This is the final batch of CWE holiday gift suggestions for 2025. One of the rewarding experiences in putting this guide together is the opportunity to visit with the interesting proprietors and staff who are in the shops almost everyday. Part of what makes the CWE such a lively and fun place to be is the mix of residential and retail establishments, and we need each other to keep the energy alive. The neighborhood shops and restaurants depend on the support of you and your friends to thrive, so please shop local whenever you can.
And don’t forget to join in the fun at the last Window Walk of 2025. Many thanks to organizers, CWENorthCID’s Kate Haher and Nina Emerson, and Maryland Plaza’s Frances Thompson. Here is the schedule for Saturday’s event, which takes place from 1 to 5.
At Bowood Farms:
Clockwise from top: Poinsettia Princettia Pink, $10. Flower Presses, made in England, include a large version (see photo that follows), $56, a Pocket Flower Press, $28, and a Key Ring Flower Press, $18. Far left, Ollie Owl Bird Feeder, a delightful treat for all your birds, $8.50.
Clockwise from left: Nutscene twine (to tie up your gifts), $6.95, tiny white 2.5″ Kalancho, $6, and an Ilex Studio Avocado vase, $62, available in several colors. A Poinsettia Birdie Cottage, $18.95, and Ilex Studio’s Acorn Vase, $42, also available in several colors. Watch a tiny acorn grow into a mighty Oak tree.
Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive, Open everyday from 9 to 4.
At Bonobos:
From left: A banded collar wool & polyester bomber jacket, $189, and an argyle wool blend cardigan, $199. Bonobos does not carry multiples of each style, instead your purchase is shipped and will arrive 3 business days later.
Bonobos, 52 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon. to Sat. 11 to 7, Sun. 12 to 6. Xmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, shop closes at 5.
At The Silver Lady:
You’ll find a fabulous selection of jewelry at The Silver Lady located in the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel. Proprietor Lori Shifter chose several items she knew you would love, including a Sterling silver leaf collar, $210, and matching earrings, $54.
A description of topaz accompanies a gorgeous topaz pendant, $548, and topaz ring, $189.
These two eye-catching rings are made with hardened car paint. Fordite, also known as Motor Agate, is the original layered car paint slag made when hand spray-painting cars. The conversation-piece ring on the left is $138, the one on the right is also adjustable, $212.
The Silver Lady, located between the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Gift Shop and the Tenderloin Room, 212 N. Kingshighway. The shop is open Tues.to Sat. 12 to 5, Sun. 12 to 3, Xmas Eve 11 to 3.
Chase Park Plaza Cinema:
The Chase Cinema’s Floor Managers Gerry Marian and Robert Hunt asked me to spread the word about the special holiday promotion offering discounted gift cards. For instance, purchase a gift card for $25 and get an extra $5, $50 earns an additional $10, and a $100 gift certificate earns $20 more.
Hunt said Hamnet and Nuremberg have been very popular and will be showing until Xmas, possibly beyond, and that Marty Supreme with Timothee Chalamet opens on Christmas Day. “As you know,” Hunt said, “movie theaters are struggling, so we appreciate it when the neighbors stop in for a show.” And we love the convenience of having a movie theater within walking distance. Let’s support it as often as possible.
View Chase Cinema special promotion and schedule here.
The Cup’s Holiday Window at 28 Maryland Plaza, rear
The Cup features a variety of holiday cupcakes. Classic cupcakes are $4.25 each. Premium cupcakes, shown in the 2nd row, Black Forest, Peppermint Stick and Gingerbread, are $4.75.
The Cup, 28 Maryland Plaza, Rear, Open Mon. to Fri. 10 to 6:30, Fri. & Sat. 9:30 to 8 p.m., Closed Sun. Open on Xmas Eve from 10 to 2. You can order ahead if you wish, but I was told that isn’t necessary.
A view of Esther & Mila’s stunning holiday window at 312 N. Euclid.
At Esther & Mila you’ll find travel sets of the small-batch plant-based skincare and body care formulations, which is a great way to try the products. Clockwise from top: Radiant Travel Set for Face contains 4 products, $110; Treatments Travel Set contains 5 products, $140; and the Repair Travel Set, $120.
Bottom row: Body Oil Travel Set contains 7 body oils including Calm, Serenity, and Happy, $64. The Bath Travel Set two body wash and two body oils, Happy and Calm, $32.
Esther & Mila, 312 N. Euclid, Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 6, Sun. 11 to 5.
At Q Boutique:
Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland, Mon. & Tues. 10 to 5, Weds., Thurs., Fri. 10 to 8, Sat. 10 to 5, Sun. 12 t0 5. The website says there’s a 20% off sale each Window Walk Weekend.
At Suit Supply:
At Suit Supply, a really handsome “Sand” Pea Coat in pure wool is $499. The coat also comes in a beautiful navy blue, which doesn’t read as navy in my photograph below. The “sand” version is available in sizes 38, 40 & 42; navy is available in 36, 38, 42, 46 and 48.
Shown with the navy jacket is a navy turtleneck in pure wool, $199.
Suit Supply, 44 Maryland Plaza, Open Mon. thru Sat., 11 to 7, Sun. 12 to 6.
At lululemon:
The array of lululemon fashion shown above, showcases the entire season’s collection. I was able to get information on the following: Top row, far left and far right, an assortment of Hold Tight long sleeve modal tee shirts, $68, middle, top: Featherweight 90-Down-Fill Quilted jacket in black and black plum (shown peeking out behind black version), $298. Bottom row, far left: Water-resistant, wind-proof Always Effortless Jacket with hood in sheer oak (also in black), $148. Middle, City Jacket in white or black, $168.
lululemon, 26 Maryland Plaza, Mon. thru Sat. 10 to 8, Sun. 10 t0 6.
Happy Holidays to all!