Gift Giving

Dear Constant Reader,

The season of gift giving is upon us. A couple of years ago I made some suggestions for small businesses to support here and here. And some literary recommendations here.

This year I also suggest the following:

Marrus is always creating new art. Lithographs of her newest painting, “Depression’s End” are available for pre-order, but she has lots of other prints and originals ready right now.

Rory O’Brien’s new novel, Summerland, is now available. I got a preview of this story of spiritualism in Gilded Age Newport and can’t wait to read the rest. It’s only in print right now, but a book is so much easier to wrap and put under the tree than a Kindle download. (You’ve already read Gallows Hill, right?)

Dr. Jen at Atomic Cosmetics (good for your skin; good for your soul) is offering these great Winter Skin Survival Kits containing three of her incredible moisturizing products. You can buy them for the folks on your gift list or donate them to help the homeless in three cities. Or both!

And personally, I think classes from B.A.B.E. are always the perfect gift. We’re happy to make a custom gift certificate for classes, private lessons, or even Burly-Q parties. Just drop me a line!

Red Snapper made this list of fabulous Showgirl Stocking Stuffers. Here are some more ideas from Caramel Knowledge.

Or you could come to The Boston BeauTease Theatrical Tag Sale this Sunday for some one-of-a-kind costumes, props, and other strange things. I’ll even be selling some goodies from my personal wardrobe.