Our Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide

There are 5 days ‘til Christmas and Hanukkah is already underway–in the event you’re purchasing for last-minute presents, you’ve come to the proper place. In assist of procrastinators all over the place (nicely, very particularly, procrastinators in DC, Maryland, and Virginia), we’ve scoured by means of every last one of our 2022 gift guides to search out all the presents you will get proper now.

First up: Items from our 2022 Ultimate Gift Guide. 

This listing of 55 presents for everybody in your listing features a bunch of DC-centric experiential presents, plus tangible gadgets you’ll be able to wrap together with them. A lot of the experiences would make for an incredible last-minute seize (simply click on, purchase, and in the event you’ve bought a printer, print!), and a few, however not all, of the extra wrap-friendly gadgets are additionally out there on-line. Right here’s the last-minute breakdown.

For the jet setter: The Away suitcases (beginning at $275) assure supply by the twenty third in the event you order right this moment (Monday) solely, however the C by Bloomingdale’s cashmere travel wrap scarves ($149) are in-store in Tysons. Pair both with airplane tickets for a visit—Asheville, Nantucket, Key West, Bozeman, Savannah, Costa Rica, and Cape City all bought new direct flights from the DMV this 12 months—and also you’re profitable the present recreation.

For the music lover: The precise belt luggage we really useful could also be arduous to seize on such quick discover, however live performance tickets (assume the Anthem, 9:30 Club, Capital One Arena) are nonetheless a simple buy.

For the foodie: The dinner subscription from Table 22—a chef’s selection take-out tasting menu for 2 from Rose’s Luxurious ($110 earlier than wine pairings and different add-ons) and a rotating pasta package ($85 at La Collina, earlier than add-ons), for instance—is one other straightforward last-minute purchase—simply print an outline of your choice so the recipient can get all the main points. 

For the theater fan: We urged tickets to a musical, that are all nonetheless on sale and able to purchase. The Kennedy Center is featuring Wicked now; National has Jagged Little Pill: The Musical coming in March; Ford’s Theater has Shout, Sister, Shout on the way in which—plus so many more. We urged two pairs of headphones (for listening to the soundtrack at residence), and each—the Sony pair ($398) and the Anker Soundcore model ($60)—are presently set to reach by Christmas through Amazon. 

For the binge-watcher: We really useful a subscription to a streaming service—you should buy present playing cards to all the foremost streaming networks (Netflix, Hulu, Paramount Plus, and so on.) on-line or in particular person at shops similar to Goal, Greatest Purchase, and a few grocery shops. The nugget ice machine we’re coveting to go together with it received’t get right here in time, and whereas the cozy throw ($149) from Parachute we really useful would possibly, their 14th Road retailer has loads of different cozy types you’ll be able to snag. 

For the lover of recent flowers: You’ll be able to nonetheless present somebody a spot in a flower-arranging workshop at She Loves Me (beginning at $95), although since there’s nothing to print, it’s fortunate there are in truth just a few extra days to get a floral arrangement (beginning at $62), to go together with it. 

For somebody who needs to really feel pampered: A present certificates to one of many DMV’s many good spas is a good last-minute present. To go together with it? We really useful a traditional waffle gown. Brooklinen ($99) and Coyuchi ($128-$148) are each providing expedited transport so you’ll be able to have them by the twenty fourth.

For the historical past buff: A monument tour—particularly this “Perfect Private Night Tour of Washington DC,” with its 45 five-star opinions on TripAdvisor—may be bought on-line ($385) at any time, and in the event you select two-day or in a single day transport, you will get an 8-by-10 of this DC nightscape print by Angela B. Pan (beginning at $27) rapidly to go together with it.

For the artistic: Give the present of a category–similar to a darkroom seminar for a images buff ($75), an acrylic portray class ($262), or a newbie’s pottery class ($365)—on the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, or examine the choices at Eastern Market Pottery and the Art League in Alexandria. We suggest pairing the expertise with artwork provides—each the acrylic paint set ($27) and the sculpting wheel ($40) we picked out would arrive this week, and the Artwork League has its personal art supply store you’ll be able to pop into.

For the tea drinker: A day tea at the St. Regis (beginning at $65 an individual), and store in particular person at the locally owned The Spice Suite for one thing to go together with it.

For the sports activities fan: Tickets to a Caps, Wizards, or Mystics recreation are straightforward to purchase and print. And although we don’t assume the wheel-able cooler ($450) we urged will arrive in time, this BenQ projector ($750) would possibly.

For the cocktail connoisseur: You’ll be able to nonetheless make reservations for a cocktail flight at Jose Andres’ Barmini (beginning at $95 an individual); or take a look at the Gibson for one of Chantal Tseng’s libation-themed events and private cocktail classes. Sadly, the bar carts is not going to make it in time. 

For the health fanatic: Give the present of a two-hour session at DC’s Trapeze School (beginning at $55 an individual), and wrap together with it both Bose Tempo version ($249) sun shades designed for mountaineering, operating, and biking, or a candle with the glorious SoulCycle-inspired grapefruit scent (36)—each are delivering this week.

Subsequent: There are nonetheless seven presents from our Great Host and Hostess Gift Ideas for Your Next Holiday Party story you can seize right this moment.

1. A bottle of Each Peach Market’s cold-pressed natural olive oil, or their olive oil present basket, which incorporates different treats ($18-$100).
2. This festive, metallic-green fir-and-firewood scented candle; $38 is in store at the Mosaic Anthropologie.
3. This cheese stone ($100) is in stock at Tuckernuck, a simple last-minute present that’s full with a book on cheese from Bold Fork Books.
4. Copper mugs ($38 each) from Salt & Sundry.
5. A field of fancy goodies, ($10.50 and up) from The Chocolate House.
6. Different regionally sourced snacks, from homemade ricotta and pesto to stuffed olives and home made granola, $5 and up at Nido Wine Shop and Market.
7. A mini air plant in a rainbow planter ($18) from Little Leaf Shop.

From our Great Gift Ideas for a New Girlfriend or Boyfriend, listed below are 9 issues you will get proper now. 

1. Uncommon vegetation ($14 to $700), like this Whalefin Snake Plant that appears cool and is straightforward to care ($32), can be found in-store at Little Leaf.
2. This bike chain bottle opener ($28) is at Store Made in DC in Georgetown.
3. An astrology-inspired match bottle ($28) from Salt and Sundry.
4. Should you order this personalized leather catchall (beginning at $49) right this moment, you will get it by Christmas from MarkandGraham.com.
5. A Paloma cocktail kit ($28, trace: pair it together with your present recipient’s liquor of selection for all of the components they’ll want) is out there now at Correct Topper.
6. This very cute, very fancy trio of vases from Tiffany & Co. ($250, and gifted with the promise that you simply’ll maintain the recent flowers coming!) will get to you by the weekend with complimentary expedited transport from Tiffany.com.
7. An assortment of sizzling sauces, like this set of five ($17) at Shop Made in DC in Georgetown.
8. This eye massager (with heat!) looks like an actual wildcard, however there’s a cause it has a 4.5-star score with greater than 15,000 opinions. For the wired, the sleepless, the haver of strained and in any other case sore eyes, it’s a gem—and it’s presently set to reach by Christmas. $70 at Amazon.com.
9. Cashmere texting gloves are $50 at Tuckernuck.

From our listing of DC-Themed Gifts Only a Washingtonian Would Appreciate, listed below are 5 presents you’ll be able to nonetheless snag.

1. Chocolate monuments. You’ll be able to choose up eight-ounce, five-inch, three-dimensional Capitol Domes in white, darkish, and milk chocolate for $13.95 every, however there are additionally chocolate Lincoln Memorials, Washington Monuments, White Homes, and extra at Chocolate Chocolate on Connecticut Avenue.
2. Okay, so you’ll be able to’t present the precise seats until pickup in February, however you should buy now, and print a photograph of an RFK Stadium Seat to point out your recipient right this moment. $350 to $600 on at StadiumSeatDepot.com.
3. These DC-flag–themed pencils ($20) are in retailer at Appointed.
4. Cheers to having the unique space code with the “202”-etched whiskey glasses ($22), in retailer at Salt and Sundry.
5. These incredibly detailed neighborhood maps by Wild Place Prints ($28) are presently on the Shop Made in DC in Georgetown.

 

From our information to Holiday Dog Gifts for Every Pup Parent’s Budget, eight presents you will get now(ish).

1. An après-ski sweater for pups (beginning at $45). MarkandGraham.com is providing supply by Christmas in the event you order right this moment (Dec. 19).
2. A flowery new Yeti dog bowl ($50.) You can choose one up on the Strosniders {Hardware} in Arlington, or close by Dick’s Sporting items. 
3. These DC-themed bandanas ($25) can be found at Store Made In DC.
4. Connoisseur treats from dog-friendly cannolis and tiramisu to seasonal cookies and donuts ($1.50 to $3.50 at Doyle & Co.) can be found at Doyle & Co., the espresso store in Dupont.
5. The Amazon best-selling Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl ($17) delivers in days from Amazon.
6. …As do these squeaky dog toys ($18), also on Amazon.com.
7. This sleek and cozy Pets So Good Oshu Pet House ($595), is delivering by Dec. 24 from bloomingdales.com.
8. The sparkly Kurk Geiger London Rainbow Dog Collar ($85) with rainbow-hued crystals may also ship by Dec. 24 from bloomingdales.com, or you’ll be able to choose it up from Bloomingdale’s in Tyson.
   

Of the Best Things We Bought This Year: three last-minute presents. 

1. The Dagget Western Boots by Jeffrey Campbell in “fuschia metallic,” are $270 at Jeffreycampbellshoes.com and there are nonetheless transport choices that may land these boots in your doorstep by Friday.
2. A clothes subscrption is a good, no-wrapping last-minute present, such because the Nuuly rental service ($88/month) that one of our editors bought this year.
3. The Lectrofan EVO sound machine ($60) in white is ready to reach earlier than Christmas from Amazon.

Nonetheless procuring? 

Right here’s a listing of 37 DC-Area Stores You Can Shop In Person this week. We compiled this list of local stores, which include fashion, home goods, gifts, and more, as places you could shop online for Small Business Saturday, however now—when the vacations are right here and there’s little time to attend for transport, is when native procuring actually shines. 

Not talked about there but additionally enjoyable shops you’ll be able to pop in regionally this week are: La Village Marche for French-inspired presents and residential decor; Rice Market on 14th Street for Asian teas, spices, ceramics, cookware, cookbooks, and extra; and Three Littles toy store in Union Market, the place we presently have our eye on some cute little stuffed toy rats. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editor, Washingtonian Weddings

Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Model Setters for Washingtonian. Previous to becoming a member of Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File journal in DC and earlier than that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.