Gift Guide 2015
More than 80 ways to give to the people you love (and buy local)
By Christa Zaro @christazaro and Lindsay LarkinPage 2 of 13
1. River Rock Serving Boards,
From $48; Set of 4, $205
Locally made by Love Lynsey to mimic a smooth rock weathered by water. Satin smooth, with an environmentally friendly finish, boards range from 6 to 15 inches and are made from walnut, maple, hickory and elm wood. Use them for cheese and canapes, or simply display them on counter. Functional art. Your host will thoroughly charmed. (CZ)
Bohem, 623 S. State, Salt Lake City, 385-202-7517, Bohem.com
2. Metallic Candle Holders,
Set of 3, $19
Add a touch of silver elegance to your home with a trio of Melrose International candle holders. Featuring a two-tone metallic finish, these holders are shiny on the top, matte on the bottom. Glittery swirls with faux gems swirl casually around each. (CZ)
The Garden Store, 678 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City, 801-595-6622
3. Drink Maker Gift Box, $99
This reusable birch box can be customized to your tastes, as is shown in the Moscow Mule gift box above. Another favorite gift box includes a Boston shaker with recipe pint glass, The Savoy Cocktail Book, 5 ounces of Peychaud Bitters, Fentiman's tonic water, acrylic stir sticks and Prohibition napkins. There's also a seven-piece cocktail tool set and a stainless-steel ice bucket. Sometimes, thinking "inside the box" makes everything outside the box more merry. Every purchase includes a free wine bag. (CZ)
Boozetique, 315 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City, 801-363-3939, Boozetique.biz
4. Brie Baker, $25
It's the holidays—time for indulging in warm, gooey baked Brie. Bring one already prepared to your next holiday party. This 7-inch round stoneware baker by Creative Co-op comes with a wooden spreader and lid, white or gray. (CZ)
Maison Confiserie et Boutique, 1291 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City, 801-953-0334, BoutiqueDeMaison.com
5. Kate Spade Pearl Place
Highball Set, $50
Bring a little sparkle to the table and to the eye of your host this holiday season with these gold polka dots etched in glass. Nothing could be more festive. New Orientation carries creative gifts and home décor to satisfy the person who is impossible to shop for. Or just shop for something unique and stylish that you cannot live without. (LL)
New Orientation, 1400 S. Foothill Blvd., Foothill Village, Salt Lake City, 801-582-4462, NewOrientation.com
Make an entrance with a fresh floral arrangement that proves you have more imagination than that guy who always just shows up carrying a bottle of wine. This unique gold vase full of seasonal blooms is sure to impress any host. The cheerful display will be especially appreciated long after you've left the party. Native Flower Co. is a boutique floral shop in Sugar House, specializing in beautiful combinations of Utah-farmed blooms and exotic stems from around the globe. A full-service shop, Native provides daily delivery of flowers for all occasions and events. (LL)
Native Flower Co., 1448 E. 2700 South, Salt Lake City, 801-364-4606, NativeFlowerCompany.com
7. Almond Toffee, $23.95
This 1-pound box of indulgence will be the sweetest thing at the party and will have your host planning to invite you to the next one! This toffee is to die for, even for those who don't have a sweet tooth. And that pretty blue box! V Chocolates is like the Tiffany & Co. of chocolatiers, renowned for its confections made with Belgian chocolate and the highest-quality kosher ingredients. Also enjoy its chocolates, caramels, truffles and chocolate-covered strawberries. (LL)
V Chocolates, multiple locations, VChocolates.com
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