We are thrilled to bring you Day Two of this year’s GOOD Morning Wilton Holiday Gift Guide! We’ve pulled together a collection of really GOOD items from our fabulous, local brick-and-mortar retailers, restaurateurs, and merchants, plus a great collection of independent entrepreneurs, and our amazing Wilton non-profit organizations. There is something for everyone on your list and best of all, this is your ultimate guide to shopping local.
Today, we feature gifts that come in at under $50. Wednesday, it’s our day for a little more luxury, with items over $50. Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s Guide to Holiday Gifts Under $20. Get ready to shop and gift away!
Wilton Library
Wilton Library’s Giving Tree is an annual tradition that stands bright in the gallery each year at this time. Essentially the tree is a Wish List of items/materials/programs that the library would like to bring into the collection or provide to the community. Patrons simply pick the item on the special “ornament,” bring it to the circulation desk and pay 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. The item chosen for each category is a representation of what is currently on the tree. Items may go quickly but there are many choices in each category if the first request is not available.
Items under $50 are represented by the $30 book, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama through the Lens of a White House Photographer by Amanda Lucidon.
Shoppers also are reminded of Wilton Library’s Holiday Book Sale in which bargains in all price ranges can be found on a daily basis. Both the Giving Tree and Holiday Book Sale run through Jan. 3, 2018.
Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.
Open House Gift Shop
Great gifts for under $50 are in abundance at Open House Gift Shop! Gift sets include this Acacia wooden serving board complete with spreader and decorative serving bowls.
Open House is located at 9 Center St.
J. Hilburn
Pocket squares and fine Italian leather from J. Hilburn are sure to please this holiday season. J. Hilburn believes every man, no matter how rough and tough, aspires to be a gentleman. Not quite sure of the perfect present? Let him decide with a J. Hilburn gift card. Contact independent personal stylist Lisa Lombardi via email or on her website.
Blue Star Bazaar
One of the hottest gift items of the season is the fur Pom Pom hat. It comes available in women’s and girl’s sizes in a variety of hat and Pom Pom colors. Look good while staying warm. Ladies hat is $48, girl’s hat is $40. Find them at Blue Star Bazaar or on the Blue Star Bazaar website.
Blue Star Bazaar is located at 237 Danbury Rd.
Signature Style
Signature Style has these monogrammed grab bags for $42, which are available in several different patterns. Monogramming for one line is included; additional charges may apply for multiple lines of personalization.
Signature Style is located at 72 Old Ridgefield Rd.
Chou Chou
Everyone’s favorite trend is just $39! These fringe scarves from Chou Chou come in a bunch of colors and are perfect to keep her warm this season. It’s the perfect gift for the teen on your list!
Chou Chou is located at 21 River Rd.
B Chic
Stop by B Chic for on-trend Free People Denim Skirts with side button detail.
B Chic is located at 78 Old Ridgefield Rd.
STRONG The Magazine for Girls
This holiday season, give a girl in your life a magazine to empower and inspire her! STRONG The Magazine for Girls aims to empower girls to be the best version of themselves by presenting them with STRONG female role models and encouraging their interests and passions, wherever they may lie. Pick up your copy today in Lang’s Pharmacy for $12.50 or go online to purchase an annual subscription for $50.
Lang’s Pharmacy is located at 28 Center St.
Wilton Historical Society
Everyone has a friend or relative who hosts large, beautifully styled gatherings with ease. The perfect gift for them? A trio of adorable winter owls, crowned with forest finery, featured on a pad of 30 paper placemats. Disposable paperware never looked so elegant! $30 at the Betts Store Museum Shop at the Wilton Historical Society.
Wilton Historical Society is located at 224 Danbury Rd.
Wilton Playshop
Give the gift of theater. Gift cards are valid for any show at the Wilton Playshop! Available for purchase on the Playshop website or here online.
Wilton Playshop is located at 15 Lovers Lane
Wilton Hardware
Kids will be howling with excitement when riding the Flexible Flyer Snow Screamer from Wilton Hardware. This sled is designed for use by one or two children, aged four and up. The lightweight design and tough handles make it easy to carry back up the hill.
Wilton Hardware is located at 21 River Rd.
Rodan + Fields
Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Daily Body Moisturizer will give you glowing, moisturized skin from head to toe, and leave your skin feeling conditioned and healthy with a light fresh scent. Feel refreshed all day long with naturally moisturized, calm skin. ESSENTIALS™ Daily Body Moisturizer features Rodan + Fields’ RF-Dcell technology to calm skin from climate-induced stressors, humectants to moisturize dry skin, and Dimethicone to help condition the skin’s natural moisture barrier. This lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to soften skin and keep you feeling smooth from morning to night. Gift retails for $26 plus shipping, or $23 Preferred Customer price; join and receive 10% off and free shipping. Contact Maria Costa at 914.819.8849 or via email for details.
The Painted Cookie
The Painted Cookie is offering a Stemless Santa Wine Glass with a 4-pack of nut-free, chocolate covered Oreos, for $22.50.
The Painted Cookie is located at 196 Danbury Rd.
Village Market
Stonewall Kitchen Jam Sets are a delicious hostess gift this holiday season from the Village Market. Three jam box sets are $29.99.
The Village Market is located at 108 Old Ridgefield Rd.
The Well
Give the gift of relaxation this year with a real bamboo ultrasonic oil diffuser from The Well. Each diffuser retails at $49.99. As a holiday special, each diffuser will be bundled with a free Aura Cacia essential oil.
The Well is located at 33 Danbury Rd.
Local Soul
Awesome shirts for men–in a variety of colors and images–are available at Local Soul. These stylish T’s are handmade in Boston by Encore Apparel, whose tag line is, “Life is Short, Play it Loud.” $30 includes record album packaging for the holidays.
Local Soul is located at 90 Old Ridgefield Rd.
Possibilities Farm
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience! Possibilities Farm in Cannondale offers unique events with horses that will delight everyone on your list. Sitting in the cozy barn under heated blankets, spend quiet meditative time with the horses in a horse wisdom circle. Or choose an energy circle/reiki share in which each participant gives and receives positive energy in conjunction with the horses. Gift certificates are available for either type of circle for $40. Certificates of $25 and up can be applied to any of the services at the farm, including the Life You’ve Imagined workshops, a perfect way to kick off 2018! To learn more, visit the Possibilities Farm website.