Christie Matheson and Polly Bannister

ForHimandHer
Yankee Magazine

For Him and Her

1. Notch whiskey ($888) is for serious connoisseurs–and they’ll be grateful forever. Triple Eight Distillery, Nantucket, MA. 508-325-5929; ciscobrewers.com 2, 6. The hand-blown Ascutney whiskey glass ($55) or Hampton pilsner glass ($48) makes any drink special. Simon Pearce, Windsor, VT. 800-774-5277; simonpearce.com 3. Have one on the rocks: Vermont-milled soapstone “Whisky Stones” ($20 set of […]

ForKids
Yankee Magazine

For Kids

1. Put a pony under the tree–if it fits in this folding stable ($99.99). Melissa & Doug, Wilton, CT; melissaanddoug.com; available at Wood ‘n Things, New Ipswich, NH; 603-924-6381 2. This sweetly chic dress ($158) in organic terry will make your budding fashionista giddy. Sarah Waldo, Providence, RI. 401-272-1003; sarahwaldo.com 3. Young shredders can hit […]

ForHome
Yankee Magazine

For Home

1. Recycled glass coasters ($80 set of 4) are fun–and protect tables, too. Happy Owl Glassworks, Concord, MA. happyowlglass.com 2. Hold on tight to your drinks with this sturdy “Trigger Mug” ($52 set of 4). Bennington Potters, Bennington, VT. 802-447-7531; benningtonpotters.com 3. Pure linen towels (from $40) absorb like crazy and last a long time. […]

StockingStuffers
Yankee Magazine

Stocking Stuffers

1. A handcrafted wool stocking ($30) makes the stuff inside more special. Swell Company, Parsonsfield, ME. 207-793-2700; swellcompany.com 2. Inspiration sticks to the fridge if you’ve got a colorful, quirky magnet ($5.50). Curly Girl Design, Belmont, MA. 617-484-9502; curlygirldesign.com 3. Cocoa butter lip balms ($5) come in a tasty array of flavors. Badger Co., Gilsum, […]