The List: $250 to $500
Art Nouveau floral locket • Luna & Stella has a collection of antique lockets that make a perfect gift. Customers can send in their own photo, which will be scaled, printed and inserted into the vintage piece. We love this Art Nouveau floral locket. $350.00 at Luna & Stella.
Pingy the penguin • Who can resist this round-bellied penguin who wibbles and wabbles but never loses his sweetly surprised expression? Pingy perks up any space but is especially wonderful in a child’s room, where he never turns down a hug. $435.00 at Centro, 4727 McPherson Avenue.
Atari Home Arcade • Get your Asteroids on. This Atari arcade cabinet delivers a classic arcade experience at home. With the controls and looks of the '80s and the flat-screen LCD display of today, it evokes nostalgia with a better gaming experience. Choose the Asteroids cabinet (Asteroids, Tempest, Major Havoc and Lunar Lander games) or the Centipede cabinet (Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede and Missile Command games). $399.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
From the Heart thin bangle bracelet • Your handwritten message is pressed into high-quality metals in this bracelet, handcrafted by four generations of traditionally trained metalsmiths in historical downtown St. Charles. Available in argentium silver and 18K yellow gold. $346.00 at Cassandra Erin Studio, 112 South Main Street, St. Charles.
Custom corset • Leave this custom-made corset in your special someone's stocking and see what happens. Bespoke will make a corset or other clothing item tailored to your needs, size and tastes. $270.00 at Bespoke, 2650 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Leather statement cuffs • It’s bling with an attitude — these statement cuffs mix “reloved” leather with vintage jewelry for a knockout look that will jazz up casual Friday and add some sparkle to your Friday night out. This cuff features a rare, vintage Watermelon Schiaparelli gem. $350.00 at Sour Mash, 116 North Main Street, Edwardsville.
Crossbody organizer • It’s way more than a purse. This blue crossbody organizer has a slim design, but don’t let it fool you: It has pockets and compartments aplenty. It’s super soft, with stylish touches and both magnetic and zippered closures. It’s sure to keep your stuff neatly organized. $360.00 at Basket Case, 1680 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville.
Fusion Gate for baby and dogs • Fusion Gates, an Edwardsville company, offers stylish safety with interchangeable art screens. Choose from three color finishes and more than 20 art screens ranging from trendy to traditional. Shown is the Willow Branch design, which expands from 36 to 52 inches. $299.00 at Fusion Gates.
Dewalt Table Saw • For the carpenter in your life, this table saw is perfect for all the woodworking projects he or she can dream up. $379.00 at Lowe's.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer • If there's a baker in your life, they'll definitely appreciate a new stand mixer. Maybe they'll even make you something in gratitude. $379.99 at Kohl's.
Suunto Spartan GPS Watch • Any hardcore runner would love this GPS watch, which tracks everything from distance to heart rate to elevation change during a workout. $279.00 at REI, 1703 South Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood.