Illustration: Napkin Killa
You like each other, and that might be just about all you know about each other so far. Lack of intel doesn’t make you exempt from putting a little something in his or her stocking this season, so stick with these — foolproof and covetable gifts to bring you a little bit closer…
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Connor Emoji Stationery, $85
To encourage written letters of flirtation — texts can only take you so far.
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Men in Cities wool blend iPhone gloves, $30
So you can keep texting each other constantly, no matter the temperature outside. Just make sure to look up every once in a while.
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Champagne Stars lollipops, $4.50 each
Because hello, champagne lollipops! Plus, it’s cute and definitely flirty.
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Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura Poster, $25
Photo courtesy of The Criterion Collection
Not only can you influence your crush’s good taste in movies, but there will always be a pleasant reminder of you hanging on the wall.
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Annie Baker’s The Flick, $9.95
Because appreciating the work of Annie Baker should be a requirement for any good partner, and this way your crush will be one step ahead.
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Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery, $129.99
How could someone not fall in love with you after bestowing this gift upon them? Plus, it shows you’ll be committed for at least two seasons.
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The Most Personal Perfume, $190 for an hour and a half appointment
Scent is a highly intimate thing. It’s so personal that choosing one for someone else to wear is a daunting, if not impossible task. So instead, send them over to Herbal Alchemy Apothecary, where they can have a personal appointment to create a custom scent.
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Woolrich Wool Throw, $145
For cuddling up.
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Sugarfina Pucker Up Giftset, $25
Candies for the one you’re sweet on.
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Surf Lessons at Locals Surf School, from $83
Something to do together when the weather gets warmer… or something to bond over during post-sesh hot cocoa.
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MoMA Store Been Connoisseur Set, $50