Local Holiday Hostess Gifts & Stocking Stuffers

Local Holiday Hostess Gifts & Stocking Stuffers: 

Desires By Mikolay, Chappaqua: Jewelry designers Scott and Tara Mikolay’s iconic Chappaqua jewelry store offers a host of great holiday stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. Including a full line of holiday Nest scented candles and reed diffusers priced from $17 to $70. Plus a great selection of mouth-blown, hand painted Old World Christmas tree ornaments from $11.99 to $39.99. Including a great holiday ugly sweater ornament. But we’re going for the keepsake snow globes. There’s a great all-white New York City skyline globe – gorgeous, a colorful Santa, ski scenes, holiday scenes, pet themes, nature themes and our fave rave – a Buddha snow globe. Priced at just $60 or you can get a mini snow glove for $20. If you’re lucky you may find one in your stocking. (55 King St., Chappaqua, 914.238.2223; www.desiresbymikolay.com)

G. Willikers, Katonah: Smart Toy Shopper Alert! Our favorite smart toy shop, located strategically in Albany, Saratoga Springs and Katonah (who knew?) is a repeat pick for our holiday gift guide. Their line of specialty and educational toys, games, puzzles, clothes and happy faces for infants to 12 years (and up) has its finger on the pulse of holiday moms and dads throughout our towns. They have a Bride Mack UPS truck in stock that redefines the concept of toy truck. whimsical jewelry boxes for little ones, a rock and roll rainbow piano for tots, and organic knit farm buddies stuffed animals. But for the hostess, we’re going with this Mind The Gap trivia game (for ages 10 & up) featuring pop culture questions from four generations: Boomers, Gen X, Millenials and ein Z. (29 Katonah Ave., Katonah, 914.232.0706; www.gwillikerstoys.com)

Little Rags and Riches, Armonk: Julia Rozenfeld shops the top designers from Europe for some of the most precious children’s wear you have ever seen. With sizes for infants through teens, for boys and girls, they carry upscale yet wearable fashions from Mini Rodini, Scotch and Soda, Nikolia, Paade Mode, Hilda Henri, Sonia Rykiel and Stella McCartney. They also offer a host of knit gloves, hats, ear muffs and head bands ideal for stuffing the little one’s stockings. But for a practical Christmas that is out of this world we like the Mini Rodini Live From the Moon, UFO 3-pack socks for just $30. (384A Main St., Armonk, 914.219. 5232; www.littleragsandriches.com)

Kelloggs & Lawrence, Katonah: Some times you have to remind yourself that Kelloggs & Lawrence is a hardware store where you can get, well, hardware and everything you think of when you think of a hardware store. But K&L devotes its entire main floor to outdoor gear from North Face, Carhartt, Marmot, Kelty and Tilley. Plus a tasteful array of clothes and accessories that define some weird fashion space between preppy wear and granola wear for men and women. And for the holiday season a shopper’s delight of vintage toys and games and gift items. Including our pick for a hostess gift (especially if you’re staying for the weekend) a 1000 piece New Yorker cover jig saw puzzle. (26-30 The Parkway, Katonah, 914.232.3351; Kelloggs&Lawrence.com)

hip-kid, Chappaqua: Chappaqua’s favorite alway politically correct shop for hip kids, and the hip moms who shop for them is the local’s go to shop for kid’s clothing, loungewear, accessories and toys. They offer an extensive line of soft dolls from Bonnika and Mon Ami including Archie the Dog Aromatherapy Cuddle Bud, Jaden boy doll, and ‘Baillee’ African American Princess doll. But for a great stocking stuffer shop their Puravida bracelets, rings and necklaces – $12 to $20 (77 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; 914.861.2710; www.hip-kid.com.

The Hamlet British Store, Mt. Kisco: Hurry up and make friends with a Brit (Arsenal or Manchester United fan) so you can shop for them at Mt. Kisco’s groovy (newish) Brit Shoppe, The Hamlet. Or maybe you have a friend that is going to the UK. Or just got back. Or speaks English. Find some excuse to shop at The Hamlet this holiday season – for the ultimate stocking stuffer and hostess gift experience. Such as: Matthew Walker Luxury Christmas Pudding ($12.50-$20.50), Pudding Lane Retro Union Jack Christmas Crackers ($26.00), JRR Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas ($23.99) or Churchill’s Sights of London English Toffees Tin ($28.00) (23 S. Moger Ave. Mt. Kisco, 914-864-0324; www.thehamletny.com)

Rocks Jewelry Gifts Home, Chappaqua: Rocks, at Chappaqua Crossing, is New Castle’s favorite destination for stocking stuffers from designers such as Phillips House, Meira T, Lauren K, Doves by Paloma, Jamie Joseph, Belfiore and Mondrian. Two years ago, they expanded to home accessories and now offer a great selection of home products, many suitable for hostess gifts, from Arteriors, Bungalow 5, Worlds Away, Missoni, Sklo, Allyson Monson, Baobob Candles, and Keri Rosenthal. We like this Champagne Pop Candle from Jonathan Adler with pink grapefruit, raspberry, French cassis, violet leaves, rose petal, and grape leaf scents. Just $45.  (480 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, 914.219.5808; www.rocksjewelrygiftshome.com)

Him by Catherine H., Katonah: Catherine Hiriart’s Him by Catherine H. (brother eco-boutique to her women’s shop Catherine H.) carries a hip line of men’s luxury apparel and accessories from Signum shirts, Etnia Barcelona sunglasses, Fly London shoes and boots, and everyday essentials from Save Khaki, Graham and Spencer and Barena Venezia. But even trendy guys (perhaps mostly trendy guys) need stocking stuffers and host gifts too. Check out Him for their line of Lucky Bastard Apothecary and Accessories. Including, skincare and lip balm, candles, bandanas, playing cards and good luck pins – that any lucky bastard would love to get in his stocking. (109 Katonah Ave., Katonah; www.himbycatherineh.com)

Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods, Chappaqua: Well duh, wouldn’t a Melting Snowman Cake from Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods make the perfect holiday hostess gift? This Melting Snowman cake is just one of the great holiday cakes they are prepping this year. Also coming out of the oven soon are their Buche de Noel, Red Raspberry Lattice Pie, Eggnog Brûlée Cheesecake, famous Chocolate Babka. They also offer custom curated baskets of gourmet delicacies all gussied up in an unlimited selection of ribbons, baskets and bows. And they will ship or deliver anywhere. Of course if you are the hostess you might consider getting yourself a gift by letting Chef Mark Kramer cook for you. His Charles Dickens Victorian Christmas catering menu features everything from Perfect Prime Rib Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding to Stuffed Fresh Goose, and Perfect Popover Batter. (26 N. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.susanlawrence.com)

Hickory and Tweed, Armonk: Skip Beitzel says “you can’t go empty handed to your buddies ski house for the weekend.” Here is the perfect (and practical) host/hostess gift just in time for ski season – I mean the holidays! This vaunted Armonk ski shop, once name Best Ski Shop in the country by Ski Magazine, collaborated with NY-based coffee brewer, Utica Brewing Company, to bring you these custom, skier themed coffee blends! Bluebird Day is a breakfast blend, and First Chair is the Adirondack Dark Roast. Whether it’s a bluebird pow day out West, or a dark, moody morning in New England –  these blends will have you & your crew ready to ride! Or to go caroling. (410 Main St., Armonk, 914.273.3397; www.hickoryandtweed.com) 

Wine Geeks, Armonk: For the cocktail aficionado on your list or the hostess with the hostess, the Wine Geeks Classic Manhattan Kit features Milam & Greene Triple Cask Bourbon from Texas Hill Country, Cocchi Sweet Vermouth, The Bitter Truth Old Time Aromatic Bitters and, brand new to the shop, St Agrestis Amaro-soaked Cherries! All festively packaged together in a 4 pack carrying case with cellophane and ribbon. Just $99. (559 Main St, Armonk, 914.273.9463; www.winegeeks.com)

Phat Olive, Katonah: This gourmet olive oil and vinegar emporium offer 24 different olive oils suffused with black truffle, Milanese gremolata, spicy Calabrian pesto, blood orange, cayenne and more. And 28 balsamic vinegars such as black mission fig, peach, pomegranate, Sicilian lemon, grapefruit and pumpkin pie spice. Their holiday accessories collection features some great stocking stuffers including Santa salt & pepper shakers, and a reindeer bottle. We like these peppermint serving boards for a hostess gift. A set of two circles or a rectangle and a square is just $30. (87 Katonah Ave., Katonah, 914.232.7428; www.phatolive.com)

Buy 1, Get 1 Black Friday Weekend! oHH0 Plants with Benefits, Bedford: Mothers little helpers perfect for a stocking stuffer or hostess gift. These full spectrum CBD pastilles made with organic New York grown apples and 15mg of CBD offer up to six hours of calm and soothing. Individually hand crafted and infused with rose petals and a hint of fresh lemon, and then lightly sweetened with organic cane sugar. CBD oil lends a floral yet spicy note. Each tin contains ten pastilles and comes in three flavors, Apple Rose, Pear and Fennel Pollen, or Lemon Ginger Sour. (Yum on that.) (13 Court Road, Bedford, www.weareohho.com)