Holiday Gift Guide Day 11: Gifts for "Everyone Else"
We’re on Day 11 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Guide. I’ve covered gifts for him, her, the entertainer, the traveler, and even for your pet. But if you have somebody on your list that is hard to shop for, and doesn’t fit just one category, check out the ideas below to spark some inspiration.
Though its housewares can be found in department stores across the nation, nothing beats the selection at Bodum’s only stand-alone store in the U.S. located in Manhattan. The Meatpacking District store stocks more than twenty styles of the signature glass-and-stainless-steel coffee, tea presses, and more. You may also shop online.
Now that the lights of Broadway are once again shining, it’s time to overdose on shows. The New York Theatre Development Fund is selling TKTS Gift Certificates. These gift certificates work like cash at the TKTS Discount Booths for the purchase of same-day discount tickets to dozens of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Denominations of $25, $50, and $100 are available online, by telephone, and at the two TKTS booths in Manhattan.
If film is more their style, give them a membership to the Independent Film Center (IFC Center) in Manhattan. The Cineaste $65 membership will get them $3.00 off adult admission, first chance advance ticket purchasing for special events, no-fee online ticketing, free preview screenings of upcoming releases, four free small popcorns, and 20% off theater merchandise. Available online. Membership prices range from $65 to $1000.
Are you looking to give something as unique as the person for whom you’re buying? DNA 11 puts a modern spin on the traditional personal portrait with the Framed DNA Print. A kit is provided to collect a saliva sample which is sent to a secure certified lab for processing. Choose from 25 custom color combinations. Pricing starts at $390. Also available at MOMA Store.
Do you have too many friends that are geneticists and are afraid of what your DNA might reveal? DNA 11 also has the Fingerprint Portrait (starting at $190) and a Kiss Portrait (starting at $290). Available online.
Oscar Wilde Bookshop, the self-proclaimed World’s Oldest Gay and Lesbian Bookshop, is selling the You Tube sensation and one of this year’s top-selling items, the Hillary Nutcracker. This has Barbie doll appeal but is a fully functional nutcracker! A must-have for any nut-serving holiday host. Available at the Oscar Wilde Bookshop or online at the Official Hillary Nutcracker site. $24.95
Are you required to participate in your office “Secret Santa” gift exchange? This handy USB Keyboard Vacuum is a fantastic, inexpensive choice. It plugs directly into the USB port on your computer, so there are no batteries are necessary, and it comes with two attachments: a brush to clean vents and fans, and a flexible rubber tip to get in between keys. Available at the Container Store in Midtown, Chelsea, and across the nation. $4.99
Photo credits: Kiss Portrait, personal collection; nutcracker, HillaryNutcracker.com; USB Vacuum, Container Store
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