Holiday gift guide: Gifts you can give to anyone
Take the guesswork out of gift-giving and use this gift guide to find presents that are sure to please anyone on your list.
Wed Nov 28 2012
Picking out unique gifts can be stressful, but this gift guide of universal presents makes the process easier. Picky parents, chatty coworkers and best friends alike will love mosaic-like journals from the New York Public Library, monogrammed stationery from Kate Spade, stylish scarves from Ann Taylor and more special gifts.
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Paperblanks Intricate Inlays Thai Gems journal, $15; and Intricate Inlays Mirror Vine journal, $13; both at thelibraryshop.org
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Click & Grow battery-operated plant (no watering or fertilizing needed), $60, at clickandgrow.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Personalization Mall Hands Off oversize personalized beer mug (up to 12 characters), $25, at personalizationmall.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Wolf Designs Secret cognac set, six glasses, coasters and case for $120, at gentsupplyco.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Turtle Shell wireless speakers, $140 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
The Hexi portable iPhone charger, $35, at uncommongoods.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Link Up crystal watch cufflinks, $59, at giltman.com
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Photograph: Raf Sanchez
Holiday gift guide 2012
Native Union Curve bluetooth wireless handset and iPhone dock, $65, at gilt.com/home
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Bella Dots 12-cup coffeemaker, $35, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Kate Spade New York monogrammed note cards, ten cards and ten envelopes for $26, at Kate Spade New York, locations throughout the city; visit katespade.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
CB2 Bar Games recycled paper coasters (30 games), $12, at CB2, locations throughout the city; visit cb2.com
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Photograph: Sean Meszaros
Holiday gift guide 2012
Target ceramic latke mug, melamine latke salad plate, ceramic dreidel platter, ceramic menorah and Star of David appetizer plates, $2–$13, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Cordon Blue espresso cups, set of six for $37, at overstock.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Brooklyn Slate large chalkboard cheese board, $35, at abchome.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Sinra iPhone folio case, $30, at givesimple.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Ann Taylor Gator two-tone scarves, $58 each, at Ann Taylor, locations throughout the city; visit anntaylor.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Fred and Friends Sauced measuring wine glasses, $18 each, at delphiniumhome.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Pizza Pi cutter, $19, at spoonsisters.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Magenta Inc. Spice Craft measuring spoons, $25, at modcloth.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
iPod 16GB Nano, $149, at Apple, locations throughout the city; visit apple.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Altuzarra for Target double old-fashioned glasses, four for $50; shaker, $50; and tray, $80; all at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Kikkerland Clap On alarm clock, $25 each, at sitenyc.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Kate Spade New York Say the Word mugs, $20 each, at Kate Spade New York, locations throughout the city; visit katespade.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Personalized crystal wine cradle, $70, at personalizationmall.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Zara Home chunky throw, $100, at zarahome.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Maple Burl horizontal picture frame, $75, at abchome.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Boskke recycled sky planter, $18, at greenergrassdesign.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Payless zigzag scarf, $15, at Payless, locations throughout the city; visit payless.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Urban Outfitters Mercury glass candlesticks, $12–$28 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Unique Vintage mini suitcase-style bags, $30 each, at unique-vintage.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Skullcandy Aviator Edit custom design-your-own over-ear headphones, $199, at skullcandy.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Hexa stacking wine rack, $25, at Crate & Barrel, locations throughout the city; visit crateandbarrel.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Click n Cook modular spatula system with five utensils, $35, at thinkgeek.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Mend denim tote, $95, at store.invisiblechildren.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Kate Spade New York composition notebook iPad folio, $85, at Kate Spade New York, locations throughout the city; visit katespade.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Personalization Mall Heart Felt personalized keepsake pillow (up to 12 characters), $30, at personalizationmall.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Areaware Wake Up Call iPhone dock, $30, at modcloth.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder ikat print apron, $28, at cwonder.com
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Nau foldable down scarf with pouch, $65, at REI, locations throughout the city; visit rei.com
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