For the Java Junkie Starbucks Coffee & Sweets Gifts Pack -- complete with Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee, gingerbread biscotti and peppermint tea cookies -- is the perfect treat for your favorite caffeine-craver.
$17.95; available at Starbucks cafes, by calling 1-800-STARBUC or at www.starbucks.com.
For the True Individualist
Your unique buddy can create her own scent with Chords of Clinique Happy -- three roller applicators, each infused with a different scent contained in Happy perfume. All three notes -- citrus, floral and the true Happy scent -- can be blended, mixed and matched, or worn separately.
$30; available through www.clinique.com, or at Clinique counters.
For the Perfectionist
Give your impeccably organized pal a tool of her trade: Bobbi Brown's faux leather brush holder will keep makeup brushes -- or even her pens or pencils -- tidy and trendy.
$25; available at Bobbi Brown counters or by visiting www.bobbibrown.com.
For the Frequent Flyer
With the GardenMade Travel Kit, the pal who is constantly on the road will be well-prepared no matter where her engagements take her. The travel-sized collection includes bath and shower gel, shampoo, body lotion, lip balm, hand salve and walnut scrub, all made from botanicals -- available by calling 1-888-398-9887.
For the Homebody Help your friend indulge her inner interior decorator by bringing fabulous color and aroma to her living space. The Veronique Debroise collection includes candles and room sprays in an assortment of unusual colors and scents. Try green lily, peony, Venetian amber or celestial blackberry. Candles, $48; Room sprays, $22; available at Henri Bendel and Prive Salon. Visit www.sarlobeauty.com for more store locations. For the Sleep-Deprived Mom The PajamaGram is a sanctuary in a box. It includes sleepwear, robes, slippers or spa products, a personalized message card, a "do-not-disturb" sign and lavender bath tea. Added bonus: The PajamaGram Company will package and deliver your gift to your friend's door. Prices range from $35 to $135, depending on the pajamas ordered. This is available through www.pajamagram.com or by calling 1-800-GIVE-PJS. For the Glamour Gal Your glamour gal will be in her glory with Benefit's Glamourette -- a compact featuring rouge, translucent powder and lipstick. Plus, it's equipped with three dainty mirrors, a black wrist bag and velvety puffs -- all ideal for a beauty diva. $38; available at www.benefitcosmetics.com or by calling 1-800-781-2336. For the Logo Lover For the friend who likes to tote only the best: Louis Vuitton's petite keychain/change purse. The LV logo makes it oh-so-sophisticated.
$105; available at www.eluxury.com. For the Yoga Buff Surya Mat Spray by The Body Shop will freshen and cleanse your yoga devotee's mat between sessions. It contains tea tree oil, known for its cleansing and purifying properties, and will leave behind an invigorating scent. $16; available at The Body Shop stores. For locations, call 1-800-BODYSHOP or go to www.thebodyshop.com. For the Healthy Eater Good-for-you food can by yummy. The proof: The 209 spa-inspired recipes in Fresh: Healthy Cooking and Living from Lake Austin Spa Resort. Besides an array of tasty, easy-to-make dishes, the book also offers tips on fitness, well-being, gardening and more. $30; available through www.lakeaustin.com, or by calling 512-372-7270. For the Trendsetter The fashionista in your life will adore the Wrap Star Hair Candy kit. It's equipped with a funky fabric headband and two Hair Candy products (we especially love the great-smelling Caribbean Queen shampoo). $42; available at select Nordstrom locations and Fred Segal. For the Ultra-Loyal Pal For the friend who keeps in touch with everyone, the Circle Journey book is a great tool. She can circulate the book's blank pages among a group of friends, and each pal can add her own thoughts, memories or ideas. The book comes with envelope mailers, photo corners, stickers and more.
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