Finding the right gift for family and friends can be daunting, especially if you’re on a holiday budget. I’m here to tell you that it’s totally possible to find quality gifts with a reasonable price tag. I’ve searched the East End to deliver you the best gifts under $200. Our local businesses in the Hamptons truly shine when it comes to holiday shopping. Discover unique items that you won’t find in chains or online retailers. If you shop local, you’re putting money back into our community. That’s the best gift of all!
Lisa is wearing a silk pajama set by Nigel Curtiss available at Via Coquina in Sag Harbor. The side stripe ribbon detailing on the pajamas adds a sporty, yet polished element to a traditional red tartan. Sleepwear that’s chic enough for holiday events.
AERIN
Holiday Tradition: “The day after Thanksgiving, we always play a family football game and eat leftovers. It is a tradition that I look forward to every year,” says Aerin Lauder, Founder and Creative Director of AERIN.
Holiday Outfit: “The perfect Thanksgiving look would be a brown Soler dress, a Ben Amun heart necklace and AERIN ballerinas. Fall in New York is my favorite time for rich color palettes filled with chocolate brown and berry red with touches of gold jewelry for an effortless finishing touch,” says Aerin Lauder.
Giving Back: AERIN supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.
Address: 7 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; 83 Main Street, Southampton
Website: aerin.com
Instagram: @aerin
SATORI
Holiday Tradition: “When I was young my parents would ‘plant’ a Christmas tree in the woods by our house and say that Santa put it there for us. We would all go out hunting for it and knew it was ours when we stumbled upon the most beautiful tree with a couple of small gifts on it. It was always a magical experience,” says LeeAnn Bulgin, Principal of Satori.
Holiday Outfit: “For New Year’s it’s all about winter whites and sequins for me! We have a gorgeous dress from Gold Hawk that I’m thinking would be so fun for whatever the New Year’s plans are this year,” says LeeAnn Bulgin.
Giving Back: “The work that Hamptons Community Outreach does is incredible. They rally the public to offer direct support to people in our community. From paying overdue utility bills, to gift wrapping and food shopping, we’re always happy to support their initiatives,” says LeeAnn Bulgin.
Address: 95 Main Street, Sag Harbor
Website: satorisagharbor.com
Instagram: @satorisagharbor
VIA COQUINA
Holiday Tradition: Via Coquina founder Cara Polites Ferro says that her favorite holiday tradition is “a Christmas Eve hike with my family in Vermont.”
Holiday Outfit: Silk tartan pajamas from Nigel Curtiss.
Giving Back: “We are members of 1% for the Planet and are excited to support the Coral Restoration Foundation which is working to restore Florida’s Coral Reef,” says Cara Polites Ferro.
Store Address: 26 Madison Street, Sag Harbor; 32 Via Mizner, Palm Beach
Website: viacoquina.com
Instagram: @viacoquina
SUNSHINE
Holiday Tradition: Owner Heidi Humes says, “My son and I watch the sunrise at Montauk Lighthouse each year on New Year’s Day. It always feels like magic is in the air during those first quiet moments, as the sun peeks out over the ocean. Then we unthaw over hot chocolate and croissants on the way home.”
Holiday Outfit: “My absolute favorite cashmere designer, Alessandra Brunialti of Marea Clothing, has come up with a chic and simple solution to any festive holiday invite. I’ll be living in her new silk slip skirts paired back to her hand dyed delicious sweaters,” says Heidi Humes.
Giving Back: Heidi says, “I am a believer that giving back shouldn’t just happen at the holidays. Our shop is home to a Little Free Food Pantry that is available to anyone at any time. It relies on replenishment by the generous hearts of the Sunshine Community.”
Address: 303 Main Street, Amagansett
Website: sunshineamagansett.com
Instagram: @shopsunshineamagansett
