News December 6, 2023

Hacin Holiday Gifting Guide

Hacin Holiday Gifting Guide

This year, #teamhacin put together a holiday gifting guide to highlight some favorite stores in our community and products we may or may not have on our own lists! Whether you’re looking for a gift for family, friends, or colleagues, we hope these provide some ideas… and you might just see some of these items in our own studio on your next visit in!

  1. Suitcase Doll House; Etsy – A mini dollhouse that’s packs up into a suitcase- great for kids AND adults! [Dorothy Deák]
  2. Season’s Eatings Dog + Cat Treats; Polkadog – Polkadog treats are always available in the office for our canine associates!
  3. Anthurium Red Self-Watering Plant; Easy Plant – Plants in self-watering modern planters that you fill up once a month! Great for green and black thumbs, alike. [Aimee Epstein Norton]
  4. Little Violet Assorted Chocolates; Bittersweet Violet – A South End business that #teamhacin loves to order treats from, either custom or ready-made! [Christine Rankin]
  5. Stagg Modern Tea Kettle; Fellow Products – The sleekest tea kettle doubling as a work of art that you’d be happy to have displayed on your countertop at all times (and a mainstay in our office’s kitchen!). [Aimee Epstein Norton]
  6. Merino Slipper; Rothy’s – These slippers, made of recycled plastic water bottles and RWS-certified wool, have a soft sherpa lining and have sturdy outsoles so they can transition from indoors to out! [Madeline Wright]
  7. South End Crewneck; Sault New England – A great little boutique for holiday gift shopping with mens, women’s and kids clothing and a nice selection of cute accessories. The staff is also super friendly! I love their South End Crew Neck – it is a best seller and for good reason. It is SO cozy and I love wearing it when out and about running errands to rep my neighborhood! [Srishti Goyal]
  8. Hanukkah Boxed Card Set; Calliope Paperie – Calliope Paperie is the cutest stationery store and has great gifts for people who love art and graphics! [Dorothy Deák]
  9. Polka Dot Hats; Pod – This store in Cambridge has EVERYTHING there: linens, natural skin care, clothes, drinkware, etc. And the owner is amazing to talk to about the products! [Dorothy Deák]
  10. Cloudnova Vase + Candleholder Set; Abroad Modern – Located in Huron Village in Cambridge, Abroad Modern is a women-owned, impact driven lifestyle shop featuring unique objects of use and the stories of the people who make and use them. You can also find them at the SoWa Holiday Market. [Jeff Brown]
  11. Motor Oil Fire Extinguisher; Safe-T Design – The story of a boring everyday object becoming a talking point, a clever housewarming gift and a stylish home decor piece. [Christine Rankin]
  12. Romeo No. 3 Ballpoint Pen; Top Drawer – A beautiful addition to one’s workspace, from a brand founded by creative professionals. [Dorothy Deák]
  13. New American Paintings Magazine Subscription – A publication featuring new and emerging artists that is both published and designed locally in Boston’s SoWa arts district. Use code HACIN at checkout for discount! [Rebecca Rivers]
  14. Have a Groovy Day Puzzle; Le Puzz – A collaboration with Le Puzz and illustrator Clay Hickson, these retro-inspired drawings add fun to your holiday puzzle session! [Dorothy Deák]