
All will be merry and bright with a sparkly, crayon-hued bangle (or three) in her stocking, $29.50. Photograph by J.Crew

Exotic flavors like Madras curry, harissa, and blood-orange peel to get the home cook out of that parsley-and-thyme rut, $7.95. Photograph by Williams-Sonoma

A tiny car fit for tiny hands—perfect for your littlest one’s first Christmas stocking, $12. Photograph by Tabletop

The lowly spud goes hi-tech with some old-fashioned ingenuity—and the contents of this potato-chip-bag science kit, $17.95. Photograph by Wake Up Little Suzie

Save the chopstick-challenged from future sushi night shame, $3.95. Photograph by CB2

Indulge his inner rock star with these drumstick pencils—you might even get him to finally finish that math homework, $9.95 for a set of two. Photograph by Paper Source

All they’ll need to grow their own holly berry, sweet pea, or beer hops, $6.95. Photograph by Trohv

He won’t touch a product touting girly adjectives—but “Ultimate Man”? He’ll be lathering up in no time, $13. Photograph by Kiehl’s

A subtly scented candle for your favorite bibliophile: Jane Austen for her, Tolstoy for him, $28 each. Photograph by Proper Topper

Pencils, pastels, and watercolors for your budding Picasso, Degas, or Chagall, $15.50. Photograph by National Gallery of Art Store

Mini lip glosses for your mini fashionista, $15. Photograph by Sephora

She’s on that thing so much you’re starting to worry about the effects of radiation. Appease your fears with Native’s Pop Phone, $29. Photograph by West Elm

Nail “glosses” made by a trio of DC-native divas, $5 each. Photograph by Studio85

If you can’t face yet another Saturday at the Spy Museum, here’s a spy kit to go for your little PI, $12. Photograph by Pottery Barn Kids

These dusted-glass tapers will cheer up her table when it’s time to un-deck the halls, $24. Photograph by Anthropologie

For the foodie who has already conquered sweet, savory, sour, and bitter: Taste No. 5 Umami Paste for her soups, stews, and pastas, $6. Photograph by Dean & Deluca