Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Grabs

December 18, 2023 Alexandria Stylebook

If the date on the calendar is making you break into hives, you’re not alone. Or maybe the adrenaline of last-minute shopping provides that extra rosiness to your cheeks during the holidays. The truth is no matter how prepared you are, there’s always someone you forgot or an extra guest that was just invited to Christmas Eve dinner. Here are our picks for some local items you can pick up in a hurry - no shipping needed!

Diana and The Deer Intaglio Enhancer. Diana was the patroness of hunting but was also revered as the goddess of the woods, children, fertility and more. This pendant comes in rich hues of Peridot, Sea Blue and Verde Marino. The Italian glass is backed with white mother of pearl. Pendant is an enhancer and can be worn with any Dina Mackney chain or necklace. Handmade. Pendant is 1 1/8" x 1". (Available at Mystique Jewelers, pendant only, $350)
Mystique Custom Old Town Alexandria Cuff Bracelet. One of a kind and limited in stock, this hand painted custom cuff was inspired by Old Town and its beautiful homes. It’s adorned with 22K gold leaf, and comes in small, medium, large and X-large. A beautiful and memorable gift for the holidays. (Available at Mystique Jewelers, $395)
This sweet little Leather Bird Coin Case/keychain is a popular choice and attracts attention every time you pay for your purchases! Penny Post recently added some great stuff from The Superior Labor, a Japanese lifestyle brand notorious for its canvas and leather utilitarian goods. The inherent quality of their materials softens and develops a beautiful patina over time and their craftsmanship is brilliant. (Available at Penny Post, $58)
This thoughtfully curated Cozy Winter Gift Box includes handcrafted all-natural Hot Buttered Rum Mix, an “Evergreen” candle, a ceramic “Warm + Cozy” mug, a snack pack of ginger spice Italian cookie brittle, a bag of handcrafted drinking chocolate mix and an orange flannel tea towel. (Available at Helen Olivia, $120)
The new Bacha Paris Manicure Set includes the 4 essential tools for a perfect manicure: a nail clipper, a tweezer, 2 wooden cuticle sticks and a glass nail file (Available at Bellacara, $25)
You never go wrong with jewelry, especially Anabel Aram Jewelry Designs. (Available at Patina, range from $55 - $245)
Aromatic Candle by Votivo. Who doesn’t love a new candle? Bellacara just started carrying Votivo and couldn’t be more excited! (Available at The Hive, $32)
Rubia’s Gift Card. Located at 2309 Mt Vernon Ave., Rubia’s is Chef Nicole Jones’s celebration of her favorite food. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tacos, Margaritas, Coffee, Fresh Fruit Cups, Pastry, Salads, Enormous Nacho Platters. Give a gift card this holiday season, and introduce your recipient to their new favorite spot.
A timeless Herringbone Throw providing the super soft luster of cashmere and the cozy comfort of merino wool. A chunky and cuddly classic. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $282)
This light, luxurious, deep pile robe will keep you cozy, warm, and feeling secure with its generous cut and substantial overlap. Styled with a shawl collar, shirt-tail hem, an attached tie belt, and handy inseam pockets. The perfect winter accessory! (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $98)
For intense moisturizing, pick up the Hand-Aid Healing Hand Balm. The balm has a coconut oil and shea butter base and is infused with calendula, comfrey leaf, and plantain essential oils to soothe rough, dry skin. If you’re looking for a tiny tin that packs a punch, Little Seed’s Herbal Lip Salve is a great gift. Shea butter and almond oil are combined with natural flavors like geranium rose and lavender. It keeps lips soft, softens cuticles, soothes scrapes, or quickly moisturizes any place in need of quick relief. (Available at fibre space, $8-12)
The Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado Gift Set gives fatigued eyes the rejuvenation they deserve with a hydrating duo of their classic avocado eye cream. (Available at Bellacara, $74)
This popcorn is the perfect snack, no matter the season. Poppy focuses on quality ingredients and their flavor combos never, ever disappoint. Plus, their packaging is so fun and festive, which makes them extra giftable—especially their seasonal flavors. (Available at Penny Post, range from $8-25)
It's no secret we love Alexandria! This ALX hat is custom made by Harding Lane and is the perfect accessory to show your love for our sweet city. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $42)
This holiday season, give the gift of pampering and style with a Salon deZEN gift card. Elevate anyones self-care routine and let them indulge in a rejuvenating deZEN experience. The perfect way to spread joy and relaxation during the festive season! (Available at Salon deZen)
Piper in Oatmeal by Janessa Leone. This classic ribbed beanie makes for the perfect last minute stocking stuffer. The thin woven ribs help keep its structure while adding delicate detail. (Available at The Shoe Hive, $90)
How sweet would this be under your tree?! This Classic Scooter is a beauty, equipped with a T-handlebar that can be gradually adapted to three different heights as your kid grows. The rubber grips provide a firm hold and the scooter's wide platform with grip tape ensures comfort and safety. (Available at Pippin Toy Co., $200)
Raw Honeycomb from Savannah Bee Products. This company’s mission is to help bees continue building hives, pollinating flowers and powering our food supply. (Available at Patina, $18)
Miss Maude’s Chocolate Bars. Determined to find the world’s best treat, Miss Maude traveled to London, Paris, Marrakech, and beyond, opening her palate to the world’s most exciting flavors. Inspired by distant places, festive occasions, and the notion that a girl really can have it all, she has brought together an entire box of chocolates into one delicate, bonbon-like bar (Available at Patina, $16-$18)
Booty Balm. Gentle yet potent, this balm was originally designed to protect and heal a baby's skin but works amazingly well as a healing balm for chapped skin and lips and to heal scrapes and scratches. Made with nourishing and soothing organic oils and butters and infused with healing herbs, calendula, plantain, & comfrey. (Available at fibre space, $15)
A Bubble Gum Pink Sedan, a Candylab Taxi, a Dump Truck, and so many other darling vehicles to adventure with. Pairs perfectly with our Ways to Play Road Tape and Road Sets! (Available at Pippin Toy Co., $12-34)
The original flexible toy road consists of straights, curves, and crossroads. This set is wildly durable and waterproof, which makes it perfect for indoor and outdoor play. (Available at Pippin Toy Co., $92)
Cocktail Chameleon book by Assouline. The perfect bar table or coffee table book for that friend that loves to host. (Available at The Shoe Hive, $60)