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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2025

by Laurie Heifetz December 15, 2025
by Laurie Heifetz December 15, 2025 0 comments
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Check out our last-minute holiday gift guide for the perfect gifts for friends and family!

 

Country star Sophia Scott’s butterfly collection with Accessories Council member Desert Bloom Boots is out of this world! They’re made of bio leather, derived from wheat and corn. $317 

 

The GE Dynamic Effects Smart Light Strip really lights up a room! $34.99

 

Try the Swissmar raclette grill to give you the outstanding raclette dish with cheese, potatoes, sausages, and cured meats! $174.99

Stihl‘s battery-powered hedge trimmer HSA 30 does not disappoint! $189.99 

 

 

Style yourself and support the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN with a stunning, Swarovski-crystal pin! $85 at the UN and at Swarovski Fifth Ave.

 

Velvet Vision Eye Shadow Palette from Kryolan professional makeup is outstanding! $68.60 

 

Sarna’s Eczema Relief Skin Protectant lotion is amazing! $14.74 

 

 

Polka-dot jeans by Shein rule! $18.77 

 

 

The Tripod Stand by MOFT conveniently allows you to work on your phone without holding it, then folds up to fit into your pocket. $31.99 

 

Viaim RecDot Earbuds transcribe, translate and take notes! $249 on viaim.com.  Check Web site for discounts.

 

 

La Maison du Chocolate is out of this world! We especially love the holiday Limited Edition box of L’etoile Bouchee: almond-hazelnut praliné with roasted Japanese short grain rice enrobed in milk chocolate. NYC: 1018 Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center and The Shops at Columbus Circle. 

 

The Gyro Project has delicious Greek street food. We especially loved the Spanokopeta spring rolls made with spinach and feta cheese! Locations: NYC: 2062 Broadway; 562 Lexington; 469 7th Avenue; & 505 W. 37th St;  Fort Lee; and Newark.

 

 

Aqua di Positano parfum is a refreshing blend of orange flower absolute and salt grains, with sparkling top notes of citron and petit grain.  $210 for 100 ML or $60 for the 10ML travel size.

Accessories Council member Gruvy Shoes are not only stylish, but quite comfortable with block heels and rubber soles. They  come with accessories, such as pom poms, to dress up the straps! $59 

 

 

Fodzyme is an enzyme that you can sprinkle on your food, if you have trouble digesting high FODMAP foods such as dairy, wheat, onions and garlic! Travel size: 30 doses for $79.99 

 

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Doodleface is wall art for kids that gives them “ownership of their spaces.”! $49.98 

 

The Barb Shop’s GO-TO Styling Cream is especially designed for short hair, as are all of this line’s fabulous products! $30.

 

Famed chef Tom Colicchio has designed a roasting pan for Made In Cookware. It is 2.5 mm thick carbon steel and $269. 

 

 

Accessories Council member Renn New York hand makes pendants from shells, including this remarkable one in rose! $198 

The Whole-Room Heater by Dreo is perfect for a bedroom! $99  

 

 

 

“Oh, the Dudes That You’ll Date!“ is a wonderful Dr. Seuss-inspired, tongue-in-cheek look at dating today by Maiana Rose (Reader Advanced) $14.95 

 

 

Vision Council member Draper James sunglasses are the cat’s meow! $159 for frame and non-RX lenses. 

 

rocksbox.com has been called the Sephora of jewelry stores! All items in the above collection are under $100. 239 Elizabeth Street in NYC

 

The Glazed Caramello boots from Accessories Council member Moon D’elle Shoes of Milano are stunning! $580  

 

Reserve Pro GreenPan is the original cookware collection made with PFAS-free ceramic non-stick!  $449.99 Black Friday price still on as of December 16.

K-Beauty Playlab Beauty‘s SKIN 1004 Sun Serum features magical healing ingredient Centella Asiatica! $22

Limited-edition Takeya 32oz. Kitsugi Water Bottle with Straw Lid keeps your drinks cold for 36 hours! $44.99

Willo is the U-shaped, fully automatic toothbrush that kids love! $99

Love the powerful, ice-crushing Ninja Blendboss™ with 26 oz. travel tumbler! $118.99 

Mellow Hand Cream – Olive Healing Moisture Formula is rich, yet immediately absorbs into the skin! $4.00
 
 

OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer “MarshmelloOo So Sweet” is a sexy shade! $14.49
 
https://skinmoderne.com/collections/treatments SkinModerne’s Cell-CPR eye reconditioning serum is excellent! Request their other unique treatments when you get a facial. $75

 
Amway’s Everyday Nutrition Solution — Chocolate works from the inside out! $147 for the monthly bundle.
 

 

Lab-grown diamond earrings “The Vera” by Robin Hood Diamonds wow! $704 Black Friday special still on, as of December 14.
 
Products seen at previews including Accessories Council; The Makeup Show; BITE NYC; Pepcom; Viam; Holiday Gift Guide; Media Event; National Sunglasses Day; Playlab Beauty; Hamilton Beach Brands; Publicity for Good; Shein; DK Household Brands; Sweet Suite; Organic Spa; Global Wellness Summit; and Total Home. 
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