Well, it's that time of year again....and believe it or not, there are only 11 shopping days left until Christmas (yikes!). But never fear, we've put together a gift guide that has something for everyone on your list (and even a few things for you!). Happy gifting!
1) For the sweet tooth type....
You really can't go wrong with these indulgent treats with a special seasonal flair. For the chocolate lover, one of our favorites is this La Maison du Chocolat Holiday Sampler (includes ganaches, pralines, and glazed chestnuts) - $70 for small, $125 for medium, and $275 for large (which might last until New Years!).
http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/en/
(various locations around the US)
And for non chocolatiers, we love the delicacies from Liddabit Sweet - they make lollipops, caramel, honeycomb, and more (they do have amazing chocolate too of course), and all made with fresh local (and mostly organic) ingredients too. They have a great holiday sampler and many other goodies to choose from and best news is that they are doing a pop-up shop on Church St. Dec. 18th/19th if you are in NYC!
http://www.liddabitsweets.com/
2) For the gadget / practical type....Ogon Designs Alumninum Wallets - these things are so cool, not only do they keep your cards organized, but they also provide protection from theft and magnetic strip corruption (from cell phones, security scanners, and more). And they are so sleek and small that they fit in a pocket or purse with ease. They also come in many colors and are perfect for any guy or gal. (**Last minute tip - since shipping from company website may be an issue, you can purchase Ogon wallets off of www.qvc.com and guarantee delivery by Christmas!)
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A210344.desc.Ogon-Designs-Ribbed-Aluminum-Credit-Card-Holder
http://www.ogondesigns.com/3) For the fitness / green type....
S'well Water Bottles - these beautiful and meaningful bottles are new to the market (launched during Fashion Week NYC) and word is traveling fast that this is the year's "it" gift especially for fitness and/or environmental buffs. They cut down on waste (no more plastic bottles in landfills!), and with each purchase, S’well donates to the WaterAid organization which is providing clean water to those in need all around the world. S'well bottles represent a new advancement in metals science, keeping beverages hot all day and cold well into tomorrow, using the highest quality stainless steel. They are non-leaching, toxin-free, and are virtually unbreakable, creating an unparalleled drinking experience. S’well bottles hold 17 ounces, an ideal size to carry a thirst-quenching amount. And they now come in 5 colors and will come in handy all year-round, so get one for you or anyone on your list!
http://swellbottle.com/
4) For the financier type....
AAPL Stock ($325 at time of blog post) - Apple is en fuego and there are no signs of a slow down. Goldman Sachs issued a $430 price target for 2011. Iphones are everywhere (as a Bberry user I have major app. envy and may even make the switch at some point soon..) and Ipad and Mac sales are projected to account for 13% of the PC market soon (up from just about nothing only a few years ago). CEO Steve Jobs is a visionary and the company's platform based model truly is its secret sauce and it will continue to respond to market demand for innovative personal computing and smartphone products. AAPL is the gift that will keep on giving for years to come!
5) For YOU!
A pedicure with one of the new Esse holiday colors!
All that time on your feet, running around shopping til you literally drop, you've earned a holiday themed pedicure! So run (or shuffle with your Uggs on) to your nearest nail salon or Bliss Spas (even better) and get yourself a pedi as soon as possible before Christmas (your feet have to look good in your holiday heels)! We love these Esse holiday colors (Silken Cord and Hot Coco are TDF) and while you're at it, treat yourself to a Hot Toddy or Peppermint Schnapps spiked Hot Chocolate. What better way to wrap up your holiday shopping!
Happy Holidays from SoleMates!
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