Ho, Ho, Ho! Toni Claus, here. Just trying to help out with your shopping today, with a couple good ideas in case you’re stumped at this late date.

1. a good blow job, I mean DRY. The Drybar has just opened in Chestnut Hill. Cue the angels. This place is total nirvana. No cuts, no color, just a blow dry that will last and last. And just $40 will make your friends happy. Route 9 near the hallowed ground of the on-its-way, Wegman’s. http://www.thedrybar.com/book-an-appointment?gclid=CKXXs9iXvLsCFTJp7Aod5TsAZw

2. Patch NY is in the South End now. This cozy little store has lots of goodies. 46 Waltham St, Boston. Hours: 12-6. http://www.patchnyc.com/pages/visit

3. Just got a new mascara that I think might change the world. Or at least the world of my lashes. Tarte. $20. Big bang, bargain price. Go to your fave makeup place. Got mine at Sephora, Chestnut Hill Mall. http://www.sephora.com/?om_mmc=esv330231-GG&om_kwpur=332758463&ppc_crid=29514330257&site=us_search4. Ralph Lauren boxers. TJMaxx has a whole slew of these right now and who couldn’t use a few new pairs for those in your life with jingle bells. for your nearest location: http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp?cid=TJMaxx:PS::HV_Brand:5

4. Brookline Booksmith continues to deliver in the “cute stuff” gifty area of the store. Loving their dish towels and socks. And of course, they kill it in the book department. Plus they’re independent. 279 Harvard Street, Brookline http://www.brooklinebooksmith.com

 

5. TJMaxx has a whole bunch of Ralph Lauren boxers right now. Perfect for anyone you know who has jingle bells. For store locations:http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp?cid=TJMaxx:PS::HV_Brand:5