2012 Gift Guides
I hope you have enjoyed the nostalgic look at gift guides past - for me, it's been fun to see all of the characters again, but realize that I can be terribly redundant (socks for everyone!) I'm sure there will be plenty of repeats in this year's batch as well, but what can I say, some gifts are always good to give and receive.
Last Minute Gifts
As the final shopping days descend and shipping days are limited, I always turn to Amazon for last minute gifts for anyone and everyone on my list. Here's a pick for each of our gift guide recipients, in case you need to pad out your purchases. All available on Amazon!
Gift Guide: The Gardener
More happy to be outdoors than in, she's counting down the days until her garden can grow again. From flowers and herbs to a full farm she's focused on a home-grown life that includes farm to table eating. Gift her with useful tools and decorative devices that lend a botanical air to her home.
Gift Guide: The Globetrotter
Whether personal or professional, her travels are always taking her somewhere. Her bags are packed and ready to go - so treat her with these small touches that make anywhere feel a little more like home and honor her adventuring spirit.
Gift Guide: The Classicist
He's handsome and charming with a classic sense of cool. With a slightly more sophisticated humor than the dude, give him quality hand-crafted pieces with a penchant for the past.
Gift Guide: The Archivist
She has a strong affinity for history and a romantic take on life. A bibliophile, historian and writer all in one. Give her charming presents with a nod to the past and an emphasis on details.
Gift Guide: The Technocrat
His refined taste leans towards tech in everything from fragrance to footwear. Spoil him with simple selections of high-end designs both digital and domestic all wrapped up with a hint of danger.
Gift Guide: The dude
He's the perfect comedic companion whose style is all about the unexpected. Definitely not a "bro" and more Liger than Lebowski. Give him fun unusual gifts with a nod to his inner child and a sense of humor as big as his own.
Gift Guide: The Co-ed
She's a fresh-faced freshman, ready to conquer the world on her own. Give her gifts that are fun and functional in a range of brilliant hues keeping her sporty style in mind.
Gift Guide: The Hostess
Her domesticity can be disarming as she whips up a deluge of dinner parties, luncheons and brunches. Outfit her palace of a home with items that are chic and classic and ensure she's always ready to receive guests.
Gift Guide: The Butcher
His craft in the kitchen is all about the meat. From exotic charcuterie to aged marbled steaks on the grill - this carnivorous cook needs the tools of his trade to complete his perfect meal.
Gift Guide: The Comedienne
She's the perfect combination of comedic and chic - funny and charming in a most unexpected way. Gift her with plenty of tongue in cheek goodies both quirky and classy. Who says humor isn't a style all it's own?
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I just got back from the most wonderful long weekend in New York, and things were starting to look at lot like Christmas :) I know this sentiment is categorically not allowed until after Thanksgiving, and it's not like I'm playing A Charlie Brown Christmas on repeat (yet), but the tree was going up at 30 Rock, lights were being strung all over town and window dressers were hard at work behind paper covered glass up and down 5th Ave.
Gift Guide: The Last Minute
As the final shopping days descend and shipping days are limited, I always turn to Amazon for last minute gifts for anyone and everyone on my list. Here's a pick for each of our gift guide recipients, in case you need to pad out your purchases. All available on Amazon!
Gift Guide: The Frequent Flyer
He's a 1K member, she lives in Red Carpet Clubs. Always coming, always going and spending a lot of time up in the air. Make their travels a little more comfortable with pieces that offer form and function, along with a few treats along the way.
Gift Guide: The Class Clown
He has love for comics and the comical - video games and classic toys. Tickle his funny bone with gadgets and gear that support his hijinks and keep his inner child thriving.
Gift Guide: The Baker
She knows that the best way to anyone's heart is through their belly, especially if she touches a sweet tooth along the way. Whether a novice or a pro, honor her love for the sweeter things with innovative cookbooks, secret ingredients and tools of the trade for showing off her treats. Maybe she'll thank you with a nibble or two!
Gift Guide: The Gentleman
He's a man of the 21st century with a touch of class from the past. Part James Bond, part Don Draper, part diplomat. Buy him gifts that appeal to his love for fine clothing, cocktails and cars with a nod to the needs of modern man.
Gift Guide: The Team Captain
She's a teen with team spirit, focused on her athletics and honing her leadership skills. Give her gifts that help her get the job done with fun flair and sporty style.
Gift Guide: The Socialite
She's a stylish sophisticate with a knack for having fun - treat her with gifts both charming and quirky.