’Tis the month before Christmas and all through the town,
Shoppers are starting to scowl and frown.

The prices and crowds are mind-numbing indeed,
But the holidays keep coming (don’t think they’ll heed).

So for handmade gifts that are fresh and unique,
Visit Erin Darcy at her new Rapt Boutique.

Need to impress your man’s little sis?
Chic clutches and hobos won’t go amiss.

Or why not inspire a serious grin,
With designers like Cady Briar, Hayden-Harnett, M. Flynn?

And what for the friend whose passion is style?
(She’s been far ahead of the curve for a while.)

With jewels in red jade and mother of pearl,
HlsDesigns and Margo Morrison will please such a girl.

And for she who has been a very good elf?
That’s right, be a Grinch and pick a gift for yourself.

Rapt Boutique, 314 Newbury Street, Back Bay (857-362-7433 or raptboutique.com).