Best of Boston

Best Gifts

2004 Best Gifts

Flat of the Hill

Boston
Searching for the perfect gift can be a chore—unless you're at Flat of the Hill. This cute shop stocks only things that are in style [...] read more»
2003 Best Gifts

Flat of the Hill

Boston
After perusing the wares at Flat of the Hill, you'll either wish you had more people to buy gifts for or you'll break down and [...] read more»
2002 Best Gifts, West

Long’s Jewelers

Burlington
Momentous milestones deserve momentous gifts. Find them all at this elegant but comfortable family-run store, where shelves and glass cases are filled with crystal (classic [...] read more»
2001 Best Gifts, Baby

Ray Flynn’s book

John Paul II: The Personal Portrait of the Pope and the Man, which Flynn sent to Swift when she gave birth to twins. That should [...] read more»
2000 Best Gifts

Essentia

Chestnut Hill
See you later, Pottery Barn: Essentia is the perfect place to find a hostess, shower, or birthday gift. Accessories from this boutique have that handmade [...] read more»
1999 Best Gifts, Baby

Lester Harry’s

Marblehead
This store offers a mix of apparel, bedding and accessories, furniture, and eclectic items for infants and toddlers. Other times include sterling silver charm bracelets [...] read more»
1998 Best Gifts, Housewarming

Fresh Eggs

Boston
After starting her stylish housewares store, F.kia, Ned Hand launched a second store stocked with chic furniture. But mixed in are some smart choices for [...] read more»
1997 Best Gifts, Housewarming

Sweet Peas Home

Boston
This cheerful shop in Back Bay offers a selection of creative, user-friendly items for the home—hand-painted furniture, small handmade gift items. The staff is particularly [...] read more»
1996 Best Gifts

Artisans Gift Gallery and Cafe

Charlestown
An unlikely place to find Newbury Street-quality merchandise, but don't be deterred by its setting hard by Foodmaster and Blockbuster Video. A small but lovely [...] read more»
1996 Best Gifts

Oriental Gift and Design

Boston
For unusual gift ideas, this store offers gorgeous Asian silk robes and beautifully detailed prints and screens. there are plenty of inexpensive finds—wind chimes, figurines, [...] read more»