Amy D. gift jar, $24
Buy it: Celebrate Local
4030 The Strand E., Easton Town Center
614-471-6446
Amy D. is a local line that sells sass and convenience by the Mason jar. This kit includes cloth napkins, coffee sleeves and magnets. It’s like a glass stocking.
Ohio coasters, $15 per two-pack
Buy it: Celebrate Local
4030 The Strand E., Easton Town Center
614-471-6446
Coasters are an easy hostess gift because they’re fun and desirable but not sentimental. We love these Ohio-centric ones made by Central Ohio’s Elegant Elliephant.
Great Gatsby cocktail book, $10
Buy it: World Market
1655 Olentangy River Rd., Lennox
614-297-5925
The Great Gatsby is so hot right now. Recipes for Jazz Age versions of gimlets and sidecars and more are so hot always.
Trash Pack wine, $45
Buy it: Camelot Cellars
958 N. High St., Short North
614-441-8860
Here’s a good gift for the party thrown by a friend with a sense of humor and a perfect gift for an ugly Christmas sweater party host. The three-pack is composed of Camelot’s White Trash Wine, Trailer Trash Wine and Just Plain Trash Wine. Hey, y’all! It’s Christmas!
Buckeye Crunchers, $6
Buy it: Krema Nut Company
1000 W. Goodale Blvd., Grandview
614-299-4131
Shopping for a work party’s host or hostess? Get chocolate; it’s safe but special. Try Krema Nut Company’s crunchy take on the classic Ohio peanut butter and chocolate. Bonus: Taste test before you buy.