Last minute shopping ahoy! (Is it okay to call it "last minute" already? I don't want to give you a false sense of urgency.) I am all about web-shopping this year, thanks to my more disorganized-than-usual life. Click, click and it shows up, yay.
For the knitter...
1) In the January Lucky, they have a 25% off code for Suss Design's website. Honestly, their yarn selection is a bit eeh, but hey, 25% off! I like the way that sounds!
2) A set or two of Skacel Addi Turbo needles are totally what I am hoping Santa sticks in my stocking. I love, love, love them, I think they have spoiled me for all other needles. Who knew that I could translate my general brand-whore snobbery to knitting needles! But what do you know, I can!
3) If your knitting friend doesn't already have it, the single-most rockingest knitting gift you can get him or her is the Debbie Stoller Stitch 'n Bitch book. Knit a bikini! God, yes.
For the dry...
1) Being a sort of compulsive hand washer, I can vouch for the Burt's Bees Milk & Honey lotion. While the texture feels a bit watery at first, it really absorbs well and the smell is delish. And I have found that not only do people stop me to ask me about the scent on the street, but also, the notoriously fussy Dan-o will use it too to combat his dry hands. So he deems it "not too girly," a ringing endorsement.
2) Kiehl's, Kiehl's, Kiehl's. Every single thing from Kiehl's is a good bet. I especially like the gift-giving potential of the Sodium PCA Oil-Free Moisturizer (for the face) or the classic Creme de Corps (as the name suggests, for the body). And I think pretty much anyone can benefit from using some Silk Groom, so it is another fool-proof gift. And tuck a tube of Lip Balm #1 into your special friend's stocking, it is delightful.
For the couple-friends...
1) When you don't know what else to get your co-habitating friends, how about a posh holiday wreath? I like this one because, ooh, gardenias!
2) Everyone gets vases for housewarming gifts, but this one is quite unusual and pretty, and would be a welcome addition to the cohabitating hipster home.
3) I am rather in love with this seaglass dinnerware. They probably don't have anything like it, so it's likely a safe choice, and it would make for a nice casual special occasion table.
4) This brown and tan throw seems an elegant choice for a couple who sort of sits on the fence between decorating styles. It seems like the kind of thing I would buy for friends whose taste I don't much like, but want to get them something I can stand that they'll actually use.
For the single galpal...
1) A horoscope necklace? Jaunty yet minimalist! And reasonably priced here, which I also enjoy.
2) This collection of asian lantern candles are gorgeous and can illuminate an apartment elegantly, and can be made to blend in or stand out in almost any decor.
3) I think any woman can appreciate the plethora of funky wigs and man-ass-kickings delivered in virtually every episode of "Alias" -- and now you can get the first or second season on dvd now, so your ladyfriend can freezeframe on sexxxy Mister Vaughn whenever she pleases. If you know what I mean. And I think you do.
More to follow, including: for the boy in your life and for moms & dads!
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