Your knack for sparkling conversation and willingness to karaoke on command landed you on everyone’s holiday party list. Instead of showing up empty-handed, buy a hostess gift from Art Effect.

Matryoshka Doll Tea for Two, $58
The colorful teapot comes topped with two mugs that nest one inside the other, just like the Russian dolls they’re inspired by. Perfect for friends suffering from tiny cupboard syndrome.

Patch NYC Stag Candle, $35
Leave your incense-burning college days forever in the past with a hand-poured soy lovely. Its invigorating fir/cilantro/citrus/raspberry aroma will draw you like a moth to a flame.

French Bulldog Bookends, $40
Sit. Stay. Roll over. Good, gift buyer. If you know somebody crazy for canines, we beg you to buy the adorable set finished in vintage-looking resin.

Haikubes, $25
It’s Japanese poetry in motion when you roll 63 word cubes and link them together to create haikus. The pretty box is pure coffee-table Zen.

Drink Deck, $30
The local company’s 52 cards each include a tear-away coupon for $10 off at a Chicago bar or restaurant (English, Revolution Brewing, Paramount Room). There are no expiration dates, so shuffle at will.

Art Effect, 934 West Armitage Avenue, at Bissell Street (773-929-3600 or shoparteffect.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Art Effect