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What to get for the endearing office colleague, awesome neighbor, new boyfriend, old pen pal, and anyone else on your shopping list? We have a few good ideas. Twenty-five, to be exact.
Though it claims moderation is key, you can consume this whole book in one sitting and learn the key to finding happiness through balance. (Hint: It's the Scandinavian way, of course.) ($13)
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He knows if you've been bad or good. But for goodness sakes, this lump of coal soap made by Upstate NY artisans will be a detoxifying, herbal-scented treat to pull out of the Christmas stocking. ($15)
Super cutesy pins (llama, gnome, ice pop, Canadian maple syrup) are conversation-starters on the lapel. ($9 and up)
Lookie, lookie, a super cool and tidy travel charger that's throwback and contemporary all at once. USB cord, plug, spool for wrapping 3-foot cord, and soft casing included. ($39)
Give the gift of a fully stocked toiletry bag! Start with a flight of fancy travel-size toothpastes. ($22)
It's all about relaxed alertness. Fit them in a back pocket to fix on a plane. Pack them in a suitcase to upgrade any hotel's continental breakfast offering. ($3)
Our favorite map maker has a new guide to Londontown. It's naughty and nice all at once and includes fetish joints, historic smut, and locations of iconic cruising grounds. ($4)
Insult the locals ... like a local. A handy 128-page guide of expressions, lingo, and pictures. ($8)
A deep-cleansing wash and makeup remover in balm format — so it's easy to travel with. ($22)
A graphic design persepective of the mysterious nation told through a collection (22 years in the making) of vivid pink ticket stubs, food labels, fonts, and more. ($27)
The secret to packing well? Arrange your suitcase belongings by item, type, or day in assorted mesh bags. ($40 for set of three)
Local intel in the palm of your hand. A great little book for navigating the streets and shops of Florence, Italy. ($12)
Natural and nourishing and handy to pull out of your bag on boring plane rides. ($26)
Must-see sights, full-day itineraries, beach escapes, and more recommendations for the city popping up on everyone's radar. ($10)
You look at it one hundred times a day. Make it nice with a leather, monogrammed case. ($30 and up)
Different, but similar. This book compares and contrasts history, architecture, culture, and cuisine of the two iconic cities. ($16)
Even a rainy romp in the woods can be washed clean with Ursa Major's 2-ounce tube of fresh wash. ($12)
A portable, lightweight bottle of antioxidant-rich Rose de Mai in a refreshing spritz. ($30)
Stories, interviews, field notes, illustrations, and dispatches from cities around America. ($18)
Recreate the experience (and feeling) of eating at all of those gorgeous little tapas bars in Spain with recipes and instructions that make cooking Catalonian delicacies approachable and doable. ($30)
An ode to the coconut makes a lovely (and healthy) stocking stuffer. ($14)
Frame your favorite gold-flecked city or state. Or collect them as souvenirs of the places you've been. Available in four sizes. ($30 and up)
The master of decoupage brings it to the Big Star state and makes a cute catchall for any cowboy in your life. ($48 and up)
Make your own art installation with your favorite washi tape. This little cardboard contraption projects minimalist, seasonal motifs that you can trace with colorful masking tape. ($21)
Throw caution, and this kite, to the wind. Fly it high and be happy. ($40 and up)
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