Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Twelve Gifts of Christmas




The countdown has begun, and whether you planned ahead this year and purchased all your gifts on Black Friday, or procrastinated (like we did) and are getting your gifts last minute, the thing on everyone's mind right now are gifts: what to give, who to give them to and what to get of course! No need to panic though, as the team at 5s have rounded up our Twelve Gifts of Christmas: A carefully selected list of gifts sure to please everyone in your life. From your boss to your boyfriend, there's something on here for everyone. Happy gifting!


For Your Boss: Stick to something classic and keep it professional. Personal items like candles or other home accents are better left chosen by those who know them best. Our suggestions: Luxury stationary like the ones pictured below from Neiman's,or a beautiful Carafe like this one from Crate & Barrel are safe bets:

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For Your Friend: Here's where you can get more personal. You know their taste in clothes, food and decorating, so give a gift that shows you gave it some thought. Best bets: candles and home accessories. We chose Diptyque's Feu de Bois candle and ABC Carpet & Home baskets, perfect for stylishly storing anything from jewelry to makeup:



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For Your In-laws: Again, you can give something more personal in this case. If you're spending the holidays at their home, remember they've probably put a lot of effort into making it special. Give a gift that shows you recognize that AND that they can use for next year's gathering! Our picks: A Le Creuset French Oven or these Monogram Coffee Cups from Anthropologie:



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For the Man in your Life: Without doubt the most difficult gift to give...until now! What man wouldn't appreciate a classic barbershop shave kit courtesy of the Art of Shaving, or a membership to the Beer of the Month Club, which sends 12 different bottles of beer from around the world directly to your door!?




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Beer of the Month (see above).



For the Foodie: They throw the best dinner parties, know all the best restaurants and are constantly convincing you to try new and daring cuisines. Give them a gift that will appeal to their culinary senses like these mason jars from Anthropologie filled with homemade chutney or Thomas Keller's new book Ad Hoc at Home:



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For your Pet: Your furry friend deserves a special holiday treat as well, so why not spoil them a bit with Blueblood's insanely-chic pet beds and reversible carriers!



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