2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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• [words] Bookstore | Beacon Jewelers | Clay by Indigo Road Studio

• Kitchen a la Mode | Semifinalist | Hello Huckleberry

• General Gift Guide

• Maplewood Village

• South Orange Downtown

• Springfield Avenue Maplewood

• Gift Card Guide

[words] Bookstore | Beacon Jewelers | Clay by Indigo Road Studio

1. Andrew Ross Sorkin’s 1929 delivers a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history – one with ripple effects that still shape our society today, $35,  [words] Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

2. What We Can Know from Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan, a genre-bending novel of secrets, surprises and the limits of what can be known, $30 ,   [words] Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

3. Good Things, a New York Times bestseller from Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, $45,   [words] Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

4. Wreck by Catherine Newman unravels the hidden rules of family and the painful truth that those we love aren’t always who we wish they were, $26.99,   [words] Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

5. I’m Very Busy by Oliver Jeffers is a poignant, laugh-out-loud funny story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care, $17.99,   [words] Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

6. 14 kt white gold, amethyst and diamond halo pendant, $1,475, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

7. Sterling silver paperclip style charm bracelet (charms not included), $48.50, charms start at $28.50, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

8. Fresh water pearl with diamond pendant, available in 14 kt yellow gold or 14 kt white gold, $575, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

9. 14 kt yellow gold band with round and baguette shape diamonds, .79 CTTW, $3,575, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

10. Sapphire and diamond earrings in 14 kt white gold, $775, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

11. Handpainted line design serving bowl, $180, Clay by Indigo Road Studio, 10 Vose Avenue, South Orange, indigoroadstudio.com 

12. Carved white and khaki planter, $65, Clay by Indigo Road Studio, 10 Vose Avenue, South Orange, indigoroadstudio.com 

13. Sage dot vase, $110, Clay by Indigo Road Studio, 10 Vose Avenue, South Orange, indigoroadstudio.com 

14. Handpainted line design torus vase, $160, Clay by Indigo Road Studio, 10 Vose Avenue, South Orange, indigoroadstudio.com 

15. Carved white and khaki serving bowl, $150, Clay by Indigo Road Studio, 10 Vose Avenue, South Orange, indigoroadstudio.com 

Kitchen a la Mode | Semifinalist | Hello Huckleberry

1. Elf-themed kid’s apron and chef hat makes an ideal present for budding chefs, $34.95, Kitchen a la Mode, 59 South Orange Avenue, kitchenalamode.com, 973-821-5145

2. FinaMill battery-powered grinder grinds whole spices of all shapes and sizes, $70, Kitchen a la Mode, 59 South Orange Avenue, kitchenalamode.com, 973-821-5145

3. This metal sleigh soap dish gift set is a festive piece to enhance any bathroom, $24, Kitchen a la Mode, 59 South Orange Avenue, kitchenalamode.com, 973-821-5145

4. Perfect for golf and grilling lovers, this BBQ set with golf bag case and club handles brings the course to you, $49.95, Kitchen a la Mode, 59 South Orange Avenue, kitchenalamode.com, 973-821-5145

5. Made In 8-inch, 5-ply stainless steel fry pan, $119, Kitchen a la Mode, 59 South Orange Avenue, kitchenalamode.com, 973-821-5145

6. Women's crewneck knit in English lambswool with delightful color block sleeves and a relaxed fit, $168, Semifinalist, semifinalist.com

7. As minimal as a wallet can get with four card pockets and an ultra-slim profile, $48, Semifinalist, semifinalist.com

8. 18-inch Italian silk square with hand rolled edge handmade exclusively for Semifinalist, $68,Semifinalist, semifinalist.com

9. Andrea Nguyen details how cooks in her home country draw on their natural resourcefulness and Buddhist traditions to showcase the wide array of plants in flavorful and comforting recipes, Ever-Green Vietnamese: Super-Fresh Recipes, $35, Semifinalist, semifinalist.com 

10. An Italian design classic, this stapler is handmade in Cologno Monzesess near Milan by a team of four artisans, $25, Semifinalist, semifinalist.com 

11. Two sides, two moods — flip it to show your limited edition energy or keep it subtle with the Hello Huckleberry mark, $40, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com

12. Beaverbot is a blade-free automatic paper cutting tool, $200, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com 

13. Abstracted minimalist tee lets simplicity do the talking, $35, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com 

14. Each jar of Elmer’s Party Slime comes with unique mix-ins that change the texture or provide fun effects, $20, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com

15. Our Private Collection tote is a minimalist statement piece that blends form, function and attitude, $35, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com

General Gift Guide

1. Women’s Lilly Pulitzer sunglasses in navy, $199, Dawn Opticians, 63 Second Street, South Orange, dawnopticians.com, 973-762-9100

2. Find playful, thoughtful gifts for your child, swaddle, stuffie, and headband by Cute as New, $2-14; Crocheted hat/gloves set by Wanda’s Crochet Designs, $50; The Co-Lab at South Orange, 57 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, colabsouthorange.com, 973-307- 0344

3. Your future sledder will be comfy and happy in this onesie available in multiple sizes, $25, Meadowland Park Conservancy, meadowlandpark.org/shop

4. Treat someone to a set of ridiculously soft 400 thread count sateen Avocado organic sheets bundled with a bottle of dreamy lavender bed linen spray for a dreamy night’s sleep, $127-$217, Ethical Mattress, 387 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, ethicalmattress.com, 973-250-6104

5. Limited edition KV black velvet panel cocktail dress, made in the USA, sizes 2-10, $747, Kristi Vosbeck, kristivosbeck.com

6. 1950s Whitman’s Candy display sleigh, $95, Valley Vintage, 168 South Valley Road, West Orange, valleyvintage168.com, 973-323-1711

7. Buffalo check lounge pants, $40, Columbia High School Cougars Official Merchandise for Midnight Madness, CHSCougarShop.com

8. Our granola collection features seven delicious small-batch varieties made with clean ingredients, $24 for 24 ounces, Cereal Dreams, cerealdreams.com, 917-621-6595

1. Super thick and soft, this hoodie will keep you warm all winter long and is great for a few runs down the hill, $60, Meadowland Park Conservancy, meadowlandpark.org/shop

2. Cotton sateen filled with lavender buds and flax seed, this eye pillow is just what the doctor ordered after a hard day, tough workout or when dealing with a migraine, $54, Ethical Mattress, 387 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, ethicalmattress.com, 973-250-6104

3. A teen would love this assortment: bead bar necklace by Semiprecious by Alison Oxman, $45; Zenmist everything spray by Birdsong Soy Candles, $16; Journal by Dear Daughters Design, $25; Popcorn, $7; The Co-Lab at South Orange, 57 South Orange Avenue, South Orange; colabsouthorange.com, 973-307-0344

4. Gift composting! Give the gift of pick-up service and help someone get started for as little as $79 for one month, Java’s Compost, javascompost.com, 862-205-5737

5. Mid-century leopard cub statue, $248, Valley Vintage, 168 South Valley Road, West Orange, valleyvintage168.com, 973-323-1711

6. A gift box she’ll absolutely love: bathrobe by Draped in Heritage, $49.99; necklace and earrings by The Art Boutique, $150 (set); purple mug by Corey Westover Ceramics, $35; The Co-Lab at South Orange, 57 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, colabsouthorange.com, 973-307-0344

7. The Silverquicken Quest Club provides screen-free, escape-room-type challenges that immerse kids in a secret world full of mystery and adventure, $119 for Holiday 3-in-1 package, monthly subscriptions also available, Silverquicken, silverquicken.com

1. This 12-ounce beer glass with curved lip is the perfect shape and size to hold your coldest brew, $12, Meadowland Park Conservancy, meadowlandpark.org/shop

2. Perfect for your tween: charm necklace by The Charmery, $20; honey scrub by South Mountain Bees, $26; reading tote by Misfits & Dreamers, $18, The Co-Lab at South Orange, 57 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, colabsouthorange.com, 973-307-0344

3. Two-tone Morel France men’s metal frame, $229, Dawn Opticians, 63 Second Street, South Orange, dawnopticians.com, 973-762-9100

4. Limited edition holiday collection signature bow crafted with couture-level detail for everyday elegance, $32, Kristi Vosbeck, kristivosbeck.com

5. Columbia arch letter hooded sweatshirt, $40, Columbia High School Cougars Official Merchandise for Midnight Madness, CHSCougarShop.com

6. The perfect gift collection for him: watch by ARTIGIANO, $145; cutting board by GreeneWare Artistry, $50; Kerouac photo quote block by Quiet Heart Images, $27, The Co-Lab at South Orange, 57 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, colabsouthorange.com, 973-307-0344

7. Custom-made and personalized down or down alternative pillows for the perfect night’s sleep, from $125- $345, plus 10% off for the holidays, Ethical Mattress, 387 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, ethicalmattress.com, 973-250-6104

8. Home delivery of sourdough bagels, muffins and breads, $2 for bagels, $3 for muffins, The Rolling Bagel, therollingbagel.com

9. Lavender oil room diffuser from a family-owned lavender farm in California’s Santa Ynez Valley adds a soothing aroma to your office, powder room or favorite reading nook, $58, Ethical Mattress, 387 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, ethicalmattress.com, 973-250-6104

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Maplewood Village

1. Gourmet grocery gift boxes featuring coffee, cheese and gourmet items built to your budget, Food Lovers gift box, $67, Baker Street Market, 96 Baker Street, bakerstmarket.com, 973-327-9971

2. Bundled subscriptions, available in 3, 6 or 12-month increments, are the perfect way to send or receive months of fresh beauty, starting at $133.50, Brave Floral, 87 Baker Street, bravefloral.com, 973-761-0026

3. Choose from a variety of colors and give a Learn to Knit Socks kit. Includes two balls of pure alpaca yarn, knitting needles, printed pattern and video tutorials, $45. The Spinning Hand, 155 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 1, thespinninghand.com

4. Spanning decades, Comedy Nerd takes us on Judd Apatow’s lifelong journey of fandom, creativity and obsession, $50, Words Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Avenue, wordsbookstore.com, 973-763-9500

5. Embroidered shawl, made in India, $89, Kimaya Kama, 168 Maplewood Avenue, kimaya.com, 973-762-2385

6. As if hair spray and dry shampoo had a baby, Garubo’s Texture Spray gives grit, height and volume, $32, Garubo Salon, 174 Maplewood Avenue; anthonygarubosalon.com, 973-762-1212 7. Portable XMAS Tree Candle evokes fine pine and jolly holly for maximum fa-la-la-ling wherever you may be, $75, MEUS, 104 Baker Street, meusshop.com, 908-991-6387

7. You’re always in style in a cozy Maplewood sweatshirt, $58, Perch Home, 89 Baker Street, perchhome.com, 973-821-4852

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1. You can’t go wrong with this best-selling classic cheese pizza, large $15.99, Roman Gourmet, 153 Maplewood Avenue, theromangourmetpizza.com, 973-762-4288

2. A warm, friendly environment for kids to gain confidence, curiosity and better math grades, Mathnasium, 191 Maplewood Avenue, mathnasium.com/math-centers/maplewood, 973-996-8060

3. Give a gift from your favorite pub with this classic long sleeve T-shirt, $30, St. James’s Gate, 167 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, stjamesgatemaplewood.com, 973-378-2222

4. Napa Valley salad with a scoop of chicken salad topped with cantaloupe, avocado and grapes, served with toasted pita points, $14, Spot Diner, 165 Maplewood Avenue, thespotdiner.com, 973-763-8833

5. 14 kt white gold, swiss blue topaz with diamonds pendant, $2,750, Beacon Jewelers, 185 Maplewood Avenue, 973-762-8497

6. Meet the HAMMITT Invitation Clutch, crafted in embossed chocolate Italian suede or black leather, with signature gold hardware and chain strap, $295, Maker + Muse, 170 Maplewood Avenue, maker-muse.com, 973-313-2722

7. Stemless wine glass set, $49. Inside Home, 101 Baker Street, insidehomenj.com, 614-312-2554

8. Treat the kiddos to engaging art classes or adult art nights, $100, Hello Huckleberry, 151 Maplewood Avenue, hellohuckleberry.com

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South Orange Downtown

1. Belgian waffles with fresh strawberries and blueberries make for a hearty breakfast, $13.45, Village Diner, 1 Sloan Street, thevillagedinerso.com, 973-761-6666

2. JESPY Special Occasion greeting cards featuring client art, available at jespyhouse.org/Shop-Jespy, $30

3. Pepper Tuna Taraki with sushi-grade tuna coated in crushed black peppercorns, briefly seared over high heat and thinly sliced, $13.95, Pandang, 8-12 Village Plaza, pandangsushi.com, 973-763-6668

4. Rain of Fire Poke Bowl with spicy tuna and spicy salmon, Chipoba, 50 South Orange Avenue, chipobacafe.com, 973-877-8068

5. Oh Geez! Sleep Edition gummy, THC 100 mg/10 mg per gummy, $24, CannaBoy Treehouse, 57 West South Orange Avenue, cannaboytreehouse.com, 973-302-9020

6. Purchase in studio for a physical card or online for e-gift card with promo code “GIFT100” at checkout, Three Birds Yoga Studio, 18 South Orange Avenue, Floor 2, threebirdsyogastudio.com, 973-377-3332

7. Enjoy seasonal classes, drop-ins, workshops or camps, Oh! Canary, 165B Valley Street, ohcanary.com, 973-343-5452

8. Rigatoni Rabe with rigatoni pasta, sausage, hot cherry peppers and broccoli rabe, $31, Giorgio’s Ristorante, 52 Vose Avenue, giorgiosristorante.com, 973-762-4440

9. Candy and treat-filled gift baskets customized to your budget, SOMA Sweets, 58 Vose Avenue, somasweets.com, 732- 588-6565

10. Whole grilled red snapper marinated with thyme, chives, scallions and lime juice and served with beurre blanc, coconut basmati rice and sautéed haricots, $49.50, Papillon 25, 25 Valley Street, papillon25.com, 973-761-5299

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Springfield Avenue Maplewood

1. Hearty, slow-simmered beef goulash with tender chunks of beef cooked in a rich, paprika-forward sauce for a comforting, rustic meal, Park Wood Diner, 1958 Springfield Avenue, parkwooddiner. com, 973-313-3990

2. Vintage Philippe Starck for Alessi stainless steel ice bucket/colander with brass legs and watertight insert made in Italy, $550, Albert Joseph Gallery, 1988 Springfield Avenue, albertjosephgallery.com, 908-502-5018

3. Visit the showroom to explore a wide selection of tiles, cabinets, countertops and hardware, Tile Design Inspirations, 1903 Springfield Avenue, tiledesigninspirations.com, 973-761-0254

4. Shop our elegant holiday wine selection crafted for gifting, hosting and toasting, Wine Barrel, 1886 Springfield Avenue, wine-barrel-maplewood.res-menu.com, 973-275-0400

5. Black Angus choice filet mignon, $38.99/lb, N&K Prime Marketplace, 1899 Springfield Avenue, nkprimemarketplace.com, 973-821-9430

6. This Aftercare Package contains everything you need to care for your skin post-tattoo, Raven’s Quill Tattoo, 1874 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood; rqtattoo.com, 973-327-2205, $10

7. Cinnamon rolls in a variety of flavors: traditional, hot chocolate (pictured), red velvet, peanut better and jelly, matcha, blueberry, and apple spice, Grandma Emma’s, 1876 Springfield Avenue, grandmaemmas.com, 973-544-8032

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Gift Card Guide

1. Treat them to a manicure, pedicure or a variety of beauty treatments, Kim’s Nails, 173 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, 973-763-9949

2. From pancakes to burgers, breakfast, lunch and dinner from the Village’s iconic diner, Spot Diner, 165 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, 973-763-8833, thespotdiner.com

3. One-on-one comprehensive care at a local, boutique clinic, Fortify Physical Therapy, 509 Valley Street, Maplewood; fortifypt.com, 646-822-9461

4. Give a loved one a gift card for their favorite Irish pub, St. James's Gate, 167 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, stjamesgatemaplewood.com, 973-378-2222

5. Give the gift of wellness, Seven Point Wellness, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 305, Springfield, 917-210-1063, sevenpointwellness.com

6. Give the gift of an organized home to help bring balance and calm to a living space, Grit and Honey Home Organizing, gritandhoney.us, 973-650-0896

7. $100 gift card for $80; $75 for $60; $50 for $40; and $25 for $20, The Roman Gourmet, 153 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, 973-762-4288, romangourmetpizza.com

8. Give someone the flavors of Italy’s Southern Mediterranean, Boccone, 471 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, BocconeRistorante.com, 973-378-9222

9. A SOPAC gift card, redeemable for tickets to SOPAC-presented shows, available in a variety of denominations, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, 973-313-2787, sopacnow.org

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