What To Do’s: Holiday Gift Guide 2025

What To Do’s: Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Where To Shop: Holiday Gift Guide: It’s that time of year when our readers start thinking about how to give back to What To Do for a great year of fun and information. Of course, serving the community is our great honor so we want to do everything in our power to discourage all of you from sending us lavish gifts. For those of you who just won’t take “no” for an answer, here’s our holiday gift list for everyone in the What To Do family. PS – we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, never re-gift (yeah, right!) and, of course, please shop locally. 

Desires by Mikolay, Chappaqua

Old World Christmas Sleepy Doodle Dog Ornament – for a Good Cause

$27.99

In the spirit of the holiday season, Desires by Mikolay is offering an exclusive collection of Old World Christmas ornaments—a Holiday gift that gives back. Each ornament is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, capturing the timeless charm of the season. They will donate all proceeds from this collection to the SPCA of Westchester and ROAR, supporting their vital work in helping animals in need.

Wine Geeks, Armonk

Faccia Brutto Nocino (Brooklyn, NY) $33.99  

A seasonal favorite made with hand-harvested green (young) walnuts made from the small-batch Italian spirits maker Faccia Brutto at Wine Geeks Armonk.

The B-Side of Paradise By Alfred D’Alessandro Paperback: $19.99; Kindle edition: $9.99; Hardcover: $32.99

Available at Susan Lawrence Gourmet Foods in Chappaqua and on Amazon

This delicious mash up of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Dawn of the Jazz Age Princeton novel This Side of Paradise is set in the classic rock era. Loaded with eccentric Ivy Leaguers, lousy sex, an appropriate amount of drugs, and lots of rock-and-roll it is the perfect stocking stuffer for a laugh-out-loud holdiay.

Beehive, Mt Kisco

Sangria Cocktail Kit, $25

You can find this beautiful and delicious infusion kit containing cherry, lemon, orange and  citrus-infused vegan non-GMO cane sugar at the Beehive Collective in Mt. Kisco. Fill with 12 ounces of alcohol,  refrigerate 3 days, and enjoy for the next 30 days as the basis for 8  craft cocktails. Add a strained shot to a glass of  iced red or white wine for sangria on demand.

EiLuJ, Katonah

Louenhide Fifi cosmetic case   $59

Pick up the perfect travel companion that offers an elegant yet functional solution to carry all of your favorite toiletries at Eiluj in Katonah. Its structured flat base makes it easy for makeup storage and organization. The practical top handle allows for easy access to your products and offers effortless transportability in or out of your suitcase or travel bag. Plus now includes a complimentary cosmetic brush set.

Rocks, Chappaqua

14k White Gold Diamond Round Huggie Earrings, $450

In addition to jewelry, Rocks Jewelry Gifts Home offers modern home accessories and gifts.

Hickory & Tweed, Armonk

H&T X H&B Sullivan Quilter Pullover, $145.00

Hickory & Tweed partnered with Holderness & Bourne (also based in Armonk) on a limited run of custom apparel. This pullover features buttery soft fabric, diamond-quilted insulation, and contrasting trim for a classic look. A great combination of casual style and cold weather performance.

Consider the Cook, Bedford

Laguiole 3 Piece Cheese Serving Set, $40

Perfect for holiday and year-round entertaining and available in six different colors. Just one of the great hostess gifts and stocking stuffers you can find at Consider the Cook in Bedford Village.

Scattered Books, Chappaqua

Holiday Baskets, prices vary

A thoughtful gifts for kids and adults, Scattered Books will create a customized gift basket in-store, or via phone or email. Books can include bestsellers, graphic novels, mysteries, literary fiction, cookbooks and more. Books can be paired with add-on such as puzzles, candles or journals.