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Dear PoPville – Any Last Minute Gift Ideas?
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A very succinct one today:
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Last minute holiday gifts? Suggestions?”
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I don’t have specific things, but I really like Hill’s Kitchen (Eastern Market), Chocolate Mouse (Faragut), Cocova (Dupont), Tabletop (Dupont), the holiday market, and museum gift shops for cool, local stuff.
All brilliant ideas. I will add Home Rule, Pulp, and Cork Market.
A massage, a facial, a gift card to a good restaurant!
Holiday dishtowels – for host/hostess, or colleagues’ gift. Everyone needs new ones at some point. Also, spatula/wire whisk inside oven mitt – same uses.
I actually asked for dishtowels this year. I’ve had mine for years and they’re getting tattered. I’m so excited – one of my packages is about dishtowel sized and squishy!
Chinatown holiday market.
come to the bloomingdale holiday market at big bear cafe tomorrow.
Last minute holiday shopping? Interested in buying local? The Museum Shop at President Lincoln’s Cottage is open for business! Our holiday hours are as follows:
Saturday Dec. 22: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday Dec. 23: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday Dec. 24: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
In addition to all things Lincoln, we have fair trade items, jewelry, books and toys for children, home décor, DC-themed gifts, and more.
Here is a link to our online shop: http://shop.lincolncottage.org/Default.aspx. For more information, call 202-829-0436.
I think Pablo should get a new toy as a reward for posing for this cute picture!
Luxurious handwoven alpaca wool scarves from Toro Mata in Adams Morgan!!
Bucket of chicken.
Politics & Prose – books for everyone! Especially beautiful “Dancers Among Us.”
Amaryliss (es?) Excellent for anyone for whom you don’t know what to get.
Gift certificate to “Pret a Papier” at Hillwood Museum – you have to buy them there and it closes Dec. 30 so be sure your recipient can go. But it is a great exhibit.
For kids – “Child’s Play” toy store on Conn. Ave – they have everything as well as lots of smart helpful people that actually know everything and are eager to help you find just the right thing & check you out quickly.
Kittens! See my posting in the forum!
And I like the bucket of chicken idea too!
Find some cool future event recipient would like. Print up an invitation. Can be done in your PJs the night before, but don’t forget to buy the tickets/make the arrangements.
If the recipient is local and a fitness buff, maybe a gift card or a class pass to a studio? I’ve been enjoying Off Road Indoor Cycling in Shaw lately (spin, TRX, and circuit classes), but of course there at a ton of local studios that offer spin, barre, yoga, etc.
And I second the idea about books. Amazon.com has its perks, but I always discover something interesting that I wouldn’t otherwise have stumbled across when I browse the display tables at Kramerbooks.
travel french press coffee tumblers.
Popped Republic popcorn. I bought six bags for my bosses/coworkers. Their popcorn is incredible and a serious crowd-pleaser. http://www.poppedrepublic.com/