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1 Bloody Mary Mix, $9
The recipe for this zesty mixer from Placewares in Palm Springs was awarded the silver medal at the National Absolut Vodka Bloody Mary Search in 2012. placewares.com
2 Glen Hanson Coaster, $10
Go crazy with one of these whimsical Glen Hanson-designed coasters featuring the likes of Prince and The Golden Girls. Find them at Greetings in Palm Springs. sohopalmsprings.com
3 Mini Salvation Mountain, $10
You can’t take home a piece of Leonard Knight’s iconic spiritual monument Salvation Mountain, but Slab City artist Peter Passalacqua will sell you one-of-a-kind Lilliputian versions he creates using the same materials as the real thing.
4 Loofah Soap, $10
With divine flavors like Moroccan mint and coconut cream, scrub-a-dub-dub with a chunk of this hand-cut soap crafted from real natural loofahs by The Body Deli in Palm Desert and Palm Springs. bodydeli.com
5 Volvik Golf Balls, $10.50
Up someone’s game with a three-pack of Volvik golf balls from La Quinta Resort & Club Pro Shop. Vividly colored, they’ll make a standout gift for the golfer in your life. laquintaresort.com
6 Gourmet Almond Toffee, $15
Make your Secret Santa sweet. Brandini Toffee is made by hand in Rancho Mirage with simple but decadent ingredients. For a kick, try their salted pretzel rods. brandinitoffee.com
7 Luminary Lanterns, $12.99
Deck the halls (or the driveway) with a set of four water-activated LED candles that float inside these artsy reusable pouches from Kitchen Kitchen in Indian Wells. kitchenkitchen.com
8 Natural Stone Bracelets, $9.95–$14.95
Enlighten loved ones about the beauty and power of natural stone bracelets with this Secret Santa gift from Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs. crystalfantasy.com
9 Cactus Candle, $10
These glittery finds from Trestle in Palm Desert will likely impress the prickliest person on your shopping list. The best part? They require no maintenance. trestlehome.com
10 Architectural Playing Cards, $10
Raise the ante with this deck featuring images of prominent midcentury properties. Assembled by the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, they’re available at the Palm Springs Art Museum Store. psmuseum.org/shop
11 Ornament, $9.95
Orange you glad you visited Palm Springs? This one-of-a-kind ornament emblazoned with a mid-mod design from Just Fabulous will never let you or your Secret Santa recipient forget. bjustfabulous.com
12 Date Butter or Jam, $8.25
Sweeten the office gift exchange with a 10-ounce jar of date butter or 9-ounce jar of date jam from Shields Date Garden in Indio. It’ll spread the distinct taste and nutritional value of dates onto any treat. shieldsdategarden.com
13 Cherry Blossom Bowl, $5.45–$7.95
Spark joy with hand-painted ceramic bowls from Wabi Sabi Japan Living in Palm Springs. The flowery vessels are part of a tableware collection inspired by the shopkeepers’ yearly trips to Japan. wabisabijapanliving.com
14 Coffee, $14.95
Freshly roasted in Rancho Mirage, Koffi java will brighten Christmas — or any — morning. House blends are available at locations across Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. kofficoffee.com
15 Old Fashioned Cocktail Glass, $8
Ignite a retro vibe with a 14-ounce rocks glass from Destination PSP in Palm Springs. Eight designs feature Alice Rovinsky’s cartoons originally published in Palm Springs Life in the 1960s and 1970s. destinationpsp.com