If only everyone had an Amber Otto and a Heather Spagnoli in their fam around gift-giving season. The owners of Eastport General Store (510 Montauk Highway, Eastport, 631-320-2081) possess a special instinct for curating the kind of thoughtful, beautiful items you had no idea you couldn’t live without. We asked them to round up a few of their fave things for the holidays and if we don’t buy ‘em all first, you’re welcome to them!
1. Eastport General Store Orange Slices, $7. Cocktail garnishes not only add an aromatic pop to your liquid creations, they also give them that little bit of extra aesthetic awesomeness. With orange, grapefruit, lime, lemon and blood orange available, these natural, dehydrated citrus garnishes will dress up any drink you can dream up.
2. Sag Harbor Hot Honey, $19. This spicy and sweet treat from Sag Harbor Honey is an unexpected condiment for pizza, chicken and waffles, cheese boards, peanut butter sandos and a multitude of other combos that tickle your fancy. Best part? The hives where it’s sourced are right down the street from the store.
3. Jaeger “Gabrielle” Mohair Vintage Yarn, $12.
Knitters, take note: EGS has a variety of vintage yarn skeins available for your next project, as well as knitting needles, patterns, crochet kits and other DIY accessories. Give the gift of yarn and, hey, maybe there’ll be a scarf under the tree for you next year!
4. Grateful Dead “Terrapin Station” vinyl record, $20
We love how vinyl records, crackly sound and all, have made a comeback. Otto and Spagnoli carry a rotating selection of secondhand and new vinyl records — classic rock, jazz, soul and more — great for that hard to shop for friend.
5. Eastport General Store Good Vibes Granola, $16
Their tasty Good Vibes Granola is made in house in small batches using all natural ingredients — and it’s gluten-free and vegan, too.
6. Eastport General Store Reed Diffuser, $26
Bring the scents of the season home with EGS house-made small batch reed diffusers. Made with pure essential oils for fragrance, we’re particularly digging the Ceremony blend to get those holiday vibes going, made with palo santo, frankincense, clary sage, clove and ylang-ylang.
7. Kantha Quilt, $64.
These hand-stitched throws are made in India from three layers of recycled saris. Each one’s unique and full of character, including sweet little patches of repaired fabrics, which are all part of their individual story. Perfect for cuddling up in a cozy chair with a book or lounging around a crackling fire pit.
8. Eastport General Store Diner Mug, $18
Take a little piece of Eastport General Store home with you with this old-fashioned, heavyweight diner mug, just begging to be filled with creamy, steamy hot cocoa.
9. Magic 8 Ball, $12
Originally manufactured in the 1950s for fortune-telling, this retro Magic 8 Ball will answer your questions about the New Year. (If you don’t dig its prediction for the future, just ask again later. ) A fun gift for kids or the kid-at-heart.
10. Succulent Plant, $10.
Super easy to take care of (water once a week!), this mini succulent nestled in a terracotta pot is the perfect size for a desk, kitchen window or bookshelf. Larger houseplants of assorted varieties are also available, but we love the compact stature of this tiny but thoughtful gift (no need for a plant stand) and, hey, succulents are having a moment.
11. Maison d’Oracle Perfume Oils, $48
These small-batch perfume oils are inspired by the tarot and are hand-blended using evocative botanical extracts and essential oils. Shown here: L’Ermite (“The Hermit”), made from warming spices like ginger, cardamom and clove for grounding introspection, and L’Empereur (“The Emperor”), a complex peppercorn-scented musk laced with gentle rose notes that offers powerful symmetry.
