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Holiday Folio 2015

The holiday season might be the most magical time of the year, but it sure does get busy with all the decorating, baking, social events and shopping. Let us help you out – we’ve put together a guide chock full of gift ideas, from trendy to traditional and fun to functional.

➳ relax
It can be hard to let go of workaday worries, which is why gifts to help you unwind are especially thoughtful. Think soft knits and soothing bath products, luxurious candles and tea time. Just say Ahhh…

Designer sleepwear, Wacoal Outlet | Barr Co. Original Scent bath salts, $32, K. Hall Designs | A Lavender Lullaby bath set, $18, Kind Soap | Blarney Country Heritage cable throw, $99, K. Hall Designs | Love Truly sweatshirt, $78, Pure Barre | Wood pool rack, $15.99, and themed pool balls $299, both from Amini’s | PJ Salvage shorts, $36, Crescent Coast | Hobnob glass candle, $28, K. Hall Designs | Legwarmers, $32, Pure Barre | The Golden Carp tea set by British designer Alison Appleton, $107, The London Tea Room

➳ adorn
If you don’t think clothing can make for some of the best holdiay gifts ever, you’re shopping in the wrong places!

Stenstrom’s men’s merino sweater with colored buttons, $245, Mister Guy Men’s | True Grit plaid shirt with contrast inside cuffs and placket, $155, Mister Guy Men’s | Red cashmere cape with fox fur border, $2,000, The Fur Boutique | Alp-N-Rock tee with embroidery and leather insets down the sleeves, $187, GiddyUp Jane | white mink headband, $150, The Fur Boutique | men’s wool and leather gloves, $95, Savile Row | cashmere horseshoe sweater, $270, GiddyUp Jane | Donald Pliner sparkly loafers, $198, Mister Guy Women’s | suede mini skirt, $145, Crescent Coast | men’s Christmas socks, $12, Crescent Coast

➳ play
Let’s face it, children (yes, even teenagers!) make the holidays extra fun. Every time they excitedly flip through a toy catalog, make a handmade Christmas ornament, or exuberantly decorate holiday cookies, you’re reminded how magical the season can be. It’s no wonder we want to give them everything on their lists. From snuggly clothes and pillows to stylish accessories and cool toys, there are countless ways to make them smile this holiday season.

Lilly Pulitzer Angelina dress, $58, Lilly Pulitzer Lucy vest, $98; both from Pink Magnolia | Spherovelo ride-on toy, $100, Happy Up | Plae boots with interchangeable straps (next to boot, $5), $59.99, Naturino boots, $79.99; both from Laurie’s Shoes | Southern Shirt 1/4-zip Sherpa pullover, $98, Fun in the Sun | bunny hat, $15, Sign of the Arrow | Magna-Tiles in black, $54.99, Happy Up | Vineyard Vines club belt, $49.50, Fun in the Sun | Southern Marsh lounge pant, $45, Fun in the Sun | Playforever race car, $40, Happy Up | Elephant pillow, $24, Sign of the Arrow

➳ live
For the ‘homebody’ on your list, consider gifting something they can enjoy amid their most-prized possession—their home. After all, you already know they love spending time there, so why not hand-pick a stunning serving piece, high-end cookware or some other home-related goodie?

Carolyne Roehm’s At Home in the Garden, $85, B. Davis Interiors| Arteriors large candlesticks, $510 each, Arlene Lilie Interior Design | Original ‘XO’ painting by Helen Bolin, $129, exclusive to B. Davis Interiors | Le Creuset 5.5 quart Dutch oven, $300, Williams-Sonoma | Designer’s Guild merino wool throw, $225, Arlene Lilie Interior Design | Cookbooks: The French Laundry Cookbook, $50, In the Charcuterie, $20, Williams-Sonoma | Frog bookends, $42 for the pair, Rusted Chandelier | Barr Co. bubble bath with oatmeal, $32, K. Hall Designs | Gien hunting dog plates, $39 each, B. Davis Interiors | Squirrel dish with scoop, $79, B. Davis Interiors | Decorator matches, $6 each, Rusted Chandelier | Embroidered linen handtowel, $39, B. Davis Interiors | Olivia Regal gold frame, $220, Arlene Lilie Interior Design | Miraposa weathered wood cheese tray with silver handles, $165, J.A. Whitney | Apothecary Guild domed candles, $45 and $33, The Marketplace at the Abbey | Moscow Mule making kit: Shpilka vodka, $20, and Fever Tree ginger beer, $7 for four; both from Straub’s copper mug, $30, Williams-Sonoma

➳ embellish
Nothing’s more fun to receive than a gift you don’t need at all, but really, really want!

She+lo woven leather clutch, $128, Laurie Solet | Bronze long pendant with green stone, $38, Geranium at West County Center | Agate bead pendant with marcasite, $335, Vie | Alligator men’s belt with gold or silver buckle, $395, Savile Row | Retro sunglasses, $12, Geranium at West County Center | Blue topaz cabochon silver ring, $573, Albarre Jewelry | Old Gringo women’s cowboy boots, $495, GiddyUp Jane | Shinola men’s watch, $550, Mister Guy Men’s | 18kt. contemporary link chain, $2,200, and lemon quartz pendant, $2,400, Albarre Jewelry | Gabriel & Co. 14kt. gold and pave double-X ring, $2,230, Genovese Jewelers | Atelier Zobel faceted sunstone ring, $3,150, from Elleard Heffern Jewelry | 18kt. hydrangea cluster earrings, $2,525, Elleard Heffern Jewelry | Oxidized sterling and 24kt. bangle bracelets, $1,050 and $1,625, from Elleard Heffern Jewelry | Meira T 14kt. gold and diamond filigree flower pendant with dangling charms, $2,775, Genovese Jewelers | Embroidered wool and cashmere shawl, $88, Mister Guy Women’s

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