Last-minute finds

Haven't begun your gift list yet? Dreading the shopping hordes? You just may be able to find what you need on your regular rounds to the coffee shop, supermarket, drugstore and florist.

-- MARY JANE PARK, Times staff writer

HEALING GARDEN SET

In aromatherapy, the scent of tangerines is said to generate energy. Set includes bath gel, body lotion and mist. The Healing Garden. $8.50. Drug, department, discount, grocery stores.

POTPOURRI

Aromatique potpourri lends a room holiday fragrance in Cinnamon Cider, the Scent of Christmas and Cheers. $12.50 each. Department, gift, floral shops.

FRUIT BUTTERS, CRACKERS AND COOKIES

While you're at the grocery, fill a gift basket with goodies such as Dickinson's country apple and pumpkin butters, about $3.50 each; Desmark original sesame thins, about $2; Anna's almond thins, about $2.

VINYL VASES

Clear vinyl vases hold flowers and greenery from your garden, a supermarket or florist. Use the clip to hold them shut and/or attach a gift tag. Vinyl vases: Tall, $5; small, $3. Dylons, 136 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg; (727) 898-5585. Hydrangea, genestra, variegated holly, lilacs, Olivia's Flowers, 118 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6200.

COFFEE

Coffee shops, even those inside book and food stores, offer gift packages this time of year. Tazo stainless steel teapot-cup tea infuser, $4.95. Starbucks gift tin (includes one-half pound each Caffe Verona, French roast, Christmas and house blends), $22.95.

HERB PLANTS

Two or three young herb plants nestled in a basket or window box will enliven salads and meals. Tarragon, parsley, oregano. About $1.50 each. Supermarkets, produce stands.

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