date published: December 27, 2004
Find that perfect holiday gift for
everyone on your list right here in the Hub
by Christine Celli
You've made your list and you've checked it twice. Now you just need to decide what to buy-which, we agree, is the hardest part. If you already have some gift ideas in mind, Boston boasts several malls, outdoor shopping areas and a slew of quirky shops and department stores. We encourage you to take a stroll through historic Faneuil Hall's popular outdoor market; bargain shop at off-price retailers in Downtown Crossing like H&M, TJ Maxx and Filene's Basement; and peruse the Shops at the Prudential Center for popular department stores like Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. For higher-end items, try Neiman Marcus and Gucci at Copley Place or hit the CambridgeSide Galleria for more mainstream chains, from J Crew to Best Buy. For the eccentric to the eclectic, from Newbury Street to Harvard Square, Boston is a sprawling shopping mecca and we've found the hottest spots for the coolest gifts. So if you're hoping to head home this holiday season with a unique slice of Beantown and don't know where to start, our gift guide has the solution for everyone on your list!
![]() We know moms aren't supposed to choose favorites, but that doesn't mean you can't try to persuade her. Since most moms claim to love functional gifts above all else, consider a handcrafted mahogany or cherry wood bowl (A) made in Vermont. These teak or clarendon bowls are beautiful, durable and practical and are available in a variety of sizes (from $25-289) at Bowl ![]() |
![]() Whether dear old dad enjoys travelling as much as you do, or just likes to learn about history and far off places from the comfort of home, head to the The Globe Corner Bookstore (28 Church St., Cambridge, 617-497-6277), which boasts one of the largest selections of travel guidebooks, maps, literature and more, right in Harvard Square. For books about the Hub, the store's staff recommends The Good City: Writers Explore 21st Century Boston ($11) (C), a collection of essays by local writers. If he's a sports fan, we suggest ![]() |
![]() If you have any new moms on your list, they'll be thrilled by the one-of-a-kind gifts available for wee ones from Mulberry Road (46 Gloucester St., 617-859-5861). Still in its infacy itself, Mulberry boasts hand-crafted toys such as the brightly colored wooden My First Train ($34) (E) and colorful knitware-from monogrammed sweaters to hats-created by local designers. ![]() Don't let the name fool you. Although
Curious George paraphernalia is plentiful (stuffed animals, $13.95)
(F), Curious George Goes to Wordsworth (1 JFK St., Cambridge,
617-498-0062) in Harvard Square offers plenty of other options as
well. Its two floors are chock full of stuff for newborns through
teenagers, from Beatrix to Harry Potter. You can even find favorites
from your own childhood. |
WOMEN Perhaps a lady's favorite gift comes in a tiny box with a hefty price tag, but jewelry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Whether
it's for a Christmas stocking, a Yankee swap or something for a friend
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