Holiday Gift Ideas from Local Shops

From quirky to classy to practical, we've got something for everyone on your list.

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holiday gift ideas boston shops

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.

holiday gift ideas boston shops

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.

football

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.

mfa watch

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.

sweaters

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