1. www.Aedes.com: This perfumer also sells home
fragrances, skin care products, and bath and body products. Unfamiliar with
a scent? For $15, Aedes de Venustas will send you seven samples of your
choice, or if you place a regular online order, receive seven complimentary
samples. See an item you want? Drop a hint using the Tell a Friend e-mail
option. If you're buying for someone else, select the deluxe gift wrap with
fresh flowers for a beautifully packaged present (be sure to use overnight
shipping).
2. www.CanineStyles.com: This pet boutique is
described as the ultimate in East Side chic. Shop via their Web site for
great leather ID tags and luxe shearling coats. There's also an
online guide for how to measure your pet.
3. www.Elenis.com: Don't send a boring fruitcake
this season. Instead, order Eleni's Conversation Cookie gift tins
filled with iced cookies in the shape of snowmen, Santas, ornaments, and
more. Remember to allow extra time for shipping during the holidays.
We sampled treats from their Peace on Earth and December 25th tins, and all
arrived fresh and intact (only one was slightly crumbly). Consider
ordering their individually wrapped cookies for party favors.
4. www.MorrellWine.com: A presence in New York for 56
years, this vintner's site allows you to see what others are serving
this season. Click on Our Best Sellers for a list of the top 50 wines
recently purchased and add them to your cart, or create your own Morrell
Wine gift registry.
5. www.PearlRiver.com: A great site for finding
interesting stocking stuffers, ceramics, lanterns, calligraphy sets, tea
sets, and other traditional Chinese items.
6. www.BooksofWonder.net: Search the online catalog of
this children's bookstore for old and rare books or browse the new
book selection sorted by favorite characters or subjects.
7. www.StrandBooks.com: The New York institution
boasts 18 miles of books and takes it even further online. Their extensive
category listings (from rare Northern European art to mountaineering and
everything in between) make it easy to select a gift for even the pickiest
of personalities.
8. www.William-Wayne.com: Unique items for the home,
including Capiz shell place mats, shagreen coasters, and bamboo serving
plates.
9. www.JamaliGarden.com: Jamali Garden Supplies offers
more than just items for the garden, with a large selection of vases,
containers, ribbons, ornaments, and home décor. It's a great
spot for finding interesting items to decorate your tabletop, but keep in
mind the site requires a minimum online order of $50.
10. www.FetchPets.com: Whether you love dogs or cats,
just click on the icon and begin shopping for pets and their owners. Know
someone receiving a new pup from Santa? Order the New Puppy Kit complete
with new-puppy announcements, treats, and a toy.
