Furry and friendly
All-over fur is sometimes a bit much, but this cute little puff is the perfect winter accessory she'd never think to buy for herself — and it's cruelty-free. Faux fur collar, $17.95, H&M, multiple locations
Ale tales
Chock-full of hard-won knowledge of the American beer industry — from best craftsmen to perfect brews and have-to-be-there festivals, organized by region for his fantasy road-tripping pleasure. “The Great American Ale Trail: The Craft Beer Lover's Guide to the Best Watering Holes in the Nation” by Christian DeBenedetti, $20, www.amazon.com
Just in case
Ride and shred
He’s not just a guy nostalgic for ink and paper. He likes to look smart, too. DODO Case for iPad, $79.95, J Crew, Fashion Show Mall, www.jcrew.com
Is it a bike? Is it a skateboard? It’s both, in one confounding syllable. Created by racing brothers Bart and Steve Wilson and manufactured here in Las Vegas, the sbyke debuted this year and was promptly embraced by freestyling BMXers. Played straight or tricked out, the sbyke’s reardriven engineering keep it out of been-there-done-that scooter territory. $249, www.amazon.com
Salad from the future Natural high
Handcrafted, organic, sustainable spirits: The Southern Californian producers infuse 14 aromatics in the gin alone, resulting in a floral-yet-savory sip that benefits most from a little tonic water, but also lovely in a champagne cocktail — perhaps under the mistletoe? Greenbar Collective spirits at Whole Foods Market, Town Square, 589-7711 and Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits, 9915 S. Eastern Ave. #110, 435-9463
Sleek and silver, these modern pieces serve hosts of every style. Salad doesn’t have to be mundane. Ensalata servers, $42, www.umbra.com
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