2014 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Welcome to the 2014 local holiday gift guide! We’ve got two videos showcasing all the items you see listed here. If you follow our recommendations (or just have a great local gift to share) tag us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Happy Holidays and happy local shopping.

Astoria Swag

Queens is my Borough: Ideal stocking stuffer for your fellow Queens roommate. (Lockwood – 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

Hellgate Necklace: Keep that Astoria pride going with this iconic Hellgate Bridge necklace from The Brass Owl. It’s handmade brass and etched by a local NYC artist. (The Brass Owl – 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

We Heart Astoria T-Shirt: Designed by local graffiti artist Louie KR ONE Gasparro, it’s a great way to show off that you heart the neighborhood through gift giving. (Lockwood – 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

Hellgate Bridge Pullover: Great gift for any fashionable man on your list. (Lockwood 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

The Foodies

60 Beans: Growlers full of Alchemy cold-brew Coffee (60 Beans – 36-02 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

Coffee & Tea Mugs from Bareburger: You don’t have to limit yourself to use this mug for just coffee or tea. Use it for soup, cereal, oatmeal, anything! (BareBurger – 33-21 31st Avenue & 23-01 31st Street, Astoria)

Speaking of Bareburger, their gift cards are one size fits all. (BareBurger – 33-21 31st Avenue & 23-01 31st Street, Astoria)

Glassful: With a subscription you get 3 bottles delivered right to your gift recipients’ door.  Glassful ships to New York, Louisiana, Virginia, West Virginia, New Hampshire and Washington DC. Don’t forget WHA readers can receive $20 off their first box: use the code WEHEARTASTORIA. They also have holiday gift boxes available if a subscription isn’t a good fit for your giftees. (Glassful – 37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City)

Love, Sweet, Love, Pralines: Artisanal southern sweets from Love Sweet Love Pralines. They are buttery, creamy, smooth and melt in your mouth! Love Sweet Love Pralines takes it up a notch with artisanal flavors such as lavender and bourbon. (http://www.nypralines.com/)

LaRochelle Chocolates & Caramels: Hand-made, all natural chocolate truffles and caramels. Their Holiday collection is now available and includes the following delectable holiday flavors:

• Gingerbread truffle
• Peppermint truffle (vegan dark chocolate)
• Cabernet caramel is a semi-firm honey caramel
• Buttered rum caramel is a liquid caramel infused with spiced rum

(Sweet Jane’s Frozen Desserts – 27-17 24th Avenue, Astoria)

Sugar Sugar Gift Set: Each set includes Shea Butter hand-lotion and body scrub in scents like Whoppie Cream, Sweet Cream and Ginger Sorbet! (The Brass Owl – 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

Healthy Holiday

Ginger Juice Cleanses: Stay healthy through the holiday season with these juice cleanses. Locally made and bottled right in Astoria. (Ginger – 37-01 30th Avenue, Astoria)

Luludi living art: Change up the flower bouquet routine and give the gift of a terrarium. Minimal care will keep a these plants living and adding oxygen into the air. (Luludi Living Art – 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria)

Holiday Hoopla

Boxed Flannel PJ s: These come in several whimsical prints. These are super soft and will keep a sister, sister-in-law, or female friend warm this winter. (The Brass Owl – 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

luludi living art terrarium ornaments: Add life to an artificial tree or change up the normal ornament routine.  (luludi living art – 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria)

NY State Ornaments: Choose from solid NY State or engraved with “NY State of Mind” or “I Represent Queens.” These ornaments are handmade in Texas and made exclusively for The Brass Owl. (The Brass Owl – 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

 Kids

Skip*Hop Rolling Kids Luggage: Help out both the kids and their parents this holiday season. Perfect for families always on the go. (Lockwood – 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

NYC Trains: Bring the NYC Subway into your home with these wooden toy replicas. (Lockwood – 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

Plush MetroCard Rattle: Make NYC transit tangible with cuteness. Give the really little ones in your life their own MetroCard. (Lockwood – 32-15 33rd St, Astoria)

 Ladies on your list

Emmie Flat by Lucky: Super comfortable and made for a NYC gal on the go! Features a padded sock and a stretch topline for a perfect fit.  Comes in a selection of 6 colors including black, navy, pewter, bourbon, camel and leopard.  (The Brass Owl – 36-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria)

Gold Flecked Scarf: Stylish yet whimsical and one size fits all!   (Lockwood Style – 33-02 Broadway, Astoria)

James & Lily Custom Designed Rings: Work with the James and Lily team to custom-design an engagement ring around any size or type of gemstone. (http://www.jamesandlilyjewelry.com/)

Mighty Purse: Fashion-forward with the ability to charge your phone. A great gift for the tech-obsessed chickie. (Lockwood Style – 33-02 Broadway, Astoria)

A BIG thanks to QNS Collective for extending their lovely space for our holiday gift guide shoot. If you’re looking for a great place to get your work done, schedule a tour today! (QNS Collective – 36-27 36th Street, Astoria)

It goes without saying that I have zero hair styling abilities so a big thanks to Studio Nova for creating the perfect hairdo for our holiday gift guide. (Studio Nova – 37-01 36th Ave, LIC)