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Nordic Ware castle bunt cake, $31, at Whisk NYC
Faux snakeskin serving trays, $40–$50, at Global Table
Atlas world-map cork board, $40, at Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
Accessorize flock-dot leather gloves, $43, at Accessorize
Braun voice-controlled alarm clock, $44, at Project No. 8
Bob’s Your Uncle Vinyl Collection puzzle, $32, at Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
Gingko leaf servers, $38, at Global Table
Anthropologie bead-dusted beanie, $38, at Anthropologie, locations throughout the city; visit anthropologie.com
Anthropologie Tracing Stars pouch, $28, at Anthropologie, locations throughout the city; visit anthropologie.com
Erica Weiner brass ring, $38, at Pink Olive
Pylones salad servers, $40, at Pylones, locations throughout the city; visit pylones.com
Pink Olive stamp set, $36, at Pink Olive
Art Bird travel iPad case, $30, at Strand Book Store
Lush Winter Wishes set with Sugar Scrub, Ponche shower gel, Each Peach massage bar and Snow Globe soap, $30, at Lush, locations throughout the city; visit lush.com
MoMA Design Store X-mini speaker, $32, at MoMA Design Store
Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek Tea Bag tea infuser, $30, at MoMA Design Store
C. Wonder cheese board, $28, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
Victoria’s Secret Pink Bling T-shirt–and-legging gift set, $40, at Victoria's Secret, locations throughout the city; visit victoriassecret.com
Alberto Mantilla Hug salt and pepper shakers, $30, at MoMA Design Store
Gorillamobile Yogi iPad stand, $40, at MoMA Design Store, 44 W 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-767-1050) • 81 Spring St at Crosby St (212-767-1050) • momastore.org
Glassybaby glass votives, $44 each, at glassybaby.com
C. Wonder enamel initial cuffs, $48 each, at C. Wonder, locations throughout the city; visit cwonder.com
Diptyque scented oval wax tablets, $45 each, at Diptyque, 377 Bleecker St between Charles and Perry Sts (212-242-2333) • 971 Madison Ave at 76th St (212-879-3330) • diptyqueparis.com
MoMA Design Store small Perpetual calendar, $28, at MoMA Design Store
Swarovski Ambiray tea lights, $48–$85 each, at Swarovski, locations throughout the city; visit swarovski.com
C. Wonder ikat-print tea kettle and cup set, $38, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
C. Wonder monogramed gold-plated bracelets, $48 each, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
C. Wonder ceramic plates, $38 each, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
English Laundry cashmere scarf, $40, at Nordstrom Rack
Portland General Store cigar box sample set (includes shaving cream, shaving jelly, after-shave balm, shampoo and conditioner, all inside a reclaimed cigar box), $45, at Teich, 22 Eighth Ave at 12th St (212-537-6630, teichdesign.com)
Fresh Sugar Cheer set with two lip treatments, a body cream and case, $28, at Sephora
Soap & Glory Get Ready for a…Shower Trip set with shower gel, body butter, body scrub, hand cream, lip gloss, shower puff and carrying case, $36, at Sephora
Bluetooth iPad keyboard case, $50, at Nordstrom Rack
Buxom Time to Shine three-piece lip set and case, $28, at Sephora
Superdry Bostonian beanie, $40, at Superdry, locations throughout the city; visit superdry.com
Bath & Body Invigoration sauna bucket filled with premium Burt’s Bees products and spa essentials, $30, at gifttree.com
This keepsake spa bucket is adorned with a personalized satin ribbon ($8) and silk sunflower, and filled with Burt’s Bees Peppermint & Rosemary body wash, Milk & Honey body lotion, Beeswax lip balm, Coconut foot cream, Soap Bark & Chamomile deep cleansing cream, hand salve and spa utensils (loofah, pumice stone, massaging brush, nail brush, hairbrush).
Dylan’s Candy Bar ’80s Time Capsule, $40, at Dylan’s Candy Bar, 1011 Third Ave at 60th St (646-735-0078, dylanscandybar.com)
Nostalgia can be sweet thanks to this towering bin filled with Airheads, Nerds, Push Pops, Bubble Tape, Big League Chew, Chicklets, Runts and all the other candy you grew up on.
EllieFrances Healthy Hair bath-towel gift basket, $33, at elliefrances.etsy.com
The basket for this beauty bundle is actually a full-size bath towel; inside is Hair Nourish shampoo and conditioner and Chocalata Bar Soap.
Pollen Arts “Vaseline” beeswax candle, $9; and Pollen Arts “Poison” beeswax candle, $29, both at Cog & Pearl
Lifeline ultimate survivor kit in a water bottle (includes a carabiner, multifunction tool, five-in-one whistle/compass, 20-piece first-aid kit, mini flashlight, two AAA batteries, survival blanket, two hand-warmer packets, a tea candle, waterproof matches, an emergency poncho and a reusable zipper-lock bag, all inside a BPA-free water bottle), $35, at Restoration Hardware, 935 Broadway at 22nd St (212-260-9479, rh.com)
Sabon Gentlemen’s gift set (includes shaving cream, hand cream and shaving brush), $47, at Sabon, locations throughout the city; visit sabonnyc.com
Philosophy by Dane Lewis cashmere sweater, $50, at Nordstrom Rack
Gowanus Furniture Co. wine holder, $38, at By Brooklyn
Brooklyn Slate cheese board, $30, at By Brooklyn
Perfumies solid perfume sticks, set of five for $30, at perfumies.etsy.com
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Jonathan Adler bubblegum pop candle, $38, at Jonathan Adler
Colorblock mortar and pestle in aqua, $38, at Site NYC
Jonna Saarinen hand–screen-printed, nautical linen-union tea towel and wooden tray bundle, $49, at jonnasaarinen.etsy.com
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Two lucky readers will each win a $100 gift card for Etsy’s eclectic gift offerings. Visit timeout.com/newyork/wingifts to enter.
Infinity Instruments Time Capsule photo-frame clock, $28, at amazon.com
Asos Contrast Smart Retro satchel, $44, at asos.com
Benefit Upgrade to Gorgeous! kit (includes They’re Real! mascara, Sugarbomb blush, Laugh with Me LeeLee fragrance, High Beam highlighter and Porefessional primer), $34, at Sephora, locations throughout the city; visit sephora.com
Miya Blue Splash sushi set for two, $40, at amazon.com
Audio-Technica FashionFidelity Bijoué on-ear headphones, $40, at amazon.com
Nifty cosmetic organizing carousel, $35, at amazon.com
Acme Studio zipper pen, $73; and card case, $37; both at Art Brown International Pen Shop, 2 W 45th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-575-5555)
Asos teacup saucer jewelry stand, $49, at asos.com
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
Progressive International Marzo pepper mill and salt shaker set, $33, at amazon.com
Asos leather snakeskin-print gloves, $39, at asos.com
Asos digital-jewel-print clutch, $26, at asos.com
Keelan Rogue Suiting recycled-necktie flask, $28, at keelanrogue.supermarkethq.com
Revisions Design Studio wooden geometric vase, $30, at revisions.supermarkethq.com
The Hexi portable iPhone charger, $35, at uncommongoods.com
Sunnyside Up Solar portable, solar rechargeable lamp and dry-erase board, $32, at sunnysideupsolar.supermarkethq.com
Kate Spade New York monogrammed note cards, ten cards and ten envelopes for $26, at Kate Spade New York, 454 Broome St at Mercer St (212-274-1991, katespade.com)
Cordon Blue espresso cups, set of six for $37, at overstock.com
Krochet Kids international knit beanies, $22–$32 each, at krochetkids.org/shop
Urban Outfitters Mercury glass candlesticks, $12–$28 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
Brooklyn Slate large chalkboard cheese board, $35, at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway at 19th St (212-473-3000, abchome.com)
Bella Dots 12-cup coffeemaker, $35, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
Areaware Wake Up Call iPhone dock, $30, at modcloth.com
Personalization Mall Heart Felt personalized keepsake pillow (up to 12 characters), $30, at personalizationmall.com
Sinra iPhone folio case, $30, at givesimple.com
Unique Vintage mini suitcase-style bags, $30 each, at unique-vintage.com
Click n Cook modular spatula system with five utensils, $35, at thinkgeek.com
Alain Chemama and Josselin Zaigouche silicone serving peppers, two for $35, at MoMA Design Store, 81 Spring St at Crosby St (646-613-1367)
C. Wonder ikat print apron, $28, at C. Wonder, Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 60th St (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
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