Naughty. Nice. You’ve never put that much thought into it, really. Everyone deserves a little something. And speaking of... you should probably find those little somethings before it’s too late. So below: five local gifts you can get today. Or tomorrow. Or not and say you did.
Midmornings were made for one thing: pancakes. And maybe Froot Loops. Definitely vodka. And for the latter, there’s this Bloody Mary kit from H&F Bottle Shop. It’s loaded with things like homemade Bloody mix, pickled okra, tall glasses, a bar towel and a Moleskine notebook. Presumably for... taking Bloody Mary notes.
Never: show up to a holiday dinner party without bearing gifts. Always: show up to a holiday dinner party with a bunch of alcoholic jams. Jams like Tipsy Onion and Garlic made with white wine. And Cabernet Sauvignon made with... cabernet sauvignon. They’re great with gouda. So maybe bring gouda, too.
Guess who’s getting this new Scottish cloak from Ann Mashburn? Some girl. That’s who’s getting this new Scottish cloak from Ann Mashburn. But she’s a pretty lucky girl. Because it’s wool (good for insulation), it’s long (good for doubling as a blanket/dress/cape) and it’s red plaid. Good for not being polka dot.
So there’s this testosterone-y shopping event at Huff Harrington this weekend. Gratis beer and champagne will be there. And sausages. And things like this circular, stainless-steel flask. Get the one that says “To My Health” for a colleague. Or a neighbor. Or your mom. Or your dentist. It’s for their health.
You know that one friend who’s really overambitious in the kitchen... well, you’re getting them this. It’s a solid wood butcher block made by a Georgia carpenter that looks like a big cherry-and-maple wood chessboard. You know, for slicing things and playing chess at the same time. That old scenario.
