Holiday gift guide

Lifestyle
A list of items available on the Seacoast for everyone on your shopping list

Style Queue editor and sustainable style blogger Jennifer Moore (a.k.a. RecoverGirl) has compiled a list of 15 fun and unique holiday gift items that can be purchased on the Seacoast. There’s something here for just about everyone on your holiday shopping list, and most of the gifts are available at local, independent businesses.

Living with Pattern: Color, Texture, and Print at Home by Rebecca Atwood
photo courtesy of Rebecca Atwood Designs

photos courtesy of Rebecca Atwood Designs

Buy this book for your friend who is obsessed with Pinterest. It’s full of gorgeous photos and fresh ideas for decorating and crafting.

$32.50 at Folk Shop & Gallery
Kittery, Maine

Ramblers Way — Men’s Wool Boxer Briefs
Ramblers Way boxers

photos courtesy of Ramblers Way

For the hipster dude in your life, consider a pair of heritage-inspired boxers. These boxers are sustainably made in the United States. Ramblers Way is in the process of opening a brick and mortar store in downtown Portsmouth; details TBA. In the meantime, these boxers can be ordered online or purchased at their stores in Kennebunk or Hanover.

$45 at RamblersWay.com
Kennebunk, Maine

Heart of Gold – Metallic Plush
Treehouse Toys plushie

photo courtesy of I Heart Guts

A plushie for all ages. Buy this for your niece or nephew who is destined to go into medicine, or for your arty friend with the cool apartment. It would look great on their mid-century modern couch.

$25 at Treehouse Toys
Portsmouth, N.H.

Minimalist Manicure
Buff & File manicure

photo by Jennifer Moore

Give your girlfriend what she really wants: a gift certificate to Buff & File Nail Bar. She can get a fun minimalist manicure for that next art opening. And besides, manicures are relaxing.

$47 at Buff & File Nail Bar
Portsmouth, N.H.

Tile Mate & Tile Slim
Tile App

photos courtesy of TheTileApp.com

Everyone needs a Tile Mate to attach to their keys or a Tile Slim to slip into their wallet. The Tile app allows you to locate your lost keys or valuables with your phone. And if you have your keys but not your phone, simply press the tile to locate your phone. Buy a handful and win MVP status in your family.

$25-$30 at Best Buy
Newington, N.H.

Relax & Reflect Gift Box
Cymbidium Floral gift box

photo courtesy of Cymbidium Floral

Don’t worry if you don’t have time to run all over the Seacoast trying to find the perfect present; Cymbidium Floral in Exeter has already done it for you. They have curated a series of gift boxes, each with a different theme. Get the Relax and Reflect gift box shown above to help your friend who is under a lot of stress at work.

$65 at Cymbidium Floral
Exeter, N.H.

Irish Wool Tweed Hats
Ireland on the Square hats

photos by Jennifer Moore

The gift of warmth is always appreciated. Ireland on the Square has an impressive collection of quality tweed hats that would be perfect for that older gentleman in your life, or that young farmer.

$49.95-$65 at Ireland on the Square
Portsmouth, N.H.

Aerolatte Mooo Mini Milk Frother
milk frother

photo by Jennifer Moore

Milk frothers are a game changer. Get one for the coffee addict in your life. Frothed milk is great on hot cocoa too.

$19.99 at LeRoux Kitchen
Portsmouth, N.H.

Eco-Kids Products
Eco-Kids Products

photos courtesy of Eco-Kids Products

Creative play is a great way to connect with the kids (and adults) in your life. Make a green choice by getting eco-dough and eco-crayons. They are especially good for people who have sensitive skin or allergies.