By Jessi Rutherford

Photography by Christopher Myers

Style & Shopping

Charm City Gift Guide: 100 Items for Every Time of Day

Our annual ode to local holiday gifting is chock full of items to use from the minute you wake up until bedtime—and all those hours in between.

By Jessi Rutherford

Photography by Christopher Myers

November 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so we thought what better way to organize our gift guide than by time of day? We have curated ideas from the minute you wake up until bedtime and all those hours in between. Happy Gifting!

Clockwise from top: Bath towel ($44) at Hunting Ground. Reindeer pom hat ($28) at Wee Chic. Frnch Paris Colorful Cardigan ($100) at Poppy & Stella. SCS Kinto Mini Mug ($20) at good neighbor. Hot Little Biscuit buttermilk biscuit mix ($12) at Becket Hitch. Finding Home Farms maple syrup ($18) at Becket Hitch. Santa mug ($28) at Poppy & Stella. Ritual Kit: Fresh Start crystal set ($30) at Becket Hitch. Wight Tea Co. sage rose and Maryland mint tea ($8) at wighttea.com and various local locations. Dino knit pom hat ($26) at Wee Chic. Perk Up eye patches ($3) at In Watermelon Sugar. Two Minute Mornings journal ($16.95) at The Paper Herald. Como Tea llama tea infuser ($16) at Su Casa. Gold beaded bracelets ($3.50-$8 each) at Girlhero. Men’s supreme buffer ($22) at Best Day Ever. Bacon ornament ($17) at Best Day Ever. Wake the F*CK Up shower seamers ($26) at Poppy & Stella. Divine devotional candle ($19.99) at The Sound Garden.

Clockwise from top: Brodie cashmere sweater ($385) at Sassanova. Teal mini nylon crossbody with coin purse ($32) at Poppy & Stella. Blue pop pencil case ($18) at Wee Chic. Pens ($6.99 each) at The Paper Herald. Secrid wallet ($89.95) at Nova Man. Tech wipes ($8) at Best Day Ever. Reasonable Demands notepad ($11.50) at Becket Hitch. You Look Beautiful glasses tray ($17) at Becket Hitch. (BIG) Timeless Monthly Planner ($19.95) at The Paper Herald. Appointed notebook ($20) at The Paper Herald. Wild Woman perfume oils ($56 each) at Mint & Major. Pencils (starting at $3 each) at Best Day Ever. Camp Hollow panda earrings ($20) at In Watermelon Sugar. Kneads baker’s tie ($10) at Kneads Bake Shop & Cafe. Varsity letter stuff bag ($45) at Meg Fox Aesthetics. Rains rucksack in sky ($110) at Hunting Ground.

Clockwise from top left: Clear water bottle ($25) at good neighbor. Floral Baggu lunch box ($34) at Hunting Ground. Corcksicle 36oz. traveler thermos ($79.95) at Becket Hitch. Kindroot Adaptogens plant lozenges ($20) at Far & Dotter. Norfolk Natural Living garment refresher botanical spray ($15) at Gundalow Gourmet. Leather utility gloves ($100) at Nova Man. Carlton beanie ($50) at Nova Man. Pure Raw Juice gift card (any amount) at Pure Raw Juice. Malvi fluffernutter marshmallows ($6) at Gundalow Gourmet. Mouth Party Caramel (prices vary) at mouthpartycaramel.com and various local locations. Zoe’s Chocolate Co. gold bar ($9.50) and espresso bar ($7.95) at zoeschocolate.com and Kneads Bake Shop & Café. Pinch Me therapy dough ($15) at Poppy & Stella. Hon's Honey specialty honey flight ($32) at and honshoney.com and various local locations. Baltimore Dog Bakery dog treats ($9) at Howl Pet Supply. Yellow berry bowl ($9) at Su Casa. Basil & Neroli botanical hand lotion ($32) at Gundalow Gourmet. Fulton & Roark solid fragrance ($60) at Nova Man. Bite mouthwash bits ($26) at Best Day Ever. No Justice No Peace by Devin Allen ($30) at Greedy Reads.

Pink leopard fuzzy Brooke bag ($195) at Sassanova. Citrus vintage puzzle ($24) at Gundalow Gourmet. Beach House 7 album ($23.99) at The Sound Garden. Pink stone hoop earrings ($28) at Sassanova. Marlyn Schiff CZ heart charm necklace ($102) at Sassanova. Jane Win lucky lapis stone elephant necklace ($278) at Sassanova. The Wine Collective canned Vermútino cocktails ($18 for four) at winecollective.vin. Felted catnip toys ($8 each) at Hunting Ground. Popsicle ornament ($12) at Poppy & Stella. Mini bar books ($20 for the set) at In Watermelon Sugar. Raft citrus rosemary syrup ($15) at good neighbor. Champagne ornament ($18) at Poppy & Stella. Gold Bracelets ($28-29) at Mint and Major. Four Wheels And A Board by Betsy Gordon and Jane Rogers ($35) at Atomic Books. Sorry vintage board game ($44) at Becket Hitch. Fancy sprinkles drink glitter ($20) at The Wine Source.

Clockwise from top left: Cooking class gift card (prices vary) at Baltimore Chef Shop. Antique candlestick ($150 for the set) at Gundalow Gourmet. Pierogi cookbook ($25.99) at Su Casa. Beige cloth napkins ($24 each) and napkin ring ($20) at Becket Hitch. Enamel measuring cups ($36) at Poppy & Stella. Oyster ornament ($17) at Best Day Ever. Measuring spoons ($32) at Poppy & Stella. Twisty candles ($24 for four) at Poppy & Stella. Dimitri unfiltered extra virgin olive oil lemon and herbs infused ($22) at Dimitri’s or various local retailers. Wildflower serving tray ($55) at Misfit Creative Arts Collective. Brackish royal feather bow tie ($225) at Nova Man. Audo Copenhagen salt and pepper mills ($90 for the set) at good neighbor. Green marbled bowl ($18) at In Watermelon Sugar.

Find Me Now dusty blue oversized cardigan ($128) at Hunting Ground. Tooth Fairy friend ($32) at In Watermelon Sugar. Cause Medic CBD relief cream ($60) at Far & Dotter. Calm bath salts ($22) at In Watermelon Sugar. Bunny tooth brush holder ($5) at Su Casa. Herbivore Cloud Milk body cream ($40) at In Watermelon Sugar. Riverside tie-dye thermal ($124) at Hunting Ground. Silk sleep mask and scrunchie set ($24) at Meg Fox Aesthetics and Mount Royal Soap Co.. PJ Salvage bordeaux fuzzy slides ($45) at Necessary Secrets. Pinch self care advent calendar ($55) at Necessary Secrets. Charles Village Painted Ladies candle ($24) at southanncandles.etsy.com and various local retailers. Grant Street long matches ($13) at Su Casa. Herbivore Moon Fruit serum ($60) at In Watermelon Sugar. Patchology beauty sleep hydrogel mask ($10) at Poppy & Stella. Nite Nite patch ($16) at Far & Dotter. Oh What a Night bath salts ($26) at Poppy & Stella. 15 Min Groom Me kit ($20) at Far & Dotter. Cast in Stones pillow spray ($25) at In Watermelon Sugar.

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By Kelsey Marden

Hampden

Atomic Books

Offering select 45rpm records on sale for 50 cents. Enjoy drinks, donuts, and special treats while listening to classic soul tunes during your shopping experience.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29.

Offering Limited Edition Vinyl releases for Black Friday Record Store Day.

When: Friday, November 28.

Breathe Books

Offering 25 percent off the entire store. Enjoy a free cup of tea with a box of tea purchase. Carry your purchases of $50 or more in a complimentary Shop Small Canvas bag.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Charlotte Elliot and the Bookstore Next Door

Offering hourly discount sales featuring different items each hour. Shop the sale from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29.

Doubledutch Boutique

Enjoy coffee and treats while shopping new markdowns.

When: Friday, November 28.

Receive a $20 gift card for sales over $100.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Check out doubledutch_boutique on Instagram for a Cyber Monday Flash Sale.

When: Monday, December 1.

Lovelyarns

Receive a complimentary Shop Small canvas bag while supplies last on purchases of $75 or more. Savor sweet cupcakes while shopping. Make sure to pick up a coupon at checkout for a secret discount that will be used for one entire purchase any day in January.

When: Saturday, November 29.

Harbor East

Under Armour Brand House

Receive 25 percent off Under Armour’s signature Big Logo Hoodie in men’s, women’s, and youth styles while supplies last.

When: Friday, November 28 through Saturday, December 6.

South Moon Under

Offering 20 percent of all full priced merchandise and an additional 25 percent off all sale merchandise.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30.

City Sports

Receive 20 percent off Nike and Adidas styles, Smith sunglasses, and Ravens and Orioles gear.

When: Sunday, November 23 through Monday, December 1.

Offering 25 percent off most styles as well as 40 percent off clearance.

When: Thursday, November 27 from 6 to 10 p.m.

White House Black Market

Offering 25 percent off your entire purchase.

When: Now through Tuesday, December 16.

Offering 30 percent off entire purchase with a complimentary tote bag on each purchase while supplies last.

When: Friday, November 28.

Sassanova

Enjoy up to 50 percent off of shoes and boots the entire day, 30 percent off of clothing, jewelry, and accessories from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, and 20 percent off clothing, jewelry, and accessories for the remainder of the day. There will be complimentary refreshments.

When: Friday, November 28.

Take 10 percent off purchases of $150 or more, 20 percent off purchases of $300 or more, 30 percent off purchases of $600 or more, 40 percent off purchases of $1,200 or more. Be on the hunt for gift cards hidden throughout the store!

When: Saturday, November 29.

Cross Keys

The Pied Piper

Celebrating its 49th anniversary and hosting Annual “Lollipop Sale” while serving refreshments and treats.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Jones and Jones

Take 30 percent off all dresses, plus an extra 10 percent off already marked down merchandise.

When: Now through Saturday, November 29

Chezelle

Enjoy 20 percent off select winter merchandise including coats, scarves, gloves, hats, cashmere sweaters, and handbags.

When: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29

Ruth Shaw & The Girl Next Door

Introducing new jewelry collections.

Chic Chic Boutique

Offering 25 percent off entire store except jewelry and bags.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Belevedere Square

Nouveau

Black Friday celebration with martini bar, live music, and a sale with up to 50 percent off select items.

When: Friday, November 28

Green Spring Station

Becket Hitch

Partnering with Etsy vendor FoundStudio for a trunk show.

When: Saturday, November 29

Wee Chic Boutique

Partnering with Etsy vendor, Little Miss Pepper Designs. Designer Stacey Bradshaw will be in store Saturday November 29 from 11-5. You can work with her to design and personalize one-of-a-kind sterling silver charm necklaces. Booking an appointment with Stacey is recommended.

Also, shoppers can save up to $150 off purchases (Little Miss Pepper items excluded).

When: Saturday, November 29

Bare Necessities

20 percent off all sleepwear and a free gift with purchase. Get a bonus $20 gift card when you purchase $100 worth of gift cards.

When: Saturday, November 29

Panache

20 percent off all jewelry.

When: Saturday, November 29

Trillium

Bring your gently used coat to Trillium for donation to the Manna House and receive twenty-five percent off a regularly priced coat or jacket.

When: Saturday, November 29

Yves Delorme

Storewide sale – 20% off everything!

When: Now through December 14

Fells Point

Cupcake

Enjoy 30 percent off storewide and 50 percent off Milly.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30 

Brightside Boutique

Cider and treats. Offering up to 50 percent off entire purchase.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Poppy and Stella

Up to 50 percent off storewide. During the weekend, when you make a purchase you will be entered to win one of three Hobo pieces. Enjoy coffee and snacks.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30

Babe

Up to 50 percent off everything. Enjoy coffee and treats, as well as a free gift when purchasing $50 or more.

When: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30 

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The Charm City-based Talking Heads cover band will be playing a show to benefit Toys for Tots at Baltimore Soundstage on November 28.

“I think it’s going to be a pretty unique show,” says Psycho Killers bassist Ryan Porter. “We play in Baltimore once every few months and Black Friday is a great opportunity to give people who are coming home a chance to see us.”

Toys for Tots, a national organization committed to giving holiday gifts to less-fortunate children, will be collecting unwrapped toys from audience members at the show. As an additional incentive, Baltimore Soundstage has thrown raffle tickets into the mix, giving anyone who donates toys a chance to win. Four winners will receive two tickets to any show of their choice, and one very lucky winner will be given two tickets to every show at the venue in 2015.

“The cool thing about it is it doesn’t even have to be a big donation,” Porter says. “I never realized how much even little toys mean to kids, I bring home little things for my 5-year-old all the time and he freaks out.”

In this truly collaborative effort, the band first reached out to friends at local retailer and performance art troupe Proper Playground Clothing Co., to make this special holiday show unlike any other.

Proper Playground will be on hand to transform the space with special lights and décor, and will also be featuring live performance art like stilt walkers and live painters. Artist Adrienne Price, who designed to flyers to promote the show, will also be there selling her own original artwork.

Although many different players are at work to make this night one to remember, the music itself will be at the forefront of this special event.

“We definitely have some surprises up our sleeves,” Porter says. “We like to mix it up every show and we never play the same setlist twice.”

Porter says that Psycho Killers is excited to be able to give back to the community, especially during this time of year.

“It’s just coming together to be a really special night,” he says. “We’ve done benefit shows in the past, but this is the first time we’ve come up with the idea ourselves.”

Tickets for the all-ages show are $15 and doors open at 8 p.m.

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