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• This unique wire necklace is handmade with Czech and German glass beads from the Kristina Collection ($56.95) at Mississippi Mud Gallery & Gifts, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick, mississippimudgallery.com.
• This tabletop box is a made of wood and reads: "Book lovers never go to bed alone," by Primitives by Kathy ($9.99) at Cherrika's, 318 Market Street, Kimmswick, cherrikas.com.
• Bars of handmade soap (two for $8) and this lovely soap dish ($8.99) at Little Picket Fence, 320 Market Street.
• Canvas of a toddler at Christmas features twinkling lights with the press of a hidden button ($52.99) at Christmas Haus, 311 South Elm Street.
• Set of ornate silver measuring spoons with images of wineries and topped with wine glass designs ($19.99) at Everything Nice, 303 Elm Street.
• Wood "birdhouse" lantern with tin roof ($39.99), cardinal figurine($4.99), berries ($2.99) and one of the store's most popular items, Luminara candles, which look like real flames but aren't ($44.99 for a set of two) at Everything Nice.

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• The bicycle chain picture frame is perfect for the recyclist on your list ($24) at the Bridge Fair Trade Market, 510 South Main Street, St. Charles, thebridge-online.org.
• Furry Kids Cookie Jar ($24.99) at Canine Cookies & Cream.
• All the things we love about Missouri in one large dish towel, from Primitives by Kathy ($12.99) at Aprils on Main, 222 North Main Street, St. Charles, aprilsonmain.com.
• Heathergems necklace, handcrafted from heather in Scotland ($35) at the English Shop, 703 South Main Street, St. Charles, theenglishshoponline.com.
• Stained-glass fish on a log from artist Barb Berg ($125) at Missouri Artists on Main, 315-321 South Main Street, St. Charles, maomgallery.com
• Men's fedora in gray is crushable and can be slipped into a coat pocket ($42.95) at Baubles, Bites & Boots, 107 North Main Street, St. Charles, baublesbitesandboots.com.
• This jiggling Santa decor piece stands about a foot tall ($20) at Love My Backyard, 409 South Main Street, St. Charles, lovemybackyard.com.
• Fuzzy mittens ($16.95) and matching hat ($16.95) by Look at Moss Boutique, 329 South Main Street, mossboutique.com.
• Harry Potter basket collection includes butterscotch beer from the Leaky Cauldron (nonalcoholic), Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans, Jelly Slugs and a Chocolate Frog ($11.50) at Sugar Cubed, 917 South Main Street, St. Charles, sugarcubedcandy.com.

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• Burgundy faux croc Zac Posen mini-bag ($295; see store for additional savings)at Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, St. Louis Premium Outlets, 18521 Outlet Boulevard, Chesterfield.
• Women’s UGG Allegra sheepskin and suede boot with back bow detail ($199.99; see store for additional savings) at UGG, St. Louis Premium Outlets, 18521 Outlet Boulevard, Chesterfield.
• Women’s bling team shirts ($54.99) at Fan Cave Sports, St. Louis Premium Outlets, 18521 Outlet Boulevard, Chesterfield.
• Signed and custom-framed Tarasenko 20 x 24 St. Louis Blues photo ($179.99) at Fan Cave Sports, St. Louis Premium Outlets, 18521 Outlet Boulevard, Chesterfield.
• Black and white holiday party dress ($74.50) at J. Crew Factory, Taubman Prestige Outlet, 17057 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield.
• Boys’ bow ties ($19.50) at J. Crew Factory, Taubman Prestige Outlet, 17057 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield.
• Navy Sleepshirt “Baby it’s cold outside” ($40) at Soma stores, Taubman Prestige Outlet, 17057 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield.
• Women’s changeable band from Burberry ($450) at Watch Station, Taubman Prestige Outlet, 17057 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield.

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• This resin Pearl Harbor-themed chess set is sure to appeal to history buffs. It comes in several different themes, including a whimsical cats vs. dogs theme. ($179) from Q Boutique at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Avenue, qboutiquestl.com
• This porcelain tray with a typewriter design is perfect for jewelry or desktop trinkets ($12.99) at Left Bank Books, 399 North Euclid Avenue, left-bank.com
• This Lampe Berger home fragrance set, which includes the fragrance sensual bouquet, is as beautiful to look at as it is to smell ($60) from Cassie's, 315 North Euclid Avenue, cassiesscents.com
• This showgirl wine bottle topper ($10.95) is perfect for pairing with a gift bottle of wine and sure to make holiday guests grin. From Enchanting Embellishments, 4732 McPherson Avenue, enchantingembellishments.net
• This double blossom necklace handmade by St. Louis jewelry artist Jenny Walker is made of bright sterling and violet enamel ($110) at Jenny Walker Jewelry, 449 North Euclid Avenue, jennywalkerjewelry.com
• Wow your guests or hosts with this three pound, hollow milk chocolate Santa ($59), bag of peppermint cashews, ($29), box of peppermint marshmallows ($20) or assorted chocolates in a cute holiday house ($30) Bissingers at Maryland Plaza, 32 Maryland Plaza, bissingers.com

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• A pair of white reindeer by Raz Importers ($104 for both) will add a hint of welcoming sparkle to a front porch or entryway, at the Great Cover-Up in Ladue, 9708 Clayton Road, or greatcoverupdesign.com.
• This white ceramic moose bottle stopper by Two’s Company will keep watch over your wine during holiday gatherings ($15) at the Great Cover-Up in Ladue, 9708 Clayton Road, or greatcoverupdesign.com.
• Books to Bed pairs a classic Christmas tale with matching jammies ($46), making for a cozy way to hear a bedtime story, at Lu Lu Belle Children’s Boutique, 9727 Clayton Road in Ladue or lulubelleofnaples.com.
• The Clydesdales, the Arch and provel-covered thin crust pizza are just a sample of the local gems highlighted on these St. Louis-themed coasters ($12 each), at the Sweet Boutique in Clayton, 8115 Maryland Avenue or facebook.com/sweetboutiquestl.
• No computers, batteries or remote-control needed: These brightly painted wooden Bruno race cars just require some imagination ($24.99-$64.99) at Happy Up Inc., 8107 Maryland Avenue in Clayton, 6654-A Edwardsville Crossing Drive in Edwardsville or happyupinc.com.
• Cardinals aren’t just for baseball season! This crimson bird nestled in a twig wreath ($22) will perk up a front door all winter long, at Garden Party and David, 8103 Maryland Avenue in Clayton or gardenpartyanddavid.com.

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• This pen and Ink starter set makes it fun and easy to experiment with dip pens and inks and includes one wooden pen holder, three vintage nibs, two bottles of South City Art Supply’s own shellac-based ink, one bottle of pen cleaner and a rag to clean nibs ($28) at South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee Street, southcityart.com
• Knit hat features a fuzzy blue ball on top and a St. Louis flag design ($19.95)at STL Style Stylehouse, 1926 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com
• This floral necklace ($160) made from from agate and freshwater pearls, handmade and designed in Taiwan, is bound to stand out this holiday season and beyond, at Tracy’s Treasures, 2306 Cherokee Street, facebook.com/trcystreasures
• These soaps, handmade in St. Louis, are packaged with sustainable or upcycled materials and come in a variety of colors and scents, ($6 each or 3 for $16) at Buddha Body & Bath LLC, 2304 Cherokee Street, buddha.indiemade.com
• A small glass globe containing air plants, gravel, moss and crystals, comes in various designs and can brighten up your window or desk ($25) at Flowers and Weeds, 3201 Cherokee Street, flowersandweeds.com, which also sells monthly subscription boxes at various price points.
• This multicolored poster of St. Louis features the city’s 79 official neighborhoods and comes in several colorful designs. ($14.95 for an 11-by-14 print, $34.95 for a 18-by-24 print) at STL Style Stylehouse, 1926 Cherokee Street, stl-style.com.
• These pressed flower photo frames are made in-house ($15.95 for 5-by-7 frame, $18.95 for 8-by-10.5 frame) at Flowers and Weeds, 3201 Cherokee Street, St. Louis flowersandweeds.com
• Please the artist in your life with a Koi Water Colors Pocket Field Sketch Box with 24 watercolors, a refillable water brush and two sponges ($25), and pair with pad of Fluid acid-free watercolor paper ($5) at South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, southcityart.com

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• Make sure your favorite hockey fan is prepared for January’s Winter Classic matchup between the Blues and the Blackhawks with this polo shirt ($99) at the Official Cardinals Team Store, 405 South Broadway.
• Multi-colored pinstripes on this women’s three-quarter sleeve Cardinals T-shirt ($54) has raised stitches, making for a vintage baseball appearance, at the Official Cardinals Team Store, 405 South Broadway.
• Meditation singing bowls are handcrafted with special bell metals in the Himalayas. With a little practice, anyone can produce a rich sound from the bowl ($72) at MacroSun International, 1310 Washington Avenue, or macrosun.com.
• This Nepalese pendant is inlaid with turquoise and the Sanskrit mantra “om,” ($18) at MacroSun International, 310 Washington Avenue, or macrosun.com.
• Bilibo seats inspire creative play in boys and girls: With a little imagination, it turns into a spinning chair, a rocker, a helmet or a home for stuffed toys. Multiple colors are available ($30) at the AIA Bookstore, 911 Washington Avenue.
• This silk scarf’s geometric pattern is adapted from a design by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and its neutral color scheme makes it an easy way to dress up any outfit ($60) at the AIA Bookstore, 911 Washington Avenue.
• What better way to top off your look with this Stetson Temple, made with rabbit fur felt, lined in satin and available in multiple colors ($195) at Levine Hat Co., 1416 Washington Avenue, or levinehat.com.

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• The Salma Dena bracelets are available in beautiful combinations of amazonite, smoky quartz or rose quartz beads by St. Louis designer Dena Khasif ($50 each) at Intaglia Home and Garden, 7195 Manchester Road, intagliahg.com.
• Give your favorite foodie a set of oil and vinegars ($34) at Vom Fass, 7314 Manchester Road, vomfassusa.com.
• Opt for the Tisano Chocolate Tea Blends, the original cacao tea, for a lover of tea who misses that hot chocolate aroma ($15.50 for tin or starting at $3 an ounce) at Traveling Tea, 2707 Sutton Boulevard, traveling-tea.com.
• Handmade cold-processed soaps are available in captivating blends like Old School Barbershop, Little Black Dress, Tibetan Goji Berry or Honey Patchouli ($9) at Maven, 7290 Manchester Road or mavenstl.com. You may consider adding a certificate for an Intro to Soap Making class at the shop ($59) includes a unique personalized blend and a take-home container of five to six soaps.
• Manduka Pro yoga mats ($108) are available in a variety of calm or invigorating colors, and you can add a class card certificate for first-timers for 30 days ($30) at Urban Breath, 2812 Sutton Boulevard.
• Pick from instant bestsellers like “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen, “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead, a St. Louis-themed work of nonfiction (there are many, for children and adults including adult coloring books) or invest in a beautiful rare classic for your favorite bibliophile like "The Complete Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" ($295) at the Book House, 7352 Manchester Road.

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• Stick ’em up and keep them there: These metal pistol book ends ($66) would be a great place to show off your favorite Western novels (or any others that appeal to you)at Gingham Buffalo, 500 North Main Street, Edwardsville, ginghambuffalo.com.
• With its chain-link strap, this tan crossbody purse ($38) is a modern take on a retro look, yet big enough to carry all you need for a night on the town at What to Wear and More, 921 South Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, whattowearboutique.com.
• Lots of colors and patterns make this blouse ($104) an eye-catching choice for day or night. A jeweled necklace ($90) adds some chunky bling at What to Wear and More, 921 South Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, whattowearboutique.com.
• This cutting board and serving set ($57) can handle a variety of loaves at Stix and Stones Interiors, 100 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, @stixandstonesinteriors on Facebook.
• Recycled bracelets ($34.95 and up) offer stylish new life to old leather items, in a variety of colors. They're made by a Troy, Ill., artist, at Stix and Stones Interiors, 100 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville; @stixandstonesinteriors on Facebook.
• Do ducks need boots? Well, no, but they look mighty adorable in them in a variety of colors and sizes: large ($35), medium ($25) and small ($22). Available at A Wildflower Shop, 2131 State Route 157, Edwardsville; awildflowershop.com.
• Cuddle up with this plush, fuzzy and super-soft reindeer ($45) on the chilly nights ahead. Find it at Where They Roam, Gingham Buffalo’s store for teens and children, 303 North Main Street, Edwardsville, @wheretheyroamkids on Facebook.
• With more than 70 flavors of popcorn to choose from, it may be difficult to limit yourself to three for this divided medium tin of popcorn ($51 as shown) that holds 3.5 pounds. It’s shown with Tuxedo (caramel popcorn drizzled with dark and white chocolate), Chili Lime (spicy cheese with a hint of lime) and the Edwardsville mix (white cheddar and caramel). Check it out at Chef’s Shoppe, 2320 Troy Road, Edwardsville, chefsshoppe.com.

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• You can warm your hand while you enjoy your morning coffee with these fun, attractive mugs. They come in both right- and left-handed models for ($22) ((it's on the mug, which is in the newsroom)) at Down by the Station, 150 West Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, downbythestation.com.
• Rusted Chandelier co-owner Diann Bosworth paints everything from vases to tables — "Any type of glass or wood," she says — in black-and-white checks. The Mackenzie-Childs-inspired vase ($42) the Rusted Chandelier, 118 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, rustedchandelier.com.
• Terrariums and fairy gardens are popular, and the Bug Store has them in all shapes and sizes. The coolest are the "greenhouses" on stands ($69 to $95) at the Bug Store, 113 Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, bugstore.com.
• If you're looking for a little different for a wall, consider the framed prints in different sizes by artist Janet Hill ($55) at Moonbeams, 124 West Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood; moonbeams-kirkwood.com.
• There's almost no limit to the possibilities when it comes to the personalized ornaments available from Zoey's Attic. You can choose from their designs or your own, and print them on one side or two sides (starting at $12) at Zoey's Attic, 20 North Gore Avenue, Webster Groves. zoeysattic.com
• Ladybug's owner Gretchen Gerber makes these unique cigar box purses from vintage materials ($38 and $42)at Ladybug's, 54 Moody Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-962-5239.
• Custom monograms rule at the Initial Design, on everything from shawls to bags. These waffle weave cosmetic bags come in three sizes ($15 to $22) and assorted colors, and you can put a name, an initial or a monogram on one to personalize it. The Initial Design, 25 North Gore Avenue, Webster Groves; theinitialdesignstl.com

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• A shadowbox by local artist Pam Dorsey ($56) is loaded with kitschy mementos of life in St. Louis in the ’60s, including the topping of the Arch and Gaslight Square, at Phoenix Rising, 6331 Delmar Boulevard, shopphoenixrising.com.
• Hand-carved wooden trinket boxes ($45-$69) feature nature-inspired etchings and will personalize any desk or dresser, at Create Space Generator, 6323 Delmar Boulevard, or createspacestl.com.
• Bicycling enthusiasts will appreciate this unusual sculpture ($43) constructed in Kenya of woven vines and other natural materials, at Plowsharing Crafts, 6271 Delmar Boulevard, or plowsharing.org.
• These wide-eyed penguins are going to be surprised by whatever you store in their felt pouches ($8 each), at Funky Buddha, 6504 Delmar Boulevard.
• Decorative steel signs ($19.99) feature scenes of Americana, including traveling through our own backyard on Route 66, at Rocket Fizz, 6303 Delmar Boulevard, rocketfizz.com.
• With scores of flavors to choose from, you’re sure to find something sweet, savory or a little bit funky to customize a four-pack of soda ($8.29) at Rocket Fizz, 6303 Delmar Boulevard, rocketfizz.com.
• Young (or not so young) Star Wars fans will enjoy building their own 3-D models from these metal kits ($11.99) that don’t require any tools or glue, at the Wizard’s Wagon, 6388 Delmar Boulevard, University or thewizardswagon.com.