Create holiday memories with these great gifts

There’s a lot to be said about truly original Christmas presents. These special things that have real thought behind them – whether they are unique in their quality, something that the gift giver finds truly extraordinary, or an item individually tailored to the recipient’s taste. Or in a perfect world? All of the above.

Here is a list of these very special gifts, in no particular order. And we still have enough time to get online and order so they arrive in time for the holiday.

The Modern Heirloom Scarf ($270 on vintnersdaughter.com). This limited edition silk piece, carefully sewn in Como, Italy, is something you won’t see everywhere. It’s the first piece in the small luxury brand’s Natura Veritas series and its pattern combines hand-drawn roses with a bold geometric motif.

The Lip Treatment Capsule ($89.95 at marinskincare.com). Anyone who hates the dry lips of winter but loves the charm of the New England coast will be delighted to be the new owner of this enchanting limited edition set of four deeply moisturizing (as in: rich in hyaluronic acid and squalane, with naturally abundant marine glycoproteins ) lip treatments that you can wear all day long. They come in a special tin with gold details and can be reused for jewelry, playing cards or anything else your recipient’s heart desires.

Feast of 7 Canned Fish Gift Set ($125 on saltiegirl.com). Remember that episode of The Bear where Donna makes all seven Christmas fish dishes and just goes completely crazy? Order your loved ones the stress-free snack version from Saltie Girl, Boston’s trendy seafood restaurant, and send them everything from yellowfin tuna with lemon to sardines with confit lemon and chili pepper. No trauma required.

Midnight Honey ($48 on farmaesthetics.com). Created by Brenda Brock on a farm in rural Rhode Island, this restorative elixir is as effective for all faces (as a moisturizer) as it is for the body (as a bath oil)—and a godsend all winter long. Give it to someone once and they will thank you forever.

Organic Mushroom Growing Kit for Spraying and Growing as a Christmas Gift ($30 on Northspore.com). Part science experiment, part gourmet ingredient factory, this gift is tailor-made for the food nerd in your life. Each of these kits comes in a limited edition case (covered with trees, mushrooms and stars). The end result will be home-grown mushrooms, from Lion’s Mane Gem to pink or gold oyster varieties.

Holiday Tin Cookie Bundle ($99 at levainbakery.com). Levain’s delicious cookies have become a holiday staple in my house. But this year there’s something new on offer: a first-ever 12-pack of the company’s iconic 6-ounce cookies, packaged in a limited-edition holiday tin, exclusively online. And yes, that means the dark chocolate peppermint is back.

Marlowe Santal Body Set ($34.99 at marloweskin.com). Let’s not forget the boys. One of the best things about Marlowe is that it can be unisex. This simple yet luxurious full body care set smells of subtle amber, is cruelty-free and contains no chemicals such as phthalates or parabens.

Natterjack Cask Strength Irish Whiskey ($89.99 at shop.natterjack.com). What would the holidays be without a top-notch beverage? Newly released in Boston (and named Irish Whiskey of the Year 2024 by Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible), Natterjack uses both Irish and American aging techniques. The result? A smooth and almost bourbon-like, toffee-like sip that is as enjoyable for the connoisseur as it is for the connoisseur. And everyone is enchanted by the bottle, which features a casual silver toad.