Photographs by Mark Gilliland
Cardinals win a bonus round
It’s game five, bottom of the ninth. Wainwright throws the final strike and the Cards win! With a flick of the wrist you can relive your favorite World Series moments. Cardinals pinball game, Front Porch Classics, $130. Grove Furnishings, 3169 Morganford, 314-776-7898, www.grovefurnishings.com
arm candy
What man doesn’t love a sleek watch with a sporty look? Choose from performance steel or thermoresin bands and colorful faces. Movado 800 Series watches, $700–$1,000. Exclusively from The Diamond Shop, 12 N. Central, 314-721-2210, www.diamondshop.net
st. louis 101
Here’s a chance to revisit the Roaring ’20s, when lavish hotels like the Statler were built and high society reigned. Learn the stories of the Chase, the Mayfair and others, then switch gears and read about the rise and fall of our local railway system. St. Louis Gateway Rail and Grand Hotels of St. Louis, $19.99 each. Gift shop, Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, 314-721-0072, stlouis.art.museum
clear cut
Sometimes the answer is as simple as black and white. Endearing custom-cut silhouettes of your family members and pets make a lasting keepsake. Silhouettes, $75 each figure, framed. The Empty Nest, 21 N. Gore, 314-961-3900
jazz hands
Nothing adds zip to a brown wool coat like patterned fingertips. Soft leather and a spot of hardware turn ordinary warmth into fashion fabulousness. Houndstooth sheepskin driving gloves, $78. Susan Lynn’s, 130 Chesterfield Towne Center, 636-530-7337, www.susanlynns.com
three wise sniffs
Complex scents and beautiful packaging make these delicious candles the perfect gift. Who wouldn’t like a little spice this holiday season? Pacifica Beloved Spice soy candles in Roman Frankincense, Mexican Cocoa, Zanzibar Cinnamon Almond, $35/set of three. Grove Furnishings, 3169 Morganford, 314-776-7898, www.grovefurnishings.com
it’s a wonderful game
Jot holiday memories on playing cards to reach the North Pole. Add to your deck each year for a family tradition to rival Uncle Myron’s a cappella “O Tannenbaum.” Christmas Gamesake, $19.95. Puzzled?, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-863-6449
a touch of glass
You won’t even need flowers to make these vases look good. Made from imported blown glass, these vessels are available at the newly reopened Spicer’s of Ladue, where variety rules, for $30 to $42. Spicer’s of Ladue, 8859 Ladue, 314-721-6026
scrapbook chic
Get out the pictures and scalloping scissors—these pages won’t fill themselves. These handsome books are primed for your memories, including those World Series ticket stubs. Thomas O’Brien Vintage Modern notebook in green suede, $9.99; scrapbook in cream suede, $39.99. Target, 800-440-0680, www.target.com
fashion formula
Winter fashion uniform = slim jeans + killer boots. Add a tiny blazer or a yummy cashmere sweater and voilà! If only holiday shopping were this easy ... Report Signature boots, $355. The Haute Shop, 8232 Forsyth, 314-721-4008
tantrum repellent
It’s christmas morning and junior’s just opened his latest battery-operated toy, batteries not included. But you’ve got the Easy Charger and not only are those AAAs at hand, they’re ready to be used. Merry Christmas! Easy Charger by Energizer, $21.99. Best Buy, 1-888-237-8289, www.bestbuy.com
