December 4, 2007

La Bow Femme

2007 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls

She’s been your therapist, date, and chauffeur. And she always comes through with the perfect present. Time to return the favor.

Pen Pal
Giver her the write stuff: Inner Cowgirl cards (Paper Emporium, 231 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-445-7090) feature photos from around the world and have corresponding recipes and spices. Lemony Snicket’s The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming: a Christmas Story (Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables; 305-442-4408) captures the Hanukkah and Christmas spirits via an irate latke and other personified holiday icons.

Collect Doll
She appreciates art — the kind that doesn’t necessarily involve paint. Get her a limited-edition Tara McPhearson-designed concert poster for shows like Beck and Blonde Redhead (PinkGhost, 21 West Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale; 954-616-1304) or a piece from the Jug Simple Collection (NiBa Home, 39 Northeast 39th Street; 305-573-1939), for which Carlo Rossi collaborated with artist Jason Miller, glassblower Joe Cariati, and jeweler Jules Kim.

Friendly Fire
For the feisty one in your inner circle, wrap up the new bling birth control case by local designer Julia Taylor (2901 Stirling Road, suite 202, Fort Lauderdale; 954-986-7426). A sparkly pea in the pod will remind her that sometimes they’re cuter in crystal. Surprise her with a girlfriends’ getaway at The Hotel (801 Collins Avenue; 800-727-5236) or The Park Central (640 Ocean Drive), which comes with dinner at Wish, rooftop yoga classes and movies, and reserved beach chairs.

And to really knock her socks off: You’ll even drive.

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