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Welcome to the List!

Gifts from St. Louis artists and artisans PAGES 6-9

Gifts for her PAGES 10-13

Gifts for him PAGES 14-15

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ur holiday celebrations are sure to look different this year. We may not be gathering in large groups. I doubt many of us have office parties. Throngs won’t pack the stores on Black Friday.

Heck, many of us are just looking forward to putting 2020 in our past.

But perhaps you do want to take the time to remind those you love of their importance in your life, and what better way to do that than with a gift? Whether it’s something to tell your parents you wish you could see them more, a gift to entertain your kids so you will see them less or a present for a teacher or caregiver, who you now realize is worth their weight in ... chocolate? bath bombs? candles? We’ve got you covered. Our holiday gift guide has ideas for more than 300 gifts, and most of them are from locally owned stores or local artisans selling online.

That’s something to celebrate.

So grab your morning coffee (or wine, we don’t judge), and peruse our pages. We hope you will find something for everyone on your list on our List.

AMY BERTRAND, POST-DISPATCH FEATURES EDITOR

THE LIST IS PUBLISHED BY THE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH AND LEE ENTERPRISES Amy Bertrand Features editor 314-340-8284 abertrand@ post-dispatch.com Gabe Hartwig Deputy features editor 314-340-8353 ghartwig@ post-dispatch.com Pat Eby Special to the Post-Dispatch Valerie Schremp Hahn Reporter 314-340-8246 vhahn@ post-dispatch.com

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ON THE COVER While most of us would probably rather forget about 2020, we wanted some ornaments that would commemorate this weird, weird year. We didn’t have much (any) luck in stores, but the artists and makers of Etsy offer plenty of clever options.

Dumpster fire • The year in a nutshell. We love the attention to detail inside this ornament.

The fiery scene is handmade from reinforced paper. The 3-inch acrylic ornament is available in multiple colors. $20.50 from Storied Creatives (etsy.com/shop/storiedcreatives).

Fauci facepalm • This laser-cut birch ornament immortalizes Dr. Anthony Fauci’s iconic pandemic facepalm. About 3.25 inches by 4.25 inches. $15 from Brad Albright Illustration (etsy.com/shop/albrightillustration).

Never forget • A rustic reminder of the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. The artwork is woodburned into a slice of pine.

About 2.5 inches. $4.99 from the Art of Turning (etsy.com/shop/theartofturning).

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Masked COVID • Even those of us who aren’t epidemiologists have learned to recognize the coronavirus. This masked, anthropomorphic representation is 2 inches round, sculpted from durable plastic and hand-painted. $14.99 from the Brooklyn Vibe (etsy.com/shop/thebrooklynvibe).

Masked Santa • Santa Claus visits a lot of homes, so we’re glad to see he’s masked up. This hand-sculpted, hand-painted plastic ornament is available in your choice of skin tone. About 3 inches by 1.5 inches. $14.99 from the Brooklyn Vibe (etsy.com/shop/thebrooklynvibe).

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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS

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Special to the Post Dispatch

Every week, our STL Life section features a St. Louis area artist or artisan and their wares. We figured a few of their products would make great holiday gifts.

FierceLoveSoul • Jewelry designer Debra Ware expertly hand wraps bright fabrics around sculpted heads of handsome women to create these stunning cuff bracelets, each one unique. The pieces she creates in her Shaw neighborhood demonstrate the power of representation and diversity. $69 at etsy.com/shop/ FierceLoveSoul

Ken Konchel • St. Louis photographer Ken Konchel’s talent lies in distilling the architecture of the built environment to line, detail, shape, form and texture, capturing buildings in the abstract. His book, “Architectonics,” features nearly 50 of his favorite images. $60 (includes shipping) at kenkonchel photo.com/architectonic-book

Sugar Magnolias Botanicals • Sugar Magnolias Botanicals lotion bars tame winter’s chill to bring soothing relief to chapped skin. Handmade by owners Olivia and Steve Gonzalez of Tower Grove East, the bars contain only organic coconut oil, raw shea butter and natural beeswax, packaged in a reusable metal tin. $6 at sugarmagnoliabotanicals.com

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B. Hueting Creates • Artist Barbara Hueting of Princeton Heights in south St. Louis creates jewelry from both new and recycled materials.

These bright globe earrings, made from vintage tin globes, are handcut and filed for comfort, perfect for would-be world travelers. $20 per pair at bhuetingcreates.com

Carolyn Lewis Designs • The Art Box for Kids from mixed media artist Carolyn Lewis contains all the art supplies necessary to complete three separate art projects, perfect for kids ages 5 and up. The purchase includes access to a private Facebook group that features recorded videos for each project with step-by-step instructions. There will be a seasonal special holiday box for making gifts. $50 at carolynlewisdesigns.com

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Mister Finley Pet Bakery • Stuff a good doggie’s Christmas stocking with a bag of After Dinner Mint dog bones from Mr. Finley Pet Bakery.

Baked in Overland by Kareemah Moment and Torre Finley, these wholesome treats don’t contain grain, corn, soy, wheat products, additives or preservatives. Dogs love them. $8 at misterfinleypetbakery.com

Green Earth Art • Find a spot at home to hang the Leaf Nymph Lady from Curtis Comer and Tim Wood of Green Earth Art in the Cherokee Street neighborhood. This fanciful cast medallion of a beautiful nymph wreathed in leaves signifies growth, regeneration and the promise of spring. $16 at greenearthart.com

Clay by Tay • Who would like morning coffee from this David Bowie mug

by Wentzville potter Taylor Emery? If Bowie’s not your cup of tea, browse Emery’s Etsy store where you’ll find pop art, in-your-face colors and strong graphic design combined with the pragmatic utilitarianism of everyday objects like this mug. $35 at etsy.com/ shop/ClayByTayStudio

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Twig and Tarnish • Kirkwood artist Dana Muhlke transforms vintage tins, coal scuttles, brass boxes, planters and more into mini-succulent gardens. A choice find of vintage cheese boxes altered years ago with icy blue paint for a long-gone handyman’s workbench makes a cheery windowsill garden to warm winter’s chill. $40 at twigandtarnish.com

The Atelier • Artist Holly Nickels Fann of Richmond Heights paired luminous dark Tahitian pearls with flawless Colombian emeralds in an unusual barrel cut to create a quietly beautiful pair of statement earrings. Find more statement pieces and fine gemstone jewelry in her well-stocked Etsy store, which she has operated for the past 10 years. $129 at etsy.com/shop/TheAtelier

Kim Phillips • Give a gift of an original papercut house blessing

by St. Louis Hills artist Kim Phillips. Each artwork is hand cut from fine papers.

The Victorian house speaks of birdsong, vining plants, sunny days and shelter from any storm. “Bless all who enter here,” $85 unframed, $115 framed at hebrica.com 11.15.20 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH • THE LIST

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THE LIST: LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS Tattoo’d Home • Each handmade “St. Louis” art sign uses local wood and metal pieces Kirkwood artist Jo Tyrrell personally salvages. She finds special elements for these one-of-a-kind signs, like the fleur-de-lis, that make each one unique. These pride-of-place artworks, approximately 48-inches long and 10-inches high, make a bold statement in any home. $194 at tattooedhome.com

Varden • The Varden indoor living wall kit designed by Webster Groves resident Mark Woolbright brings the outdoors inside to provide fresh herbs, produce, colorful foliage or flowers throughout the year.

The kit includes drip irrigation, grow lights, a water reservoir and a water pump. $1,250; or $900 without grow lights at vardening.com

Glow Candle Co. • The Saint Nic candle, with its scents of pine, fir and balsam is the top-selling holiday candle at Glow Candle Co. in Webster Groves. Owner Natalie Van Hee develops the signature scents. She and her team pour candles in small batches using eco-friendly soy wax with lead-free cotton wicks for a long, clean burn of 70 hours. $30 at glowcandleco.com

Ikot Iban • Carondelet artist Kat Brown specializes in African-inspired reversible head wraps, bandanas, headbands and hair accessories. Her Ikot Iban accessories and clothing for women, men, and children use internationally sourced fabrics in memorable patterns and colors. Large head wraps, fabrics vary, $64 at etsy.com/ shop/IkotIban

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My Hygge Jacket • Give a warm hug to an ailing friend in a hospital or nursing home with this cozy fleece jacket designed by Libby Wolf of Des Peres. Designed to be worn in bed or in treatment rooms, it slips easily over the head, sleeves wrap around the arms, and sides are open for easy reach to fluid lines and for care. A flap in front accommodates access to ports. $50 at myhyggejacket.com

Relic Coin Jewelry • Kevin Von Mondfrans’ unique jewelry designs include rings fabricated from American and international coins spun into tightly controlled circles and patterned inside and out. He also makes mixed metal rings in the Japanese mokume-gane tradition. British India rupee ring, $79 at RelicCoinWorks.etsy.com

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Patrice Stuff • Goddess earrings by Oakville artist Patrice Valle feature Lilliputian paper images of ancient and modern goddesses caught in resin and glitter — Venus of Willendorf and Minoan goddesses stand strong beside earrings of modern goddesses like Frida Kahlo and the Notorious RBG. Her Mexican American heritage inspires her bright color palette. RGB earrings $10.50 at etsy.com/ shop/PatriceStuff

Janet Muhm • A Year in the City 2021 calendar will help mark the days with engaging images of the unique places and experiences St. Louis offers. Ballwin artist Janet Muhm created 12 unique illustrations of favorite spots suitable for framing once the calendar month passes. $24 at ayearinthecity.com LVM Designs • A shimmering wintry necklace made by artist Laurie Van Mondfrans in her Dardenne Prairie studio speaks of winter’s holidays and softly falling snow. Her Argentium silver snowflake pendant set with a Swiss blue topaz gemstone threads onto a sterling silver chain, a thoughtful gift to be worn all winter. $179 at LVMdesigns.etsy.com

.daph • Daphne Benzaquan of Clayton designed a new sleek leather case for fall and winter made in lightweight, durable llama leather and enhanced with her signature woven accents. This multipurpose case functions as a cosmetic case, as a tech case, or as a small clutch purse. It comes in black, as well as in the combination pictured of deep hunter green and sky blue. $98 at shopdaph.com

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Sweet Seed Textiles • Kirkwood textile artist Abby Fair added new items to her dyed silks line designed for pure comfort. Her slender eye pillows in the vibrant colors and intricately worked patterns she dyes, filled with flax seed combined with aromatic lavender, soothe and relax tired eyes after a short stint in the freezer. They should never be microwaved, however. $30 at sweetseedtextiles.com

Mary Ann Nye Art • The deep colors, sparkle and inner fire of Mary Ann Nye’s fused glass earrings light up winter nights and add sparkle to cold days.

The hand-built nature of these ear bobs make each pair unique. $30 a pair at nyeart.com

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Goddess jewels • She’ll love this handmade wearable art by local designer Lynnae Tanner Ruff of Lady Grey Beads from her Armored Goddess Collection. $198 earrings, $229 pendant at ladygreybeads.com

Scarf/necklace • Make a sustainable statement with this scarf/necklace made from upcycled shirts from Dona Bela Shreds out of Windsor Heights, Iowa. $28 at Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Boulevard, craftalliance.org

Mask necklace • For those who take their masks on and off, this Azazie necklace chain adds comfort, convenience and style. $5 at azazie.com

Button tea towel • This April Cornell button wreath tea towel will please a holiday host or hostess and perk up a powder room. $24 at Garden District STL, 3203 South Grand Boulevard, gardendistrictstl.com

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Brilliant blue • Kingman Mine Turquoise necklace features vibrant tones in a bold statement piece. $792 at the Silver Lady, 4736 McPherson Avenue, thesilver-lady.com

Slippers • Both teen and grandma will love these Halluci women’s cross band fleece indoor or outdoor slippers. $23.99 at amazon.com

Homebody long-sleeve T-shirt • 2020 may be the year of the homebody, but it’s a pretty fashionable thing to be, as this comfy longsleeve shirt proves. $36 at Circa Boutique + Gifts, 128 East Main Street, Belleville, ilovecirca.com

Skincare starter • Clean Skincare Starter Kit includes a cleanser, toner and facial oil.

Choose the kit that’s right for your skin type — acne prone, sensitive, aging or normal. $45 to $55 at Lark Skin Co., 8709 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, larkskinco.com Smooth A+ Correcting Serum • A serum made with hydrating herbs and Niacinamide for troubled skin. It includes more than 13 water-based botanicals, aloe and jojoba oil. Blissoma’s top-selling product for more than 10 years. $44 at Blissoma.com

Snakeskin-print moto jacket • You may never want to shed this buttery soft snakeskin-print moto jacket from Ravel. It’s faux suede with silver accent zippers. $90 at Loverly Clothing & Textiles, 6189 Bennett Drive, Edwardsville, loverlyboutique.com

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THE LIST: FOR HER Tie-dye workout set • You’ll have all the right moves in this Varley tie-dye workout set. Items are sold separately so you can customize the fit. $68 for the bra, and $106 for the leggings at Loverly Clothing & Textiles, 6189 Bennett Drive, Edwardsville, loverlyboutique.com

Consuela sling • This is a versatile bucket bag that makes it easy to store your essentials in style. The sling can be worn in multiple ways: a crossbody, over the shoulder, or held by its leather handles. Fits a laptop or iPad up to 13 inches comfortably inside. $225, Cozy Cottage, 212 Market Street, Kimmswick, Shopcozysboutique.com

Perfumed cream • Parfum Crema is the sweetest-smelling marriage of perfume and rich cream, moisturizing your skin with a long-lasting fragrance. It’s a great option for frequent travelers. Available in four scents for $22 each at Revival, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, revivalboutiquegifts.com

A bag, a cooler • This cooler bag from Bando is perfect for lovely picnics or perfect party access. It’s got an extra big zipper opening for super easy access to its contents, in addition to its cute design. $34.95 at bando.com

Women voting print • One hundred years ago, women placed posters like these in the window of their homes to show passers-by they had exercised their newfound right to vote. This year, you can hang your 17-by-14 inch reproduction print in your front window, too. $12.95 at Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Boulevard, missouri-historymuseum-shop.myshopify.com

Hat-mask combo • This unique hand-braided hat is washable and includes a coordinated face mask. $105 at Missouri Artists on Main, 315-321 South Main Street, St. Charles, maomgallery.com

Farmhouse Fresh honey heel glaze • This Texas wildflower honey-based serum seals in moisture and brings rich color back to tired feet. $26 at Sweet Boutique, 8115 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, sweetboutiquegifts.com

Two-piece knit set • This pistachio-colored knit set is just as nice at home as out and about. Wear the sweater and pants together or change up the look by pairing them with other pieces. Sweater is $78; the pants are $56.

Bought as a set, they’re $100, at Rushmore, 11 East Broadway, Alton, shoprushmore.com stltoday.com/thelist

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Good vibes bag • Store all your essentials in this bag and set your cell to good vibrations only. $34.50 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com

Comfy pants • She can relax (or take a Zoom meeting) in these Soma Sensual Satin pajama pants in translucent blooms pink. $56 at the Soma store in West County Center, 80 West County Center Drive, Des Peres, soma.com

Women’s baselayer top • Great for any winter activity from hiking to backcountry skiing, the Merina 250 long-sleeve printed top offers an itch-free wool fabric that is naturally antimicrobial and can be worn two days in a row. $110 at the Alpine Shop, 1616 Clarkson Road in Chesterfield and 440 North Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood, alpineshop.com

Bangle • Wear this lucite bangle from Brooklyn-based Alexis Bittar alone or stacked with others. $85 for skinny, $120 for wide from Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Boulevard, craftalliance.org

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Cushioned running shoes • The Hoka Bondi 7 offers maximum cushioning, allowing anyone walking or running for a long time or on hard surfaces to go the distance comfortably. $150 at Run Well, 142 North Main Street, Edwardsville, runedwardsville.com stltoday.com/thelist

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Ceramic face bowls • Local artist Carmelita Nuñez created these whimsical face bowls, which are perfectly suited to watch over your rings and other jewelry. $50 each at Urban Matter, 3179 South Grand Boulevard, urbanmatterstl.com

Makeup kit • This mix of golds, browns and bronzes could only be called the Warrior. $20 at Juviasplace.com

Ho Ho Ho gift box • Individually wrapped, artisanal and vegan soaps are offered in a decorative holiday gift box. Varieties include sweet spearmint, orange patchouli and lavender blue oat. $29 at Sammysoap, 123 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, sammysoap.com

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Jeans jewelry • Blue Rags Designs recycles old jeans into a cool assortment of one-of-akind jewelry. Necklace is $19.95 at Mississippi Hippie, 301 East Broadway, Alton, or on Facebook @altonmississippihippie

Blessed Family Floating Locket • Help her tell her story and keep everything she loves close with a personalized floating memory locket and charm. $13.50 at spilled-glitter.com

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THE LIST: FOR HIM Pac-Man socks • Bring some life to your socks with this colorful five-pair collection of Pac-Man ankle socks. $14.99 at Retro TV Toys and Collectibles, 5858 Hampton Avenue, ebay.com/str/retro tvtoysandcollectibles

Boxer briefs • Duluth Trading Co. is known for its — um, cheeky — ads and its quality underwear. These Buck Naked performance pattern boxer briefs come in a variety of designs. $24.50 at Duluth Trading Co., 1439 Bass Pro Drive, St. Charles, basspro.com

Blue ray glasses • Staring at your computer all day can get tiring. Ease some of the strain on your eyes with these anti blue ray glasses.

They come in different styles, too. $15.99 at amazon.com

Vest • Patagonia’s down men’s vest is so minimalist if stuffs into an internal pocket, so it’s easy to tuck into his backpack. It’s made of recycled polyester and 800-fillpower goose down, meaning it’s third-party verified from nonlive-plucked, non-force-fed geese. $179 at REI, 1703 South Brentwood Boulevard, REI.com

Heirloom Bottling Co. shrub mixer sample pack • Fill his stocking and then his glass with this cocktail shrub sample pack from St. Louis’ Heirloom Bottling Co. The company was founded in 2016 by Brad Zulick with a haul of fruit from a neighborhood farmers market. $24.99 at heirloombottling.com

Wet shave soap • Artisan Beardworks, a company out of Carthage, Missouri, makes this Log Cabin Shave Soap Puck scented with cedarwood, fir, orange, cinnamon and clove essential oils. $22 at 2 Simple Sisters, 508 South Main Street, St. Charles, 2simplesisters market.com 14

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Golf bag • Maybe the man in your life could use a shiny new golf bag.

This Callaway Fairway 14 stand bag will certainly stand out, and it has a lot of great options for storage (Callaway makes ladies versions of bags as well). $209.99 at Golf Discount stores and golfdiscount.com

Fishing shirt • The fisherman on your list needs this World Wide Sportsman Nylon Angler 2.0 short-sleeve shirt made of quick-drying nylon and sun-protecting fabric. $29.99 at Cabela’s, 5555 St. Louis Mills Boulevard, Hazelwood, cabelas.com

Fragrance sampler • Maybe your guy doesn’t know what scents he likes best yet, so get him this fragrance sampler with 20 samples of some of Macy’s best-selling colognes. $24 at Macy’s stores and macys.com

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Dopp kit • This canvas dopp kit is perfect for a dad who can take a joke. It reads: “It’s Not a Dad Bod, It’s a Father Figure.” $21.99 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com

Rocket cufflinks • Cufflinks offer a chance to add a little personality to an otherwise boring suit. These mulitcolored striped rockets by Paul Smith show style, power and whimsy. $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, shop.saksfifthavenue.com Belt box • All the belts he’ll ever need in a sturdy gift box with a magnetic enclosure. You pick the size, he gets a dark brown leather belt with a bronze buckle, a black leather belt with a steel buckle and a black nylon belt with a gun metal buckle. $114.95 at missionbelt.com

Science T-shirt • Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson stars in this men’s T-shirt: “Let’s Make America Smart Again.” $19.99 at amazon.com Lightning bolt long-sleeve shirt • On the hit series “Schitt’s Creek,” David Rose was known in part for his boundary-pushing wardrobe. Skirts over pants? Sweaters in summer?

A ring on every finger? Those looks make a statement, but not everything in his cedar chest is practical for real life. This adaptation of David’s lightning bolt sweater, as a long-sleeve T-shirt, is practical and affordable.

Each made-to-order shirt (100% cotton) features front-and-back heat-transfer graphics. $39.99 from Moxie Collections, etsy.com/shop/ MoxieCollections

manKIND Can-O-Man • This man-centric pail contains three best-selling manKIND products in the Cedarwood-Citrus scent — shower, shampoo and shave bar; beard and face oil; and an all-purpose stick. $44 at Kind Soap Co., 20 Allen Avenue, Storefront 105, kindsoap.com Roughneck Beard Batter • We have grown collectively woollier since the start of the pandemic. Help the guys on your list tame their quarantine beards with Beard Batter. The shea butter and hemp seed oil in Roughneck’s natural, organic Beard Batter is formulated to replace lost moisture and prevent itching and dryness. $14.99 for 2.6 ounces from Roughneck Beard Co., 7282 Manchester Road, Maplewood, roughneckbeardcompany.com

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Money clip and bottle opener • A perfect combination: clip your money, open a few bottles and show your fun side with this Drinks On Me Money Clip & Bottle Opener. $10.99 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com

Camo joggers • Stay comfy working from home in these Ralph Lauren Surplus Camo knit joggers. $44 at dillards.com

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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE Snowman décor • Live theater is taking an extended intermission. In the meantime, fans of Stages St. Louis might want to check out some of the items in “The Stages Collection.” Of particular note is the Sammie the Snowman personalized door décor. $35 or $45 to add personalization at stagesstlouis.org

Board game for Boomers • The new Boom Again board game sends baby boomers back to the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s with cultural trivia games to help them relive those memories. $45 (includes shipping) at boomagain.com

Deco Microphone Clock • Patterned after the distinctive spring-damped microphones of the 1930s, this clock features a polished aluminum base, cast from a period original. It supports the adjustable suspension-ring, which encircles a brass bezel period clock dial. $118 at Sammysoap, 123 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, sammysoap.com

Ozarks mug • For those who love the lake and miss it in the winter, how about the Lake of the Ozarks map mug featuring the topography, roadways and shoreline of Lake of the Ozarks from Well Told? $22 at welltold.com

Volcano candles • Capri blue volcano candles have a cult following because of their perfect blend of citrus and sugar notes. $12-$85 at Sweet Boutique, 8115 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, sweetboutiquegifts.com

Frank Lloyd Wright socks • The most famous architect of the 20th century’s designs have long been used for everything from scarves to ties. Now they adorn socks, too. Why not? $18 at the American Institute of Architects St. Louis Bookstore, 911 Washington Avenue, Suite 100, aia-stlouis.org/store/

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Rick and Morty chess set • From the board to the pieces, this chess set is all things Rick and Morty. Spice up your chess games with this creative design. $69 at Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland Avenue No. 1, qboutiquestl.com

Elastic wallet • These slim, vibrantly colored wallets will securely hold your cash and up to 10 credit cards and IDs. Plus, they can be attached to your keys or a matching lanyard (sold separately). It’s a smart stocking stuffer for your friends on the go. $16 each at Revival, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, revivalboutiquegifts.com

Palm cross • This smooth olive wood cross is small enough to tuck inside your palm and pocket, and is handmade in Bethlehem

by Christian artisans. $7.95 at Catholic Supply, catholicsupply.com

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Available in a variety of sizes, but the plants are sold separately. $60 for planter shown at A Wildflower Shop, 2131 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, awildflowershop.com

Merry Christmas shea butter foaming soap • Michel Designs’ newest holiday fragrance is highlighted by showy amaryllis with Christmas holly and pine and a lush collection of winter florals. The shea butter and aloe vera formula makes for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. $13 at Sign of the Arrow, 9814 Clayton Road, signofthearrow.com

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Match cloche • These lovely handblown glass domes filled with matches are sure to spark compliments and conversation. Once they’re empty, refill or repurpose them. $28, available in five different colors at Revival, 101 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, revivalboutiquegifts.com stltoday.com/thelist

Gargoyle • Sweet and charming, this is a replica of the Little Dedo gargoyle found on the roof of Notre Dame.

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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE High art puzzle • A cheeky remake of a Northern Renaissance painting, this High Art puzzle turns “A Goldsmith in His Shop” into a marijuana dispensary and “A Budtender in His Shop.” 1,000 pieces. $19.95 at Workman Puzzles, workman.com

Good Grief bar glasses • The end of 2020 deserves a drink and demands these old-fashioned glasses, one of the many “necessary luxuries” at the tiny, delightful Provisions in the Central West End. $36 at Provisions, 228 Euclid Avenue, provisionsstl.com

Communication cards • Running out of stuff to say? Whether you’ve been in close quarters or communicating by Zoom, a lack of new activities may mean your conversations need a fresh start. Cards from “Our Moments” suggest topics for couples, kids, families or generations. $18.95 at amazon.com

Hummingbird nesting houses • Each of these handcrafted wooden nesting houses for hummingbirds comes with a card that gives tips on how to attract birds to your yard. $24.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com

Metal animal sculptures • These metal animal sculptures would make a colorful addition to a desk or shelf. $32.99 and up at Grimm & Gorly, 324 East Main Street, Belleville, grimmandgorly.com

Demotivational pen set • This set of pens won’t exactly inspire anyone, and maybe that’s the point. $10.99 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, sparrowandmason.com

Walkable book • “The Artist’s Path in 500 Walks” follows the inspired footsteps of William Shakespeare, Frida Kahlo, Otis Redding and more. $27.99 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, thenovelneighbor.com

Sunflowers wine glass • You loved that field of sunflowers at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, and so did we. Commemorate that with this gorgeous beaded stemless wine glass by St. Louisan Candi Larner. Her website has a variety of fun wine glass options. $23.50 at thequeensjewels.com 18

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Infrared thermometer • A gift any family or individual would welcome these days. The OAXIS Infrared Digital Forehead Thermometer is a hybrid contactless thermometer that can measure body temperature as well as the surface temperature of objects. $49.99 at Target.com Nissafors utility cart • The possibilities are endless for this cute, durable utility cart from Ikea. It’s perfect for organizing a small bathroom or laundry space, storing art supplies, keeping track of work- or school-from-home essentials, or even for use as a bedside table or bar cart.

Coated steel, available in white, black and red-orange. $27.99 at Ikea, 1 Ikea Way, Ikea.com stltoday.com/thelist

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Duck newlyweds • These dapper love birds prove that wedded bliss is all it’s “quacked” up to be. Made by DCUK, the Duck Co. out of Britain, these darling ducks come in a variety of sizes and attire. $70 for the pair at A Wildflower Shop, 2131 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, awildflowershop.com

Make your own candles • Try this candle kit, which takes all the guesswork out of candle-making. It includes the wick and scented wax; you fill your own jar, so you can make it even more personal. $22; a variety of scents is available at siblings.co Letterpress greeting cards • These “sweetly offensive” cards from St. Louis-based West Park Creative express such thoughtful sentiments as “I was gonna get you flowers but this card will last longer,” “I’m sorry you feel like I hurt your feelings” and “Happy whatever.”

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THE LIST: GIFTS FOR ANYONE Park-themed performance socks • Put your best foot forward with these Smartwool national park-themed wool performance socks. These scenic socks are moisture-wicking and anti-microbial. $21.95 a pair at Run Well, 142 North Main Street, Edwardsville, runedwardsville.com Gardening gloves • A set of stylish gardening gloves make a great gift for any gardener.

These Digz gloves look great, protect your hands and are available in a variety of colors and handdrawn patterns and also have touchscreencompatible fingertips in case you need to snap a pic in the flower beds. $8.77 at homedepot.com Deadpool Katana umbrella • A great way to make walking in the rain fun. Strap the umbrella around your back like a katana and flash it open to show Deadpool’s eyes. $24.99 at Retro TV Toys and Collectibles, 5858 Hampton Avenue

Headlamp • Designed in California by contemporary artist and adventure junkie Sean Anderson, these headlamps come with a 100% return policy for the life of the headlamp. $49.99 for this Galaxy model at ThirdEyeHeadlamps.com

Nomatic travel pack • This is the perfect bag for the traveler on your list. It’s designed for everyday use and for those shorter weekend trips. It’s durable, water-resistant and slim but expands when you need to pack more. There is RFID-safe storage, room for water bottles and plenty of hidden pockets.

This bag packs a lot into a small space, and it looks sleek and stylish. $249 at amazon.com

Heated stadium seat • Stay warm and comfy with this massaging seat cushion at your next sporting event or camping trip. It’s rechargeable. $99 at hammacher.com

Camp blanket • The Rumpl blanket is an awesome gift for any driver to keep in the car or anyone in the family for camping or sitting on the sidelines of sporting events. It packs down into its own stuff sack, is treated for water repellency and offers lightweight insulation. $99 at the Alpine Shop, 1616 Clarkson Road in Chesterfield and 440 North Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood, alpineshop.com 20

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Hammock • With easy-to-hang ropes, this simple hammock from Coalatree (which holds 400 pounds but fits into a tiny bag) is perfect for camping trips or even a permanent backyard setup. $39.99 and available in a variety of colors at amazon.com Family sign • Keep the family together, even when they are not with this sign post made of 16-gauge steel by artist Chris Crooks. $125-$200 for three to six signs at uncommongoods.com

Kayak • Solo kayaking is a great activity in the land of social distancing. This Ascend D10 sit-in is a fun shade of purple. $469.99 at Bass Pro Shops, 1365 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, basspro.com stltoday.com/thelist

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Interactive yoga mat • This seems like one of those ideas we should have thought of: a yoga mat with symbols to tell you where to place your arms, elbows, feet, knees along with an app that walks you through 200 poses. $34.97 for the kids version; $36.97 for the adult, chiuniverse.com BRIO Railway starter set • Valley Park’s Frisco Train Store is a gem of a shop for train-loving kids and their parents. This set is a great introduction to the word of compatible wooden trains — and if it happens to be sold out, Frisco offers a variety of other sets both simpler and more elaborate. $49.99 at Frisco Train Store, 24 Front Street, Valley Park, friscotrainstore.com

Pencil sharpener • This cute wooden pencil sharpener could be paired with drawing or coloring implements for a great gift. Also available as a panda or elephant. $5 at Honeycomb, 1641 Tower Grove Avenue, ihearthoney comb.com

Removeable decals • Decorate a child’s room, or your own, with removable decals that evoke the shapes of Matisse and Picasso. Buy several sheets with different shapes for more options to entertain your own budding Picasso. $12 per sheet; 5 for $55 at Honeycomb, 1641 Tower Grove Avenue, ihearthoneycomb.com

Seersucker toddler backpack • Customize this adorable toddler backpack with a name or monogram, and your favorite little boy or girl will be ready to conquer the world, or at least overnight at grandma’s. $25 at Embroider the Occasion, 124 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, embroiderthe occasion.com Hebrew alphabet puzzle • Help little ones learn the letters of the Hebrew alphabet with this colorful wooden puzzle with knobs on each piece. $10.17 at ajudaica.com

“Back to the Future” Playmobil • So this one may not exactly be just for the kids ... the iconic DeLorean features folding wheels for hover mode, doors that open upward, an illuminated flux capacitor inside and illuminated exterior, of course. $49.99 at playmobil.us

Kidcraft Majestic Mansion dollhouse • Dollhouses enable kids to spend countless hours using their imaginations in pretend play.

Bestkidstuff.com rated this the No. 1 dollhouse for its engagement, quality and value. $169.99 at walmart.com and other retailers

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Doctor Elmo • Kids may be hearing a lot more about going to the doctor lately. Encourage them about the important role health professionals play with their favorite Sesame Street pal from Gund. $20 at Target, Walmart and Amazon

Mega Cyborg Hand • Using over 200 pieces, kids can build their own cyborg hand and use it for energy transmission without motors or electricity. The hand allows every finger joint to adjust to different angles for precision movement. For ages 7 and up. $39.95 at thamesandkosmos.com

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THE LIST: FOR BABIES AND KIDS Original Toy Co. Wooden Guitar • Give a child the gift of music with this child’s size, fully functional, acoustic guitar. You’re never too young to learn the fundamentals. $34.95 at the National Blues Museum Store, 615 Washington Avenue

Headphones for kids • Unlike traditional headphones, these myFirst Headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit sound via the cheekbones. This technology leaves ears open to the surrounding sounds. $79.90 at shop.oaxis.com Coloring tablecloth • Entertain kids for hours while they learn geography with this World Map Coloring Tablecloth. It comes with 10 washable markers. $30 at uncommongoods.com VR Magic kit • Keep kids entertained by teaching them a way to entertain you.

Professor Maxwell’s VR Magic kit comes with a book to teach 34 tricks with lessons on science, but the virtual reality element immerses you in the tricks, letting you step on stage to watch popular illusions like levitation, splitting a person in half and even Houdini’s Metamorphosis. $49.99 at amazon.com Cardinals Onesie • Make sure your baby is rocking the Cardinals gear from day one with this handmade embroidered onesie. $20 at Looking Glass Designs, 1917 Park Avenue, lookingglassemb.com, etsy.com

Flycatcher’s Smarty Flutter • This learning toy teaches preschoolers on-the-go as they fly through a room or a yard (note: it doesn’t actually fly).

Fun missions teach right and left directions, shapes and opposites.

Motion sensors encourage active physical play. Ideal for kids 2 to 4 years old. $24.99 at amazon.com

E-Team X Shark Research play set • Make bath-time fun by capturing a great white shark — for scientific purposes, of course. The set comes with a detailed floating boat, a diver, a cage and a shark. $24 at St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station Gift Shop, 201 South 18th Street

Historic Children’s Card Games • Kids can learn how to play card games that have been enjoyed for decades and even centuries. This set comes with a deck of cards and instructions for 12 games, from Hearts, Crazy Eights and Go Fish to Klondike, I Doubt It and My Ship Sails. $8.95 at the Arch Shop at the Gateway Arch National Park, 11 North 4th Street, jnpa.com

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Baby girl dress set • From Baby Starters, this three-piece set features a bodysuit, cardigan and matching headband. $26 at Von Maur, 2 Fountain Grass Drive, Lake Saint Louis, vonmaur.com Mini Ruth Bader Ginsburg • A rag doll by Riley Construction measures about 12 inches high and 9 inches wide from arm to arm and celebrates the late Supreme Court justice. $44 at Philomena + Ruth, 118 West Mill Street, Waterloo, philomenaandruth.com

Space chair • Keep baby engaged with lots of tactile doo-dads, and get him or her interested in space early with this cushy Deep Space Baby Activity Chair. $139 at crateandbarrel.com 11.15.20 • ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH • THE LIST

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Glitter chair • Pool season or anytime, teens on your list will love the Air Candy inflatable glitter pool chair. $39.99 at Leslie’s pools stores, lesliespool.com

Cobra Kai tee • If you thought “Karate Kid” was a thing of the ‘80s, your teen must not be one of the millions watching “Cobra Kai” on Netflix. They will appreciate this shirt. $39.08 at 80stees.com

Holiday Soap Sampler • Four limited-edition holiday soaps featuring the scents of Bay Rum, Douglas Fir, Snickerdoodle and Peppermint are individually wrapped and bundled in this sampler. $24.50 at Kind Soap Co., 20 Allen Avenue, Storefront 105, kindsoap.com Customized Xbox controller • No kid wants an Xbox controller just like his or her friends’. Design a unique one where you pick the color of each component. Starting at $69.99 at xbox.com

Harry Potter water bottle • Make sure no one has a bottle like yours with this Hogwarts one (which can be personalized, too). $24.50 at pbteen.com

Smiley beanie • Peace sign smiley beanie is an original design embroidered locally on an acrylic beanie. $26 at Philomena + Ruth, 118 West Mill Street, Waterloo, philomenaandruth.com 24

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CrunchCup • Teens (heck, kids, college students, grown adults) love cereal.

But most of us do not like soggy cereal. The CrunchCup keeps it crunchy. Just add cereal to the inner cup, milk into the outer cup, screw on the lid, and you’re good to go. $17 at thecrunchcup.com

Baby Yoda figure • Everyone wants Baby Yoda, or the Child, or the cutest thing in the Star Wars universe. This Funko Pop! figure is a collectible that’s reasonably priced. $12 at Urbanoutfitters.com

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THE LIST: FOR TWEENS AND TEENS Crystals kit • This is one science lesson that parents won’t mind doing at home: Magic Rocks are a fun, fast and easy educational exploration. $8.95 at Mom Said No, 301 East Broadway, Alton, or on Facebook @momsaidnogifts

Golf cover • The young golfer on your list — or the “Caddyshack” fan — will love this gopher driver cover from ProActive Sports. $18.99 at amazon.com OtterBox Symmetry Case • These cases offer protection for pricey smartphones and customizable safety for a variety of phones and tablets. $24.95-$49 at Phone Doctor, 201 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, phonedoctorstl.com

Silver playing cards • Slide these slick, silver-colored playing cards into a teen’s stocking and learn a new family game or three. A 3D finish gleams from the back of each card. $15 at St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, shop.slam.org

Wooden brain teasers • Move a ball through these wooden mazes of gears, tiers and corridors. The laser cut puzzles are created by German artist Jean Claude Constantin. $20-$25 at Uncommon Goods, uncommongoods.com

Pencil set • This Annotator pack from Sozy would make a great gift for any teen or tween — learning at home or in a classroom. They are pencils and highlighters in one. $10 for four at sozy.com

Whiskers shoelaces • They have best tag line: “They won’t change your life, but they will change your shoes and let’s be honest you got to start somewhere.” $15 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, thenovelneighbor.com

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Playable art angles • Made in Germany of sturdy maple, these Playable Art Angle sets include 12 pieces that can be combined in dozens of ways.

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THE LIST: FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE STL St. Louis Battlehawks auto decal • Slap this sticker on your car or water bottle and you’re ready to kakaw. $4.97 at rallyhouse.com

St. Louis water meter coaster • St. Louis has the best-tasting water in America, and a glass of it will look even better resting on this coaster modeled after a local manhole cover. The stone absorbs moisture, and the cork base keeps it put. One for $5.95, set of four for $19.95 at STL-Style, 3159 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com

Forest Park history book • Walk with local St. Louis author Carolyn Mueller as she winds through Forest Park. Designed for newcomers and natives alike, everyone will learn something new. $15 at Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar Boulevard, store. subbooks.com

St. Louis City SC Wood Sign • Everyone will know you’re a fan when you display this officially licensed sign in your fan cave or game room. $32.99 at shopstltoday.com

Cardinals Hall of Fame and Blues Stanley Cup paddleboards • With designs created by a local artist Andrea Heugatter, these boards feature the names from the winning 2019 Blues roster or all the Cards players in the Hall of Fame. $28 each at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com 28

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St. Louis neighborhood map • As newspaper nerds, we love the simple elegance of a welldesigned infographic.

What could be better than a beautiful piece of art that also conveys information? This stylish poster by Mr. City Printing, a local boutique design studio, features thumbnail maps of St. Louis’ 79 neighborhoods, arranged in order of size and population. Printed on off-white, 80-pound stock. Available 12-inchby-16-inch or 18-inchby-24-inch, unframed or with a choice of black or walnut frame. $30-$149 at mrcityprinting.com

Gateway Arch mug • A stylish arch deserves a stylish mug. This extra-large, 14-ounce mug looks good from either direction, just like the Gateway Arch itself. One side (facing you, if you are right-handed) shows the arch’s hep logo. The other side (facing you, if you are left-handed) reads “St. Louis” in a particularly attractive font. $12.95 at the Arch Store at the Gateway Arch National Park, 11 North Fourth Street, jnpa.com Blues blanket • Snuggle up in this Blues plaid buffalo blanket. $62 at stlauthentics.com

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Tailgating Mizzou nutcracker • This whimsical nutcracker is celebrating the holiday, the Tigers and the art of tailgating. He stands 12 inches tall and ready to make your Mizzou fan smile. $29.99 at themizzoustore.com

St. Louis flag puzzle coaster • This laser-cut wood coaster will have you beaming with civic pride while you sip your favorite locally produced craft beer. Made from Baltic birch plywood, it’s also a 14-piece puzzle depicting St. Louis’ iconic flag — colorful shapes representing the Missouri and Mississippi rivers with a fleur-de-lis at the confluence. Use it as tabletop décor or a sobriety test to know when you’ve had enough.

Handmade by St. Louis-based Rose & Peddle. $14.95 at etsy.com/shop/roseandpeddle

St. Louis T-shirt • St. Louis artist Katie Donovan created this botanical-inspired illustration framing the Gateway Arch and the riverfront in all its glory. The 100% cotton shirt comes in off white, blue and green. $28 at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue and 8137 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com St. Louis Cardinals keyboard • Show your colors (cardinal red, of course) with this handsome computer keyboard. In a quiet and understated way — considering that it’s bright red — you can support your favorite team as a best fan in baseball. $65 at the Cardinals’ Team Store, Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Avenue

Yadier Molina bobblehead • You can never have too many Yadier Molina bobbleheads.

This latest edition features the ageless catcher tossing his bat after hitting one of his 160 (and counting) home runs. $45 at the Cardinals’ Team Store, Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Avenue

Wooden St. Louis puzzle • This vintage wooden puzzle from Dowdle features scenes of St. Louis cut into 500 pieces and stored in a premium wooden box. $500 at dowdlefolkart.com

St. Louis mug • With winter coming, you’ll need plenty of mugs for hot chocolate and coffee.

Why not make it a gift that will warm up any St. Louisan’s day. $12 at Arch Apparel, 2335 South Hanley Road, Brentwood, archapparel.com

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Retro Blues sweatshirt • Fall in love with this fleece-line St. Louis Blues Series Six Retro Color Block sweater. $68 at stlauthentics.com

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THE LIST: SUBSCRIPTIONS Sock It To Me • Send two pair of socks monthly to your favorite person with this sock subscription. The pattern will be kind of a surprise but bet on crazy, funky socks. Prices vary depending on the plan, but 12 months is $18.33 a month at sockittome.com

The best thing about getting someone a box subscription is that it’s a gift that keeps giving throughout the year. A gift is delivered to the recipient’s doorstep monthly, or maybe a few times a year. Here are few we found interesting.

Murray’s cheese box • New York’s iconic cheese shop, Murray’s, offers a rotating collection of three to four “approachable and iconic” cheeses every month, so you’re sure to please the cheese lovers on your list (and who doesn’t love cheese?). $63 a month, murrayscheese.com Craft Beer of the Month Club • Have unusual, exceptional craft beers delivered to their door monthly. You can choose an ongoing craft beer of the month club membership or Craft Beer Club gifts to ship monthly, every-other-month or even quarterly. The Beer of the Month shipment includes 12 craft beers. $44 per shipment at craftbeerclub.com

Book-A-Month • Surprise your loved ones with a book at their doorstep every month.

Subterranean will hand-pick the book based on the recipients’ reading interests.

The bookstore will wrap it, too. A threemonth subscription starts at $80 at 6275 Delmar Boulevard, store.subbooks.com/ book-month-subscription

Blueprint Coffee • Don’t spend hours researching the latest brewing gear for the coffee geek on your list. Excellent, freshly roasted beans are the primary ingredient for a great cup of coffee. St. Louis’ Blueprint Coffee offers prepaid monthly subscriptions for a 12-ounce bag of its superb coffee. Each bag includes a card with detailed notes on the coffee’s source and flavor. $60 (3 months), $110 (6 months), $205 (12 months) at blueprintcoffee.com/store/

Maker Crate • Advertised for ages 14-104, you can give the gift of creativity with a new art and design workshop in a box.

Makers and artists come away with fun items like a punch needle pillow, a macrame plant holder and more. KiwiCo makes crate lines for all ages and interests. Prices vary depending on the plan, but 12 months is $24.95 a month at KiwiCo.com Bulb of the Month • Harry and David offers a number of monthly subscription clubs, but this Bulb of the Month one is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face. Each order arrives with a gorgeous set of preplanted bulbs, including varieties from exotic lilies and stunning amaryllis to classic tulips and more. $99.99 for three months or $379.99 for 12 at harryanddavid.com

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Vinyl Me Please • Treat your friend to a vinyl record subscription, delivered to his or her door each month. Each package includes one album pressed exclusively for members plus access to extra titles online. You choose the genre. $149 (three months), $269 (six months), $449 (12 months) at vinylmeplease.com

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We Craft Box • This is a monthly craft kit for kids ages 3-9. With a themed story, three or more coordinating crafts, easy-to-follow photo directions, and all materials included that can be shared between two children, these boxes help busy families unplug from the screen and connect though creativity. From $29.99 a month at wecraftbox.com stltoday.com/thelist

THE LIST: EXPERIENCES We’re not fans of giving gift cards just because you can’t think of anything to get someone. But we are fans of getting someone a gift card for an experience or a subscription to something that will bring them joy year-round. Here are a few of our favorite ideas. We’ve named some specifics to get you started, but feel free to find your own places.

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Gift a subscription: We recommend the gift of knowledge with a subscription to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch with full access to STLtoday. To give a gift subscription, visit STLtoday.com/gift. chase a gift membership starting at Memberships and $50. missouribotanicalgarden.org/ season tickets members/gift-memberships.aspx A season or yearlong subscription to St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakone of the area’s cultural attractions al- land Avenue, 314-289-4400: Entry is lows multiple opportunities to share in free but a membership gets you perks the fun. Most places offer gift packages like Omnimax and Discovery Room that vary by number of performances tickets. A gift membership starts at $79. or type of membership selected, dedonations.slsc.org/giftmembership pending on one’s budget. Call or visit websites for details on various subscrip- Gift a class tion rates.

Gift a cooking class: The Kitchen The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, Forest Conservatory, 8021 Clayton Road, offers Park, 314-361-1900: You can buy a gift classes starting at $45. Sign up on its card for $25 to $500, which can be re- website at kitchenconservatory.com. deemed for tickets. muny.org • Also find cooking classes at City Museum, 750 North 16th Schnucks (schnuckscooks.com) and DiStreet, 314-231-2489: Family membererbergs (dierbergs.com/School). ships start at $40 per person. citymuGolf instruction: Play for fun or seum.org/membership/ take lessons to learn for real at TopGolf Six Flags St. Louis, 4900 Six Flags in Chesterfield. topgolf.com/us/giftRoad, Eureka: The theme park offers cards season pass specials all year. sixflags.

Learn to rock climb: Upper Limits, com/stlouis/plan-your-visit with locations in Maryland Heights, The Magic House, 516 South Kirkdowntown and Chesterfield, offers wood Road, 314-822-8900: You can rock-climbing lessons for all levels. uphave admission passes mailed directly perlimits.com/maryland-heights/visit/ to your home. magichouse.org/admis- gift-cards sionpasses/ Consider a virtual dance or fitness The St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government class • St. Peters-owned Bootcamp Drive, Forest Park, 314-646-4771: Even Challenge has virtual or in-person though admission is free, membership classes you can gift: bootcamp-chalhas its perks, such as parking passes lenge.com and dining discounts as well as a colBuy a pair of concert tickets lectible gift ornament only available Once the pandemic took hold, conwith holiday gift memberships. stlzoo. cert venues were the first to close and org/holidaymembership will probably be the last to fully open.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Powell Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard, Artists, crew members and venues are hurting. Some venues have reopened 314-534-1700: Order gift certificates mildly with severely reduced capacity online, and they will be mailed to the and other social distance measures recipient. shop.slso.org/gift/add being practiced. You may not be ready The Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard, 314-535-1700: Purchase gift to attend a concert these days, but by a pair of tickets for family or friends cards through Metrotix or at the Fox who are comfortable attending shows.

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THE LIST: MASKS

Kitty mask • Hello Kitty plus unicorns? She will love it. $9.99 at amazon.com

Tiger queen • Wear this animal print mask with your favorite, stylish black. $40 at StJohnKnits.com

STL flag • These masks featuring the St. Louis flag were a hot seller originally, and will be again for the holiday season. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Gateway180 to support homeless families in metro St. Louis. $5.95 at STL-Style, 3159 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com

Eco-friendly masks • Made in the U.S., this threepack of Stealth Masks from Rag & Bone are made from upcycled fabrics. $55 at rag-bone.com

“Star Wars” masks • Kids and adults (three sizes available) can show their love for R2-D2 and friends with these cloth masks. $19.99 at shopdisney.com

Fauci facepalm mask • Maybe you felt it, too. The Dr. Fauci, Facepalm Felt Around the World Mask, isn’t for everyone, but you will know exactly the perfect person to give this to. $12.99 at bonfire.com

Knit mask • Perfect for keeping your nose warm this winter, this knit face mask does double duty. $16.95 at MOss Boutique, 329 South Main Street, St. Charles, mossboutique.com

Vera Bradley mask • Of course the queen of cloth patterns has face masks. This pattern is called Vines Floral. $8 at VeraBradley.com

“Hamilton” mask • So many great “Hamilton” quotes can be found on face masks: “Not throwing away my shot,” “Awesome!

Wow!” “The world turned upside down” and “Work.”

We like the “Rise up” one, too. $8 at teepublic.com

Shark mask • Hide your own jaws with this protective shark mask from the St. Louis Zoo, which come in sizes for mom, dad, sister and brother shark. The zoo offers more animal mask designs, such as a tiger, dinosaur, red panda and giraffe. $5 at St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, estore.stlzoo.org 32

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Book nerd mask • Show off your love for reading with this book nerd mask.

Featuring multiple different “bookish” designs and sizes, you have a variety of options to choose from. $12 at Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar Boulevard, store.subbooks.com

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THE LIST: FOR MUSIC LOVERS Buy a vinyl album • For the first time since the 1980s, vinyl albums outsold CDs, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. And now is a good time as any to do as others have been doing and take a break from streaming and get your hands on a piece of vinyl. Surprise your music-loving friend with a vinyl album of one of his or her favorite artists. Buy one from Euclid Records, Vintage Vinyl, Music Record Shop and Planet Score Records. For a splurge, we especially recommend the new “Sign O’ the Times” remastered super deluxe box edition by Prince. $299.98 at store.prince.com

Crosley Cruiser Deluxe Turntable • Vinyl has been making a comeback for a while, and now that we’re spending more nights at home, it’s time to haul those old albums out of storage and give them a spin. Crosley’s suitcase-style, three-speed Cruiser Deluxe Turntable is easy to operate as a record player or as a Bluetooth receiver. It’s available in a variety of finishes — from understated to flashy — so it would make a charming addition to any room. $69.95 at crosleyradio.com Headphones for sleepers • If you know someone who falls asleep listening to music on headphones and you wonder how that can be good for his or her neck, consider the gift of SleepPhones. They feature extra-thin speakers inside a comfy headband and are wireless, so there are no tangles. $79.95 at sleepphones.com Bose speakers • These Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers are a remarkably good deal, with the sound you expect from Bose. They’re wired, not Bluetooth, but they’ll work with a phone or tablet by using the headphone jack. They fit nicely in a tight space, being 7.5 inches tall by 3.1 inches wide by 5.9 inches deep. $99 at Best Buy stores and bestbuy.com

Do-it-all keyboard • Make some beats, play the keyboard, program catchy drum lines and mix and master your audio — all on this one device. The ideal quarantine gift, this Novation 49 with a MIDI controller will keep you occupied for hours with all of its different abilities to help you create music. $219.99 at Palen Music Center, 11134 Lindbergh Business Court B, palenmusic.com

Vintage microphone art display • Perfect for any music room, preferable to sit atop a speaker, mantle, shelf or table, is Hobby Lobby’s Antique Silver & Black Table Decor. It’s an inexpensive, stand-out accent piece certain to spark a note or three. Sing on! $21.99 at Hobby Lobby stores, hobbylobby.com Pageflipper • Instrumentalists were the first to discover how useful tablets could be in performing music: Instead of lugging around a bag full of scores when touring, it’s now possible to have an entire library loaded into one easily transported device. They’re especially good for new music scores, which aren’t as readily available as, say, Beethoven. The problem is in trying to turn pages while playing; foot pedals solve that problem. The highly rated Pageflip Firefly does it all: it can be used with Android or Apple tablets, using Bluetooth or a wired USB connection. $109.95 from Pageflip.com

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St. Louis Blues Society CDs • The blues thrive in St. Louis. Every year for the last several, the St. Louis Blues Society has collected a number of homegrown blues songs on a series of CDs. In 66 songs so far, no band has been featured more than once. $12.95 at the National Blues Museum Store, 615 Washington Avenue

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THE LIST: GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK Mermaid dolls • These handcrafted Maya the mermaid dolls make a great gift for the little one in your life, and each doll sold provides 10 meals to a hungry child through organizations like the United Nations World Food Program, Children’s Hunger Fund and others. $52 for the small version; $72 large at cuddleandkind.com

Frontline Warrior Duo charm bangle • Ten percent of net sales from this rose gold expandable bangle will go to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, which provides grants to first responders financially affected by COVID-19. $39 at alexandani.com

BLM sweatshirt • This supersoft sweatshirt is from Meena Harris, who created Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign to give women a seat at the table.

She’s the niece of Kamala Harris. Proceeds from this Black Lives Matter version benefit Black Futures Lab. $59 at phenomenalwoman.us

Bombas socks • For every pair of Bombas socks purchased, the company gives a pair to someone who needs them. Give a smile and warm toes to your friends or family with this Sesame Street seven-pack gift box. Socks are also available in different styles and by the pair. $104 for this pack of seven at bombas.com Beneath His Wings necklace • This turquoise and beaded necklace is inspired by Psalm 91:4, “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” All proceeds go to Refuge, Crisis Aid International’s Home in St. Louis, which fights sex trafficking. $24 at monarchjewelry.org

Rescued wine candles • Hand-poured and hand-blended soy candles are made in small batches using repurposed wine bottles. The Pinot Noir is a best-seller with aromas of forest pines with notes of spicy clove and cinnamon stick. Ten percent of the manufacturer’s annual profits go toward animal rescue. $19.99-$24.99 at Grapevine Wine and Spirits, 309 South Kirkwood Road, grapevinewineandspirits.com 34

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Rain boots • These Roma Emma rain boots are adorable. Good. And they will keep your feet dry.

Great. And for every pair of Roma boots sold, a brand new pair of rain boots is donated to a child living in poverty. Even better. $79 at romaboots.com

Fox pillow • Tuck a gift card inside the pocket of this sweet pillow, which can be used to perk up a child’s bedroom and hold a tooth for the tooth fairy.

The items in this shop are made by immigrant and refugee women in the St. Louis area. $18 at Forai, forai.org Soapstone word hearts • Remind someone you’re thinking of them with these soapstone hearts mined and carved in Kenya. They come in dyed and natural versions and are carved with various words of inspiration. Every purchase helps a Kenyan artisan. $5 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard and 7270 Manchester Road, Maplewood, zeebeemarket.com

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THE LIST: FOR PETS Catnip stocking • What’s the perfect way for a cool kitty to enjoy a cold evening? Try this Fair Isle catnip stocking

by Kittybelles. $5.99 at Four Muddy Paws at 1711 Park Avenue and 2127 South Route 157, Edwardsville, shop.fourmuddypaws.com

Gingerbread Treats • Grainfree gingerbread treats are made with Bob Red Mill’s garbanzo bean flour and are baked twice to ensure a light, crumbly texture. $9.99 at Dog Day Afternoon, 2527 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, dogdaybelleville.com Holiday feast • Grandma Ada’s Turkey and Yams feast brings dogs in on the holiday meal without feeding them from the table.

Grandma Ada’s is 100% natural, USA-sourced, human grade and shelf stable for two years. $5.99 at Dog Day Afternoon, 2527 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, dogdaybelleville.com Winter hat for dogs • Your dog will be quite dashing when it’s, well, dashing through the snow in this double-peak dog hat by Huxley & Kent. Two different sizes are available for $8.99 and $12.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 1711 Park Avenue and 2127 South Route 157, Edwardsville, shop.fourmuddypaws.com

Dog balm • Dogs need stocking-stuffers, too. Smooshface Balm by Serious Lip Balm in Jacksonville, Illinois, is meant to soothe dry noses. $5 at Garden District STL, 3203 South Grand Boulevard, gardendistrictstl.com

Catnipinfused churro toy • With bells on both ends and an infusion of catnip oils, the Purro Churro

by Goli Design is a sensory delight for your cat. $7.99 at Four Muddy Paws, 1711 Park Avenue and 2127 South Route 157, Edwardsville, shop.four muddypaws. com

Fiesta ware dog treat holder • Keep your dog’s treats fresh inside this snazzy, ceramic crock from Fiesta, which will add a pop of color to your counter. $59.99 at Dillards, dillards.com

Crate trainer • Spread a little peanut butter on the Groov crate training tool and watch Fido fall in love with his crate. It also doubles as a delicious pupsicle (it comes with a freezer shell). $32 at diggs.pet

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Cat wheel • Who says hamsters should have all the fun? This cat exercise wheel can relieve stress and control weight. $205 at onefastcat.com

Interactive dog bone • It’s like a robot that will play with your pets when you can’t — only they think it’s a dog bone. The Wickedbone, originally developed as part of a Kickstarter campaign, jumps away when your dog or cat chases after it, and “teases” your dog if he stops playing with it. $79.99 at amazon.com

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THE LIST: FOR FOODIES “The 30-Minute Vegetarian Cookbook” • A great cookbook for college students.

Fast, cheap and healthy meals, this vegetarian cookbook will make your cooking life easier with its pasta, chili, pizza and salad recipes.

Order for $17.99 at Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Avenue, left-bank.com

EVOO bottle • If you’ve ever watched Rachael Ray cook, you know of her love for EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil). This bottle makes just the right pour and comes in a variety of colors. $16.99 at amazon.com

Holiday spread pack • This Butter and Jam Holiday Pack made of real fruits by the Old Order Mennonites and Local Amish communities is the perfect gift for family or friends. Set of 3 for $14 at Meant to Be, 116 Mill Street, Kimmswick, mtbkimmswick.com

Gooey butter cake candle • You don’t even have to bake gooey butter cake to enjoy its fresh-baked scent at home or in your office. This Gooey Butter Cake Candle by Virago Candle Studio is made with a soy wax blend and is finished with a crackling wood wick. It burns for more than 30 hours. $26 at Union Studio, 1605 Tower Grove Avenue, and 8137 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves, stlunionstudio.com

Kenrick’s seasoning gift pack • Bring the flavors of Kenrick’s home with this seasoning pack that includes Joe the Butcher Ultimate Pork Chop & Roast Rub, Snyder Rib Roast, Ultimate Steak & Roast Rub, with My House Seasoning Salt and My House Steakhouse Salt. $29.99 at Kenrick’s Meats & Catering, 4324 Weber Road, kenricks.com

Whiskey sampler • The products of Laws Whiskey House are renowned for their grain-forward flavor, made with grain grown near its Denver distillery.

This sampler provides a chance to try four of its most popular types in larger-than-expected 100ml bottles. $37.99 at the Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, wineandcheeseplace.com

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Kitchen scale with infographic • All home chefs needs a kitchen scale. But how about one with all of the common conversion you try to remember printed on it for handy reference? The Food Network Infographic Kitchen Scale is something any cook could use. $15.99 at Kohl’s stores and kohls.com

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DIY Pizza Set • Pizza night is better when the pizza is homemade. This kit gives you everything you need to begin: a pizza stone, a pizza stone scrubber, a stainless steel pizza cutter and, most important, a bag of Italian ‘00’ flour, the key ingredient to any crust. $69.99 at An Olive Ovation, 8829 Ladue Road, Ladue, extravirginoo.com

Bakeware set • For anyone looking to up their kitchen game, this five piece-nonstick bakeware set from Anolon Eminence comes with two round cake pans, a square cake pan, a cookie pan and a cooling rack. $59.99 at Bed, Bath and Beyond stores and bedbathandbeyond.com

Olive oil • An Olive Ovation has its own house brand of olive oil imported from Puglia, in the bootheel of Italy.

It is medium-bodied, fruity, peppery, smooth and full-flavored. A 500ml bottle is $29.99 at An Olive Ovation, 8829 Ladue Road, Ladue, extravirginoo.com

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Hestan skillet • Premium cookware is always a welcome gift for the cook on your list. This Hestan Probond forged stainless steel skillet cooks evenly and comes in a lovely gift box. $149.95 for 11-inch (other sizes available) at hestanculinary.com

Tea lovers kit • This set includes everything one needs for delicious tea — four specialty loose teas (Nutcracker, Paris Morning, Oolong, St. Charles Mango), a 13-ounce glass brewing pot, a ceramic tea coaster caddy for infuser and a tea brewing guide. $32.99 at Olde Town Spice Shoppe, 334 South Main Street, St. Charles, oldtownspices.com Creamed honey • You’ll be in honey heaven when you serve this creamed concoction with tea, toast and so much more. Flavors, such as pumpkin spice, vary by season at SeedGeeks, a St. Peters-based farm that sells its products on its Etsy shop and at markets throughout the St. Louis area. $12.50 at seedgeeks.com

Popcorn tins • Fill a two-gallon popcorn tin with the flavor of your choice: maybe birthday cake, caramel, white cheddar jalapeno ... mmm. $40 at kirkwoodpopco.com

Cocktail book • “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margarita” book features cocktails with a literary twist. $15 at the Novel Neighbor, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, thenovel neighbor.com

Hot cocoa bombs • Bombs away into warm, sugary goodness with a tin of these hot cocoa bombs, which are made with hollow Belgian chocolate spheres filled with marshmallows or marshmallows and peppermint. $29.99 for a tin of six, ilovechocograms.com

Italian food basket • Volpi Foods has been selling meats in St. Louis since 1902. Bring a little bit of that home with this Tour of Italy gift basket featuring 13 items including Volpi Genoa Salame, Volpi Cacciatore Salame, Sicilian green castelvetrano olives, amarena cherries in syrup and more. $155 at Volpi, 5263 Northrup Avenue, ditalia.com

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Felted oven mitts • These hand-felted wool oven mitts come in various colors and designs and are thick enough to protect your hands while cooking and baking. The store also carries felted trivets and coasters. With every purchase, you’ll support Nepalese artisans. $14.95 at Zee Bee Market, 3211 South Grand Boulevard, and 7270 Manchester Road, Maplewood, zeebeemarket.com

Cheese board and cheese marker set • For anyone who loves to host parties, this set allows hosts to identify their cheeses with a sign so they don’t have to keep answering, “What kind of cheese is this?” $19.95 at crateandbarrel.com

A good Bordeaux • Wine lovers agree that the best vino comes from Bordeaux. The Chateaux Malescot St. Exupery 2005 Margaux received a superb rating of 96 points from Wine Advocate, which called it “textured, rich and impressive.” $206 at the Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, wineand cheeseplace.com

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THE LIST: ORNAMENTS Chess piece • This 4-inch queen won’t take up too much space on your tree, but it will sparkle in the light with its design. $10 at Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland Avenue No. 1, qboutiquestl.com

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Vintage-inspired icicles • Hang just one of these delectably colored icicles from your tree or mantel and evoke Christmases past.

Five icicles come in a single package. $29.95 at christopherradko.com

Fur family ornament • Your whole family deserves an ornament — even the furry ones. $15 at Name It Already Boutique, 217 Market Street, Kimmswick, nameitalready.com

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Wooden Missouri ornaments • Show your love for the Show Me State with these St. Louis or St. Charles ornaments. $12 each at 2 Simple Sisters, 508 South Main Street, St. Charles, 2simplesistersmarket.com

2020 Arch ornament • This beautiful “Only in St. Louis” holiday ornament features the St. Louis Arch with 2020 and a mask. Of course. It comes attractively boxed and ready for gift-giving. $18.95 at shopstltoday.com

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Cardinal bird ornament • The Cardinal Ceramic ornament is a favorite. $11.95 at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 118 Market Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com

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