I’ll spare you a slew of holiday soiree notes, but the design shop Minimal up the street from me in Hayes Valley is worth peeking your head into this weekend. The Scandinavian homewares and colorful Alexxi corkscrews may help you cross a few names of your list (and there is to be chocolate and sparkling wine for you too).
Addendum: This event is actually closed, but do pay them a visit–the wares are lovely.