Of course, we’d all like to give–and get–the dream, splurge gifts. What would holiday be like without GOOD Morning Wilton’s “Gift Guide Items $50-and-Over”? Give those you care most about something very special and support our local Wilton businesses. It’s win-win for everyone!
Signature Style (72 Old Ridgefield Rd.): Leather Stackable Jewelry Box $78
Comes in navy, orange and turquoise.
Signature Style: Kids Sweaters $78
Comes in sizes 12 months to 5/6 $78
Signature Style: Catherine Canino Jewelry various
Jewelry designer Catherine Canino once lived in Wilton. Her designs, all made in New York City, are brass with a 14k overlay and fresh water pearls.
Your Stories Ink. (Facebook/YourStoriesInk)
Wilton writer Karen Sackowitz has created a one-of-a-kind business offering a truly unique gift that will be treasured for a lifetime. Commission a personal narrative and turn your family stories into a professionally produced book! Learn more and contact her via her Facebook page or by calling 978.697.3845.
Wilton Hardware (21 River Rd.): Weber Smoker $199
Wilton Hardware: Dremel Multi-Max Tool $106.99
Blue Star Bazaar (146 Danbury Rd.): INZI Tassle Totes $165
Treat someone special to a suede and leather handbag. These tassle totes from INZI are $165 each. High quality leather and hardware give them a luxe feel. There are perfectly practical as well with pockets and zippers in all the right places.
Fraiche Hair Salon (436 Danbury Rd.): Keratin smoothing Treatment
Everybody deserves a special treat at the holidays. Gift Fraiche‘s popular Keratin Smoothing Treatment for beautiful, silky winter hair. They are offering 20% off the service to be used in January. Call 203.529.3777 for a gift certificate.
Emmy Star Designs (Emmy Star Designs/Facebook): various
Emmy Starr is a Wilton mom who makes handcrafted jewelry with gemstone beads, sterling silver and leather. Her work is sold at Jade in New Canaan (owned by Wilton resident Maxine Berg) and Ally Bally Bee in Ridgefield. Many of the pieces fall in the under $50 category with a few ranging between $50-100. She also is available for in-home private showings and takes custom orders, and her work can be seen on her Facebook page.
Lisa Lombardi, J. Hilburn: various
J. Hilburn menswear offers the best fitting shirt you’ve ever worn, suits that more than measure up and outerwear that rises above the elements. Shop the full selection of casual, business, social and formal attire for all the men on your list this year. Visit Lisa Lombardi‘s J. Hilburn website or email her at lisa.lombardi@jhilburnpartner.com.
Chou Chou (21 River Rd.): Wood Bluetooth Speaker $69
Great for the guy on your list — a packable sized bluetooth speaker that will compliment any office or dormroom!
Chou Chou: Cashmere Topper $149
This amazing piece can be worn in so many different ways! A great gift for anyone on your list–thoughtful but not overly personal. Everyone loves this piece!
Xenia Photography (xeniaphotography.com): Photo Session Mini Package $450
“Capturing honest and natural family moments that make you smile for a lifetime.” Wilton resident Xenia Gross is a lifestyle and family portrait photographer. Her Mini Package includes up to 1-hour photo session on location, a private online gallery, three artistically retouched high-resolution jpegs and two professional quality 8×10 prints. Gross also has $100 gift cards applicable toward any package available. Contact her at 203.456.5773 or via email.
Open House Gift Shop (9 Center St.): Cotton/cashmere blend Ponchos
Triax SIM-P: Wearable Head Impact Monitor for All Sports (Triaxtec.com) $189.99 (+20% discount, see below)
This device was just written about in GOOD Morning Wilton. This sports head-impact monitor helps give the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. In addition to buying sports equipment for your child or athlete, buy an extra set of eyes to track hits to the head in real time. It’s the first device of its kind certified by the Sports Legacy Institute to track hits across ALL collision sports (both helmeted & non-helmeted). It provides actionable data from practice AND games delivered to simple-to-use app on your Smartphone. The monitor is worn in a custom headband or skull cap. Visit triaxtec.com for more information.
BONUS: Triax is offering a 20% discount to all Wilton residents during the holiday shopping season! Use the code WARRIORS at checkout.
Ambler Farm (257 Hurlbutt St.): Fleece Jacket (Men’s/Women’s) at $55, Fleece Vest (Men’s/Women’s) at $50
Items will be available for purchase this weekend at the Greens Sale at Ambler Farm, Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wilton Historical Society (224 Danbury Rd.): Richwood Creations Wilton Serving Tray $65
Harvested, designed and manufactured in West Virginia, these trays are engraved with our state and town!
URA The Spa (444 Danbury Rd.): Gift Certificates
This holiday season, surprise that special someone with an URA The Spa Gift Certificate, and give the gift of peace, relaxation and wellness. They’re offering 25% off gift certificates of $150 or more (exp. 12/14/2014). Call 203.762.6200.
B-Chic (78 Old Ridgefield Rd.): DL1961 jeans (premium denim) $168.00-$198.00
These were voted best denim jean of the year.
Dermage Spa (475 Danbury Rd.): Big Buddha Bags $45-$90
Fun, reasonably priced handbags
Dermage Spa: Gift Certificates
Available in any denomination.