2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Tired of the same old drop shipped mass marketed doodad made by faceless corporations? Worried about bringing the most boring gift at a holiday party? Fret no more dear readers, we're delighted to recommend some of our very favorite makers and artists who are crafting unique, high-quality gifts that are sure to impress your partners, family, friends, and coworkers. Let none dare call you a bad gift giver this holiday season!
If you like us at all, chances are high you will love something at Badali. Like us, they're a family owned and operated shop in the USA, making high quality hand-crafted jewelry products including officially licensed pieces with fantasy authors. We may be biased, but we love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings lines the most (as there can be only One Ring to rule them all), though longtime fans know the Wheel of Time Aes Sedai Serpent Ring is close to our hearts and a fantastic pick. Brandon Sanderson, The Kingkiller Chronicles, the Demon Cycle, the Dresden Files, and many more round out a wonderfully diverse and beautifully crafted jewelry collection.
Volante Design apparel is an absolute attention grabber from start to finish. They make stunning fashion inspired by comic books, video games, film, and anime to make superpowered street wear. They're also a small, family-owned business making handmade officially licensed and original goods, made famous by their iconic Assassin's Creed coats and expanding into other titles like Mass Effect, Star Trek, and Dragon Age. Volante has been trailblazing the path of stylish, high quality nerdy clothing for over a decade now that is made ethically, durably, and functionally. We believe no wardrobe is complete without a very cool vest (of which Volante has many on offer) and the Harker Vest never ceases to impress with a combination of Victorian elegance and rakish charm that layers beautifully.
If you're getting geared up for the winter, the Dorian coat cuts a striking silhouette with a modern take on a classic form, with a neat asymmetric touch.
Cantrip Candles makes delightful fantasy themed fragrances designed to add immersion and ambiance to your tabletop gaming experience. Each candle is 100% soy wax, hand poured in Los Angeles in small batches and quality tested, and the large candles also have a metallic D20 hidden inside! We can also attest that the scent of a Cantrip Candle fills a far wider area than your average candle. While yes, you could get a mass market saccharinely sweet candle anywhere, you could instead surprise your guests with the scent of the Black Hound Tavern, full of rich whiskey and a cozy fireplace. From the Dungeon Depths to the Forest of the Fae, there's a wide variety of unique and complex scents that are a delight each and every time.
We love the smell of parchment, aged wood and leather and the Library Scriptorium candle perfectly encapsulates the cozy warmth of a library. Be warned, you may wish to stay home curled up with a good book after trying this one. 
Shelligans Irish Coffee offers a blend of rich malt whiskey with roasted coffee and sweet chocolate shavings and adds a bit of extra luck to start your day with.
Griffin Works are makers of fine hand-crafted leather goods, patterned and hand-tooled by Griffin himself for over 20 years. They make mug wraps, pouches, capes and clasps, accessories, and more! The kodiak leather belt pouch would make a great functional gift for any fan of fantasy or medieval reenactment
Twogether Studios consists of Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker, an award winning indie design team making wildly creative games. Illimat has the style and flavor of a classic card game but with a dynamic twist as hidden luminaries and changing seasons may alter the best laid plans. Aesthetically and mechanically appealing, thoughtful and innovative, Illimat has great table presence and is a worthy addition to any board game collection.
If you're looking for a more fast-casual type of game, Cool Cool Cool is great for fast, fun chaos. Expanding on the classic slap game genre, you shout positive affirmations at each other, competitively! It's very travel friendly and a great way to break the ice with a new group of people.
If you are craving immersion, creativity, and longevity in a gift, then look no further! Shire Post Mint is a small family-owned coin mint in Arkansas that's hand engraving coin designs and striking them into solid metals using antique coin presses. Known for attention to detail and a high level of craftsmanship, we specialize in crafting coins from officially licensed properties including JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings™, George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire™, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth™, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn©, Conan© the Barbarian, and Patrick Rothfuss’s The Kingkiller Chronicle™ and original designs include Moons, Pizza Coins, Decision Makers, Bowling Ball Worry Stones, and more.
"I would give you the Moon" made real. Shire Post Mint artfully crafts solid .999 fine silver selenographically accurate Moon coins and charms that are the perfect gift for a precious person that will last a lifetime. 
For you or the book lover in your life, the One More Chapter/Go To Bed coin is a must-have gift. Weighing in at 17 grams of solid copper, this whimsical and detailed decision maker can be used by any bookworm when it's past your bedtime but you have to know what happens in the next chapter. As a bonus, $1 of every one of these coins sold is donated to our local West Fork Library! If you're more of a binge watcher or gamer, there is also a One More Episode and One More Game version available. 
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https://www.shirepost.com/collections/25-gifts-for-book-readers-under-25
https://www.shirepost.com/collections/10-best-edc-coins-under-25
Stun your coworkers, friends, and family by getting them thoughtfully made gifts that will last for years to come!
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