By Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller

Art direction & styling by Julia lea

Photography by Justin Negard

When it comes to holiday gift-giving, finding just the right something for everyone on your list can be stressful. So we’re here to help. Our holiday gift guide is packed with colorful surprises, clever finds and little luxuries that are anything but ordinary. So whether you’re shopping for the host, the homebody or the hard-to-please, our curated list will help remove the guesswork. Plus, everything can be purchased locally, so you’re helping our small businesses stay open and communities thrive in the process. It’s shopping you can feel great about. So, go on—spread some cheer, and maybe snag a treat for yourself, too. You deserve it.

1. Superhero Mouse by Maileg at G. Willikers: $32; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com.
2. Glass vase (6”) with hand-gilded Manetti 23-karat gold leaf  by Gilded City Creations (items made to order): $55; Manhattan; gildedcitycreations.com.
3. Periodic Table 3×3 cube by Lefun at TheCubicle: $5.99; Elmsford; thecubicle.com.
4. Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Sardinian citrus  (750 ml) by the Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney at Katonah Wine & Liquor: $40; Katonah; katonahwine.com.

Timeless Play

1. Royal Twins in Matchbox by Maileg at G. Willikers: $44; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com.
2. Newborn pink muslin swaddle with soothing wooden teether by Dusk & Dawn at The Shepherd & Co.: $48; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.
3. Garden House Play Tent (in box) by Djeco at G. Willikers: $89.99; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com.
4. Newborn sage muslin swaddle with soothing silicon teether by Dusk & Dawn at The Shepherd & Co.: $48; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.
5. Children’s khaki art apron and supplies from Katonah Museum of Art: $30; Katonah; katonahmuseum.org.
6. Briar Bedtime Bear by Mon Ami at G. Willikers: $51.99; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com.
7. Fairy wands by Souza! at The Shepherd & Co.: $12 each; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.
8. Fawn snowglobe night light by DJECO at G. Willikers: $59.99; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com.
9. Pauline purse by Souza! at The Shepherd & Co.: $32; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.

Cozy Retreat

1. Bonfire Marshmallows & Winter Cabin coconut soy wax candles (9.5 oz) by North + Ash Candles: $24.99 each; northashcandles.com.
2. Book bundle with one handpicked book/month for three months & free Bedford Books tote bag (with first book) at Bedford Books: $110; Bedford; bedfordbooks.shop.
3. Breeze room spray (4 oz) by Beach Bee at PEARL: $24; Katonah; @pearlkatonah.
4. After bath body oil (8 oz) by Beach Bee at PEARL: $22; Katonah; @pearlkatonah.
5. Revive hydrate & repair mask by LANFREDI at Paulo Lanfredi Salon: $55; Greenwich; paulolanfredi.com.
6. Classic plush weighted teddy bear by Liam & Louisa at The Shepherd & Co.: $20; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.
7. Journey Into the World of Tea gift set (featuring six teas, a glass teapot, two drinking glasses, a tea towel & more) by Grace Farms Tea & Coffee at Grace Farms: $99; New Canaan; sharegracefarms.com.8. Hope’s Door Signature Scent, a mixed berry & rose home fragrance by ScentFluence: $49 (a percentage of the proceeds benefits Hope’s Door, which supports victims of domestic violence and their children); Scarsdale; scentfluence.com/collections/scents-with-a-purpose.
9. Luxe chrome diffuser in gold at ScentFluence: $92; Scarsdale; scentfluence.com.
10. The Boho Shawl in mauve, plum, dark cyan and deep space (additional colors available) by Rubyzaar at PEARL: $33 each; Katonah; @pearlkatonah.
11. Rescue (1000 mg THC & 1000 mg CBD with menthol & arnica) topical balm for relief from muscle tension & joint pain (2.3 oz) by Ayrloom at Leafology: $55; White Plains; leafologycannabiscompany.com.
12. Restore (1000 mg THC & 1000 mg CBD with lavender, rosemary & eucalyptus) topical balm for relief from muscle tension & joint pain (2.3 oz) by Ayrloom at Leafology: $53.99; White Plains; leafologycannabiscompany.com.
13. Hand-made butterfly felt pin by Danielle Gori-Montanelli at Eclectic Collector: $72; Katonah; theeclecticcollector.com.
14. Deidda 8” bowl by Giovanni Deidda at Magazzino Italian Art: $100; Cold Spring; magazzino.art.

Thanks For Having Us

1. Pair of crystal champagne flutes with hand-gilded Manetti 23-karat gold leaf (custom patterns available) by Gilded City Creations: $65 for 2; Manhattan; gildedcitycreations.com. 2. Flor de Sal (20 g) by SalMarim at My Portuguese Market: $16; myportuguesemarket.com. 3. Acrylic butterfly placemat at ROCKS: $85/set of 4; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 4. Gold-plated faceted cocktail shaker by Viski at JRA Kitchen & Design: $47; Katonah; jrakitchenanddesign.com. 5. Bone  blue striped boxes at ROCKS; $115/small, $195/large; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 6. Marble & gold candlesticks by ANA New York at ROCKS; $275; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 7. Early Harvest EVOO (500 mL) & dipping plate by Mainova at My Portuguese Market; $35; myportuguesemarket.com. 8. Tall carafe & glass in midnight blue by Gary Bodker Designs at Hoagland’s of Greenwich: $65 (carafe), $40 (glass); Greenwich; hoaglands.com. 9. Meridian crystal martini glasses by Viski at JRA Kitchen and Design: $45 Katonah; jrakitchenanddesign.com.

Game On

1. Pound and Tap Bench (with hammerspiel & zylophone) by Hape at G. Willikers: $39.99; Katonah; gwillikerstoys.com. 2. “Color Your Own Tarot” by Chronicle Books at JRA Kitchen & Design: $21.99; Katonah; jrakitchenanddesign.com.  3. “Bruno Munari’s Zoo” (written in 1963) at Magazzino Italian Art: $30; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 4. Sustainable duck umbrella by Original Duckhead at The Shepherd & Co.: $45; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com. 5. Frank Lloyd Wright playing card set at JRA Kitchen and Design: $14.99; Katonah; jrakitchenanddesign.com. 6. Colored pencil necklaces by Margherita Marchioni at Magazzino Italian Art: $90; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 7. Canasta cards & acrylic spinner at ROCKS: $25 (cards), $55 (spinner); Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 8. Mosaic Rainbow 3×3 cube by Calvin’s Puzzle at TheCubicle: $15.99; Elmsford; thecubicle.com. 9. Minifigure journal by LEGO at Bedford Books: $10.95; Bedford; bedfordbooks.shop. 10. Ankylosaurus 2x2x3 puzzle by Fanxin at TheCubicle: $7.99; Elmsford; thecubicle.com.

Color Crush

1. Art of Chess, mirror version by Printworks at The Shepherd & Co.: $120; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com. 2. Meloria Candle in fuchsia (large) at ROCKS: $90; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 3. Jelly Pyraminx V2 by Qiyi at TheCubicle; $6.99; Elmsford; thecubicle.com. 4. Crystal Lucky Butterfly in purple (in box) and turquoise by Baccarat at Hoagland’s of Greenwich: $220 each; Greenwich; hoaglands.com. 5. Meloria Candle in lilac (medium) at ROCKS: $70; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 6. Rimini Blu ceramic sun by Bitossi at Magazzino Italian Art: $225; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 7. Petit Swann #6 acrylic & resin on  5” x 7” panel by Sofie Swann at Chroma Fine Art Gallery: $800; chromafineartgallery.com. 8. LOVE acrylic sculpture (custom patterns available) at ROCKS: $95; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 9. Meloria Candle in blue (small) at ROCKS: $55; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 10. Alessandro M. Corkscrew in pink & blue by Alessi at Magazzino Italian Art: $65; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 11. Mirror M cube in purple (UV coated) by GAN at TheCubicle: $27.99; Elmsford; thecubicle.com. 12. Staircase white marble bookends at Willow Furniture & Design: $59; Bedford Hills; countrywillow.com.

Little Luxuries

1. Murano glass red pendant with black faux leather cord by Giorgio Vigna at Magazzino Italian Art: $550; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 2. Four Points gold-plated necklace, at PEARL: $52; Katonah;  @pearlkatonah. 3. Natural wooden stretch bracelet with hand-gilded Manetti 23-karat gold leaf by Gilded City Creations (items made to order): $35; Manhattan; gildedcitycreations.com. 4. Never Enough vintage pearl-colored lucite bead with pink vinyl beads (limited edition) by A D’Zine: $62; Irvington; adzineny.com. 5. Carved wood bracelet with hand-gilded Manetti 23-karat gold leaf by Gilded City Creations (items made to order): $35; Manhattan; gildedcitycreations.com. 6. Stella large brass earrings by Carolyn Keys at Bijou of Katonah: $120; Katonah; bijouofkatonah.com. 7. Scroll sterling silver pendant with black ultrasuede cord by CYNTHIA RYAN: $350; cynthiaryandesigns.com.  8. Diamond Line brass earrings by Carolyn Keys at Bijou of Katonah: $165; Katonah; bijouofkatonah.com. 9. Constellation gold-plated necklace by Co.Ro. Jewels at Magazzino Italian Art: $450; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 10. Spanish Steps gold-plated ring by Co.Ro. Jewels at Magazzino Italian Art: $230; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 11. Paloma necklace made with river stones by Follow Your Bliss at PEARL: $118; Katonah; @pearlkatonah. 12. Lucite bangles in ivory & amber at PEARL: $22 each; Katonah; @pearlkatonah. 13. Adele brass earrings by Carolyn Keys at Bijou of Katonah: $180; Katonah; bijouofkatonah.com. 14. Wishbone sterling silver necklace by Carolyn Keys at Bijou of Katonah: $193; Katonah; bijouofkatonah.com.15. Mirrored dragonfly by Chehoma at JRA Kitchen and Design: $65; Katonah; jrakitchenanddesign.com.

The Den

1. Marble & aluminum airplane bookends by Sagebrook at Willow Furniture & Design; $99/pair; Bedford Hills; countrywillow.com. 2. Poker set with light blue shagreen case at ROCKS: $400; Chappaqua & Scarsdale; rocksjewelrygiftshome.com. 3. Circle small glass vase in nori green by Villa & House at Westchester House & Home: $109; Mount Kisco, westchesterhouseandhome.com. 4. Cast iron mustache dish at The Shepherd & Co.; $28; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com. 5. Gorgeous George handmade rope bracelet in navy & sky blue with silver clasp by Pig & Hen at HIM by Catherine H.: $99; Katonah; catherineh.com/him-by-catherine-h. 6. Antique sterling silver handmade ID bracelet by Goti at HIM by Catherine H.: $940; Katonah; catherineh.com/him-by-catherine-h. 7. “Carlo Scarpa” book at Magazzino Italian Art: $29; Cold Spring; magazzino.art. 8. Solera-aged bourbon (750 mL) by Hillrock Estate Distillery at Katonah Wine & Liquor: $99; Katonah; katonahwine.com. 9. Fiber Pomade by Reuzel at Hair Wharf: $20; Katonah; hairwharf.com.  10. Handmade Dutch mini wallet in brown whiskey leather by Secrid at HIM by Catherine H.: $100; Katonah; catherineh.com/him-by-catherine-h. 11. Bourbon vanilla candle by La Chatelaine at The Shepherd & Co.; $48; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com. 12. Wild Man Kit (“Man Mist,”“Bod Butter,” aftershave, and a half bar of cold processed soap) by Among the Flowers at The Shepherd & Co.; $80; Bedford Hills; shoptheshepherdandco.com.