Holiday Gift Ideas from Local Shops
For Women | For Men | For Kids | For Pets | Under $25
—For Men—
Vintage Dartboard, $38
Sault New England, 577 Tremont St., Boston
saultne.com
Head to Sault New England to peruse vintage finds like brass belt buckles, letter signs, pennants, and this dartboard—perfect for both entertaining and decorating purposes.
Liquid Body Flask, $45
Good, 133 Charles St., Boston
shopatgood.com
Indulge yourself in style with the help of this flashy flask, made with stainless steel and a mirror finish.
Handsome Dan Football, $135
Abodeon, 1731 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
abodeon.com
Named “Handsome Dan” to pay tribute both to Yale’s bulldog mascot and Leather Head Sports founder Paul Cunningham’s father, a Yale graduate, this handcrafted football is made from rich, supple leather, using a detailed, 15-step process. Slightly smaller than a professional football, it’s easier to hold and throw, designed to be a “constant companion” and improve with age.
Reveal Watch, $148
MFA Shop, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston
mfashop.com
This sleek watch focuses constantly on the present. Its outer disc shows the hour, middle disc shows the minute, and innermost disc indicates seconds. The current time is displayed through a looking glass, while with each passing moment, the past is faded away.
Hillflint College Sweater, $85+
hillflint.com
For a classy alternative to the souvenir T-shirt, these heirloom-quality knits make the perfect gifts for both current students and alumni. Represented universities with local ties include Amherst, Boston College, Brandeis, Harvard, MIT, and Tufts.
For Women | For Men | For Kids | For Pets | Under $25