Shopping

The hottest gift cards in town are the ones to Cake Bake Shop, a jaw-droppingly lovely new Broad Ripple spot.

A pocket for everything on this utilitarian beauty.

You’ll be the party-starting envy of all your chums—and you can surprise that special someone by slipping one into his or her stocking for the next morning.

Just snap on, twist, and style for an instant wardrobe update.

For the modern woodsman going to a party

She takes her services to another level during the holidays, even scouring the city for hot items before they sell out.

Surprise him with a gorgeously crafted pipe by local woodworker Travis Vanest.

Don’t be surprised if this wardrobe staple is reached for time and again.

True to the name, the eclectic merchandise at Melange—French for “a mix of things”—covers a lot of bases.

What to gift the CrossFitter, beauty blogger, frequent flier, and other 2014 types.

Coloring books, vintage toys, and board games of the moment

“I’d love to see Sofia Vergara in one,” he says. “She’s Colombian, and we like to stick together.”

If the piano popster himself looks dashing in the snow, his songs sound it.

A winter accessory that’s as cute as it is cozy.

Fine, this pick is from a big-box store, not a friendly local shop. But it’s too cute to ignore.