Food & Drink

2014 Holiday Gift Guide

From jewelry to culinary supplies to techie treats, these 40 presents have everyone covered

By Seattle Mag December 11, 2014

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This article originally appeared in the December 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.

From affordable treats to luxe baubles, here is our essential roundup of unique, thoughtful and chic gifts for everyone on your list.

Luxury Gifts

 

1. The everything bag: Bevée’s Trifold Sidekick is a convertible wallet and purse with removable chain (not shown). $215, available at beveebags.com.

 

2. Inspired by chainmail armor, Elizabeth Roberts’ square silk scarf is bound to be a new classic. $150, available at elizabethroberts.us.

 

3. Wrap your finger in luxury with this 14K rose gold snake ring with 1-carat total weight brown and black diamonds and ruby eyes. $1,299, from Ben Bridge Jeweler (downtown, 1432 Fourth Ave.; 206.628.6800; benbridge.com).

 

 

4. This sleek Master ultra thin perpetual timepiece with calendar from Jaeger-LeCoultre is a classic piece of arm candy. $32,800, available only at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler (Bellevue, 305 Bellevue Way NE; 425.454.9393; alvingoldfarbjeweler.com).

 

5. A 3.62-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire is the star of this platinum-set sparkler. Price available upon request, Gordon James Fine Diamonds (Bellevue, 10133 Main St.; 425.777.4451; gordonjamesdiamonds.com).

 

6. A glorious cacophony of bezel-set fancy and raw diamonds erupts from this 18K yellow gold and sterling silver cuff by Todd Reed. $35,640, available at Fox’s Gem Shop (downtown, 405 University St.; 206.623.2528; foxsgemshop.com).

 

7. Enjoy the scents of the season with a trio of special, seasonal candles by coveted home fragrance line Diptyque. $96 for a set of three 6.5-ounce candles, available at Nordstrom (downtown, 500 Pine St.; 206.628.2111; nordstrom.com).

 

8. Olympia-based master bladesmith Bob Kramer’s limited-edition Damascus steel chef’s knife makes a precision cut in every culinary endeavor. $1,899.95, Sur La Table (Pike Place Market, 84 Pine St.; 206.448.2244; surlatable.com).

 

9. Tote-ally Filson. Whether for work, play or vacay, this water-resistant rugged twill carry-all, with saddle-grade bridle leather straps, will get your gear there in fine form. $220, Filson (SoDo, 1555 Fourth Ave. S; 206.622.3147; filson.com).

 

10. Sometimes it’s the little luxuries that count. Jonathan Adler’s Snake Duchess coin purse is the perfect posh stocking stuffer. $48, Jonathan Alder (University Village, 2650 NE Village Lane; 206.525.0930; jonathanadler.com).

Gifts for Home and Body

1. Juniper Ridge Backpacker Cologne ($60), Trail Soap ($30) and Cabin Spray ($40) are distilled from juniper, cedar and other plants foraged directly from the forest. Available at Liten (Fremont, 617 N 35th St.).

 

 

2. Life is all fun and games, especially when playing with Jonathan Adler’s slick, lacquer backgammon set. $395, Neiman Marcus (The Bravern, 11111 NE Eighth St.; 425.452.3300; neimanmarcus.com).

 

 

3. Former Sway and Cake shop owner Tamara Kilburn’s new jewelry venture, T Kilburn, is full of totally on-trend charm necklaces. $178, available at Canopy Blue (Madison Park, 3121 E Madison St., No. 104; 206.323.1115; canopyblue.com).

 

4. Woolrich’s Flock of Sheep wool blanket is a modern take on the heritage brand’s iconic sheep logo. $190, available at
Hammer + Awl (Madrona, 3315 E Pike St.; 206.992.7444; hammerandawl.com).

 

5. Handmade in Centralia, Washington, the slip-on moccasins by 85-year-old Geier Glove Co. are cozy, comfy and perfect for giving. $98, available at E. Smith Mercantile (Pioneer Square, 208 First Ave. S; 206.641.7250; esmithmercantile.com).

 

6. Start the new year off right with celebratory Confetti New Year notecards ($25) and the polka dot To-do List ballpoint pen ($36) from the doyenne of style, Kate Spade. (Bellevue Square; 425.453.6245; katespade.com).

7. Seattle’s West Third Brand creates subtle fragrances to please a range of noses—and the names are great, too. From $26, available at Lucca Great Finds (Ballard, 5332 Ballard Ave. NW; 206.782.7337; luccagreatfinds.com).

 

8.Whisper soft and snuggly warm, the Sola cashmere scarf from Calypso is a cotton-candy-colored delight. $175, Calypso (University Village, 2627 NE 46th St.; 206.523.1382; calypsostbarth.com).

 

9. Local author and craft gal Blair Stocker helps take your thrift store scores to the next level of cool. Perfect for the DIY-er in your life. $20, at The Elliott Bay Book Company (Capitol Hill, 1521 10th Ave.; 206.624.6600; elliottbaybook.com).

10. Soft, supple leather makes this handmade bow tie from Capitol Hill–based line Jonquil & Mr Black a dapper adornment indeed. $98, available at Clementine (Pioneer Square, 310 Occidental Ave. S; 206.935.9400; clementines.com).

 

 

 

11. Tote your Glassybaby votives from city house to country house and back in this thick felt carrying case, specially made to do the job. $60, Glassybaby (Bellevue, 10230 Main St.; 425.256.2927; glassybaby.com).

12. Pretty packaging makes these bath salts ($19) and soaps ($9) from Cameos & Crowns look great on a bathroom shelf. Luscious, interesting scent combos mean they won’t last there for very long. Available at Fireworks Gallery (Pioneer Square, 210 First Ave. S; 206.682.9697; fireworksgallery.net).

 

13. Team spirit! This cool hoodie is one that the brown-liquor lover in your life will be proud to sport. $60, Westland Distillery (SoDo, 2931 First Ave. S; 206.767.7250; westlanddistillery.com).

 

14. Jeweler Michelle Lenae’s hand-carved Labradorite snake comes on a sterling silver chain with delicate black spinel-faceted beads. $280, at Driftwood (Madrona, 1135 34th Ave.; 206.941.6828).

Great Gifts Under $25


1. These porcelain flashcard trays from Georgetown-based Rosanna are worthy of gracing nursery walls. $18, rosannainc.com.


2. This city is soccer crazy, and Renton’s family-owned Baden Sports is fueling the fire with the Nite Brite glow-in-the-dark soccer ball ($20), available in both pink and blue, and the signature Leo Messi ball ($11.99), proceeds from the sale of which benefit the Leo Messi Foundation, which provides better access to health care and education for the world’s youth. Available at amazon.com.

 

 

3. Feel free to express your love for Seattle with these noncommittal temporary tattoos from Orange Twist. $20, Fleurt (Pioneer Square, 112 S Washington St.; 206.420.4946; fleurtseattle.com).

4. This delicate and adorable bracelet from Pioneer Square–based Fresh Tangerine is a lovely gift for a tween who wears her heart on her sleeve. $22, available at Show Pony (Fremont, 702 N 35th St.; 206.706.4188; showponyboutique.com).


Gifts for Food Lovers

1. Toast to the briny deep with these cool nautical-themed shot glasses from Spitfire Girl. Bottoms up! $30, at Fleurt in Pioneer Square (112 S Washington St.; 206.420.4946; fleurtseattle.com).

2. Place a beautiful and functional Himalayan sea salt slab in a preheated oven and then sear meat, fish or vegetables for a light and pleasantly seasoned result. $28.95, available at SaltWorks (saltworks.us).

 

 

3. Ice cream impresario Molly Moon’s new Sundae Nights Collection includes locally produced wild honey ($12), house-made hot fudge ($12), organic sprinkles in of-the-moment colors ($10) and more for a special treat any night of the week. Available at all Molly Moon locations, including Wallingford (1622 1/2 N 45th St.; 206.547.5101; mollymoonicecream.com).

 

4. The current darling from Ballard-based coffeemaker geniuses Bonavita has gotten the seal of approval from the Specialty Coffee Association of America for its optimal brewing features. $189.99, available at Seattle Coffee Gear (Bellevue, 10692 NE Eighth St.; 425.451.7292; seattlecoffeegear.com).

 

5. British design savant Tom Dixon’s stone spice grinder for Design Within Reach is a beautiful and modern take on a mortar and pestle. The brass-clad, cast-iron ball crushes herbs and spices with the pressure of a palm against the turned marble bowl. $125, Design Within Reach (downtown, 1918 First Ave.; 206.443.9900; dwr.com).

 

 

6. Seventeen-year-old Deming, Washington, resident Henry Miller has taken honey to a spicy new level with Henry’s Humdingers. Fiery flavor combos include Phoebe’s Fireball (chipotle chile and cinnamon) and Diabolical Dad (habañero and lime). Prices start at $5.99, available at henryshumdingers.com

 

7. Amanda Bevill, owner of Pike Place Market’s World Spice Merchants, teamed up with chef and author Julie Kramis Hearne for World Spice at Home, an essential reference for how to cook with exotic spices. $24.95, available at World Spice Merchants (Pioneer Square, 1509 Western Ave.; 206.682.7274; worldspice.com)

 

 

8. Treat die-hard locavores to a monthly fix of gourmet pantry items delivered right to their door. Marx Foods’ Washington state subscription box, starting at $39 per month, is stocked with sublime small producer goods, including Ayako & Family Damson plum jam, San Juan Island salt and Villa Jerada harissa. marxfoods.com

 

 

9. Give gin lovers the best gift of all: the ability to make it at home, with the Homemade Gin Kit. $68, at Fleurt in Pioneer Square.

 

Gifts for Techies

1. Brenthaven makes fine bags for transporting laptops, tablets and other trappings of the digital age. The leather Mercer Weekender fits up to a 15-inch MacBook Pro, and will charge it courtesy of an integrated rechargeable power supply. $399.95, available at Brenthaven (Capitol Hill, 921 E Pine St.; 360.733.5608; brenthaven.com).

 

2. With the launch of each new iPhone comes the need for a new iPhone case. The Saffiano leather case in navy and white by New York–based Adopted fits the bill nicely. $39.95, available at all Target stores (including downtown, 1401 Second Ave.; 206.494.3250; target.com)

3. The era of travel slideshows has been revived with this easy-to-assemble cardboard iPhone photo projector. $29.95, from Retrofit Home (Capitol Hill, 1103 E Pike St.; 206.568.4663; retrofithome.com). 

 

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