The clock is ticking, and in a mere two weeks the biggest gift exchange of the year will commence. Not sure what to ask for? Not sure what to give? Here, let us help.
For your favorite spunky craftster. She spends her free time knitting scarves, lamenting how Wal-Mart is destroying the free market, and listening to the Dirty Projectors.
1. She'll love this supima knit cotton onesie. Sure they're pajamas, but she'll probably wear it to your Christmas party with a belt and wellies, and she'll rock it. J.Crew $69.50
2. If you really want to bring a tear to her eye, pick out a few yards of fabric she might like. The possibilities are endless and every good craftie loves a Christmas break project.
3. For the Splurge: Ever heard the adage "If you give man a fish"? Give her a fishing pole (sewing machine), and win her heart. She'll probably whip something cute up for you in return. Costco $89.99
4. For the Save: baker's twine is all the rage right now. It will give her weeks of fun and you only paid $9.99 Michael's Craft
5. Pique her creative interest all year long with a subscription to Ready Made magazine. Filled with sustainable, recycled, DIY projects and ideas, and interviews with the kind of people she wished she hung out with instead of you. Ready Made $19.95 (2 year subscription)
6. Comfortable, understated, super cool, and with every pair you buy Toms gives a pair to a child in need. Toms $44
2. If you really want to bring a tear to her eye, pick out a few yards of fabric she might like. The possibilities are endless and every good craftie loves a Christmas break project.
3. For the Splurge: Ever heard the adage "If you give man a fish"? Give her a fishing pole (sewing machine), and win her heart. She'll probably whip something cute up for you in return. Costco $89.99
4. For the Save: baker's twine is all the rage right now. It will give her weeks of fun and you only paid $9.99 Michael's Craft
5. Pique her creative interest all year long with a subscription to Ready Made magazine. Filled with sustainable, recycled, DIY projects and ideas, and interviews with the kind of people she wished she hung out with instead of you. Ready Made $19.95 (2 year subscription)
6. Comfortable, understated, super cool, and with every pair you buy Toms gives a pair to a child in need. Toms $44
For the guy's guy who sees movies the day they come out, has a killer fantasy football team, eight hundred Facebook friends, reads David Sedaris, and can't put that dern iPhone down.
1. He can never have too much team flair. A jersey, hoodie, t-shirt, or cap. You can't go wrong. Lids $34.99
2. For the Save: He wants to sport the scarf, he just needs a little push. Forever 21 $10.90
3. For the Splurge: You want to seal the deal with this guy? Set him free on the slopes and he'll come back to you every time. Canyons Resort via the Q Network $164
4. If he's not into the whole sliding down icy snow on fiberglass idea, give him access to the best films & TV shows for about $100 per year. Netflix $8.99 monthly
5. With all those applications his phone is really just a glorified GameBoy. Toughen it up a bit with this wood case. Urban Outfittters $36.00
6. Nothing will brighten his smile like a piece of new gadgetry. Apple's Magic Mouse makes surfing, scrolling, and clicking feel like second-nature with its sleek wireless technology. Apple $90
2. For the Save: He wants to sport the scarf, he just needs a little push. Forever 21 $10.90
3. For the Splurge: You want to seal the deal with this guy? Set him free on the slopes and he'll come back to you every time. Canyons Resort via the Q Network $164
4. If he's not into the whole sliding down icy snow on fiberglass idea, give him access to the best films & TV shows for about $100 per year. Netflix $8.99 monthly
5. With all those applications his phone is really just a glorified GameBoy. Toughen it up a bit with this wood case. Urban Outfittters $36.00
6. Nothing will brighten his smile like a piece of new gadgetry. Apple's Magic Mouse makes surfing, scrolling, and clicking feel like second-nature with its sleek wireless technology. Apple $90
For the woman, nay lady, who knows every designer, reads Dostoevsky while her nails are drying, and could make a guy cry with her over-his-head wit.
1. Every fashionista wants a peek at ice-queen Anna Wintour's Vogue empire. So far her only in is "reality" TV show The City. Instead, give her this award winning documentary that won't kill her brain cells. Amazon $19.99
2. For the Splurge: Every woman needs an LBD. This one is equal parts chic & cute with an Audrey Hepburn silhouette and Annie Hall pockets. Built by Wendy $240
3. Sure she's already got a collection going, but Yves Saint Laurent's "Parisienne" is sweet and spicy and she doesn't have anything like it. Sephora $39
4. She's juggling eighteen credit hours, a part-time photography business, and still manages to get hot chocolate with you. Help her stay organized with this timeless Moleskin weekly planner. Barnes & Noble $19.95
5. All girls love bangs, for about a week. Let her choose with this Hair-Do clip in bang. Trust us. She'll love it. MaxWigs $28.99
6. For the Save: She's probably got twelve holiday parties on the agenda this season. Four awesome polish shades we'll make the task at hand that much easier. Ulta $17.00
2. For the Splurge: Every woman needs an LBD. This one is equal parts chic & cute with an Audrey Hepburn silhouette and Annie Hall pockets. Built by Wendy $240
3. Sure she's already got a collection going, but Yves Saint Laurent's "Parisienne" is sweet and spicy and she doesn't have anything like it. Sephora $39
4. She's juggling eighteen credit hours, a part-time photography business, and still manages to get hot chocolate with you. Help her stay organized with this timeless Moleskin weekly planner. Barnes & Noble $19.95
5. All girls love bangs, for about a week. Let her choose with this Hair-Do clip in bang. Trust us. She'll love it. MaxWigs $28.99
6. For the Save: She's probably got twelve holiday parties on the agenda this season. Four awesome polish shades we'll make the task at hand that much easier. Ulta $17.00
This guy's nickname is "Up & Coming" because he knows every band, brand, gadget, indie film, and trend about three months before you. Show him your one step ahead with any of these gifts.
1. For the Splurge: His vinyl collection belongs in a museum, but that turntable he got at a thrift store is lackluster. Help him upgrade with this Crosley portable record player. Amazon $72.99
2. For the Save: Since he walks everywhere, keep him warm this winter with this ceramic coffee cup. It's reusable and insulates better than styrofoam. Perpetual Kid $9.99
3. Treat him to a fancy dinner. You both get an excuse to dress up and get some quality time together. A festive metallic gold skinny tie will get anyone in the Christmas spirit. Forever 21 $9.90
4. Give him an album he didn't find the time to get himself. Pick from Spin Magazine's 40 Best Albums of 2009, or go on an underground hunt at Daytrotter.
5. These faux leather sneakers will be his new go-to favorite. The perfect mix of casual and cool, and they won't get soaked in the snow like his canvas pair. Urban Outfitters $24.00
6. This Dutch-designed USB stick is sure to wow. Get ordering soon, it ships from Europe. Oooms €50 Euros or $75 USD.
2. For the Save: Since he walks everywhere, keep him warm this winter with this ceramic coffee cup. It's reusable and insulates better than styrofoam. Perpetual Kid $9.99
3. Treat him to a fancy dinner. You both get an excuse to dress up and get some quality time together. A festive metallic gold skinny tie will get anyone in the Christmas spirit. Forever 21 $9.90
4. Give him an album he didn't find the time to get himself. Pick from Spin Magazine's 40 Best Albums of 2009, or go on an underground hunt at Daytrotter.
5. These faux leather sneakers will be his new go-to favorite. The perfect mix of casual and cool, and they won't get soaked in the snow like his canvas pair. Urban Outfitters $24.00
6. This Dutch-designed USB stick is sure to wow. Get ordering soon, it ships from Europe. Oooms €50 Euros or $75 USD.
6 comments:
so many great gifts, i'll have to forward this to my husband!
the kool kat goods are def. my favorite. love these ideas.
Haha, I knew you would love those, Andrew.
I have that "Kool Kat" record player (a little different style and color) and it works great! And that's a great price!
I love this post! thanks so much for the awesome ideas!
i didn't realize i was such a girl's girl until i read the the gift ideas. thats so me. i want it all!
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