The 2022 Philly Mag Shop Local Gift Guide
Luxe Philly gift guide picks include this large-model Santos de Cartier watch with automatic movement and interchangeable metal and leather bracelets, $7,450 at Bernie Robbins Jewelers, Somers Point and Villanova / Photography by Jillian Guyette / Styling by Emilie Fosnocht
Philly’s makers and shopkeepers are working like elves to bring you gifts for everybody on your nice list. Our all-local gift guide has holiday goodies for everyone from the kiddos to your besties to the fab fashionistas in your life.
Gift-Exchange Goodies
Your good friend, but not your best friend. The co-worker you drew for Secret Santa. Your new boyfriend’s sister. You’ve got the loved ones covered, but your liked ones deserve to smile, too. — Laura Swartz
Where to Buy
- Leather Field Journal by StyleThriveHandmade, $25 at Etsy
- Soothe organic lavender green tea (from $14) and heart-shaped tea infuser ($11) at Ayoka Apothecary, ayokaapothecary.com
- Homesick candle, $36 at Open House, Midtown Village
- Yuletide drinking glasses, $11 each at Occasionette, multiple locations
- Pink twisted glass vase, $40 at the Little Apple, Manayunk
- MDK bronze nail polish by Snug Baby, $15 at Baby Tooth, East Passyunk
No Place Like Home
Your friend with the enviable kitchen, the family member who’d rather stay in, your partner who’s still talking about hygge — impress your homebodies with some design, loungewear and self-care surprises. —Erica Moody
Where to Buy
- Knot Pillow by Jui Jie, $90 at Yowie, Queen Village
- Oval fireplace basket, $345 at Proximity Interiors, Wayne
- Tufted Printfresh slippers, $138 at printfresh.com
- Periwinkle wool throw, $152 at Terrain, Glen Mills and Devon
- Bit Stool by Normann Copenhagen, $285 at Yowie
- Designer’s Choice floral arrangement, $60 to $120 at Vault + Vine, East Falls
- Brahmi cream, $38 at Aliesh Skincare, Bala Cynwyd
- Yayoi cutting board, $210 at Good Buy Supply, East Passyunk
- Commissioned dog portrait, from $960 at Jaymcclellan.com
Spoil Them Rotten
Thoughtful toys that become treasured heirlooms. Creative playthings that stretch their minds. And stuffies to give them the sweetest of dreams — these are a few of our favorite things. —L.S.
Where to Buy
- Tiger seat, $549 at pucciManuli, Ardmore
- Buddha blankie in Philadelphia PA print, $65 to $255 at Buddha Babe, West Mount Airy
- Hape pop-up toaster, $25 at Tildie’s Toy Box, East Passyunk
- Jellycat plushies, from $10 to $110 at Tildie’s Toy Box
- Tutu Du Monde Rayne tutu dress, $235 at Born Yesterday, Rittenhouse
- Grimm’s pastel rainbow, $99 at Moon + Arrow, Queen Village
Wow Factor
For those who need to stand out, whose lives are a quest for that unexpected adornment, the statement pieces in our fashionista gift guide add that special something to an already perfect look. —Kristen Schott
Where to Buy
- Late Victorian sterling and multi-gemstone cuff links, $1,895 at A. Brandt + Son, Narberth
- Miu Miu Decollete round-toe heels, $1,050 at Kirna Zabête, Bryn Mawr
- Gucci sunglasses in green, $550 at Shop Sixty Five, Doylestown and Margate
- Fuchsia bustier with peplum, $500 at Fitefashion.com
- Ierofante by Parfums Quartana perfume, $235 at Perfumology, Old City
- Clifton Wilson Bleu navy suede pocket square, $65 at Cliftonwilson.net
- Spirit pavé stack ring in 18-karat gold vermeil and cubic zirconia, $500 at REALM Fine + Fashion Jewelry, Old City
- Plain Elain by Phenise “Brooklynn” embellished-cube fascinator, $398 at Etsy
- Loyalty Leather tiny clutch handbag, $470 at Loyaltyleather.com
- Macchiato sustainable Coffee watch, $349 at Lilienthal-berlin.com
- Bronze trench coat, $148 at Grant BLVD, University City
- John Wind custom charm bracelet, $198 at Johnwind.com
BYOB Bestie
For the restaurant-obsessed Philadelphian, these gifts level up the bring-your-own game. Beautiful bottle openers and washable wine totes will have them eager to try the next restaurant on your list. —Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé
Where to Buy
- Batch Cocktails book, $20 at Headhouse Books, Queen Village
- Viksi champagne stopper, $34 at Cork, the Wine Shop at Cook, Rittenhouse
- Baggu puffy cooler bag, $58 at Omoi Zakka Shop, Old City
- Perennity washable wine tote, $30 at Cork, the Wine Shop at Cook
- Futagami brass bottle opener, $83 at Rikumo, Ardmore
- Old Fashioned cocktail mix, $16 at Occasionette
Published as “Put a Bow on It” in the December 2022 issue of Philadelphia magazine.