More gift ideas to be found in local CWE shops follow:
Clockwise from left, Julia Child’s book of wisdom, $18.95, Lucy Lu large matchsticks, $30, Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Bourbon Cocktail Cherries, $19 and Vermouth Brined Olives,$18, silver candle snuffers, $16, spiral-bound notebooks, $7.95, and an assortment of mirror compacts, $14, Freda Kahlo and Venetian-scene pictured.
Provisions St. Louis, 228 N. Euclid, Tues. – Sat. 11 to 6, Sun. Noon to 5. Xmas Eve, regular hours. When the orange bike is out front, the shop is open.
At Esther & Mila
Esther & Mila, an all-natural plant-based skincare line, made in tiny batches in St. Louis, has introduced 6 new beauty travel sets including Radiant, Repair (for face), and Body Oil, shown above. Other sets include Bath, Body, and Treatment & Extras, which includes a full-size lip butter and eye cream, for face and body, $32 to $140.
The shop, which also has a location in The Foundry, recently introduced 12 Esther & Mila Attars, above, which are scents made from all natural plant-based ingredients, $70.
The shop has also introduced a new concierge service, described as the ultimate one-on-one personal service for the skincare, crystal and jewelry enthusiast. Find more information here.
Esther & Mila, 312 N. Euclid, Open Tues. -Sat. 10 to 6, Sun. 11 to 5.
At Bluemercury
Gift boxes at Bluemercury include Kiehl’s Head-to-Toe Hydration, $46, a set of 10 Molton Brown body soaps, $50, Trish McEvoy Blackberry & Vanilla Musk Body Sponge Duo, $55, Jack Black “The Clean Team” for Men, $25, middle, Fresh Lip Balm (contains 3), $24.
Bluemercury, 2 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon.-Sat. 10 to 6, Sun. 12 to 6.
Q Boutique at World Chess Hall of Fame
The latest in chess sets at Q Boutique is DGT Centaur Electronic’s “Let’s Play” with settings for 3 levels of difficulty. It also adapts to your strengths and has circular LED lights that indicate moves. The electronic board comes with a rechargeable internal battery, $549, member price $439.20.
Smart rechargeable accordion lamps turn off when you close them into a small book, $55.
Top row, embroidery kits, $6, middle, Tetris Tiny Arcade and Tetris Micro Arcade, $35 each, bottom row, My First Math Dice, ages 3+, $18.
Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland, Open Mon.-Tues, 10 to 6, Wed.-Fri. 10 to 9, Sat. 10 to 5, Sun. 12 to 5.
At Kendra Scott
Necklaces from Kendra Scott’s Demi-Fine Collection in 18k gold vermeil pendant bonded in a silver base with choice of Rainbow Moonstones, $120.
Also available in the Demi-Fine Collection are 18k gold vermeil inline initial necklaces, $150.
To make it easy, you’re welcome to call to have your purchase gift wrapped and ready for pick up when convenient, (314) 227-0198.
Kendra Scott, 32 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 5, Fri. & Sat. 11 to 6, Sun. 12 to 5. Xmas Eve, 11 t0 3.
lululemon
Clockwise from upper left, Unisex Classic Ball Caps in white or navy corduroy, $38, Dual Pouch wristlet with lululemon-embossed key chain, $48 to $58, Everywhere Belt Bags, $38 to $48, Uplifting Scrunchies, 3 for $24, 7 for $48 (not pictured), Skinny Scrunchies, 6 for $28, Plush Fleece Mittens in white or black, $68.
lululemon, 26 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon. -Sat. 10 to 8, Sundays, 10 to 6, Xmas Eve, 10 to 5.
At The Silver Lady
Handmade silver bracelets made in Bali, with oval blue topaz, top, $179, and bottom, with oval pearl, $330.
Anodized black stainless steel bracelet for men or women, $138.
The Silver Lady, 212 N. Kingshighway (in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta Chase Park-Plaza), Open Weds.-Sat., 12 to 5. This Sun. 10 to 3, Mon. 12/21 & Tues. 12/22, 11 to 5.
At Suit Supply:
From left, Houndstooth linen and silk blazer, $699, Milano trousers in off-white cotton, $169, pure camel hair vest, $399, black Milano wool flannel trousers, $199, black loafer (barely visible), $359, double-breasted pure camel hair coat, $899.
Suit Supply, 44 Maryland Plaza, open Mon.-Sat. 11 to 7, Sun. 12 to 6, Closes at 5 p.m. on Xmas Eve.
At Bonobos:
At Bonobos, clockwise from top, Extra Fine Merino Sweaters, $159, Cashmere sweater, $250, Extrafine Merino Cable Sweater in Winter White, $129, Cashmere Hoodie, $270, Fireside Flannel Shirts, $110.
Bonobos, 52 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon. to Fri. 11 to 7, Sat. 11 to 6, Sun. 12-6.
This concludes 2024’s shopping guide. Of course, it’s a small sampling of all the wonderful gifts you can find in the neighborhood. I didn’t cover the ice cream shops, so be sure to visit Clementine’s and jeni’s, where you can pick up delicious pints of unusual flavors, and The Cup, which has scrumptious cupcakes decorated for the season.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Thanks for this useful list of local places to find very nice gifts! Carson