The East Hampton Star’s hunter-gatherer, Durell Godfrey, has been shopping for everyone on her lists and she’s come up with a few surprises for your list, too.
GRAPHIC (1 of 14)
Vintage advertising thermometers, part of a curated collection, look good solo, but great in multiples. Begin your own collection of well- designed advertising art, or give one to a friend who has a good eye. $155 and up. Nellie’s of Amagansett, 230 Main Street, Amagansett.
TRIPLE WHAMMY (2 of 14)
Unicorns, glitter, and shine. Fill this bag with dollars for a favorite teen or use it as an evening bag at the next gala. $30. The Tack Trunk, 137 Main Street, Amagansett.
FROTHY (3 of 14)
What fun you will have at coffee breaks with this nifty frothing machine. Keep it and you are guaranteed to have people stopping by to froth. Give it to friends, along with mugs, as a terrific gift. Mugs, $20 each. Frother, $99.95. Loaves and Fishes Cookshop, 2266 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton.
STATEMENT (4 of 14)
Classic and dramatic for town or country. Throw a Pendleton blanket over the back of a Chesterfield couch or drape it on the daybed on sleeping porch. Snuggle with it — and your honey — by the fire, or hang it on the wall as a graphic. Vintage, of course. $395 and up. Annyx, 150 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
CHARMING (5 of 14)
Mother nature will be thrilled if one of her birds gets to hand out in this adorable house. The trailer is handmade. Or use it as a country accent in a city apartment. $65. Strawberry Fields, 697 Montauk Highway, Montauk.
STYLISH (6 of 14)
If you give it to him, he will wear it at the Yale Club or the Maidstone. Combinations are fun all the time, and especially at the holidays. We like this fine flannel shirt and excellent tie together, and there are others. Shirt, $135. Tie, $75. J. Mclaughlin, 2442 Main Street, Bridgehampton, or 2 Job’s Lane, Southampton.
THE GOLDEN RULE (7 of 14)
This fabulous piece from Water Mill designer Joan Hornig, (https://pavethewayjewelry.com) is 18k rose-gold vermeil and sterling silver with ethically sourced round diamonds for someone who wants to abide by the rule or rule the world. The ruler is about 1.5 inches long. Other nifty tools available. Profits from sales go to charity of your choice. $305. Trunk show, Nov. 29, 1-4 p.m., Parrish Hall, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, 235 Herrick Road, Southampton.
WISH (8 of 14)
A gold star is always welcome but perhaps it will help you teach your child to save. When the star is full, you pull a plug so the small change falls out. Maybe your child will have enough to buy something that wasn’t under the tree or donate the money to make someone else’s holiday better. $22. Stella and Ruby, 144 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
PLAYFUL (9 of 14)
Your child would love a car that matches Mummy’s. Or, you could wrap it as a gift certificate for the real thing! Otherwise, you could put it on your desk as a hint. The hunter gatherer would happily drive a yellow one, Thanks. $8.95 for the small one. Stevenson’s Toys, Suite C, 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, and 69 Job’s Lane, Southampton.
CHIC, COOL, WILD (10 of 14)
Leather jacket in perfect red for any season. Wear it with black velvet or white silk. You will be the belle of the ball, the red carpet, or the airport check in. They may even upgrade you to first class because you look swanky. $696. Brand Hamptons (Within Destination Haus), 249 Main Street, Amagansett.
GAME NIGHT (11 of 14)
A punk turn on the classic game, but it’s styish, too. Maybe you will be inspired to play for pirate treasure. $285, English Country Home, 26 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton.
KNOWLEDGE (12 of 14)
Could you pass a citizenship test? Could the president? This book tells you things you never knew or totally forgot. Leave it on the coffee table to encourage people to test themselves at a party. Or an optimistic young friend might like it. All politics are local, right? $14.99. BookHampton, 41 Main Street, East Hampton.
CRAFTY (13 of 14)
A fabulous wall of yarn may encourage him or her to take lessons. Learn to make a scarf using your arms as the needles (no kidding or make tiny sweaters as holiday ornaments. Call for information on private lessons. Black Sheep Knitworks, 631-527-5800, 47 Newtown Lane, East Hampton.
OTHERWORLDLY (14 of 14)
Your tree, real or artificial, full or Charlie Brown-ish, will benefit from this well-crated Saturn ornament. Our hunter gatherer might use one as the solo ornament on a minimalist tree. Excellent house present for a last-minute holiday invitation. $19.99. Rumrunner Home, 330 Montauk Highway, Wainscott.
