2025 holidaygiftguide
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the Gift of Music
Legendary: Freddie Mercury quote necklace: Channel your inner Freddie Mercury with this hand-stamped gold vermeil quote necklace. $85 at Shapiro’s Gallery.
For those about to rock:
Ladies Rock Camp: Give the woman in your life the gift of rock with this four-day music boot camp where she will join a band and learn to play an instrument. From $500 at Girls Rock St. Pete.
Great crate: Victrola record crate: Vinyl collectors need somewhere to store their vast collection of LPs. Holds up to 50 albums. $69.99 at Daddy Kool Records.
Drink up: “Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks”: This guide pairs 70 classic records with accompanying cocktail recipes. $27 at Mojo Books & Records.
It’s not a phase: “Goth: A History”: The Cure cofounder Lol Tolhurst takes readers on a journey through Goth music. $18.99 at Portkey Books.
A night at the opera: “Giulio Cesare” tickets: Enjoy a dramatic performance that follows Julius Caesar in an opera that’s full of both romance and intrigue. From $20 at St. Pete Opera.
Ice, ice, baby: Disco ball ice bucket: Stay groovy with this disco ball-themed ice bucket, perfect for parties. It holds up to 1 quart. $69.99 at ZaZoo’d. Cruz by Design, 32140 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor; 727-474-2005; cruzbydesign.net
’Tis the season: “Holiday Pops”: Music aficionados can ring in the holidays with their favorite seasonal tunes. Choose from the Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall or the Straz Center. From $30 at The Florida Orchestra.
Purse 2.0: Guitarstyle purse strap: Breathe life into an old bag with this bohemian clip-on purse strap made to look like a guitar strap. $24.99 at Cruz by Design.
Showstopper: “Star of the Show: My Life on Stage”: Dolly Parton fans are sure to appreciate this newly released book full of hundreds of photographs and stories. $55 at Tombolo Books.
Daddy Kool Records, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-822-5665; daddykool.com
A soundtrack with bite: “Sinners” original motion picture soundtrack on vinyl: This vampire-filled film has an incredible soundtrack of blues and folk tunes. $45.99 at Sound Exchange.
• The Florida Orchestra, 244 Second Ave. N., Suite 420, St. Petersburg; 727-892-3331; floridaorchestra.org • Girls Rock St. Pete, 3803 Haines Road N., St. Petersburg; girlsrockstpete.org • Mojo Books & Records 2554 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; 813-971-9717; mojotampa.com • Portkey Books, 404 Main St., Safety Harbor; 727-248-0211; portkeybooks.com • Shapiro’s Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE, Suite 112, St. Petersburg; 727-894-2111; shapirosgallery.com • Sound Exchange, 14246 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; 813-978-9316; soundexchangetampabay.com • St. Pete Opera, 2145 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-823-2040; stpeteopera.org • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks.com • ZaZoo’d, 633 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-344-9663; zazood.com
Gifts for the
or party host
Eat,Drink & Be Merry
Put your cake on a pedestal: Any cake looks and tastes more special and adored on this beautiful cake pedestal. $575 at Oxford Exchange.
Aged and infused: This tangerine dark balsamic vinegar brings new excitement to savory and sweet bites and dishes.
$34.95 at Joe and Son’s Olive Oils.
For chocolate lovers only: Enough to satisfy a craving … but not enough to induce (lasting) regret. Five pieces of chocolate $15.50 at William Dean Chocolates.
Holiday renovations: A Murphy bed, pantry or other built-ins can make your home more welcoming for your holiday guests. At Southern Closets. Call for a consultation and estimate.
Fashion forward: Make an entrance at any holiday party with this taupe faux fur jacket for $114 and vegan leather flare pants in dark cherry for $96 at Misred.
Breathe deep: Your guests will get drunk on this gorgeous Frasier Fir-scented soap and lotion. A lovely addition to your guest bath. $44 at Marion’s.
A taste of Spain: The Dalí Museum’s “Café Gala Cookbook” is a culinary journey through Spain. Each recipe is paired with a unique backstory. $39.95 at The Dalí Museum Store.
A taste of Florida: This locally inspired gift includes a Florida bamboo cutting board, chocolate almond toffee, gourmet KAHWA Coffee, an orange blossom soy candle and more. $110 at Tampa Bay Gifting Co.
Mangia!: From wine to noshing Italian style, plus a Mazzaro’s cookbook, this gift basket has it all! $150 at Mazzaro’s.
Culinary delight: Give the gift of award-winning cuisine with a Bascom’s gift card. Available in any denomination.
Grill away: Use this organic annatto oil when grilling or frying, in salad dressings or drizzle it over pasta or roasted veggies for its bold color and subtle peppery, nutty flavor. $29.95 at Visit Tampa Bay.
Presentation is everything: Cheeses and charcuterie look and taste so much better on this sea turtle cutting and display board. $124 at Shapiro’s Gallery.
Serving St. Nick: This three-part Santa server is as cute and festive as it gets for Christmas partying. $182 at Occasions.
Party hearty: Whether it’s Christmas Eve or just Wednesday, appetizers are basically covered with this mediumsize party gift box. $70 at Kalamazoo Olive Company.
Wake-up call: Get your espresso exactly how you like it — every day — with the Café Bellissimo semiautomatic espresso machine and frother. $579 at Famous Tate.
Bascom’s, 3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; 727-573-3363; bascoms.com • The Dalí Museum Store, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg; shop.thedali.org/store • Famous Tate, Stores throughout Central Florida; 800-851-6238; famoustate. com • Joe and Son’s Olive Oils, 3204 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa; 813-831-5600; joeandsonsoliveoils.com • Kalamazoo Olive Company, 1008 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-258-4925; kalamazooolive.com • Marion’s, 1301 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-821-2345; marions4thstreet.com • Mazzaro’s Italian Market, 2909 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg; 727-321-2400; mazzarosmarket.com • Misred Outfitters, 615 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; bemisred. com • Occasions, 2120 S. Dale Mabry, Suite B, Tampa; 813-251-5090; occasionstampa.com •Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; 813-253-0222; oxfordexchange.com • Shapiro’s Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE, #112, St. Petersburg; 727-894-2111; shapirosgallery.com • Southern Closet Systems, 13211 Byrd Drive, Odessa; 813-926-9348; southerncloset.com • Tampa Bay Gifting Company, 501 S. Falkenburg Road, D1, Tampa; 813-758-2504; tampabaygiftingco.com • Visit Tampa Bay, 201 N. Franklin St., #102, Tampa; 813-223-2752; shop.visittampabay.com • William Dean Chocolates, 2790 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs; 727-593-0656; williamdeanchocolates.com
Gifts with bling
All that Glitters
Triple threat: This variation on the diamond circle pendant in 10k white gold adds two more layers of sparkle. $499 at International Diamond Center.
Truly impressive: Stunning, 8.35-carat, old European-cut pear-shaped diamond ring of the highest color and impressive clarity. Preowned.
$250,000 at Hess Fine Art.
Brass tacks: This rugged brass/ silver 8-inch oval link bracelet showcases a clean, industrial style in a contemporary design. $179 at Atlas Body + Home.
Fuchsia glamour: This Juleve red emerald and diamond ring set in platinum creates a special occasion just by wearing it. $3,499 at Gold & Diamond Source.
On a curve: These dangling sterling amethyst earrings will add a touch of sophistication to any outfit. $150 at Shapiro’s Gallery.
Everyday classic: Lafonn halo opal studs: Set with simulated opals and Lafonn’s signature Lassaire simulated diamonds. $175 at The Green Boutique.
Classic subtlety: These delicate yet unmissable earrings combine amethyst and garnet in gold-plated sterling. $78 at RockShop Fine Gems & Jewelry.
Sea and sky: This twisty, adjustable ring features two stones of Peruvian amazonite. $47.77 at Lily Rose Jewelry Co.
Ear-idescence: These dichroic glass earrings in tones of blue, magenta and aqua are set in gleaming sterling. $350 at the Duncan McClellan Gallery Store.
Colors of nature: Iridescent abalone draws the eye in this wire-wrapped pendant on a 30-inch chain. $48.88 at Lily Rose Jewelry Co.
Everyday sparkle: This garnet and diamond pendant, hanging from a white gold box chain, could become her signature necklace. $469 at Gold & Diamond Source.
Arm candy: This white gold bangle is accented with a subtle sweep of pavé diamonds. $3,000 at International Diamond Center.
Inimitable quality: The Breitling Navitimer Chronograph 43: An unparalleled watch for the discerning man. $22,700 at Breitling Boutique Tampa.
Tears of sapphire: These lovely 1.80 TCW sapphire studs are set in 14k yellow or white gold. $1,099 at Gold & Diamond Source.
Artisanal beauty: This necklace of raw turquoise with a 14k gold clasp makes a bold impression. $850 at RockShop Fine Gems & Jewelry.
Atlas Body + Home, 919 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-873-3500; atlasbodyandhome.com • Breitling Boutique Tampa, International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa; 813-350-9374; breitling.com
• Duncan McClellan Gallery Store, 2342 Emerson Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 855-436-4527; dmglass.com • Gold & Diamond Source, 3800 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; 727-573-9351; goldanddiamond.com • The Green Boutique, 1032 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; 813-685-9494; greenboutiquefl.com • Hess Fine Art, 1131 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-896-0622; hessfineart.com • International Diamond Center, Locations in Clearwater, Tampa, Lakeland and Sarasota; 727572-6323; shopidc.com • Lily Rose Jewelry Co., 209 First St. NE, St. Petersburg; lilyrosejewelryco.com • RockShop Fine Gems & Jewelry, 531 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-914-8837; rockshopjewelry.com • Shapiro’s Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE, #112, St. Petersburg; 727-894-2111; shapirosgallery.com
Give the gift of
the Experience
We are the champions: Valspar Championship tickets: Score your favorite sports fan a ticket to see the Valspar Championship next year in Palm Harbor. From $20 at Valspar Championship.
Sparkling and spectacular: “Lights in Bloom”: Enjoy an enchanting stroll through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ outstanding holiday light show, which features over 2 million lights. From $19 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The show must go on: American Stage main stage series subscription: Theater fanatics will delight in a subscription to see some of American Stage’s upcoming main stage performances in 2026. $204 at American Stage.
Shine bright: “Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights”: This holiday light show will delight the whole family. Santa’s Village is also open for exploring on select dates. From $27.88 at Hillsborough County Fair.
They’re hot: Spa Manufacturers hot tub: Relax and enjoy your own personal swim spa or hot tub for the holidays. Spas start at $1,995 at Spa Manufacturers.
Game changer: Tampa Bay Sun Football Club full-season membership: Know someone who can’t get enough of soccer? With membership in the Sunchaser Club, they’ll enjoy Tampa Bay Sun games all season long. From $165 at Tampa Bay Sun Football Club.
It makes scents: Candle of the month one-year subscription: Candle addicts will never be without a great scent with this year-long candle subscription. $395 at Nightshift Wax Co.
Brunch, lunch or dinner: Yacht StarShip cruise: Book a trip to paradise on one of Yacht StarShip’s cruises leaving from Tampa or Clearwater. From $40 at Yacht StarShip.
The rest is history: History Tour and High Tea: History lovers will enjoy this hourlong walking tour through The Vinoy, followed by tea and pastries. $280 at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.
Beautiful Boyd: Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve membership: Support Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and enjoy access to exclusive benefits with this annual membership. From $15 at Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Simply magical: Zubrick Magic Theatre’s “Holiday Spectacular”: The holiday spirit comes to life during this must-see live performance featuring illusions with a seasonal twist. From $49.99 at Zubrick Magic Theatre.
Lights, camera, action: Green Light Cinema membership: Movie buffs will enjoy films all year long with membership to St. Petersburg’s Green Light Cinema. From $60 at Green Light Cinema.
American Stage, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-823-7529; americanstage.org • Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg; 727-893-7326; friendsofboydhill. org • Green Light Cinema, 221 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg; 508-816-8968; greenlightstpete.com • Hillsborough County Fair, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover; 813-737-FAIR; hillsboroughcountyfair. com • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota; 941-366-5731; selby.org • Nightshift Wax Co., 2570 25th Ave. N., St. Petersburg; 727-954-6190; nightshiftwaxcompany.com • Spa Manufacturers, 6060 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; 727-530-9493; spamanufacturers.com • Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, 1701 N. Blvd., Tampa; 813-214-8860; tampabaysunfc.com • The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg; 727-894-1000; thevinoy.com • Valspar Championship, 36750 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor; 727-942-5566; valsparchampionship.com • Yacht StarShip, Tampa and Clearwater; 813-223-7999; yachtstarship.com • Zubrick Magic Theatre, 1211 First Ave. N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg; 866-982-7425; zubrickmagic.com
Creative Genius Gifts for art lovers
Transform a space: This oil on canvas painting, “Plumeria Sky,” by Angela Warren, will surely do that. $4,200 at ARTicles Gallery.
Wearable art: These colorful Frida Kahlo earrings will add personality to any outfit. $24.95 at the Florida Botanical Gardens Gift Shop.
Glass appeal: Even empty, this blown and encased glass vase is a thing of beauty. $750 at the Duncan McClellan Gallery Store.
Club chic: Going clubbing? Slip your phone into this beaded cutie, featuring Dalí’s “Space Elephant” imagery. $39.95 at The Dalí Museum Store.
Sketch it up: What artist can resist a brand-new, empty sketchbook? It’s great for jotting down notes too. Monet “Water Lilies” sketchbook. $16.99 at Tombolo Books.
To your health: Elevate the ordinary with this gorgeous hand-painted ceramic mug. We think whatever you put in it will automatically taste better. $125 at ArtsiPhartsi.
You can do it!: It’s sew easy. By yourself, or with a friend, learn how to create this “Flipping Out” zippered case! $80 at Whim So Doodle. Various classes available.
In the abstract: “Speakeasy” by Brad Robertson, 2024, 36 × 24 inches, acrylic: This artist’s earliest inspiration was coastal landscapes. $2,400 at Robertson Gallery.
Eight nights of wonder: Commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah each night with this exquisite blown-glass menorah. $550 at Shapiro’s Gallery.
Howdy, partner: The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art membership: Art lovers will appreciate year-long access to the Western wonderland that is The James Museum. From $40 at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
It’s ornamental: These blownglass ornaments add such color and iridescence to your space, you’ll want to keep them up all year. $22 at The St. Pete Store.
Your octopus friend: Colorful, unexpected and beautifully made. Octopus in glass $134.99 at ZaZoo’d.
ARTicles Gallery, 1234 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., Suite A, St. Petersburg; 727-898-6061; articlesstpete.com • ArtsiPhartsi, 4002 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa; 813-839-7000; artsiphartsi.com • The Dalí Museum Store, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg; 727-8233767; shop.thedali.org • Duncan McClellan Gallery Store, 2342 Emerson Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 855-436-4527; dmglass.com • Florida Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo; 727-753-7845; flbgfoundation.org
• The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-892-4200; thejamesmuseum.org. • Robertson Gallery, 5404 Main St., Suite B, New Port Richey; 727-232-2734; robertson-gallery.com • Shapiro’s Fine American Craft Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg; 727-894-2111; shapirosgallery.com • The St. Pete Store, 100 Second Ave. N., #150, St. Petersburg; 727-388-0686; thestpetestore.com • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks.com • Whim So Doodle, 2232 Second Ave. S., Suite 130, St. Petersburg; 727-827-4911; whimsodoodle.com • ZaZoo’d, 633 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-344-9663; zazood.com
Wild Ideas for animal lovers
Fashion forward: This ombré dog leash comes in a variety of color blends. $24.99 at ZaZoo’d.
Counting sheep: There’s no need for that with these adorable pajama shorts. Top and long pants also available. $19 at The Green Boutique.
Clutter management: If you have a snake lover on your list, this porcelain trinket dish is cute AND functional. $22 at Ashe Couture Boutique.
Wipe your paws before you enter. Cat doormat, $35 at Sail Market Boutique.
Under the sea and up in the sky: A whimsical seahorse birdbath to adorn your garden. Visit Art Stone Co. for pricing.
Cuddle up: These snuggly slippers are fun and comfy all year. Several animal choices. $38 at The Teal Turtle Boutique.
Art Stone Co., 3611 Tyrone Blvd. N., St. Petersburg; 727-345-6733; artstone.com
Color coded: “Birds of Florida”: Bird lovers will appreciate this field guide organized by color. $16.95 at Wild Birds Unlimited.
It’s meow o’clock: This kitten clock would look adorable in a nursery, or really, any room! $68 at Shapiro’s Gallery. A necessary book: “Hope for Animals and Their World,” by Jane Goodall, belongs in every animal lover’s library. $19.99 at The Story Garden.
Butterfly away: Who doesn’t love butterflies? Here, a sparkly jewel box with matching necklace. $46.95 at the Florida Botanical Gardens Gift Shop.
Best-dressed pooch: Proclaim your love of dogs and St. Petersburg with this set of doggo accessories. Bandana, $15.50. 60-inch leash, $24. Bowl, $14. All at The St. Pete Store.
Crafty fun: Blooming cats rubber stamp set: Features four ink colors and 11 rubber stamps for all manner of creative feline embellishments. $25.99 at Tombolo Books.
• Ashe Couture Boutique, 1027 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-828-9925; ashecouture.com
Love your pup: Fresh, tail-wagging goodness for doggos. Dog biscuit baking mix, $44.99 at Joe and Son’s Olive Oils. Pass the salt: An elegant alternative to the salt shaker, in porcelain with 24k gold. Swan salt cellar, $195 at Oxford Exchange.
• Florida Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo; 727-753-7840; flbgfoundation.org • The Green Boutique, 1032 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; 813-685-9494; greenboutiquefl.com
• Joe and Son’s Olive Oils, 3204 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa; 813-831-5600; joeandsonsoliveoils.com
• Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; 813-253-0222; oxfordexchange.com
• Sail Market Boutique, 310 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; 727-946-6168; sailmarket.net • Shapiro’s Gallery, 300 Beach Drive NE, #112, St. Petersburg; 727-894-2111; shapirosgallery.com • The St. Pete Store, 100 Second Ave. N., #150, St. Petersburg; 727-388-0686;, thestpetestore.com
• The Story Garden, 832 14th St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-755-1987; stpetestorygarden.com • The Teal Turtle Boutique, 266 Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach; 813-557-9044; thetealturtleboutique.com • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks.com • Wild Birds Unlimited, 13140 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 813-280-9970; order.wbu.com • ZaZoo’d, 633 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-344-9663; zazood.com
Travel Enthusiast Gifts for the
All aboard!: Plan your next getaway (or inform your current one) with “Epic Train Trips of the World” by Lonely Planet. $40 at Tombolo Books.
Write it: If you’re less a scrapbooker and more a wordsmith, jot down your impressions in this leather travel journal. $100 at Oxford Exchange.
Eyes on the bag: Find it faster with fun and funky luggage tags like this hula girl. There are more to choose from. From $10 at The Teal Turtle Boutique.
Good scents: Sharing a room? Keep things smelling like a European garden with this lidded tin “Champs de France” candle $20 at Plain Jane.
Bound for Paris: “Secret Gardens of Paris” will help you discover the enchanting secret gardens, parks and squares throughout the city. $27.95 at The Story Garden.
Sweet dreams: Packaged, it’s a pillow; opened, it’s a blankie. Use it however you need for a comfy trip. $52.99 at Honeybee Home.
Keep it together: With all your favorite baubles nicely sorted and in one place, your look is secure wherever you land. Jewelry keeper, $40 at Ashe Couture Boutique. London calling: Treat the man in your life to an exotic fragrance with St. James of London’s black pepper and lime cologne. $42 at Atlas Body + Home.
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Travel Enthusiast
Buon viaggio!: “The Amalfi Curse” by Sarah Penner is a delicious read to take on a trip to Italy (whether for a friend or you!). $30 at Oxford Exchange.
Safe and secure: Travelers can keep their cards, cash, tickets and passport safe with this RFID-protected leather travel wallet. $139 at Atlas Body + Home.
Carry it: Free up your hands for taking pictures and holding smoothies with this leather crossbody bag $138 at Plain Jane.
Ashe Couture Boutique, 1027 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-828-9925; ashecouture.com • Atlas Body + Home, 919 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-873-3500; atlasbodyandhome.com
• Honeybee Home, 2124 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 200, Tampa; 813-253-3443; shophoneybeehome. com • Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; 813-253-0222; oxfordexchange.com • Plain Jane, 621 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-600-7741; plainjanestpete.com • The Story Garden, 832 14th St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-755-1987; stpetestorygarden.com • The Teal Turtle Boutique, 12351 U.S. 301, Parrish; 941-667-0013; thetealturtleboutique.com • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-7559456; tombolobooks.com
Book Lovers Literary inspiration for
Soft as a cloud: Snuggle up in these World’s Softest Socks when you read. $15 at The Teal Turtle Boutique.
Chic and cherished: “Porch Living” by James T. Farmer. From grand outdoor salons to sleeping nooks, this book extols the virtues of that happy space nestled betwixt nature and nest. $32.50 at Aerie Lane Home.
Write on: The Book Club Journal: This handy journal is the perfect place to record your thoughts after book club. It has room for reflections on 100 books. $17.66 at The Story Garden.
Dining Tampa-style: Tampa has become a foodie destination, and the book “Tampa’s Table” tells you all about how we got there. $25 at Visit Tampa Bay.
It’s about time: “The Ministry of Time”: History, time travel and romance converge in this bestselling novel by Kaliane Bradley. $18.99 at Tombolo Books.
Twists and turns: “The Lost Apothecary”: The collector’s edition of this bewitching, bestselling novel features beautiful, butterfly-adorned sprayed edges. $17.99 at Oxford Exchange.
Cute as a bug: Who needs regular paper clips when you can have THESE cuties? Perfect bookmarks. $18 for the set at Honeybee Home.
In bloom: Flower market tea kettle: A good book needs its perfect match: a cup of tea. This gorgeous tea kettle is both flowery and functional. From $169.95 at Marion’s.
Paper goods: A Book Lover’s Box: This treasure trove of bookthemed stationery goodies features an adorable notebook, illustrated bookmarks and more. $35 at Portkey Books.
Touchdown, Tampa Bay: “Fire the Cannons: 50 Years of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football”: Reflect on five decades of Buccaneers history with this exclusive coffee table book from the Tampa Bay Times. $44.95 at Pediment Publishing.
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Book Lovers Literary inspiration for
Bookmarked: “Missing Me”: Tampa author Ayana Lage shares her memoir about motherhood and mental health. $26.10 at Book + Bottle.
Completely booked: Book club canvas tote bag: This whimsical tote is the perfect companion for visits to the library. $28 at Honeybee Home.
Most mysterious: “The Impossible Fortune”: Readers who love murder mysteries won’t want to miss the fifth book in the “Thursday Murder Club” series. $30 at Tombolo Books.
A don’t-miss read: “The Proving Ground”: Local author Michael Connelly returns with the latest novel in his Lincoln Lawyer series. $32 at Portkey Books.
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A pirate’s life: “A Florida Pirate’s Wildlife, Skills & Activity Book”: This piratethemed activity book is full of games and info on Florida wildlife. $12.99 at the Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park.
Scarf or throw: Blair cashmere wrap: Wrap up in this decorative throw to enjoy your favorite novel. 28 x 80 cashmere-feel poly blend. $75.50 at Aerie Lane Home.
Orange you glad ... to have a bottle of Orange Sunshine wine to enjoy with your book? $26.98 at Florida Orange Groves Winery.
Shop local: Gift card to Black English Bookstore: Let your favorite reader choose their own adventure with a gift card to a local bookshop. $50 at Black English Bookstore.
Bird is the word: Nevermore embroidery kit: Edgar Allan Poe aficionados can embroider their very own raven (“Nevermore!”) with this beginner-friendly kit. $24 at Silly Dilly’s at The Enchanted Spot.
Aerie Lane Home, 319 Main St., Safety Harbor; aerielanehome.com • Black English Bookstore, 401 E. Oak Ave., Tampa; 813-477-9995; hbculegacyproject.com• Book + Bottle, 17 Sixth St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-240-7448; bookandbottlestpete. com • Florida Orange Groves Winery, 1500 Pasadena Ave. S., South Pasadena; 727-347-4025; floridawine.com • Honeybee Home, 2124 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 200, Tampa; 813-253-3443; shophoneybeehome.com • Marion’s, 1301 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-821-2345; marions4thstreet.com • Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; 813-253-0222; oxfordexchange.com • Pediment Publishing, bucs50.pictorialbook.com • Portkey Books, 404 Main St., Safety Harbor; 727-248-0211; portkeybooks.com • Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin; 727-276-4024; nature-store-at-honeymoon-island.myshopify.com• Silly Dilly’s at The Enchanted Spot, 4203 W. El Prado Blvd., Suite A, Tampa; 813-839-8687; sillydillys.com • The Story Garden, 832 14th St. N., St. Petersburg; 727-755-1987; stpetestorygarden.com • The Teal Turtle Boutique, 12351 U.S. 301, Parrish; 941667-0013; thetealturtleboutique.com• Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks. com • Visit Tampa Bay, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 2900, Tampa; 813-223-1111; shop.visittampabay.com
Gifts for those who enjoy great libations
Bar Essentials
Membership has its privileges: Keel Farms Wine & Cider Club memberships are free. Shipments charged at time of shipment. Get six or 12 bottles of wine or hard cider quarterly, along with discounts and free wine tastings. Memberships start at $76/quarter. Bottles start at $19.99. At Keel + Curley Winery.
Drinking on the DL: This sleek metal flask wrapped in leather and sporting the Visit Tampa Bay icon keeps your spirits chilled for longer. $36 at Visit Tampa Bay.
Wine, refined: The must-have wine accessory aerates and dispenses in one seamless motion
Award-winning: Agave Dawn Gin from Severessence
Sip the rainbow: These multicolored martini glasses add a splash of creative elegance to any cocktail hour. $230 for four at Oxford Exchange.
Distilling Co.: This craft gin’s notes of tangerine, grapefruit, juniper and peppery spice will make it a new favorite. $60 at Florida Craft Spirits.
Bourbon, elevated: Limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Horse Soldier is the stuff of legends. $549.99 at Universal Fine Wine & Spirits.
Sipping pretty: Level up your cocktail hour with hand-blown glasses by Kevin Daigle. $200 for four at The St. Pete Store.
An OG treat: From Florida’s oldest microbrewery. Dunedin Brewery’s American Classic IPA and Air Lager. $14 or $12 for four at Dunedin Brewery.
Bottoms up: This wine bag comes with a belly laugh. Find it (and others like it) for $12 at Tipsy Mermaid Boutique.
$49.99 at Spoiled Rotten.
Make it posh: This five-piece crystal set elevates an evening glass of whiskey into something memorable. $194.99 at Luekens Wine & Spirits.
Read the room …and lighten the mood with a cheeky glass of something on the rocks. (It’ll work for your morning OJ, too.)
$22 at Aerie Lane Home.
It’s a baby! Or just because: A boxed set of five Robusto cigars from Davidoff, beloved for their freshness and reasonable pricing. $115.40 at Corona Cigar Co.
Aerie Lane Home, 319 Main St., Safety Harbor; aerielanehome.com
• Corona Cigar Co., 4142 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa; 813-513-7560; coronacigar.com
• Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin; 727-736-0606;, dunedinbrewery.com • Florida Craft Spirits, floridacraftspirits.org • Keel + Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City; 813-752-9100; keelfarms.com • Luekens
Wine & Spirits,1410 Main St., Dunedin or 41522 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs; 813-304-2117; luekensliquors.com • Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; 813-253-0222; oxfordexchange.com
• Spoiled Rotten, 200 Main St., Unit 102, Dunedin; 727-223-8832; spoiledrottendun.com • The St. Pete Store, 100 Second Ave. N., #150, St. Petersburg; 727-388-0686; thestpetestore.com • Tarpon Springs Distillery, 605 N. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs; 727-940-2045; tarponspringsdistillery.net • Tipsy Mermaid Boutique, 731 Broadway, Dunedin; 727-772-1600; tipsymermaids.com• Universal Fine Wine & Spirits, 1542 U.S. 19 N., Holiday; 727-937-8330; universalfws.com • Visit Tampa Bay, 201 N. Franklin St., Ste. 2900, Tampa, Suite 2900, Tampa; 813-223-1111; shop.visittampabay.com
Opa!: Papou’s Ouzo is as close as you can get to ouzo in the Grecian Isles without crossing the ocean. $35 at Tarpon Springs Distillery.
Gifts$25&Under
Love that beard: Help him keep that gorgeous beard silky and touchable with beard oil. Choose from four fragrances. $19.99 at Spoiled Rotten.
Way back when: Enjoy the ultimate coffee table book about St. Petersburg back in the day. $24.99 at Tombolo Books.
Spa yourself: Whatever your bathing ritual, the Spongellé French lavender sponge will make it heavenly. $16 at The Green Boutique.
Love the Rays?: If you’re a fan of the Rays, or know a fan, this Rays cap ornament is on the nose. $19.99 at Visit Tampa Bay.
Magnetic humor: These Florida magnets add personality to your fridge, idea board or a metal entry door! $16.95 at Tampa Bay Gifting Co.
Stainless steel Cupzie LOLZ: How funny is this? And useful: It’s both a cooler and a cup that salutes your mischievous side. $19.99 at Tipsy Mermaid Boutique.
“Llots” of “llove”: What’s not to “LLOVE” about this colorful llama mug? It’ll be the MVP of your serveware cabinet! $24.95 at Sail Market Boutique.
Demystify your cat: If you often wonder what your cat is thinking, “Kitty Language” will help explain classic cat behaviors. By Lili Chin. $16 at Portkey Books.
Wild ideas: This 6 x 8, 200-page tiger journal will hold a lot of venting, imagining and ruminating. $20 at Plain Jane.
The Green Boutique, 1032 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico; 813-685-9494; greenboutiquefl.com • Plain Jane, 621 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-600-7741; plainjanestpete.com • Portkey Books, 404 Main St., Safety Harbor; 727-248-0211; portkeybooks.com • Sail Market Boutique, 310 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; 727-946-6168; sailmarket.net • Spoiled Rotten, 200 Main St., Suite 102, Dunedin; 727-223-8832; spoiledrottendun.com • Tampa Bay Gifting Co., 501 S. Falkenburg Road, D1, Tampa; 813-758-2504; tampabaygiftingco.com • Tipsy Mermaid Boutique, 731 Broadway, Dunedin; 727-772-1600;, tipsymermaids.com • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks.com • Visit Tampa Bay, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 2900, Tampa; 813-223-1111; shop.visittampabay.com
Gifts$15&Under
Grow the miracle:
For the aspiring gardener on your list, get them everything they need in one kit for growing six kinds of flowers from seed. $14.50 at The Merchant.
Keys to the beach: Proclaim your saltwater hippie status with a bag charm or keychain. $12.50 to $15 at Saltwater Hippie.
Feathered fun: These earrings, featuring pelicans or flamingos, bring the fun, and then some. $15 at The St. Pete Store.
Spice of life: The 11 herbs and spices combined in Kara’s Greek Rub satisfy the Mediterranean flavor you crave. $10 at Antonia’s Boutique & Gifts. Christmas, Florida-style: This ornament has just the right vibe. Two holiday designs. $15 at The St. Pete Store.
Floating whimsy: Unofficially Florida’s spirit animal. Share your love of manatees with this sticker. $5 at Sail Market Boutique.
Dry(ing) humor: This bar towel gets it: Sometimes real therapy comes with a bottle of beer and a posse of friends. $9.99 at Spoiled Rotten.
Nurture yourself: The Mushroom Frog shares a humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivity, appreciation and love. Written and illustrated by artist Maybell Eequay. $11.99 at Tombolo Books.
Socks & the city: Love Tampa? Tell it! These quirky socks will get the job done while keeping your feet comfy. $14 at Visit Tampa Bay.
Totes amazing: Got a vinyl lover on your list? Help them rock that old-school spirit with this sturdy canvas tote $10.99 at Daddy Kool Records.
Bathing beauties: Harvested from Tarpon Springs, these natural bath sponges lend a decadent touch to your bathing ritual. $10 at The Merchant.
Antonia’s Boutique & Gifts, 501 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs; 727-937-4777; greektownimports.com • Daddy Kool Records, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-822-5665; daddykoolshop.com • Sail Market Boutique, 310 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach; 727-946-6168; sailmarket.net
• Saltwater Hippie, 15042 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach; 727-237-2970; saltwaterhippie.com • Spoiled Rotten, 200 Main St., Unit 102, Dunedin; 727-223-8832; spoiledrottendun.com• The St. Pete Store, 100 Second Ave. N., #150, St. Petersburg; 727-388-0686; thestpetestore.com • The Merchant, 645 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; 727-954-0117; merchantstpete.com • Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; 727-755-9456; tombolobooks.com • Visit Tampa Bay, 201 N. Franklin St., Suite 2900, Tampa; 813-223-1111; shop.visittampabay.com
