Great last-minute, stocking-stuffer gift ideas
It’s getting down to the wire with only a week left before Christmas, which means it’s time to get down to business.
So for all of us procrastinators — and those in need of a few inspired stocking stuffers — check out these last-minute gift ideas. They’ll never know you didn’t fret over the selection for weeks.
Got a malbec maniac or a design diva in your life? Turn them on to La Posta — the spectacular Argentine vineyard putting out extremely well-priced, high-quality wines. They get especially high marks for their absolutely stunning and festive art deco labels. Hand an oenophile a bottle of the Pizzella 2019 ($15.99 at Total Wine locations) and you’ll be hailed as a style maestro.
This “coal” is for those on the nice, not naughty list. Chef Marc Sheehan makes his Housemade Applewood Charcoal ($6 per bag at Northern Spy Restaurant in Canton) in his eatery’s wood-fired hearth every night from small batches of applewood.
The Boka Fluoride-Free Holiday Gift Set ($8 at Target) in fabulous limited edition holiday flavors such as vanilla-cardamom is no ordinary toothpaste. The set of two tubes is powered by nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha), a mineral form of the same ingredient that makes up 97% of our teeth. All the more reason to make someone you love smile.
Who doesn’t covet the perfect flared denim leg? I found just that in The Barcelona Jean ($325 at GrettaLuxe) and have it in my Wellesley boutique — it’s a high-rise cut with contrast paneling and a beautiful full-length flare. A total gem that any fashion-loving friend’s going to thank you for again and again.
Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream ($43 at Origins) is essentially a trip to the spa in a jar. The vegan formula is heavy on the intoxicating ginger scent and even more generous with its hydrating effects. Expect copious thanks. Sure, it fits into a stocking, but it’s also substantial enough to wow as a gift on its own.
The Juicy Lasting Tint ($15 at Ulta), the cult favorite lip stain by rom&nd, is as long-lasting as they come, and will be immediately recognized and appreciated by beauty addicts. It’s also 100% non-sticky and gorgeously vibrant — just what you’d want to find in any stocking.
La Posta Malbec Pizzella. (Photo courtesy La Posta)
The Juicy Lasting Tint. (Photo courtesy rom&nd)
The Boka Fluoride-Free Holiday Gift Set. (Photo boka.com)
