Still, that's the entree´, the main course for Christmas morning; the gift you've hidden behind the tree (or in the garage) to bring out last. But you still need an amuse-bouche ... something to whet the appetite and set the stage for what's to come. A stocking stuffer with pizzaz, in other words. Try one of these gifts we found downtown:
This unusual watch is 'Buster Bones,' a limited edition trapezoid that comes in a collector's case from California artist Sonya Paz. These watches were included in last year's Academy Awards gift bag. $75, from Northern Lights.
Fun jewelry always works, and you never have to worry about size. Molly MaGruder has pretty Firefly crystal and bead necklaces, starting at $20.
Prefer the practical? Then how about Life is Good cotton socks, ultra soft, washed cotton in soft colors and many designs. $10 at Copacetic.
Here's something we had to see in use to really understand. It's a small metal insert that turns a wine bottle, or any decorative bottle, into a distinctive candelabra. Note the built-in bobeche to catch melting wax. It's called the Bottlelabra, and is available for taper and tealight candles, $11, at Artistry Furniture.
Finally: riotous colors! Decorative and artistic glass boxes (yes, they fit into a stocking!) by Mark Lewanski. They're fashioned in an Italian glass technique, and hand-painted to maintain a contemporary look. From $32, at Monfort's Fine Art.
Previous Artful Shopper excursions:
A gift for teacher is HERE.
Unusual hostess gifts are HERE.
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