At Provisions St. Louis:
Provisions St. Louis has an amazing array of gifts, so you’ll have an easy time finding something for everyone on your list. Proprietor Deb Hunter has added a wish tree to the front of the store again this year. There are waterproof papers inside, and perhaps you’ll be inspired to add your hopes and dreams for the New Year when you leave the shop.
Here are a few simple ideas: Clockwise from upper left, Peppermint Drinking Chocolate, $22, from Eureka, CA; Roland Pine Diffuser,$36; Cookies, also from CA, include Minty Cookie Dough, Orange, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Blueberry, $9. There are Bunches & Bunches of Ginger Snaps, $16, and “incredible” shorties, $18, made in Portland; St. Louis-themed coasters, set of 4, $32; and Wish Paper, perfect for your New Year’s celebration, $8.50.
There is a large selection of trays, including a martini tray, $92, shown with brass floral candlesticks, $42 each.
Provisions St. Louis is open everyday until Xmas from 11 to 6. If the orange bike is out front, Deb and/or Ross are in the shop.
At Black Optical:
Black Optical, 401 N. Euclid, Mon. to Fri. 11 t0 7, Sat. & Sun. 11 to 5, Xmas Eve, 11 to 3.
At Wai Ming Pop-up on Maryland Plaza:
Emily Koplar is offering selections from her Wai Ming Collection at a deep discount at 32 Maryland Plaza through January 8. Everything is 50 to 80% off. I interviewed Emily in 2017 when she first introduced her fabulous clothing line in the CWE. Here is that post minus the photos, unfortunately.
Shown above is Wai Ming’s great-looking cotton, polyester and acrylic Priya Jacket, now $265.
Wai Ming, 32 Maryland Plaza, Mon. to Sat. 11 t0 7, Sun. 12 to 6. Pop-up closes January 8.
Next up: Holiday gifts Part III