Every December, stockings line the chimneys (or entertainment centers) of festive homes. These red and white socks are full of candy, toys and jewelry, but our neighborhood shops have even more in store. 

  • ROAM Fine Goods, located in Preston Royal Shopping Center, is a curated boutique bursting with unique clothing, home decor and trinkets galore. ROAM sells 14-karat diamond initial studs for $168 in every letter. 
  • Preston Royal’s Sample House carries a diverse array of home decor items as well as fragrant candles, diffusers, sprays and other giftable goods. 

  • For the benefit of our furry friends, The Plaza at Preston Center staple Lucky Dog Barkery sells high-quality treats, chew toys, beds, collars and clothes. Lucky Dog has pups covered this holiday season with yummy snacks, squeaky playthings, Santa-cladden collars and festive stockings. 

  • For the active person on your gift list, Friends of Northaven Trail sells water bottles, fanny packs, hats and shirts. Pictured here are the Northaven Trail T-shirt, $40, the Northaven baseball cap, $31, and the Northaven Trail visor, $33. 

  • Trova Wine + Market — a cozy wine bar and shop in The Plaza at Preston Center — offers a carefully selected assortment of vino from around the world. Trova is set for the holiday season with several favorites including a brut, merlot or chardonnay that fits snuggly into a wine bottle-shaped stocking.