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Paperblanks Intricate Inlays Thai Gems journal, $15; and Intricate Inlays Mirror Vine journal, $13; both at the Library Shop at the New York Public Library, 42nd St at Fifth Ave (212-930-0641)
Click & Grow battery-operated plant (no watering or fertilizing needed), $60, at clickandgrow.com
Personalization Mall Hands Off oversize personalized beer mug (up to 12 characters), $25, at personalizationmall.com
Wolf Designs Secret cognac set, six glasses, coasters and case for $120, available Tuesday November 20, 2012 at gentsupplyco.com
Turtle Shell wireless speakers, $140 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
The Hexi portable iPhone charger, $35, at uncommongoods.com
Link Up crystal watch cufflinks, $59, at giltman.com
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Native Union Curve bluetooth wireless handset and iPhone dock, $65, at gilt.com/home
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Bella Dots 12-cup coffeemaker, $35, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.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)
CB2 Bar Games recycled paper coasters (30 games), $12, at CB2, 979 Third Ave at 58th St (212-355-7974, cb2.com)
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
Cordon Blue espresso cups, set of six for $37, at overstock.com
Brooklyn Slate large chalkboard cheese board, $35, at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway at 19th St (212-473-3000, abchome.com)
Sinra iPhone folio case, $30, at givesimple.com
Ann Taylor Gator two-tone scarves, $58 each, at Ann Taylor, locations throughout the city; visit anntaylor.com
Fred and Friends Sauced measuring wine glasses, $18 each, at Delphinium Home, 353 W 47th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-333-7732, delphiniumhome.com)
Pizza Pi cutter, $19, at spoonsisters.com
Magenta Inc. Spice Craft measuring spoons, $25, at modcloth.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)
iPod 16GB Nano, $149, at Apple, locations throughout the city; visit apple.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
Kikkerland Clap On alarm clock, $25 each, at Site NYC, 35-11 34th Ave at 35th St, Astoria, Queens (718-626-6030, sitenyc.com)
Kate Spade New York Say the Word mugs, $20 each, at Kate Spade New York, 454 Broome St at Mercer St (212-274-1991, katespade.com)
Personalized crystal wine cradle, $70, at personalizationmall.com
Zara Home chunky throw, $100, at zarahome.com
Maple Burl horizontal picture frame, $75, at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway at 19th St (212-473-3000, abchome.com)
Boskke recycled sky planter, $18, at greenergrassdesign.com
Payless zigzag scarf, $15, at Payless, locations throughout the city; visit payless.com
Urban Outfitters Mercury glass candlesticks, $12–$28 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
Unique Vintage mini suitcase-style bags, $30 each, at unique-vintage.com
Pocket Posh Sudoku 13 pocket-sized book of 100 puzzles, $8; and Wonderword 2 pocket-sized book of 100 puzzles, $8; both at Posman Books, 75 Ninth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts (212-627-0304)
Skullcandy Aviator Edit custom design-your-own over-ear headphones, $199, at skullcandy.com
Hexa stacking wine rack, $25, at Crate & Barrel, 650 Madison Ave between 59th and 60th Sts (212-308-0011)
Click n Cook modular spatula system with five utensils, $35, at thinkgeek.com
Mend denim tote, $95, at store.invisiblechildren.com
Kate Spade New York composition notebook iPad folio, $85, at Kate Spade New York, 454 Broome St at Mercer St (212-274-1991, katespade.com)
Personalization Mall Heart Felt personalized keepsake pillow (up to 12 characters), $30, at personalizationmall.com
Areaware Wake Up Call iPhone dock, $30, at modcloth.com
C. Wonder ikat print apron, $28, at C. Wonder, Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 60th St (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
Nau foldable down scarf with pouch, $65, at REI, 303 Lafayette St at E Houston St (212-680-1938)
Alain Chemama and Josselin Zaigouche silicone serving peppers, two for $35, at MoMA Design Store, 81 Spring St at Crosby St (646-613-1367)
Take the guesswork out of gift-giving and use this gift guide to find presents that are sure to please anyone on your list.
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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