2012 Holiday Gift Guide
80 amazing gifts for everyone on your list • 65 presents under $50 • 20 stylish items for him and her • 9 delicious treats (plus bacon-flavored frosting) • 8 stocking stuffers under $10 • 5 kitchen tools to make your cooking more creative • 1 winter hat that comes with a beard
Say hello to the Facets team. What do you covet most from the 2012 Facets Gift Guide?
BRITTANY ABEIJON founder and editor in chief Stainless steel martini glasses - so chic!
RACHEL KOSMAL founder and creative direction/graphic design World Gourmet sea salt sampler
LYNN W. CONWAY founder and photographer Stackable chevron rings
MELISSA GRIFFIN lead graphic designer Ciaté Caviar nail polish set
ASHLEY JOHNSTON graphic designer Beaded rope necklace
JENNY SCHULER Web publisher/designer Slate cheese board - I love to entertain!
BECCA FRUMKIN social media strategist Hematite roped pave posts
SAM LAWWELL advertising coordinator The Frugal Foodie Cookbook. Mmm.
STEVE COHEN managing editor Beardo hat and mustache bandages. I miss my Movember ‘stache.
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A letter from the editor
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ights shining, stockings hanging, fireplaces crackling, cookies baking—ah, the holidays are here, and we love everything about them. Including you! We hope you checked out our “Noel Noir” issue, which went live Nov. 12, but we couldn’t get through the rest of the season without putting together a little, shall we say, gift for our readers. Well, 80 gifts to be exact. Our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is a first in Facets history. Whether you’re buying for a Secret Santa or White Elephant, for your mom who loves to cook or your co-worker who loves practical jokes, this mini issue will help you pick the perfect presents for all the special people in your life. If you’re celebrating Hanukkah starting this weekend, Christmas on Dec. 25, Kwanzaa on Dec. 26, a combination of the three or none of the above, one thing we all have in common is that we’re part of a culture that’s especially consumer-driven this time of year. To help you save a few bucks throughout the spending season, every item we chose to feature is under $100—and most are under $50!
Get a glimpse of how I do the holidays at home: a little twinkle, a lot of sparkle and a wall full of chevron. For more snapshots, follow me on Instagram at @brittanyabeijon—but be prepared for mostly shoes and wine.
See something that’s perfect for someone on your nice list? Click through any image to purchase it instantly. And for those who’ve been naughty, there’s always the doodie coffee mug or little box of obscenities. If you see something you’d like to add to your own wish list, we encourage you to share it on Pinterest, our favorite way of organizing gift ideas. Head to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide board to re-pin anything you see and love. And don’t forget to sign up with Ebates for cash back on your online purchases, and check sites like RetailMeNot.com for current coupon codes. With categories like Bling bling, Booze buffs and even DIY, we hope you find some joy worth sharing this season. Happy holidays—and happy shopping!
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Trendy for her
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ear Santa, the ladies have been good this year (for the most part). For the woman on your nice list, gift chic staples like holiday-red wedges, a glitterygold party skirt or a plum-colored crushed velvet clutch. Or, get them all for yourself and rationalize it with the six holiday parties you have to go to.
SUEDE/PATENT WEDGES JCPenney, $37
TOUCH WARMERS ZIPPER GLOVES
EchoDesign.com, $48
SUEDE BOW MOCCASINS American Eagle, $40
CIATÉ CAVIAR NAIL POLISH SET Sephora, $25
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VELVET METALLIC TRIM CLUTCH Boohoo.com, $36
BLACK AND GOLD BAROQUE SKIRT ASOS, $53
FAUX FUR COLLAR COAT Old Navy, $45
HOURGLASS LIPSTICK IN ICON Sephora, $30
GOLD STUDDED PEPLUM TOP
Dorothy Perkins, $29
STRIPED WAFFLE PJ PANTS American Eagle, $20
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Bling bling
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hether you’re buying for the lady in your life or treating yourself to something sparkly, you can’t go wrong with a bit of bling. Opt for zig zag stacks, casual posts or neon layers, and make sure they’re big and blinding.
SNOWFLAKE STARBURST EARRINGS STACKABLE CHEVRON RINGS
Shop Design Spark, $26
ASOS, $18
ART DECO GEM NECKLACE Bauble Bar, $38
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BLACK AND GOLD BOW BRACELET
BCBGMAXAZRIA, $18
BEADED ROPE NECKLACE Piperlime, $28
HEMATITE ROPED PAVE POSTS Bauble Bar, $26
KATHERINE TEARDROP BIB NECKLACE DRUZY TEARDROP EARRINGS
Send the Trend, $58
Shop Design Spark, $28
SCATTERED STONE RING The Limited, $25
OPT FOR OPULENCE BRACELET Modcloth, $28
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Trendy for him
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o, dudes! As you deck the halls with boughs of holly, we want to make sure you’re decked out in stylish duds, too. Here are some helpful items to ensure your holiday style is on point. ‘Tis the season to look and feel good, right?
LEATHER LAPTOP BAG ASOS, $97
PUGILIST RAG SOAK CALMING OIL Prospector Co., $18
STRIPED DRESS SOCKS BoldSocks.com, $12
SUEDE DESERT BOOTS H&M, $50
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MALIBU PLAID TIE LEATHER GLOVES
Piperlime, $55
ASOS, $46
CREWNECK SWEATER Piperlime, $85
BOTTOMS UP FLASK Lands’ End, $35
PLAID PJ PANTS Old Navy, $15
TWEED BLAZER H&M, $50
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Foodies
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he way to most gift recipients’ hearts is directly through their stomachs. These gifts are sure to satisfy the cravings of even the hardest to shop for with their practicality and pizazz.
EX-KNIFE SET
Overstock.com, $81
SLATE CHEESE BOARD World Market, $15
SEED STICKS
Williams-Sonoma, $22 for set of six
WEINER DOG OIL AND VINEGAR SET Fab.com, $24
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PERSONALIZED BARBECUE BRANDING IRON Frontgate, $60
BOURBON MAPLE SYRUP Sur La Table, $25
Great with eggnog pancakes!
THE FRUGAL FOODIE COOKBOOK Amazon, $4
COOKIE STAMPS World Market, $8 for set of two
SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK TheTicketKitchen.com, $15.50 for four
WORLD GOURMET SEA SALT SAMPLER
Saltsofthe7Seas.com, $18
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Booze buffs
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s that an electric wine opener in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Eggnog enthusiasts and amatuer mixologists alike will love our list of booze-fueled buys. We’ve got things to drink out of, things to drink with and, of course, a few delicious things to drink down.
PAPER GEM COASTERS
Kate Spade, $20 for set of six
CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE WINE OPENER Target, $20
ICE BALL MOLDS
Amazon, $9 for set of four
METALLIC GOLD STRIPED STRAWS PopRocParties.com, $5 for set of 12
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CORKSICLE WINE CHILLER Corksicle.com, $25
STAINLESS STEEL MARTINI GLASSES GardenTones.com, $24 for set of two
APHRODITE BITTERS Amazon, $17
DAS HORN DRINKING HORN Dashorn.com, fund via Kickstarter
Tastes like fresh roasted espresso, milk chocolate, rum and raisin truffles!
FESTIVE WINE SAMPLER
TastingRoom.com, $40 for set of six
ST. BERNARDUS CHRISTMAS ALE B-21.com, $10 for a 750ml bottle
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Techies
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ven if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not shopping for a mechanical engineer or computer programmer, these <gift>tech-savvy presents </gift> will help turn nerdy into cool this holiday season.
SIDE TABLE WITH CHARGING STATION ShopKo.com $100
CUSTOMIZABLE RETRO MIX TAPE IPHONE 4/4S COVER Zazzle.com, $45
ISING KARAOKE SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR IPAD/IPHONE/IPOD
Automatically uploads photos and videos using Wi-Fi
Bed Bath & Beyond, $80
WIRELESS 4GB MEMORY CARD Best Buy, $40
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HOW MUSIC WORKS BY DAVID BYRNE Amazon, $21
3D MOTION-CONTROL AND MOTION-SENSING DEVICE LeapMotion.com, $70
Scroll through websites with just a flick of a finger!
MICRO USB LOOP Mohzy.com, $17
LEATHER IPAD CASE Etsy, $54
USB LED BEVERAGE COOLER ThinkGeek.com, $20
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR APPLE DEVICES Amazon, $42
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Quirky
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hat do you really get the person who has everything, including a great sense of humor? Easy. Take a look at these off-the-wall oddities that will induce a few chuckles at your upcoming gift exchange.
MUSTACHE BANDAGES Fred Flare , $7
OWL CONTACT LENS CASE Amazon, $8
BEARDO HAT
BustedTees.com, $40
DOODIE COFFEE MUG Fred Flare, $12
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LITTLE BOX OF OBSCENITIES WORD MAGNETS MagneticPoetry.com, $6
CAMPFIRE COLOGNE AntlerandCo.com, $13
BALD MEN’S COMB Taylor Gifts, $1
BACON FROSTING
Urban Outfitters, $8
PUG IPAD SKIN
DecalGirl.com, $20
EYEGLASSES PILLOWCASES UncommonGoods.com, $32 for set of two
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DIY
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his holiday season, remember J.Lo’s wise words of advice, “Love don’t cost a thing.” If you’re strapped for cash and have a knack for crafts, try your hand at these creative presents you can make for your loved ones at home.
HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW SNOWFLAKES AND HOT COCOA MIX Martha Stewart
BAKER’S GLOVE
Knives Cooks Love
COMPUTER KEYBOARD RING Cut Out and Keep
CHOCOLATE BLING P.S.- I made this
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SECRET HOLLOW BOOK How 2 Do Stuff
CRANBERRYINFUSED VODKA The Food Channel
FAVORITE THINGS PAINTED SILHOUETTES Design Sponge
CHALKBOARD GLOBE Design Sponge
MONOGRAM HOLLY WREATH Our Unexpected Journey
$1 SHOEBOX IPOD/ IPHONE PROJECTOR Instructables
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