for that tech-savvy guy with super awesome headphones and an even cooler itunes library

Wireless Outdoor Speakers

to show off all of those perfect party mixes

USB Cuff Links

because they're kitschy and sleek at the same time, and he'll totally feel like james bond when he busts them out.

Virtual DJ

to mix up his own tunes

(bonus--its free w/the mail in rebate at Frye!)

Moleskin Music Journal

with pages of staffed music paper and a place to document your favorite shows and artists, its the perfect way to store all his musical inspirations. If you've gone to a show together, or have a special artist or song you love, fill out the first page for him as a keepsake!

Books

Third Coast: How Hip Hop Became A Southern Thing

for the hip hop lover (with a penchant for southern rap)

The Road To Woodstock

to the guy who wishes he could teleport back in time to the 60s

The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll

a true keepsake for any music lover

Camera Lens for Iphones

to take macro and wide angle high quality pictures with his favorite gadget

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for your best friends who make sitting on a porch and chatting while sipping wine feel like the greatest thing ever.

Wine Goodies: Fancy New Glasses anda fruity Red everyone will love

because while they're not essential for bonding, they're certainly preferred.

Pretty Knit Scarf and Cute Earrings 

To help them look adorable all winter long

Feminist Ryan Gosling

to empower them while also giving them the greatest gift of all: an entire book full of Ryan Gosling.

Monogrammed Flasks

because these classy ladies deserve something sleeker than a sorority style monogram. and because it may be time to leave the reusable plastic flasks behind.

Card Cases

to hold their IDs and other essentials for nights out on the town

A picture frame with a sweet photo of you all in it

the perfect thing for them to put into their new homes. especially when they come with a note about how much they all mean to you.

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for the self proclaimed foodie who likes shopping for measuring spoons and knows about every restaurant in town*

*99% of this is off of my own christmas list. hopefully Santa will be kind to me this year!

Beer & Food Calendar

Could there be a better way to keep track of the passing days than with beer & snack combinations? I think not. Especially when they're this beautifully illustrated.

Chemex Coffee Maker

 

The cool way to make coffee. Package it with a blend from your favorite local coffee company for the perfect present

Cookbooks

 The Art of French Baking, What Katie Ate, Smitten Kitchen

All three of these are on my list this year. Two come from my favorite bloggers and one is a classic for every aspiring patissier. With gorgeous photography and delicious recipes, you can't go wrong. Make sure you write a little note on the inside cover so they'll always be reminded of you when they open it. Make it extra special with a pretty apron from Anthropologie.

Monogrammed Forged Steak Brand

Because there isn't a grill loving man or woman alive who wouldn't want to serve guests personalized steaks during a cookout. Seriously--have you met grill lovers? They mean business.

Pretty Plates

I am smitten with this dinnerware set from Anthropologie. They would be the perfect way to throw a garden themed dinner party.

Hot Chocolate & Mug Set

Because everyone loves hot chocolate & marshmallows, especially when you can sip it out of a beautiful mug.

At Home Brewery Kit

Because the pride they will have in their brew will be worth a million bucks.

Foodie Night Out

If the Whole Foods in your town has a Salud Cooking School (or find something similar at places like William Sonoma or local supper clubs) sign you two up for a cooking class or tasting! One of my favorite nights this year was a chocolate and wine tasting at Salud with my roommate--not only is it my ideal date location, but its such a fun way to spend time together and it makes a perfect present for your foodie friend!

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for your little sister who is a total hipster and way cooler than you could ever hope to be

Its almost December!! I'm a sucker for the holidays and bursting with excitement over tree decorations, christmas cookies, christmas music, wrapping paper, and yes, even gift buying. I love picking out the perfect little somethings for all my favorite people, and this year, I'm putting together a gift ideas series. Look out for the posts over the next few weeks--hopefully something in there will be the perfect match for someone on your list!

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Anthropologie Fox Tights

[because if anyone can pull off tights with woodland critters on them, she can]

Marc Jacobs Shorty iPad Case

[why shouldn't her iPad case have a personality as big as hers?]

OPI Nailpolishes

[because she loves having painted fingernails, and navy blue polish is the perfect hipster alternative to black.]

Girlchild by Tupelo Hassman

[so that she has something to read at the local coffee shop.]

An Alice in Wonderland Print 

[a neat print for her room, since Alice is her favorite.]

Dangly Earrings

[because she requested earrings, and these are the perfect mix of edgy and versatile.]

Holga Camera

[for her never ending photography projects and ever expanding camera collection.]

Movie Night

Go to a sweet shop and load up on goodies, sneak them into the movie theater, and go see a late night showing of Les Miserable together, because all she really wants anyways is to spend time with you.