You know that feeling you get when you give someone the perfect gift? That moment when their face lights up and you know you just nailed it is a feeling I live for. I take pride in finding unique and thoughtful gifts that I know the ones on my list will really love. What I have realized over the years, though, is that not everyone enjoys going to stores and shopping as much as I do. So, I decided to share my go-to gifts this holiday season that you can find right here in Old Town! 

For the hostess with the most-est

With flavors like Candy Cane, Eggnog, and Whisky in Blüprint Chocolatiers' Holiday Assortment, you are sure to please all chocolate lovers! (Available at Blüprint Chocolatiers, $12.75 for 6 pieces, $33.50 for 16 pieces)Support a local charity and buy a one-of-a-kind gift, hand made right here in Old Town with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation custom cutting board. (Contact Kathy Seifert at seifert@alexandriaseaport.org, $100-$200) 

For the men in your life

SAXX boxers are Geoff’s absolute favorites! (Available at TSALT, $32)Not only does it look cool, the USB rechargeable candle lighter never runs out! (Available at TSALT, $30)Fulton & Roarke solid cologne is a great gift for guys who travel a lot and don’t want to risk the bottle breaking and spilling all over their bag. (Available at TSALT, $42) 

For the women in your life

Pucker up! These long-wear lip crèmes, toppers, and glosses in the Jouer Get Charmed Best of Lip Gift Set will stay looking fabulous even during a long night out. (Available at Bellacara, $36)The Smashbox Holidaze Always On Eyeliner Set is a great and fun gift because everyone wants to try something new but is too afraid to commit and buy a crazy color and then not like it. (Available at Bellacara, $39)Carner Barcelona Perfume because it smells so, so good! (Available at TSALT, $120) 

Stocking stuffers

The winter always wreaks havoc on my hands, the self-warming Patchology Perfect 10 hand and cuticle mask is exactly what I need! (Available at Bellacara, $10)Kitsch hair coils are no slip and don’t crease your hair. (Available at Bellacara, four for $6)The Good Patch's Hangover Patch is infused with hemp and vitamin B to help you make it through! (Available at Bellacara, $12) 

For you...because, of course!

I love this hero mug, because this holiday season, you are a hero. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $20)House shoes are all the rage right now. Pretty You London house shoes are part slipper, part shoe, and I’m all in! (Available at TSALT, $60)Kitsch 100 percent mulberry silk scrunchies are perfect to sleep in. The hydrating natural silk reduces hair breakage. (Available at Bellacara, four for $32)