The holidays have arrived, and while it’s important to remember the ‘peace, love and joy’ part of the season, you certainly can’t forget the gifts! No matter if it’s something that’s $25 or $250, it’s the thought that counts. We visited local shops to find unique items at various price points. Now it’s up to you to tackle that list. Happy shopping!

stocking stuffersOlivina Men Restorative Hand Rescue, $13 from Ginger & Mary Ann Boutique; Pre de Provence Dry Skin Hand Cream, $7.50 from Christopher’s; Macaroon Boxes, $9.99 each from Geranium at West County Center; Cocktail-Inspired Bath Bon Bons, $24 from Paperdolls; Rifle Paper Co. Herb Garden iPhone 6/7 Case, $38 from Geranium at West County Center; Floral Kisslock Cellphone Wallet, $38.50 from Geranium at West County Center; Three Chocolate Bar Gift Pack, $10 from Lolli and Pops at West County Center; Tortoise Initial Charm, $28 from J.A. Whitney; World’s Softest Cozy Collection Socks, $10 from Christopher’s; Key Necklaces with Imprinted Phrases, $49 and $55 from Paperdolls; Trois Petits Cochons Guest Soaps, $24 from Sasha Nicholas; Michel Design Works PeacockShea Butter Soap, $10 from Christopher’s; Whimsical Notepad, $15 from Service Bureau; Plus-Plus Puzzle Pieces, $7.99 from Happy Up; Peepers Readers, $22 from Shine Boutique; I Could Chew on This and Other Poems by Dogs, $12.95 from Christopher’s

$50 and underHarper’s Bazaar framed print, $49.99 from The Refind Room; My Paris Kitchen Cookbook by David Lebovitz, $35 from Sasha Nicholas; Aviate STL hat, $35 from Paperdolls; Apres Shower Wrap, $42.50 from Shine Boutique; Playable Art Ball, $31.99 from Happy Up; Pink Champagne Glasses, $39/set of six from The Refind Room; Time Machine Kids Sweatshirt, $45 from Mister Guy Women’s; Leather Bracelets with Phrases, $22 each from Christopher’s; Rope Knot, $23 from Rusted Chandelier; Soft Side Beer Caddy, $36 from Service Bureau; Barr-Co. Fine Hand Made Bath Salts in Fir & Grapefruit, $32 from K. Hall Studio; Nest Holiday Diffuser, $44 from Soft Surroundings; Acorn and Silver Cracker Dish, $40 from Service Bureau; Needlepoint Keychain, starting at $46 from Sign of the Arrow; U.S. Apothecary Orange Flower Water Bubble Bath, $32 from K. Hall Studio; Wise Saying Tray, $20 from Savvy Surrounding Style; Deanna Faux Fur Eye Mask, $18.95 from Soft Surroundings; Not Vodka Stainless Steel Bottle (sales benefit the Thirst Project and Code: Red charities), $38 from Ginger & Mary Ann Boutique

$100 and under

Throw Blanket, $68 from Whimsy Rose; Moda Luxe Vegas Calf Pattern Clutch, $68 from Paperdolls; City/State Glasses, $14 each from Sign of the Arrow; BOGS Waterproof Kids Boots, $78.99 from Laurie’s Shoes; Dopp Kit, $88 from Shine Boutique; Lace bralettes, $26.60 and $30.80 from Wacoal Outlet; BB Dakota Faker Finge Bell Sleeve Sweater, $94.50 from Paperdolls; Blanc Marble Domino Set, $94 from Savvy Surrounding Style; Silver Mug with Deer Antler Handle, $98 from B. Davis Design; Marble Cheese Plate, $95 from Christopher’s; Lesi Lerch Tortoise Earrings, $78 from Service Bureau; Mudpie Holiday Cookie Jar Set, $49 from J.A. Whitney; Lafco New York Candle in White Snowdrop, $60 from PALM Health; Ozobot Evo Robot, $99.99 from Happy Up; Acorn Fleece Slippers, $50 from Mister Guy Women’s; Men’s Driving Gloves, $98 from Mister Guy Men’s; Colonel Littleton Wallet, $30, and Pocketknife, $45 from Sasha Nicholas

$200 and under

Wigens Hat, $150 from Savile Row; St. Louis Pillow, $120 from Marketplace at the Abbey; Dion Holiday Ties, $115 each from Savile Row; Linda Richards Suede and Silver Fox Mittens, $190 from The Fur Boutique; Sasha Nicholas Champagne/Wine Bucket (can be personalized), $195 from Sasha Nicholas; Horn Handle Bar Set, $120 from Savvy Surrounding Style; Fillerina Dermo-Cosmetic Replenishing Gel for At-Home Use, $175 from Soft Surroundings; Turquoise Necklace, $198 from Shine Boutique; Book set, $188 from Marketplace at the Abbey; Julie Vos Gold Earrings, $125 from Sasha Nicholas; Sorel Waterproof Boots, $170 from Laurie’s Shoes; Smathers & Branson Needlepoint Belt, $165 from Mister Guy Men’s; Green bookends, $70 each, Covered books, $14 each from Rusted Chandelier; Quartz flower, $100 from Rusted Chandelier; Vento Bergamo Silver Tray & Dip Bowl, $145 from Sign of the Arrow; Sno Top Rex Rabbit Fringy Scarf, $195 from The Fur Boutique; Classic Series Singing Machine Karaoke System, $99.99 from Happy Up

over $200

Michael Aram Pitcher, $298 from Service Bureau; Tateossian London Blue Alutex Cufflinks, $225 from Savile Row; Primo Cubetto Playset, $225.99 from Happy Up; Hobo Purse, $328 from Shine Boutique; 3-in-1 Ageless Enhancer by Osmotics Cosmeceuticals, $298 from Soft Surroundings; Moyna Monogram Clutch, $175 from Mister Guy Women’s; Limited Production Ino Schaller Papier-Mâché Santa, $239 from B. Davis Design; Brackish Guinea Fowl Feathers Bow Tie, $200 from Service Bureau; Sandy Mink Throw, $399 from Savvy Surrounding Style; Peter Millar Sunglasses, $248 from Mister Guy Men’s; Monogram Dinnerware (shown: Sasha Weave salad plate), starts at $324/six from Sasha Nicholas; Canoe Kodiak East-West Look Bag, $328 from J.A. Whitney

Photos by Suzy Gorman