After the last two amazing GOOD Morning Wilton Gift Guides ($50 and Over, and Under $50) we’ve got all your other options covered. It’s not holiday without thinking about teachers, stocking stuffers, and more. The best part: give everyone something very special and unique, and support our local Wilton businesses. It’s win-win for everyone!
And remember, tell them you saw it in GOOD Morning Wilton!
Wilton Tervis 16 oz. Tumbler
Support the Wilton Class Project 2020 and get a great Wilton-themed gift. This Tumbler is $20 (cash or check payable to Class Project 2020) and is available at Blue Star Bazaar, Open House, The Painted Cookie, Signature Style and Wilton Sport Shop.
JoyRide Wilton Slouchie Hats and Knit Caps
One of Wilton’s newest entrants on the retail scene, JoyRide Wilton has lots of options. In this price range consider Slouchie Hats ($20) or Knit Caps ($15) or a gift card in any denomination.
Stella & Dot, Melly Bonita
Wishing Bracelets ($19), adorable pendants set on delicate chain strands and a sliding knot closure for adjustable length. Choose between an elephant, horseshoe, arrow or pave bar for a sweet gift that will delight! Makes a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for a teacher, babysitter or teen. Comes in specialty packaging with self-envelope.
To order, visit Bonita’s website, call 305.733.2106 or email her. Bonita will be holding an open house holiday sale Dec. 14-23. Anyone who mentions GOOD Morning Wilton will be entered in to win a sparkly gift from Stella & Dot. Contact Bonita for a shopping appointment.
Holiday Cookie Favors
Nut-free cookies from the Painted Cookie. $5-$12 each.
Best Teacher Tumbler
Packaged with four (4) wrapped chocolate-covered Oreos from the Painted Cookie, $20. (196 Danbury Rd.)
J. Hilburn Men’s Clothing, Lisa Lombardi
Small accessories add a big punch. Wurkin Stiffs, Flower lapels and Urbanexec socks from J. Hilburn are just a start. Contact Lisa Lombardi by email or on her website.
Make-Up Eraser
The Original MakeUp Eraser® is a reusable, ultrasoft makeup remover cloth that erases removes smear-proof, waterproof makeup and mascara with only warm water. Free of chemicals, this makeup remover gets rid of all types of makeup, including stage, sports, and theatrical makeup. Each cloth will last a thousand washes, and you only need to add warm water and then remove makeup. This ultra-soft, woven polyester-blend cloth gets rid of tough makeup without leaving behind a residue—just a fresh, healthy feeling. It’s machine washable. $19.97 at Renaissance Beauty.
Red Lokai Bracelet
Lokai’s motto is to “stay humble at your highs and hopeful at your lows.” What better way to spread the hope this holiday season than to help millions of children worldwide in difficult situations? Lokai’s new red bracelet benefits save the children, a charity that helps children in the U.S. and around the world. $1 from every red Lokai sale ($20 each) goes to Save the Children. There is no better gift than the gift of giving. At b Chic. (other colors: origininal, pink for Susan G. Komen, and camouflage for World Wildlife Fund)
Wilton CT Sheep Ornament
This handmade ceramic sheep ornament was created just for Blue Star Bazaar. The sheep is an appropriate icon for Wilton given the town’s history and affection for Ambler Farm. Cost $15. Available in the store (237 Danbury Rd.) or online.
Outdoor Gear
For that adventurous person who loves the outdoors, Outdoor Sports Center has an enormous variety of practical and durable gifts that are just under $20! Help your loved ones stay prepared on a camping trip with a new set of MSR camp utensils, a Black Diamond headlamp, or a first-aid kit from Adventure Medical Kit. Choose a Camelbak water bottle or a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife for everyday staples that no one should go without. Each department, from biking to skiing and everything in between, is filled with great gift ideas to create an experience. (80 Danbury Rd.)
Pictured below: Ultralight Medical Kit .5 from Adventure Medical Kits ($17); Eddy Insulated 6L Water Bottle from Camelbak ($20); Gizmo 60 Lumens, Headlamp from Black Diamond ($19.95); Folding Utensils from MSR ($12.95); The Classic from Swiss Army Knife ($17).
Winter Hats
Wilton Hardware has a wide selection of winter hats, priced from $9.99 to $18.99.
Cocktail Napkins
These cocktail napkins are the perfect hilarious hostess gift. $6.50 at Signature Style
Monogrammed 06897 Towel
Wilton’s Southern Yankee always makes such wonderfully charming, personalized gifts. This festive 06897 dishtowel is the perfect Wilton hostess gift. Owner Jennifer Angerame has limited quantities for $15 from her ‘Monogramming by Southern Yankee.’ Email her to order.
Wilton Library Giving Tree
Wilton Library’s Giving Tree is an annual tradition that stands bright in the gallery each year at this time. The tree is a Wish List of items, materials and programs that the library would like to bring into the collection or provide to the community. Give a gift of honoring of someone by picking an item on an “ornament,” bringing it to the circulation desk and paying for it. The item can be purchased in honor or in memory of someone, or to commemorate a special occasion. A lovely gift card is given to the purchaser, who in turn can give it to the person or family being honored. Where possible, a bookplate will be placed on the selected item to highlight the honoree.
Items in this category are represented by a $20 puzzle that will be purchased for the Library’s growing circulating puzzle collection and for those that are placed in the library for people to put together while they spend time in the reading area. (Items may go quickly but there are many choices in this category if the puzzle is not available.) (137 Old Ridgefield Rd.)
SnapTite Models
These models are a great introduction for kids to the world of model building. With a wide selection of sports cars to jet planes, these models require no glue, and are fully painted. You just snap the pieces together and watch the creativity come to life! Most kits at Heritage Hobbies are $15-$18.
Hand Painted Mug
No holiday is complete without a perfect holiday mug for sipping your favorite holiday cheers. Discover great mug selection from Happy Hands Art & Pottery $20 and up.
Wilton Tea Towel
A new and exclusive offering at the Wilton Historical Society’s Betts Store, these tea towels are made from 100% cotton. They’re $18. (224 Danbury Rd.)
Fill in Booklets
These super fun activity books to do together with your bestie is a great gift for a friend. Once they’re filled out, they’re a keepsake to have and keep forever as a memento of your friendship. Petite Chou Chou has them for $10-$15. (21 River Rd.)
Holiday Soaps and Trays
These festive and beautifully pre-wrapped soaps and trays are a perfect hostess gift! In yummy scents like Peony Rose & Vanilla and Grapefruit, they’re great for secret santa gifts too! Chou Chou has them for $10-$19. (21 River Rd.)
Ceramic Serving Bowl
Open House has this sweet white ceramic bowl with the message, “’tis the season to bring…merry” on the inside rim and includes a spreader with “making merry” etched on it. Makes a seasonal table complete for only $18.
Nod Hill Perfume Oil
This Nod Hill Soap Signature Blend Perfume Oil is $18. It’s a light perfume oil with hints of white flowers, bergamot and musk.
Ambler Farm Maple Syrup
Almost nothing says Wilton, CT like Ambler Farm does, so this is such a sweet way to capture the best of Ambler for just $15. You can find it year round at Village Market.
