We’re less than a week away from Christmas (and well into Hanukkah) but if you’re still shopping for last-minute gifts, we can help. Our big, hyper-local gift guide for 2025 featured 67 gifts you can (still!) get from local makers, but if you need more ideas, we’ve found eight other gifts you can get in time to put under the tree, with expedited shipping or in-store pickup. We’re sure there’s something here for everyone on your list.
Chic Candlesticks
We love to give candles and a candle holder and these “Rope Taper Candles” from Salt & Sundry are great. They come in two colors (we especially love the terracotta), and are $32 for a set of two. Want to spruce it up a bit? Owner Amanda McClements highlights the Helen Candle Holder ($78) as one of her favorites this year. Pick up both—the candlesticks, and the candle holder, in store at Salt & Sundry.
Good Olive Oil
This was one of the most popular items on our 2023 “quiet luxury” themed gift guide, and two years later, it hasn’t lost its appeal. Direct from the manufacturer, the various sets may not arrive in time, but Target has the Swizzle and Drizzle gift set, $25, available with speedy shipping or pickup.
A Creative Gift Box for Kids
This artsy bundle is great for kids in a wide range of ages. The painting kit, which is also sold separately and comes in a variety of themes ($13), features a built-in watercolor palette, which is one of the coolest things we’ve seen in kids crafts recently. $55 pick up at Steadfast Supply in Navy Yard.
A Portable Phone Charger
We love a portable charger. This one—which has 4.5 stars with nearly 17,000 reviews on Amazon—is a great practical gift for friends and family. It comes in six colors, some of which arrive as early as overnight. $21 on Amazon.
Travel Gear
Shinola is offering two-day delivery by Christmas for all orders placed by December 22. They’ve got great watches and other items, but we’re particularly partial to their leather goods, like this travel wallet organizer for $295 and the Runwell Duffle bag for $1,396.
Cozy Socks
With weather like this, who can’t use a warm, cozy pair of socks? This knit cotton pair at Shelter in the Union Market District is a great grab for everyone on your list. $18 at Shelter.
Caps Gear
Jerseys and other select team gear are on sale and available with rushed shipping to arrive before Christmas from Shop.NHL.com. This youth jersey, for example, is $60, plus expedited shipping costs. Bonus idea: Future game tickets for any of our home teams also make a great gift, with quick delivery options.
Morf Fidget Toys
Mark our words, these are the fidget toy of the year, and there are sizes and styles for kids of all ages—though adults can enjoy fidget toys, too. The ones on Amazon have varying shipping speeds, but they’re in stock (starting at $8) at Three Littles in Union Market—a one-stop shop for great toys, plus a massive selection of baby gear.
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
