This limited-edition coffee mug is most definitely buzz-worthy. Fans of the Oaktown roaster are sure to fall for local artist Michelle Ott's charming illustration. Buy a couple, and/or pair with Oakland Lights holiday brew for many satisfying cups a Joe to come. // $28, bluebottle.com

You can't go wrong when you put a holiday bow on an adorable Denise Fiedler dog or cat portrait. The SF artist, graced with mad scissors skills, uses vintage book pages to create her one-of-a-kind pieces. Meow! // $68, pastesf.com

Yummy small-batch soaps are always a crowd-pleaser. Gift a stack of the new Etta + Billie limited-edition Hot Bourbon + Lemon—a take on a classic hot toddy with organic honey, cinnamon, an antioxidant-rich brew from SF's T-We Tea and a touch of Bulleit Bourbon. // $14 each, ettaandbillie.com

The debut cookbook by husband and wife Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, and food writer JJ Goode is tasty indeed. It's filled with recipes from the Michelin-starred Fillmore District restaurant, i.e. fancy potato chips with smoked trout and pancakes with sauerkraut. Dim sum cart not included. // $45, penguinrandomhouse.com

These teensy beauties have long been our go-to hostess gift. But for more sparkle during soirée season, we're giving the new mirror-like deep-blue glaze, Cosmos. Glossy and galaxy-like, the locally made vases are out of this world—with or without petals. // $45, heathceramics

Make an entrance with this sweetheart and you'll have Madame Hostess in the palm of your hand. From SF's favorite purveyor of "fewer, better things," the fresh-for-the-holidays leather pouch is simple and chic. The cognac shade? Divine. // ($95). // cuyana.com

Mostly sweet with a dash of savory, this gift box features gourmet chocolates, truffles, caramels, chocolate-covered chips and pretzels, and more. Enough said. (FYI: The SF brand has a shop in San Jose and will opening one in the city next year.) // $79. lolliandpops.com