CWE Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list in St. Louis’ Central West End — voted one of the nation’s top 10 neighborhoods.

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1. 10denza | Bellroy Hide-and-Seek Wallet, $89.95
This premium vegetable tanned slim wallet features four quick-access card slots, a protected section for business cards and a hidden bill section for discreet storage.

2. Left Bank Books | Pitch By Pitch, $26.99
Pitch By Pitch (Bob Gibson & Lonnie Wheeler) gets inside Bob Gibson’s head on the evening of Oct. 2, 1968, when he took the mound in Game 1 of the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers and struck out a record 17 batters. Gibson, known as one of the most intimidating players in baseball history, relives each inning and each pitch with a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic game.

3. Q Boutique | Ridley’s Poker Set, $59
Help him up the ante at his next game night with a poker set by Ridley’s. Includes two decks of contemporary cards, along with some seriously weighted poker chips. Decorative storage box included.

4. Centro | Alessi TODO Giant Cheese Grater, $100
This sleek device makes grating cheese easy and elegant, and is an excellent addition to any Renaissance man’s kitchen.

5. projects+gallery | Apex Predator/Darwinian Voodoo Baseball, $1,200 & Baseball Bat, $4,000
Enhance his collection with these conversation-starting pieces from Fantich & Young. The London-based artists, who use human teeth and hair as their medium, are on display at 4733 McPherson Ave. until Dec. 23.

6. Enchanting Embellishments | Men’s Bracelet by Jos Van Arx, $102
This leather and stainless steel bracelet features an adjustable band and magnetic clasp (not pictured).

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1. Libby’s | Arianna Poncho, $68

2. Left Bank Books | Girl Waits With Gun, $27
From the bestselling author of “The Drunken Botanist” (Amy Stewart) comes an enthralling novel baed on the forgotten true story of one of the nation’s first female deputy sheriffs. Constance Kopp is forced to confront her past and defend her family in a way that few women of 1914 would have dared.

3. Centro | iittala AALTO Vase, starts at $85

4. Q Boutique | 21″ ZENZII Necklace, $65
She’ll shimmer and shine at this season’s holiday parties with an oversized pearl bauble necklace. This 21″ collar necklace is a contemporary twist on a classic look. Includes 3″ extension chain. Hypoallergenic.

5. 10denza | The VIP Clutch, $250
10denza’s most popular clutch — from L.A.-based designer Hammitt — elegantly converts into a stylish cross-body bag, perfect to fit all of your must-haves while on the go. Italian leather. Includes lifetime warranty.

6. Enchanting Embellishments | Cocktail dress by Lotus Threads, $395.95
This black and gold beaded cocktail dress takes your little black dress to the next level (not pictured).

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1. 1. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream | Seasonal & Signature Pints, four for $48

2. Left Bank Books | The Nopi Cookbook, $40

3. Q Boutique | K Hall Designs candles and soaps, $11-22

4. 10denza | Scotch & Soda Barfly Aromatic Candle, $45

5. Centro | Alessi GERMANO Long Shoe Horn, $34

6. Enchanting Embellishments | Scents of Italy candle, $49.95 (not pictured)