slim suspenders, in black. Through J.Crew: "They have all the true hallmarks of pure swank." 9/10" wide, US$70. {By Drake's London} */ 8- Yves Saint Laurent 'La Laque Couture' Nail Lacquer in this season's everyone-wants-it, sell-out shade, Premier Neige: a micro-shimmer topcoat that changes any shade into something magical and can also be worn alone. Get it while you can! US$25. {Yves Saint Laurent Beauté} */ 9- Fine Fabric Care wash by Aesop, in collaboration with A.P.C. For the clotheshorse in your life or anyone with a particularly fine nose. US$35. * gift tip * Everything I have ever smelled by Aesop has been amazing and they have lots of gift packs available this Christmas. {Aesop} {A.P.C} */ 10- Swedish Bike Light Set to light them front & back in any weather. LED lights: white front light, red back; battery life apx 40 hours. Attached elastic cord makes removal a snap. Available in 4 colours. US$29.
11- Hansi Parakeet by Steiff is apx 5" tall. Made from mohair, and super, super adorable. Not intended as a toy. US$65. * gift tip * Steiff has a huge range of stuffed animals, from plush ones for babies, to collectible items for the older set. Beautiful easy to gift stuff, and hard to match their quality as well.) */ 12- Comme des Garçons latest unisex scent, Amazingreen Eau de Parfum. The bottle is as good as the name. Notes include palm tree leaves, gunpowder, vetiver, & coriander seed: "Amazingreen smells like taking a shower in a jungle." 50 ml, US$95, though a 100ml size is also available. Perfect for Comme des Garçons die-hards and fragrance fans alike. */ 13- Wee shiny shoes with three buckles for the little Ms. in your life. Black Baby Bow Sandal in extra-soft plastic by Vivienne Westwood + Mini Melissa £50 (±US$80). UK sizes 4-9 (US sizes 5-10). {Melissa} {Vivienne Westwood} */ 14- Dummy holder Miau Clip is awesome-looking all on its own, but it's functional too! Made from untreated maple, it's ready to be gnawed and nibbled by a teething baby. €18,75 (±US$25). Matching toys available. {Naef Toys, Switzerland.} */ 15- Kenzo White Grape iPhone 4/4s Shell Case features a pattern of colourful grapes on a carrera marble-type background. Quirky, charming, with graphic punch. US$45.00. * gift tip * Beware the iPhone 5 and its radically different shape! {Kenzo}*/ 16- Elephant mouse pad by Hella Jongerius for Vitra. Inspired by the Eames elephant, this mousepad is made from soft leather and comes in Snow, Chocolate, and Black. £20 (±US$32). {Vitra} */ 17- Stella McCartney polka dot raincoat for girls. Sizes 2-12, this couldn't possibly be cuter. US$90 */ 18- Plus Minus Zero Calculator. Modern, clean perfection. Like everything Plus Minus Zero does. In yellow, red, blue, black & white. US$37. {Plus Minus Zero} */ 19- Gri-Gri Key Ring is a tiger keychain by Kenzo. Colourful and made from squishable rubber and leather, it's easy to find at the bottom of a bag. US$60. {Kenzo}
20- House of Kami Broderie Anglaise leather collar necklet in citron and crème brûlée. Yum! Apx 35.5" long, US$109. {House of Kami} */ 21- Rebeca Raney llama necklace in brass and enamel for Madewell. Apx 28" with 3" extender chain; in warm honeysuckle- mint, lavender, and gold versions also available. US$55. */ 22- Chic Chick Oven glove in grey & in ochre. €12,50ea (±US$16). */ 23- Themis Mobile Mono by Clara von Zweigbergk. Mono is the fourth is the Themis collection of mobiles, it's a 12”Ø dodecahedron, and has a different vivid colour on each of its 12 sides. Gift it to someone who loves shape, colour, and/or geometry. US$44. * gift tip * All of the Themis mobiles are amazing- the colourways are inspiring. Also, they ship flat-packed and are lots of fun to put together- a bonus! */ 24- Whale Animal Box by Karl Zahn. Made from beech wood this box measures apx 8x3.5x2.25", perfect for little trinkets. US$49, and a variety of animals are available. *Canadians, through here. {Areaware} */ 25- Dwell Studio Coloured Pencils and Brass Holder Set. Handsome, eh? Who wouldn't want this on their desk? 5.5"Wx7"Hx3"D, comes with 25 pencils, US$90. */ 26- Tiffany Luggage tag in Tiffany Blue and Platinum. 7 x 2.5". US$75 (CAN$85). Also available in onyx. *Canadians through here. * gift tip * The Tiffany blue will contrast beautifully if her luggage is any shade of brown. */ 27- Jonathan Adler's Lion nightlight banishes beasts live and imagined! US$48. */ 28- Alto Adult Buckwheat pillows by Les Créations Mayukori. These 24”x12” pillows guarantee a dry, dust-free night, with proper back-alignment to boot. Comes in a variety of patterns. CAN$89 each. */ 29- These charming paper coasters are the perfect solution to the hope-to-avoid-rings-on-the-coffee-table conundrum- any other material is far too precious for the average coffee table. Canine Coaster Set by Rifle Paper Co., box of 8 coasters, US$18.
30- Tiffany Fifth Avenue mug, illustrated with a variety of New York City landmarks; for the moments she would rather be in a black Givenchy dress on Fifth Ave. at dawn, nibbling daintily on a pastry. US$35/CAN$40 Canadians through here. * gift tip * This pairs beautifully with a copy of Truman Capote's novel Breakfast at Tiffany's- or a copy of the DVD. */ 31- Rose Gold Anchor on Burgundy Leather and Rose Gold Anchor on Orange Maritime Cord by Minsai. US$85 and $80. Many, many options of clasp shapes in silver/rose/gold and leather or maritime cord (how will you choose?!). */ 32- The ultimate lip and vanity quencher, Rodin lip balm. All natural & sheer lip balm that combines jasmine, orange flower oil, shea butter, beeswax, and castor seed oil to leave a lightly-blushing, perfectly shimmering lip. Packaging doesn't get better than this, either. US$30. {Rodin} */ 33- The Put the Love in the Coconut beach towel by Castle is perfect for beach-bunnies old and young. Limited Ed; 1 x 1.8M, 100% cotton. AU$79 (±US$82). */ 34- Tea infuser by Normann Copenhagen is a modern and easy to clean tea pod for the civilized folks on your gift list. In 5 shades. US$31/33 for Canadians- through here. {Normann Copenhagen} */ 35- Etch Candleholder by Tom Dixon is now available in copper and in silver, in addition to the original gold. US$78. {Tom Dixon} */ 36- Opening Ceremony Floral Shoelaces in partnership with NYC-based shoe accessory co., Starks. One in every stocking! US$8. Eye-print laces also available, here.*/ 37- Vivienne Westwood Frilly Snake Bordeaux Coin Purse Embossed patent leather coin purse with kiss-clasp/gold orb logo on front; lined in grey scribble orb cotton; 11Lx8.5Hx5Wcm. £70/US$113. {Vivienne Westwood} */ 38 - Maison Martin Margiela & L'Atelier D'Exercices' Magnifier Spec perfect for everyone with a discerning eye and a sense of humour. No better bookcase accessory than this! US$78. */ 39- Diptyque 34 Solid Perfume
celebrates the storied brand's 50th anniversary by paying hommage to
its flagship at 34 Boulevard Saint Germain. Nordstrom describes it as a
rare fragrance that's innovative & complex without being either
masculine or feminine. Also, the packaging is gorgeous- glossy with
heft. US$50. FYI, a few other Diptyque scents are also available in
solids. {Diptyque} */ 40- Modern-twist Kidz Box allows little ones to colour at
the table, then erase and colour again. Each box comes with a
translucent, fold-up-able hand silk-screened silicone mat and 6
dry-erase markers. Here, Fun on the Golden Gate,
a modern-twist/DwellStudio collaboration. US$26. Many styles/patterns
available. * gift tip * For especially wee artists, gift this with
available-everywhere Crayola dry-erase crayons. (Yes, dry-erase crayons. Cool, right?)
Ahhhh! The home stretch! */ 41- I sure do admire, no- love, Scholten & Baijings' work. Here, pieces from their seriously good-enough-to-eat tableware set Colour Porcelain collection for the porcelain company 1616 / Arita Japan. The collection features a variety of items from €22-324. Clockwise: yellow and pink espresso cups (€38 ea/±US$50), mug brown/grey (€44/±US$57), light blue/pink/purple tea cup (€50/±US$65). Who will be lucky enough to find a box of these pieces under the tree? * gift tip * If you're working with a larger budget, perhaps someone special would love the milk & sugar set from this collection at €194. It made me swoon a little. A lot, actually. {1616 / Arita Japan} */42- Jonas Damon's Tool kit for Areaware includes a flashlight, screwdriver with interchangeable bits, a level, and a ruler, all crafted from new growth beech wood. They may never dig out the real toolbox again! US$95 {Areaware}*/ 43- Penhaligons Gentlemen’s Fragrance Collection. leaves them smelling like real, proper men. Penhaligon's is the top in men's shaving & grooming- everything smells wonderful and is packaged beautifully! Don't hesitate on this one- all of their gift sets sell out fast. US$40. * gift tip * If your fella lathers up with a brush be sure to pick up shaving soap as well. I'm told they are the absolute best there is. */ 44- Orla Kiely Shadow Elm Leaf Birdcage Umbrella is a dome-shaped brolly which covers the user up to their shoulders! And because it's essentially clear (but with a pretty dot-like-from-a-distance pattern), you won't be responsible for any incidents involving major blind-spots. US$54. * gift tip * Consider gifting this alongside the Stella McCartney's dot raincoat (for girls) shown earlier to a Mother & Daughter duo . */ 45- Leave the charming to someone else for a while: Kate Spade's 2013 wall calendar has it covered. In true KS style: "12 months of spirited suggestions designed to surprise, delight and inspire". Perhaps one for you, one for Mom, one for your friend at work, one for... US$20. */ 46- J.Crew's Wallace & Barnes thermal waffle sweatshirt is an everyday classic the men in your life will wear again and again. Here in heather ocean, pilot blue, and navy also available. US$98, Canadians $120. */ 47- What's a gift guide without something for the Chocoholics on your list? Giving gourmet gifts always worries me- they might go uneaten unless they really, really look delectable. So make sure your gourmet gifts are irresistible! FREDS at Barneys New York Chocolate Jar is a large Windsor jar filled with a mix of milk & dark chocolate dipped pretzels and cookies- a gift they definitely won't forget about! 1.25 lbs; US$66. */ 48-Nouvel Studios Twisted Shot Glass, because as soon as they outgrow shooters they're ready for schnapps. US$24 ea. 4.5oz capacity (sounds good to me), these are available in five colours. * gift tip * Of course, a set of these would pair nicely with a bottle of a liquor.*/ 49- Chucks with various prints are nothing new, but with a Marimekko print? Guaranteed to put a smile on their faces, Marimekko/Converse Fall 2012 Collection are selling out fast! CT HI Unikko, EU sizes 35-42, CAN$99. Different prints and versions available. Select very small sizes of Unikko hi-top are still in stock on the US Mari site. */ 50- Oh, I want you little man!! Technically a dog toy, it seems to me that Jax and Bones' George The Gingerbread Man Rope Toy ought to be peeking out of every stocking on Christmas morn... Alas, Fido deserves something special too, doesn't he? Made from sturdy non-toxic vegetable-dyed rope, US$14. {Jax and Bones}
Info: Everything listed here is in stock today, December 7th, but some quantities may be limited and could sell out at the places I've linked to. If your heart is set on a specific item, start your new search on the item brand's homepage. Look for retailer lists, and go from there. If you are heading into a shop that is listed as carrying a certain company, call first to avoid being disappointed. They could be sold out, might never have actually carried the item you're looking for, and may not carry the line anymore... So many out-of-date websites and info on the net. ;(I've tried to keep prices in their original denomination to let you know straight-up where the web shop is located. Always take a poke around a new-to-you site to make sure you know what to expect.
Note to Canadians: It's sad but true: all shipments arriving via FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. are subject to duties and possible brokerage fees unless the retailer takes care of them upfront. In that case, they usually have a note up that lets you know. No note, you can expect the delivery person to have their hand out when your package arrives. Be sure to factor in these extra costs so you can be happy about your discoveries & purchases.
That's it! Good luck and happy shopping!!
