20 I BOROMAG.COM I DECEMBER 2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE For The Fashion Forward SHOP SANDRA SMITH – (MIQ) If your loved ones enjoy displaying their personalities through accessories, the quirky bags and home goods from Sandra Smith could be your go-to gift. Queens seamstress Sandra Smith leads this female-staffed business and is passionate about providing products that are well made, beautiful and unique. [email protected] Sandra Smith Handmade @ShopSandraSmith CECILIA BY CECILIA MOTWANI – (MIQ) Special man in your life? Want to influence his wardrobe? Check out “Project Runway” alumna Cecilia Motwani’s stamp on the fashion map of Queens. Using detailed hand-stitching and quality tailoring, with an eye on the diversity of the borough, Cecilia by Cecilia Motwani is set to bring stylish ties, shirts and blazers to LIC. [email protected] ceciliamotwani.com ROCKAWAY GYPSEA – (TBO) A self-described “crafty babe,” Randi has been making different kinds of home décor and jewelry forever. Drawing on inspiration from Rockaway Beach and the “gypsea” in all of us, her designs reflect her natural Brooklyn girl roots with a nod to her current Queens home. randi@rockawaygypsea rockawaygypsea.com @rockawaygypsea For The Sweet Tooth BIGGIE’S CRACK TOFFEE – (MIQ) Originally created as a treat for herself and friends, this addictive, specialty toffee is now on the 2016 list of Oprah’s Favorite Things! Using the best ingredients available, CEO Stephanie Golden is proud to provide an additive and preservative free toffee candy handcrafted locally in a Long Island City commercial kitchen. Cracktoffee.com Biggie’s Crack Toffee biggiescracktoffee SWEETCICLE’S SOFT CHEWS – (MIQ) If licorice and a gummy had a baby, it would be a Sweetcicle’s Soft Chew! Plant based, animal-free, fruity and just the right amount of sweet, you can feel good about gifting this locally made candy confection! Sweetcicles.com Sweetcicles sweetcicles For The Dinner Party Host COCKTAIL CRATE HOME COCKTAIL MIXERS – (AB&C) (LS) If you are looking for a beverage gift with a homespun story, Cocktail Crate Mixers are for you! Cocktail Crate was founded in 2012 by Alex Abbott Boyd, a young drink connoisseur looking to make and sell a product he loved. Initially started through crowdfunding, with the products made and labeled at home and delivered by NYC subway, the business has literally grown with Boyd. Cocktailcrate.com Cocktail Crate cocktailcrate NATIVE ROASTERS – (LS) Already available at popular neighborhood joints Flattops and Queens Comfort, this small-batch local coffee roaster is about to take the borough (and beyond!) by storm. Pick some up for your holiday host gift! Nativeroasters.com Native Coffee Roasters nativeroasters
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