You’d move mountains for her. Prove it with a modern mountainous fishbowl that doubles as a piece of art.
Available at aplusrstore.com, $170.
This one’s in the Baggu. The sleek leather carryall delights, no matter her type.
Available at baggubag.com, $120-$150.
She wouldn’t be caught dead reading chick lit. Delight budding intellectuals with a J.D. Salinger boxed set.
Available at barnesandnoble.com, $64.
She’s no square. She’ll love a soft throw blanket in a modern triangle print.
Available at room68online.com, $140.
The girl can’t make up her freaking mind, so a reversible clutch should suit her (if not for that whole “Which side should I use?” bit).
Available at hammocksandhightea.com, $169.
She takes time to smell the roses, so she’ll totally appreciate Belle Fleur’s Exotic Wood petite trio of scented candles in handblown tortoiseshell glass.
Available at bellefleurny.com, $78.
Should you find yourself in a hairy situation, pick up one of Cynthia Rowley’s oversize resin barrettes.
Available at cynthiarowley.com, $35.
Kitschy bins that can be used for storage or garbage aren’t for the ordinary.
Available at beklina.com, $65 each.
A smartphone wallet for your smarty-pants, the simple, playful clutch has just enough room for her iPhone/BlackBerry, credit card, and ID.
Available at francesmay.com, $209.
Don’t go nuts figuring out what to buy a nesty homebody. Go for Jonathan Adler’s squirrel match strike.
Available at jonathanadler.com, $42.
You wanna get lost in her rock ’n’ roll and drift away? Say it with an authentic driftwood hook made of salvaged wood.
Available at kielmead.com, $25.
If baby’s a burner, go ahead and light her fire with Tom Dixon’s intricate gold candleholder.
Available at dwr.com, $66.
Go ahead and razz her berries with champagne glasses etched with a botanical berry pattern.
Available at orangeandpear.com, $84 for six.
Let’s spoon. Sparkly glitter teaspoons put a sparkle in any gal’s eyes.
Available at leifshop.com, $34.
Reindeer are so last holiday season. Make sure she stays ahead of the creature curve with llama-print cashmere mittens.
Available at qinewyork.com, $75.
Keep it simple, stupid. With John’s Phone, she can make and receive calls anywhere in the world without having to deal with confusing bells and whistles.
Available at johnsphones.com, $100.
She likes to hit the books, so hit her up with In the Library perfume.
Available at cbihateperfume.com, $12-$90.
Up her iPad’s style ante with a bold casing made from Italian leather. Brightly colored floral and marine prints show her how much you care.
Available at dewdropdesigns.com, $70.
Rebel hearts melt for Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons’s Morrissey effigy candles. Each beeswax bust of the ’80s alt icon burns clean — unlike recipients’ feelings for the rock star.
Available at shop.occulter.org, $185.
Fluff architecture buffs with colorful Build Your Block pillows printed with NYC bakeries, modern high-rises, brownstones, old-money co-ops, and abandoned buildings.
Available at buildyourblock.bigcartel.com, $28-$175.
Appeal to the kid within. Cherubic sterling silver penguin pendants and rings from Digby & Iona’s new collaboration with lauded illustrator Oliver Jeffers are direct.
Available at ojxdi.com, $160-$220.
A grown-up, leather-cast bronze Peter Pan collar by Hudson Valley sculptor Marisa Lomonaco rings ironic.
Available at maljewelry.com, $625.
Skip the stocking trinkets for Sprout’s nourishing, natural holiday lip balm.
Available at sproutskincare.myshopify.com, $5.
Feed her leafy addiciton with wintry loose-leaf herbal brews from DavidsTea.
Available at davidstea.com, $25.50.
Bottles are overrated. Opt for a locket by MCMC Fragrances and Katrina LaPenne. Each silver keepsake is filled with moonflower, rose, or lilac solid perfume.
Available at mcmcfragrances.com, $325.
She may be a tramp, but your best girl will love Bocce’s Bakery’s wheat-free truffle mac ’n’ cheese biscuits.
Available at boccesbakery.com, $9.50.
Spread cheer and good taste with limited-edition NYC-themed macarons (Brooklyn cheesecake, Queens coconut cardamom) from Little Oven. The sweetest part: $1 from each box goes to New York Cares.
Available at littleoven.com, $24.
Sister act Patty and Christine Yoon keep it in the family with their line Bhon; do the same with matching tie-dye cardigans for you and yours.
Available at shop.bhonnyc.com, $180.
Make sure she gets home safely with a K8knitz reflective cowl-neck scarf.
Available at k8knitz.bigcartel.com, $40.
She’ll get a medal if she pedals in a Sawako Furuno croc-embossed or leopard-print bike helmet from Cloak & Dagger.
Available at cloakanddaggernyc.com, $198.
Lay it on thick with a fringed vintage Welsh blanket from Love, Adorned.
Available at loveadorned.com, $350-$560.
Top all others with a stylishly macabre Ryan Wilde creation from IDA, the milliner’s just-opened Brooklyn-based shop.
Available at etsy.com, $150-$295.
Any dame with a beating heart would fawn over creatures made of yarn.
Available at beklina.com, $18 each.
She dazzles in the kitchen; she deserves a cookbook set to match her zeal.
Available at juniperbooks.com, $275.
Chicago-based candy company Sea + Cane sates her sweet tooth with a holiday set (candies disguised as meats and cheeses in a wooden gift box).
Available at shop.seaandcane.com, $25.
Artist Paul Cowan’s Chicago scarf will make the rest of her wardrobe jealous.
Available at shopgoldenage.com, $58.
Gift jewelry addicts a little cuff love courtesy of Dream Collective’s Bow-Hunting cuff.
Available at dreamcollective.com, $100.
Tickle her techie side with Rebecca Minkoff’s MAC iPad case.
Available at rebeccaminkoff.com, $148.
She loves her cozy time. Keep her toasty in an infinity scarf.
Available at stolensunday.com, $54.
Cater to her nuttier side with cashew, almond, and dark chocolate concoctions.
Available at hookerssweettreats.com, $20.
Tempt her sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate torte.
Available at shop.aubergedusoleil.com, $57.50.
Introduce your favorite sommelier to the sweeter end of the varietal spectrum.
Available at swansonvineyards.com, $75-$140.
Her cocktail of choice takes dessert form with Chantal Guillon Kir Royal macarons.
Available at chantalguillon.com, $40.
Let your meat-loving sis say what she’s really thinking.
Available at etsy.com, $14 for a set of eight.
Celebrate like you’re south of the border with a three-pack of Papalote’s famous salsas.
Available at papalotesalsa.com, $16.
Help her prep for that special mistletoe-induced moment with universally flattering, peppermint-infused Street Balm.
Available at elizabethstreetcosmetics.com, $23.
Put her Golden State pride on display with a colorful charm.
Available at yellowowlworkshop.com, $44.
Dainty ladies squeal for delicate cross-stitched pendants.
Available at etsy.com, $30-$85.
Impress your fashion-forward buddy with a rope-meets-metal necklace from 2x3’s inaugural line.
Available at edenandeden.com, $95.
Treat her wanderlust to a bright carry-on in which she can stash all her in-flight goodies.
Available at tossdesigns.com, $76.
If she’s planning to skip town for the holidays, send her off with a travel-ready clutch.
Available at shopjendarlingbags.com, $128.
Help the hostess with the mostest clean up the cocktail party mess festively.
Available at etsy.com, $11.
Your two-wheelin’ co-worker will love to post a print of a retro cycle in her cubicle.
Available at etsy.com, $34.
She’s a nester. Outfit her digs with quarterly inspiration from Anthology magazine.
Available at anthologymag.com, $38.
Accessories enthusiasts go bold with a textured statement cuff.
Available at aliceroche.com, $120.
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