t’s Christmas time. Why endure the shopping world of the big box stores? Our LGBTQ+ community ally Gwyneth Paltrow is an Academy Award-winning actress, author of three New York Times bestselling cookbooks and founder and Chief Creative Officer of the lifestyle company Goop. She has some answers for our Queer community Christmas shopping. GOOP invites us into their world of Ridiculous, Gay friendly, over the top Christmas gifts. Whether we can afford them or not… that’s not the point. We can dream. So here is our curated list of the best of the best of Ridiculous Christmas present ideas for the LGBTQ+ community.
(Gregg Shapiro)
#15 is from Regalis
We all need a stocking stuffer. So how about an 11 pound block of Parmigiano Reggiano? Aged 24 months from Italy's best parmigiana maker. Yours for just $396. By the way, just $36 a pound.
(Dr. Tai Houser)
#14 is from Chez Pluie
In the Queer community, it’s not always about the food but rather how we eat it. So how about these Antique Escargot Picks? Snails never were presented so well. Just $567.
(Dr. Bobby Huen)
#13 is from Hermes
The world-famous Parisian fashion house isn’t just for Oprah. Pamper your dog with a new home. Just $1925.
(Bob Hentschel)
#12 is from Walden
The queer community loves our dinner parties and “riff-offs" like in Pitch Perfect. Remember the acapella battle in the movie? So how about Planar Studio Gong with a stand? It’s just $2000
(John Hayden)
#11 is from Bomber
Aspen Gay Ski Week is next month and the envy of the mountain you will be with these Basquiant black crown access skis. A wonderful gift at $2250.
(Gregg Shapiro)
#10 is from Chanel
One of the world’s most loved brands for the queer community elevates the Saturday Night Disco Skate to an entirely new level with these Roller Skates. Yours for just $5125.
(Dr. Tai Houser)
#9 is from Orrefors
You will be the bell of the bar ball with this magnificent 53-piece street bar cart. One of the best mobile bars we have ever seen. And we’re gay, so that is saying something. It can be yours for $10,000
(Dr. Bobby Huen)
#8 is from Alexandra Llewellyn
Who doesn’t like “games”? No, I mean real board games. Poppies and Crane has created this incredible backgammon set that is $14,500.
(Bob Hentschel)
We are halfway through our best ridiculous and most outrageous gift ideas for Christmas. And how can you have Gay? Christmas. Without travel.
#7 is from Turtle Island
This world famous private island in the South Pacific and the beautiful island of FIJI will be a gift to experience in 2024 like no other. You get the entire island for you and 20 of your friends and chosen family. Everything. And we mean everything is included for $39,500 a night.
(John Hayden)
#6 is from Den
How about the gift of a new home? And we mean a world-class ‘smart’ state-of-the-art cabin. The den will be your luxury retreat anywhere, yes anywhere in the world. All it takes is a cool millionaire for someone who would clearly be very special.
(Gregg Shapiro)
#5 is from Bushtops
Who doesn’t want to go on Safari to the Serengeti? But let’s do it with a custom ultra deluxe build and take down accommodations just for you on this Roving Safari of Tanzania and Kenya. Everything is included and it is one of the world’s most luxurious travel experiences for $30,200 a day.
(Dr Tai Houser)
How appropriate that our top 4 gifts are so luxurious that they don’t even have a public price tag. It is the living proof that “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.”
(Dr. Bobby Huen)
#4 is from De Beers Jewelers
The most famous and most important jewelers in the world offer up the Portraits of Nature Fancy Yellow Earrings. If a famous RuPaul Drag Race queen is on your list this year, we have found your gift. It features 18kt White and Yellow Gold and 4 carrots of some of the most valued sparkle diamonds in the world. Interested, contact Goop and they will arrange the price on request.
(Dr. Bobby Huen)
#3 is from Eleven
Every LGBTQ+ wants an experience. We travel more, longer and more often than our straight community counterparts for that experience. So you have to have this trip to Iceland to Floki Studios and Deplar Farm. In addition to glaciers, gourmet, and luxurious experiences you get an Executive Producer to professionally produce your next hit record.
(Dr. Tai Houser)
#2 is from Pelorius X Oceansky
We guarantee your special someone will literally thank you forever with this special 7 day trip to the North Pole. And how can you possibly travel by pedestrian airplane? No, the journey is by a Special Airship Cruise for four. You heard us right. And the price is on request. Have your AMEX Black card ready.
(John Hayden)
Our top recommendation for Queer Christmas is slightly different
#1 is from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop
Paltrow has brought gift guides to a world class experience. Goop features dozens of gift guides that help cull the world for its best products. Of course, we talk about their Ridiculous and Amazing Gift guide but they have so many. One of our LGBTQ+ favorites is “World’s Best Gifts Under $100.” So whether it's the best present ever for $25 or An Airship trip to the North Pole, check out Goop.com And remember… dreaming, not buying, is the best part of Queer Christmas. Merry Christmas from everyone at Hotspots Magazine, Happening Out Television Network and Queer News Tonight. #Queer Up Business