A Christmas Gift Guide by Bryce Quartz

Christmas is one of my favorite times of year, especially because I have a bad habit of buying myself a gift because I can be a little bit picky with what I like and what I want. Below is a list of stuff ranging from watches to gear to t-shirts and electronics, and it barely scratches the surface of all the things I’d buy if I had the money!

The title of each item is directly below the photos, and my reasoning for adding to the list are included as well. Prices range from $10-$500 for various items, listed at the bottom of each item’s section. I will be sending this to my boyfriend too, but maybe you’ll find some things you might like as well!

Check out the list below!

Gates of the Arctic watch by Asterisk Watches

I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to watches. Styling them with different outfits, different watches for different occasions, and love the engineering behind them. This watch by Asterisk had been on my wish list for over a year til my boyfriend recently got it for me, and I actually got to meet the guy who engineered it at the Wind Up Watch Fair here in NYC a few weeks ago! The dials are art pieces themselves, spinning on a uniquely hidden gear right in the center. It also has polar bears in it!

The watch displays daytime from 6am to 6pm with a north star pointing to the hours and a moon for the hours between 6pm and 6am representing the limited amounts of daylight during winter in Alaska. Each hour is denoted by a white star/dot in the night sky, and the minutes are shown inside the mountain peak. When the lights go out, the luminescent northern lights begin to glow.

It’s more than a watch, it’s a wearable moving art piece that tells a story, and looks different every time you look down at it. Kenneth Crane did the art for this collection inspired by National Parks. They have several other amazing pieces too, like the Hawaiian Volcanoes one with lava flowing, the Olympic Sunset with water flowing, and many more, so give their website a scroll. Someone get me that Olympic Sunset design ASAP!

$200 with 20% off using code “JOY” until December 22nd – Website Link

Happy Bear Coffee

I am a bit of a snob now about coffee ever since I moved to NYC and started drinking only from local cafes instead of the big name franchises. I don’t even like to add sugar or syrups at this point, just some oat milk, because I want to taste the full flavor of the beans and roast! I have learned that I enjoy medium roasts with nutty flavors, hints of citrus, and notes of chocolate and/or hazelnut. I am always open to trying lots of different combinations, and luckily Happy Bear Coffee has so many to pick from!

I would personally choose their Cubby’s Go-To Costa Rican beans, and not just because I’m a cubby myself! It has a mix of flavors that I really want to try, with up-front sweetness, mild nuttiness, and a sparkling but gentle citric acidity. It’s also a medium roast and sounds perfect for my daily cup of joe.

Through small-batch roasting, thoughtful sourcing, and a proud commitment to celebrating the Bear and broader LGBTQ+ community, Happy Bear Coffee is brewing more than just a great cup; they’re brewing a vibrant, inclusive community right here at home.

They have so many different variations of beans and flavors that I honestly want to try, so go to their website and browse through them! If you love coffee like I do, I guarantee there’s something for you from Happy Bear Coffee.

$19-$20 for a bag of beans, and 10% off your first order when you sign up for their email list! – Website

Kris Bee Bacon Accessories

I am a t-shirt fiend. I have at least 50+ t-shirts between my dresser, my armoire, and the storage under my bed. At this point, my boyfriend is over it, but I am a firm believer that you can never have too many!

Kris Bee Bacon has so many designs for sale that I am sure you’ll find something that you love. From collabs, to basics, to graphics, to tv show and music inspired tees, it can be hard to pick what you want on their website, but the options are endless! The tees on the slideshow above would be my personal choices, but they also carry hats, tank tops, singlets, underwear, crop tops, shorts, bags, and more, so go check out their website and find something you like!

$5-$40 plus shipping, prices vary per product – Website

Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer (Series 9000)

I’ve had this trimmer for a little bit over a year and it’s seriously the best at-home trimmer I’ve ever experienced. It comes with 21 different tools and accessories for styling everything from your face, your head, and your body. And yes, even down there! My favorite tool is the adjustable dial guard, letting you get the exact length you need without even having to swap out your guard for precision shaving quickly.

It’s insanely easy to use, comes with a travel case, is waterproof and made with stainless steel, and it last up to 15 weeks on a single charge. Legitimately you won’t need another at-home trimmer again after this. No matter where you look this product up, it always has an average of 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, and I’m here personally telling you that I love this trimmer. Not to mention it’s quite affordable, but even if you don’t want to spend this much on a trimmer, they have cheaper all-in-one alternatives.

$69 on average across all marketplaces – Philips Amazon Walmart

WOOF Week Tickets

Anyone want to spend a week in Key West with me surrounded by bears and daddies? Then get me some tickets to this event! I’d love to spend some time surrounded by hotties at the jockstrap pool party. I am all about spending time in a pool or hot tub, as I’m sure many of us are, but add a bunch of sexy men to the mix? I’m there!

The fetish and cruising party also sounds like a blast, and maybe I could learn a few things at the Kink 101 class. I think I would be spending a lot of my time lounging around, but I would DEFINITELY be at that naked pool party on the final day.

The all access pass includes free entry to all the parties, discounts around Key West retailers and restaurants, a six day pass for Island House Resort (if not staying at Island House), and a goodie bag of merch and sponsored items. There are also plenty of accommodation choices that you can choose from to get the best experience you can afford and enjoy.

$125 pass before Dec 31st, $150 from then til Feb 28th, and $175 after that – Website

Black Friday – Cyber Monday discount on WOOF Week passes: 15% off, use code KWBEARSBFCM (expires Tuesday, Dec 2 at midnight)

Gear from Cockeye Kink

Cockeye Kink is my favorite custom leather brand of all time. The founder/CEO Clair Stevenson and shop manager/designer Eric Smith are both filling in such an important gap in the leather space, bringing completely custom gear from the leather to the backplates that are cut with a water-jet and being sized perfectly for you.

Taking a quick scroll through their social media or website gives a clear image at just how custom a piece of leather gear can get. I have a custom Cum Pirate harness and a custom Daddy Dick harness from them, both with personalized front and back plates. It’s extremely comfortable, durable, and easy to put on with the clickable buckle on the front. I have never felt sexier than when I have on their harnesses, and hope to buy something new from them soon.

Getting a piece of leather gear from Cockeye Kink guarantees longevity and satisfaction, the quality is unmatched. It is worth every penny!

$300-$500 from pre-made to custom, prices may vary – Website

Burly Shirts

Did I mention I love t-shirts yet? Burly Shirts creator Shane Ruff has been in the business for over 18 years, and you can see the experience in the quality of his designs! I think him and I would be friends because I’m a bit obsessed with this Alien inspired tee. After reading his interview with John from this past May, I’m a bit inspired by his story and dedication to his craft.

The bears tubing is also a super cute design, it feels casual but also cute. There is no way I could pick just one t-shirt from his store though because all of his designs are amazi- WAIT, is that a bear disco ball??? I need it!!

$22-$25 per t-shirt plus shipping, $95 for the disco bear – Website

Tulken Gear

Every time I see a harness made of chains, I want it. It just feels a little more casual than your typical harness, yet still sexy but in a different and unique way. I also want the puppy bone gag for… Reasons

Tulken Gear has so many kink and fetish items on their shop that I am sure you’ll find something you like. Plus, from December 1st through December 12th, they are doing a special holiday sale on different items each day for their 12 Days of Gear! Check out their website daily during that sale and have a happy gear-mas!

$270 for the Chain Harness, $50 for the Puppy Bone Gag – Website

Bottoms Up Movement

Ever wanted a body scrub safe for your butt? Idk about you but when I’m ready to get intimate with someone, I want them to be impressed by how soft my bum is, but also the rest of my skin too! This exfoliating body scrub made with real coffee invigorates, hydrates, and leaves your skin feeling irresistibly soft and kissable. I’ve been looking for a body scrub I can use everywhere for a while, and combine that with my love for coffee? This is a clear choice for me, I need someone to buy this for me ASAP!

Bottoms Up Movement also carries psyllium husk fiber powder that’s mixed berry flavor for bottoming prep, prebiotic gummies for gut health, and of course silicone lube! I could definitely use a little bit of everything they sell. They also give a 10% discount if you sign up for auto-ship deliveries that you can setup to be delivered every one to four months.

$20-$42 (price varies based on size of jar) – Website

Dr Tuggs

If I am being honest, I’m a bit of a lube connoisseur. I love to try different blends and types of lube because they can each give their own experiences, and thats kind of hot to me. Dr Tuggs is on my list of lubes to try because of it’s long lasting and hydrating formula. Nobody wants their lube to dry out when using it! Dr Tuggs also sells something called the “Super Stroker” and yeah, I’m gonna need one of those, for science!

Also the t-shirt designs are cute, please buy me this t-shirt, I’m a size XL 🙂

$19 for the Gentleman’s Lotion, $24.65 for the Super Stroker, and $28.90 for the t-shirt – Website

Strap Up Custom Gear

I’ve been wanting a custom double bulldog harness from Strap Up Custom Gear for a long time now. I met the creator Lou about 3 years ago at a bear event and haven’t stopped thinking about his products ever since! Not mention he’s a very sweet guy, and he’s also very hot.

What makes his harnesses special is that there are literally thousands of ways you could customize them with various strap design choices for every piece of the harness. You can even customize the finish, the adjustor, the ring colors, the power is literally in your hands to do whatever you like! It’s also nice to have a harness that’s lightweight yet durable, pool safe, washable, and extremely size inclusive.

If you ever see Strap Up Custom Gear at a bear event you should definitely stop by the table and check it all out in person, but for now you can scroll through the website to see just how many different options you have for customization. For custom gear, he also does quite reasonable pricing! Get you a harness of quality, you won’t regret it.

$155 for the double bulldog harness, other styles priced accordingly – Website

Clothes from JCRT

I have known about this brand for years and have always wanted something from them. They create unique designs with stories behind most of them, reimagining what plaid can be in the process. Their Mixtape series is one of the coolest collections I’ve ever seen, where each design is based off an iconic album cover taking the color palette from it and turning it into plaid. I’m a huge fan of the 3 Feet High and Rising plaid design, based on De La Soul’s iconic record of the same name, and their polka dot and custom camo designs too.

They also have collab designs with Ragged Kingdom, the exclusive clothing line from Jamie Reid (designed album covers for the Sex Pistols) and curator/gallerist John Marchant where each design is just as iconic as the next. I’m a bit obsessed with these designs and need some of them in my closet now!

Take a scroll through their website now to check out all the designs.

$55-$125 for t-shirts, polos, and long sleeves – Website

A gift card to Big Deck Energy Games

Anyone who really knows me knows I’ve been obsessed with Pokemon cards for years, way before the hype train over the last year or so and even before the COVID spikes in hype. That’s why I want some for Christmas, specifically from Big Deck Energy Games based in Cathedral City, CA!

I am not just a fan cause there’s some hot men who work there and own it, but also am a huge fan of them selling Pokemon card packs and boxes pretty close to MSRP if you buy it in person and let them remove the plastic wrap. For those who don’t know, the Pokemon card market is in a huge bubble right now with all the hype and scalpers have taken over the hobby, buying majority of product from retail shelves and online at MSRP to resell for much higher prices.

What Big Deck Energy Games is doing by removing the plastic wrap has been a common practice in Japan for years, and pretty much scares the scalpers away because they can’t resell unsealed product for such high markups. Big Deck Energy Games also sells most TCG products like Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and also does events and trades too.

So please, someone get me a gift card from them when they come out soon, I need more Pokemon cards!

Gift cards drop soon, check out their website and subscribe to their email list for discounts and updates – Website

Lube from Bearback

I can’t lie, I already have some lube from Bearback, but it’s literally one of my favorite lubes and I want more! Specifically their Atmosphere line, because it has a mist spray bottle that it comes in making it extremely convenient to never waste any and apply wherever you may need easily. It also has a feel to it that is unlike any other brand, and doesn’t have a weird taste if it gets in your mouth either.

No fragrance, no flavor, all natural, perfect glide, better sex. My boyfriend also loves this lube and I know you will too! Get you a travel size while you’re at it, I know you’ll regret it if you don’t.

$12 for travel size, $33 for full size – Website

Venty Travel Fan

I have one of these fans and I fear I cannot travel without it now. I’m one of those sleepers that needs a fan on when I sleep, and I always run hot everywhere I go whether on an Amtrak, at an airport, etc. One charge lasts overnight and then some too.

It also triples as a nightlight and portable charger, and did I mention it oscillates and comes with a remote? Yeah, I highly recommend this purchase, worth every penny. Oh, and don’t get the off brand versions of this, I’ve done the research and this brand is your best bet for the highest quality.

$79.99-$89.99 on their website, $89.99-$99.99 on Amazon – Website – Amazon

Lego Botanicals Tiny Plants

Hey so I’m like, really bad at taking care of living plants lol. I once was given a few plants for my window sill, including some bamboo, and quite literally forgot about them for like a year. The bamboo died… Do you know how hard it is to let bamboo die?!

Anyways, I have moved on to Lego plants because they don’t care if I am forgetful and they’re still pretty like the real ones! I have gotten a few off brand tiny plants from Five Below and have enjoyed putting them together in my free time, but I think the official Lego ones are prettier. If you want something mindless to do while binging your next TV show, or want to gift this to someone who’s like me and lets bamboo die, this is a perfect gift to yourself or others.

$39.95 on most storefronts – LEGO

Samsung B-Series Soundbar

Listen, I have expensive taste and that’s a problem, but I just prefer quality and preference over everything. I’ve had Samsung speakers before and have a Samsung TV, but I’ve previously had a pretty horrible experience with a cheap soundbar. I want a quality soundbar since I’m pretty much stuck at home all the time with my chronic pain and have had to make my bedroom my safe space.

It has a built in subwoofer to really add that extra oomf to your sound, works with bluetooth, and connects to your TV via HDMI, USB, or an optical audio cable. There’s probably better ones out there if you want to spend the extra money but this one has great reviews and works seamlessly with my Samsung TV, so pls gimme 🙂

$99.99 on Amazon – Amazon

AirPods Pro 3

I have the AirPods Pro 2 and cannot live without them. I’m serious! I take the subway in NYC and don’t have a car so I walk everywhere, and the sound cancellation on these bad boys is ridiculously good. I also use them when my boyfriend snores at night and it helps with that too lol (love you, babe!!)

The new ones claim to have twice as stronger noise cancellation than the previous model, the case has wireless charging, and there’s a built in heart rate sensor which is cool if you workout. I also low-key wanna use the live translation feature to see if my Russian barber is talking shit about me tbh. Regardless, if the 2s are good, I bet the 3s are amazing, so I’m gonna need that!

$219 right now for most retailers except the Apple Store where it’s $249 – Amazon Walmart

Aluminum Weekly Pill Organizer

Look, I already have one of those cheap plastic travel pill organizers but I swear to god if I accidentally drop it again and my pills go flying everywhere, I’m gonna go insane. I’ve been eying this bad boy for a while now but haven’t made the jump to buy it yet, but the fact that’s waterproof and drop resistant is the selling point for me.

I will probably live with chronic pain the rest of my life which means I’ll continue to travel with several prescriptions, this purchase almost feels like a necessity. For a couple bucks more than a cheap plastic one, consider this instead.

$9.99 on Amazon – Amazon

Bryce Quartz Merch

Okay yes, I am shameless and I am promoting my merch here, but come on, look at that vinyl design! I also recently updated my clothing storefront and bought several t-shirts and hoodies because come on… Look at the designsssss! Let me just say this, I am very proud at how these came out, and honestly really love how comfortable they all are.

I’m also doing a giveaway for an Xbox Series S, a copy of Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2, and some Fortnite Vbucks where every merch purchase from my stores counts as an entry, just DM me a screenshot of your purchase. Life has been rough for me the last year and a half, so I am grateful for anyone who buys anything, your support really does go so far for me!

The giveaway ends January 6th, so be sure to storm my capital now to enter and win! Check my socials for more ways to enter too.

$24.99-$34.99 for t-shirts and hoodies, $30.90 + shipping for the vinyl – Clothing Storefront – Vinyl/CD Storefront