Edina Holiday Gift List 2018

As the saying goes, it’s better to give than receive. But for many, the decision of what to give and how much to spend only adds to the stress of the holidays. When shopping for all those on your holiday list, it’s often best to keep things simple and thoughtful.

Edina is full of great shops and boutiques with a wide variety of gifts for everyone on your list. Friends and neighbors will love a reclaimed wood sign or potted succulent to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. Teachers and coaches are always in need of a great water bottle or Minnesota-themed attire. Your colleagues will find humor in some quirky socks or get excited to check out a hot new restaurant. Our holiday gift guide has a little something for everyone with a focus on what’s fun, festive and off the beaten path. Cheers to a successful shopping season.

Gifts for Neighbors and Friends

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar: For those who love to cook and entertain, Sur La Table’s artisanal oils and vinegars are sure to please. $9.95-$29.95 Sur La Table, 3901 W. 50th St.; 952.656.0045; surlatable.com
• Luxe Pose Wrap: Something to help your loved ones stay warm in style. $79 Athleta, 5001 France Ave. S.; 612.926.8238; athleta.com
• Second Nature by Hand Wood Signs: These signs for every occasion are created from salvaged and reclaimed materials. $20-$150 Wink Gifts & Boutique, 5019 France Ave. S.; 952.929.0701; livelaughlovegifts.com
• Potted Succulents: These plants are trendy and low maintenance, livening up any home in the dark winter months. $30-$100Spruce, 4940 France Ave. S.; 612.767.1101; sprucemn.com 
• OXO Good Grips Spiralizer For the cook who has everything, it’s time to start spiralizing vegetables. $39.95Williams Sonoma, 3512 Galleria; 952.285.1338; williams-sonoma.com
• Sid Dickens Handmade Wall Tiles: Tailored and unique, the perfect gift to show a friend or neighbor you know them well. $90Gather, 5041 France Ave. S.; gatheronfrance.com; 612.920.1400

Gifts for Teachers, Coaches, Tutors and Nannies

• Custom Minnesota Hockey Hat or Lakeside Minnesota Jersey Tee: From pride in a sport to pride in a state, Minnesotans love to celebrate all that is local. $24.95, $34Shop in the City, 3930 W. 50th St.; 952.800.4178; shopinthecity.com
•  S’well Water Bottle Staying hydrated is important all year long, but even more so for those who must keep up with the next generation day in and day out. $35.95Paper Source, 4954 France Ave. S.; 612.259.1000; papersource.com
• Everyday Achievement Certificates: The perfect gift for a teacher or coach looking to recognize the successes of their students or athletes. It’s always nice to hear about a job well done. $8Burlap & Brass, 5013 Ewing Ave. S.; 612.886.2870; burlapbrass.com
•  Monogrammed Coffee Mug: Nothing says teacher or coach more than a fun coffee mug. $10Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S.; 612.285.9164; anthropologie.com
•  Edina Coordinate Towels: A hometown gift for those who support the community and its future. $12.95–$14.95Shop in the City, 3930 W. 50th St.; 952.800.4178; shopinthecity.com

Gift Basket: What to Include

• Pretty Notebook: List making is always more fun with a pretty notebook in hand. $9.95-$12.95 Paper Source, 4954 France Ave. S.; 612.259.1000; papersource.com 
• Voluspa Crisp Champagne Candle: A fresh scent makes any space feel like home. $17.95 Shop in the City, 3930 W. 50th St.; 952.800.4178; shopinthecity.com
• Watch Me Disappear: A good book is not only a great gift, but also an escape from the day-to-day grind. $27 Barnes and Noble, 3230 Galleria; 952.920.2124; barnesandnoble.com  Bravery Bath Bombs Handmade and hand-packaged by the children of two 50th and France business owners, these bath bombs are a relaxing treat at the end of a hard day. $6 Room No. 3, 4948 France Ave. S.; 952.746.3003; roomno3.com
• Fresh Face Masks: Cleansing clays, nutritious fruits and vegetables and the finest essential oils soothe and rejuvenate skin. Treat someone to a spa day in the comfort of his or her own home. Exfoliation is key to this scrubby ground almond mask with lavender oil, seaweed and honey to help soften skin. $9.95–$13.95 Lush, 3915 W. 50th St.; 952.922.8063; lushusa.com
• 2015 Domaine Les Fines Graves Moulin-a-Vent Beaujolais: The perfect food wine for holiday entertaining or a cold night by the fire, full bodied and rich. $24 Edina Liquor; various locations; edinamn.gov
• Set of 10 Thank You Cards: Children may not learn to write in cursive anymore, but the handwritten thank you will never go out of style. $12.50–$18.95 Paper Source, 4954 France Ave. S.; 612.259.1000; papersource.com

Gifts for Employees, Colleagues and Service Providers

• Gift Cards: From Coalition to Town Hall Station, Edina has a restaurant for every taste and budget. Price variesCoalition, 3808 W. 50th St.; 952.456.8979; coalitionrestaurant.com // Town Hall Station, 4500 Valley View Road; 612.767.9747; townhallstation.com
• Lulie Stemless Wine Glasses: Casual yet classy, these wine glasses are a great addition to any kitchen. $4.95 each Crate and Barrel, 3503 Galleria; 952.920.2300; crateandbarrel.com
• Cupcakes: Nothing wins over the hearts and minds like food, especially decadent, sweet treats. $35.75 per dozen Sweet Retreat Cupcake Boutique and Bakery, 5013 France Ave. S.; 612.353.6230; thesweetretreatmn.com
• 2018 Planner: Organization is key to professional success. Help folks stay organized with a planner, because sometimes it’s best to just write it down. Ditch that beeping phone organizer and jump on the paper planner bandwagon. Gift the gift of freedom to create a personalized system that can help your friends stay inspired and organized. $24.95–38.95 Paper Source, 4954 France Ave. S.; 612.259.1000; papersource.com
• Funatic Socks: These colorful and quirky socks may not always be office appropriate, but we won’t tell if you won’t. $9–$11.99 Burlap & Brass, 5013 Ewing Ave. S.; 612.886.2870; burlapbrass.com