Gift city lovers what they really want this holiday season
This holiday season, gift city lovers what they really want: Items designed for city living, tokens that celebrate their city and gadgets that make the specific challenges of city life a bit easier. Here’s what to gift enthusiastic urbanites.
Goldbelly Iconic Food Gifts
Ess-A-Bagel from Goldbelly
Ship a deep dish Chicago pizza to Maine, a dozen New York bagels to California, handmade tamales from Houston, or Baltimore seafood to the Midwest with Goldbelly’s curated regional gift sets. Share the flavors of your city or your city lover’s favorite place with overnight shipping that gets classic foods across the country to enjoy at home. Prices vary, Goldbelly.com
Underbed Storage
Open Spaces underbed storage
City living isn’t necessarily known for being spacious, so help your city lover make the most of their square footage with stylish storage. Open Spaces’ new lightweight under bed containers are made with natural canvas and a soft lid to fill like a suitcase, and keep extra items cozy and safe. $148 for two, getopenspaces.com
Organic NYC Baby Bundle
Estella Organic Baby Bundle
Honor the tiniest New Yorker, or future New Yorker with Estella’s themed baby bundle complete with items to play with, cuddle, read and wear. Onesies with city-themed designs, plus a baby board book to teach baby their NYC ABCs will have them directing fellow straphangers in no time. $260, estella-nyc.com
Blundstone Boots
Blundstone black premium Chelsea boot
Every city dweller needs a stylish yet comfortable pair of shoes, and Australia-made Blundstones are it. Appropriate for nearly all seasons and all occasions, the pull on Chelsea-style boots are unisex (available in both women’s and men’s sizes) and sold in several colors, though urbanites are prone to black. 10,000+ steps a day is a cinch! $210, blundstone.com
Homage Sportswear
Homage's 2022 WNBA Champs tee
Let your city lover rep their favorite MLB, NFL, WNBA or NBA team in style, with Homage’s extensive collection of vintage, retro and contemporary themed tees, hoodies and starter jackets. There’s pretty much something for every sports fan, even if they’re known to already have a closet pack with fanwear. Prices vary, homage.com
Insulated Bottles
Porter Insulated Set
Commuters and those in the city are always in need of vessels to carry their water, coffee, etc. in. W&P’s new insulated set keeps drinks cold and hot, with zero metallic aftertaste thanks to ceramic-coating. Plus, the design and colors are stylish for all. $100 for set of three, wandp.com
Dyson Handheld Vacuum
Dyson Humdinger
Cities are dirty, and that’s fine, but city homes may require an extra level of cleaning! Make it easier, more compact and seriously good looking with Dyson’s sleek Humdinger, a lightweight hand vac with several attachments. $300, Dyson.com
City Grill
Kenyon's City Grill
Who says urbanites can’t host a cookout? Designed with apartment and small space living in mind, Kenyon’s city grill stays in line with fire codes (no open flames), with an electric grill that can be plugged in and turned up to over 550˙F. The appliance can be used indoors or outdoors on a balcony or rooftop and a disposable drip tray makes for easy cleaning. $590, cookwithkenyon.com
