Stocking stuffers aren’t hard to come by. Anything under 4 square inches in size is fair game. But customizing the booty for each bootie can be an exasperating task, especially if your stuffee is one of those already-has-everything types. Don’t fret. This list of quirky, campy, and/or classy ideas might just inspire you, or you’ll just realize how much worse your own ideas could be. Read on:
If your loved one’s the hypercaffeinated type, he or she could use a Primo Milk Frother ($19.95; Williams-Sonoma, 400 Pine St., Suite 355, 206-624-1422, and other locations), a quick fix for any flat latte.
For the sweet-toothed kiddies, stock up on Color-a-Cookie frosting pens ($9, Cookies, 2211 N.W. Market St., 206-297-1015.) and an array of bulk sprinkles ($1.20/oz., Cookies). Why settle for simple sugar crystals when they can dust confections with cows, football helmets, pigs, lips, and other unique sprinkle shapes?
Treat the experimental chefs to a mini-bottle of lime, chipotle, or blood orange olive oil by Flavors International ($6.99; Cost Plus World Market, 2103 Western Ave., 206-443-1055, and other locations). It’ll enhance their next culinary experience and your chances of scoring a free, home-cooked meal.
Give the holiday party thrower a Santa-shaped ice cube tray by Silicone Zone ($5.99; Kitchen ‘n Things, 2322 N.W. Market St., 206-784-8717). If said entertainer is too refined for such a cheesy nod to holiday imbibing, opt for a wine foil cutter by Screwpull ($10, Kitchen ‘n Things) or a Tipsy Olive Gift Pack of five different flavors of canned cocktail olives ($19.95; Sur La Table, 84 Pine St., 206-448-2244, and other locations).
Finally, buy your lover some edible underwear ($3.97; Erotic Bakery, 2323 N. 45th St., 206-545-6969; www.theeroticbakery.com) as a gag gift. If your food fetish is no laughing matter, sweeten things up with Kama Sutra Honey Dust ($18.99, Erotic Bakery), a flavorful, fragrant body powder. Happy holidays indeed!
