’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
A creature was stirring—it wasn’t a mouse;
Someone was stalking by the chimney with care,
But with you as a sleuth, they won’t make a scare.
Join me, dear detective, as we investigate the most puzzling case of the holiday season: a Murder in a Yuletide Mansion. In the fifth annual Cluesletter Holiday Catalogue, we snoop through each room of a grand house, from our first steps into the hall to the splendor of the ballroom, and everywhere in between. On the way, we shall uncover clues: 53 gifts perfect for the mystery lover in your life.
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The Hall
. . . for a mysterious home
- 221B Baker Street Coasters. $30, strandmag.com. Make Mrs. Hudson proud by protecting your coffee table during long, tea-fueled deliberations over your current case.
- Sage Gingham Recycled Wool Throw. $198, anthropologie.com. Stay fashionably cozy in this warm gingham blanket.
- “Fright Night” and “Ghost Diver” Fine Art Prints. From $49, acmelabs.shop. Deck the halls with something spooky—like these fine art prints of Scooby Doo scenes. (I own the “Tiki Parlor” print!)
- Marbleized NYPL Bookbinding Stamp Tray. $28, shop.nypl.org. Honor bookbinding traditions and support a public library, all in one, with this gorgeous marbleized tray.
The Library
. . . for bookish snooping
- [M] Murder on the Orient Express Deluxe Collector’s Edition. $35, bookshop.org. There is a murder on the train . . . find out who it is with this incredible deluxe edition of Agatha Christie’s classic, with sprayed edges and detailed endpapers.
- Personal Embosser. $40, williams-sonoma.com. Stamp your books with this customizable Ex Libris embosser.
- The Book Club – Reading Journal. $45, printworksmarket.us. Track your reads with this special reading journal, complete with matching slipcase.
- Library Lion Bookends. $175, shop.nypl.org. Employ the famous guardian lions of the New York Public Library to protect your shelves.
- Owl Bookstore DIY Book Nook Kit. $40, geppettostoys.com. Listen to your current audiobook as you assemble this bookstore-themed book nook kit—and once it’s done, display it proudly among your library.
The Study
. . . for organized detection
- [M] Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) Case. $60, us.burga.com. These fashionably sturdy Kindle cases are the perfect gift for the reader in your life (even if that means you). This is the “Heartless” pattern; I own the “Queen’s Heart” version and love the texture and protection.
- Sherlock Holmes Notepads. $15, strandmag.com. Take notes that rival Dr. Watson’s with these Holmesian notepads (multiple styles available).
- Agatha Christie Notebook Set. $23, amazon.com. This cute set of six mini notebooks is sure to please the crime lover in your life.
- Sage Qwerkywriter®. $330, qwerkywriter.com. Type your latest case file on this vintage-inspired keyboard, enjoying the timeless elegance of a typewriter and the ease-of-use of a modern keyboard.
- Washable Cover Keyboard Mouse Wrist Rest. From $13, etsy.com. Protect your wrists as you type out the next bestselling whodunnit with this wrist rest set in a detective-worthy pattern.
The Conservatory
. . . for green-thumbed gumshoes
- The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women. $25, bookshop.org. Be careful who you gift this sumptuously designed homage to dangerous women . . . they just might find it inspirational.
- The Evil Garden Room Spray. $45, hereticparfum.com. Turn your living space into a greenhouse with this room spray with notes of geranium, neroli, bergamot, and vetiver.
- Pressed Greenery Bookmark. $13, barnesandnoble.com. Hold your place in your gardening guide or mystery novel with this green thumb-friendly bookmark.
- Greenhouse Glass Ornament. $35, surlatable.com. Decorate the tree with even more greenery with this detailed glass ornament.
- “The Poisons Of Agatha Christie” Watercolor Illustration Print. From $30, etsy.com. Celebrate the dangerous genius of Agatha Christie with this illustrated print of her favorite poisons.
- Gecko Magnifying Glass. $150, l-objet.com. Study clues in style with this whimsical reptilian magnifying glass.
The Ballroom
. . . for party-worthy fashion
- Winter Velvet Book Pouch. $20, papersource.com. Protect your favorite mystery novels with this quilted book sleeve.
- Blood Red Lipstick. $36, besamecosmetics.com. A blood red lip is perfect for the holiday season—and on-theme for those of us who enjoy murder mysteries.
- “Heart Striker” Stud Earrings. From $34, littlerooms.com. An elegantly ominous gift for lovers of crime. Also available in silver!
- “Jezebel” Dress. $69, nicolettacarlone.com. Who knew a dagger through the heart could look so sophisticated? This vintage-inspired velvet dress is perfect for many occasions.
- “C’est Un Secret” Tote Bag. $25, spymuseumstore.org. What reader doesn’t enjoy a tote bag? Keep your secrets safely stowed in this spacious, designer-looking option.
- “Mon Ami” Glasses Case. $20, thebeeskneesbritishimports.com. It’s no mystery that protecting your favorite glasses is a must. I believe Hercule Poirot would agree.
The Kitchen
. . . for killer cooks
- Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals. $29, bookshop.org. The mixologist in your life will adore this deadly pairing of bad guys and booze.
- [M] To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes. $26, bookshop.org. Part cookbook, part narrative, this thoughtfully-crafted assembly of gravestone recipes is both a fascinating and delicious read.
- Baker Street Bamboo Cutting Board. $49, strandmag.com. Chop vegetables in style as you mull over your next case with this engraved cutting board.
- Damson Madder Apron. $65, anthropologie.com. This harlequin-patterned, 100 percent cotton apron will delight the chef in your life.
- “Natalie” Fortune Telling Cup. $24, nicolettacarlone.com. Pour tea and tell fortunes with this fashionable, vintage-inspired teacup and saucer set.
- Sherlock Holmes Cookie Cutters. From $3, etsy.com. Mrs. Hudson would approve of these versatile cookie cutters—use for baking or crafting!
- Clue Murder at the Winery Etched Wine Bottle. $45, manoswine.com. It was the butler in the wine cellar with the Cabernet Sauvignon!
The Lounge
. . . for cozy crime-solving
- No. 08 The Mystic Manor – Incense & Tea Light Holder. $28, paddywax.com. Cultivate a cozy atmosphere with this hand-painted incense and tea light holder. Comes with twenty incense cones and one tea light.
- Pochacco Detective Plush. $30, sanrio.com. Every sleuth needs a sidekick! Pochacco comes dressed for the job.
- Handmade Cotton Pajama Set with Pouch. From $33, etsy.com. Cuddle up with a good book in these cozy cotton pajamas. Includes top, bottoms, and a matching pouch.
- Nancy Drew Sleuthing Mug. $13, etsy.com. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous teen girl detective with this charming mug.
- Agatha Christie Mystery Tea. From $18, etsy.com. Why do Christie and tea always go so well together? This blend includes cinnamon, ceylon, clove, rose, and orange.
The Billiard Room
. . . for crimes most puzzling
- [M] Murdle in the Mystery Mansion 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. $20, barnesandnoble.com. Part logic puzzle, part jigsaw puzzle, and part maze, this Murdle-themed game is sure to confound the cleverest of sleuths.
- LEGO Icons Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook. $130, barnesandnoble.com. Build your own Sherlock book nook—this one opens to reveal 221B Baker Street with five minifigures.
- [M] Host Your Own Murder Mystery on the Night Train Game. $50, barnesandnoble.com. This kit provides everything required to host your own murder mystery party (BYO suspects!). I used this for my birthday party and it was a hit.
- [M] Agatha Christie Trivia. $25, amazon.com. Test your knowledge of the Queen of Crime with this trivia set that includes questions about her life, work, and characters.
- Orient Express 1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle. $25, amazon.com. From collage artist Maria Rivans comes this gorgeous jigsaw puzzle that takes you on a journey of all stops on the historic Orient Express routes (murder not included).
The Fireplace
. . . for stuffing stockings
- Cabot Cove Sticker. $5, twistedegos.com. Be the reason this population count goes back up (as in, you roll into town to sleuth alongside Jessica Fletcher).
- So Fletch! Enamel Pin. $13, twistedegos.com. All hail our cozy mystery queen, Jessica Fletcher.
- Solar Eclipse Handpainted Compact Mirror. $28, anthropologie.com. This bookish compact is perfect to keep in the fashionable detective’s briefcase.
- Nancy Drew Junior Detective Badge Pin. $6, etsy.com. Solve any good mysteries lately? You earned this pin!
- Sherlock Holmes Ghost Pin. $10, etsy.com. Every detective deserves a spooky little Sherlock inspired pin.
- Leather eCLIPse Bookmark/Pen Holder. $18, clothandpaper.com. This handy magnetic accessory clips onto your book’s pages to hold your place, and offers a loop to hold your pen.
- Library Card Claw Clip. $18, inkwellthreads.com. You’re overdue for a hair clip! This one is perfect for those of us who love the library (I think that might be all of us).
- [M] Leather Fish Bookmark. $14, arkcolourdesign.com. Every time you use this bookmark your book’s number of red herrings increases by one.
- Agatha Christie Playing Cards. $15, amazon.com. Solve mysteries solitaire-style, work on your poker face, or work on your crazy eights with this deck of illustrated cards.
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