Whether you’re searching for Christmas presents for a special sports fan or Hanukkah gifts for your favorite foodie, there’s a local token for everyone on your list.
Photography by Angelina Aragon, Eric Cox & Mirelle Inglefield
SPORTY SPICES
Tru Flask
$14.99
Keep tailgate tipples cold with this powder-coated, insulated cooler with a Tru Lock gasket to keep beverages secure. truflask.com
Sportiqe
$50-$60
The Tempe apparel company’s hoodies and sweatpants are durable enough for workouts but comfy enough for Netflix binges. sportiqe.com
State Forty Eight
$30-$32
The Chandler T-shirt outfitter partnered with retired Arizona Diamondbacks star Luis Gonzalez on these First Responders shirts and tanks to support Gonzo’s Hometown Heroes Fund. statefortyeight.com
EXPERIENCE !
For the hockey fan who has everything, give the gift of season tickets for Arizona Coyotes home games, which start as low as $17 per seat per game. Added benefits: access to exclusive events, discounts on additional tickets and access to purchase seats for the playoffs. nhl.com/coyotes/tickets
FOODIES
Mezcal Carreño
$120
Ivan Carreño and Abel Arriaga ship the Carreño familia’s artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca to Arizona – making it the only locally owned version of the smoky spirit. mezcalcarrenous.com
Hidden Track Bottle Shop
$25/month
Wine club membership includes two bottles a month, waived tasting fees and in-store discounts. hiddentrackbottleshop.com
Sibley’s West
$49.95
This bread warming tray is one of dozens of locally made kitchen goods at Chandler’s local-only shop. sibleyswest.com
New York Shuk x Hayden Flour Mills
$5.99+
The collaboration between the Brooklyn spice company and Tempe’s resurrected mill boasts three savory cracker flavors: harissa, hawaij and za’atar. haydenflourmills.com
Press Coffee Roasters’ Festivus
$16
It’s Festivus for the rest of us with this Seinfeld-inspired blend from the Valley’s most prolific roaster. presscoffee.com
Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance and Passion
$21.99
Local food writer Christina Barrueta digs deep in this account of the origins and evolution of Arizona’s vino industry. arcadiapublishing.com
EXPERIENCE!
Help amateur pit master pals up their game with Loot N’ Booty BBQ classes. Owner/barbecue guru Sterling Smith teaches intimate courses ($99-$500 per person) on ’cue topics ranging from backyard basics to competitive meat. lootnbootybbq.com
EXPERIENCE!
Michael and Lylah Ledner’s Scottsdale goat farm isn’t open to the public anymore, but you can treat friends and family to Dinner at the Farm (around $135 per person), a rustic yet elegant multicourse group dinner at a long, communal table among trees and twinkling lights. thesimplefarm.net
TECHIES
OBDLink
$49.95+
Get the gearhead in your life one of these car diagnostic tools, which all pair seamlessly with Android and iOS devices. obdlink.com
Rockford Fosgate
Prices Vary
Make a car – or motorcycle, ATV or boat – go boom with this Tempe company’s amps, speakers and subwoofers. rockfordfosgate.com
Loud Luggage Co.
$300-$1,250+
Vintage suitcases are transformed into rad boomboxes at this Phoenix shop. loudluggageco.com
EXPERIENCE !
HeatSync Labs offers science, tech and craft sessions at its downtown Mesa maker space. Buy your favorite mad scientist a membership ($25-$100/month) and he or she can learn how to control motion, light and sound at Arduino night (free). No experience needed. heatsynclabs.org
NESTERS
Jim Sudal Ceramic Design
$50-$280
Southwest design lovers will flip for these agave tiles and soap dish, handcrafted in Scottsdale. jimsudalceramicdesign.com
Lewis Interiors
Prices Vary
Midcentury modern devotees can get the look for less with these custom pieces. lewisinteriors.com
Tierra Del Lagarto
$375
This vintage suzani (tribal textile) from Uzbekistan is one of many global treasures you’ll find at the North Scottsdale shop/bazaar. tierradellagarto.com
EXPERIENCE !
Learn to make cards, dreamcatchers and macramé feathers in classes at Woods and Whites at Biltmore Fashion Park. Succulent Planting 101 ($25 per person) is a home-enhancing crowd-pleaser. woodsandwhites.us
ARTSY TYPES
Practical Art
$45
Hurry and get this limited-edition print, “Twice in the Desert” by Elizabeth Brice-Heames, before it’s gone.
$115
Magda Gluszek’s ceramic animal sculptures are perfect for whimsical decorators. practical-art.com
EXPERIENCE!
Why buy your loved ones tickets to just one play when you can buy them tickets for six? Arizona Theatre Company subscriptions come in packages of three, four, five or six performances and start as low as $160 per person per season ($25 per play). arizonatheatre.org
Cosanti
$32-$1,995
Treat the aesthete in your life to the late architect Paolo Soleri’s signature windbells, available in bronze and ceramic. cosanti.com
Craft Killer Co.
Inquire for Pricing
Anthony Garcia immortalizes pop culture and pop art with his candy-colored paper objets d’art. Instagram: @craftkillerco
Maryam P.Moeeni
Inquire for Pricing
Moeeni’s abstract mixed-media paintings – like “Poppy + Cotton” and “Dancing Tambourine” – are lush and enveloping. maryampmoeeni.com
EXPERIENCE !
Treat the hep cats in your circle to a gift certificate for a show (or two or three!) at The Nash, Downtown Phoenix’s jazziest jazz club. thenash.org
FASHIONISTAS/OS
ACONAV
$550
Fashion designer Loren Aragon draws from his Native American roots to create couture like this polychrome halter illusion Roma knit dress. aconav.com
Strong Beautiful Woman Gifts
$20
Makeup artist Stephanie Nault complements her main gig with a line of empowering T-shirts and totes. etsy.com/shop/stephanienaultmakeup
Luciam Designs
$48-$58
These delicate moonstone and 14-karat gold necklaces with pave details add a femme touch to any outfit. luciamdesigns.com
Manor
$40
Show your Valley pride with this Phoenix boutique’s vintage-style “Shoes on a Cactus” hat. manorphx.com
Schmattees
$18+
These cheeky, Jewish-inspired T-shirts and sweatshirts are fun gifts for Hanukkah or sassy statements all year long. shopschmattees.com
EXPERIENCE !
Give the gift of a glam squad with a makeover at The Sparkle Bar. Services include faux lashes ($20), Beauty 101 ($200), Teen Beauty 101 ($75) or packages (three in-studio applications, $150; six in-studio applications, $300). thesparklebar.com
EXPERIENCE !
Your dude may be dapper, but does he own a bespoke suit? Fill that hole in his closet with a custom-made suit (prices vary) at upscale menswear boutique The Clotherie. theclotherie.com
ANIMAL LOVERS
Animal Ink Co.
$20-$45
Melissa Carroll creates spot-on portraits of pets, from cats to cockatiels, in color or black and white. Instagram: @animalinkco
Hauspanther
$99.99
Functional and aesthetically pleasing cat furniture, like this clear lounge pod that mimics a sink, a feline lounging favorite. hauspanther.com
Oh My Dog Boutique
$16 & $28.99
Canine clothing and accessories for well-heeled heelers and schnauzers. ohmydogboutique.com
EXPERIENCE!
Pamper your pooch – or your friends’ fur babies – with grooming packages, treats and “pawdicures” (à la carte services start at $5 and “Pamperships” range from $90-$125 per month) at chichi Puff & Fluff Grooming & Pet Sitting. Locations from Arcadia to Goodyear. puffandfluffspa.com
KIDS
Cricket + Ruby
$62
Hipster chic baby onesies and pajamas for the stylish infant in your life. cricketandruby.com
Sibley’s West
$6.99+
Stock your niece or nephew’s bookshelf with Arizona-centric titles like Cactus Hotel and A Cowgirl and Her Horse. sibleyswest.com
KidStop
$39.99
You can buy a kid one gumball, or you can help them make their own tricked-out gumball machine with this DIY kit. kidstoptoys.com
EXPERIENCE!
Self-care starts early with Tiny Blessings Spa Party, a mobile spa for wee ones (party of five, $299). tinyblessingsparties.com.
