Washingtonian

Gift Guide

Don’t know what to get your best friend, your father, or your favorite aunt this holiday season? From cool kitchen

gadgets and captivating books to luxe leather goods and eye-catching jewelry, here are 78 great gift ideas.

By Sarah Zlotnick, Kim Forrest, and Sherri Dalphonse

Friendship heights Food Lover

Capitol hillPowerbroker

14th streetFashionista

ashburnattorney

bethesda busy MoM

great Falls Gardener

ClarendonCuLture buFF

darnestowndotinG dad

PhotograPhs By Kip Dawkins styling By Marcie Blough

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1. Smooth Sips nespresso & DeLonghi Lattissima Plus coffee/cappuccino maker, $399 in assorted colors at sur la table stores and surlatable.com.

2. Setting the Table heathered-linen napkins, $48 for a set of four at emersonmade.com.

3. Good Eats Unusual house-made pickled delicacies, at seasonal Pantry (1314½ ninth st., nW; 617-733-9867).Prices vary.

4. Fun With Cocktails An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails, with recipes and cocktail history, $19.99 at the Phillips Collection shop (1600 21st st., nW; 202-387-2151).

5. Taste of New York For fromage fans: cheese-of-the-month membership, from $275 for four months at murrayscheese.com.

6. Stick a Fork in ItVintage-fork cheese markers, $45 for a set of six at beachhouseliving.etsy.com.

7. Colorful Cookware staub La Mer cast-iron 2½-quart cocotte, $100 at sur la table stores and surlatable.com. 8. Cutting Edgethe oCD Chef cutting board, ruled for precise slices, $26.50 at Wake Up Little suzie (3409 Connecticut ave., nW; 202-244-0700).

9. Sharp Slice Beautifully crafted togiharu seven-inch hammered-texture santoku knife, $132 at korin.com.

His iPhone is filled with restaurant and cooking apps. He’s eaten at every burger joint in town at least twice. He’ll take designer cookware over designer clothing any day. Here are gifts that feed a gourmet’s passion.

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She loves living in a trendy DC neighborhood—with cool nightspots and sleek high-rises—and she always looks the part. Here are fashionable finds for both her and her new condo. 1. Luxe Leopard hudson Park faux-fur throw blanket, $235 at Bloomingdale’s and bloomingdales.com.

2. Pretty Prints Limited-edition 8-by-10-inch watercolor fashion prints, $20 (frame not included) at inslee.net.

3. Lots of Lipstick Bobbi Brown 20th-anniversary lip palette, with 20 classic and new hues, $60 at nordstrom and nordstrom.com.

4. Arm Candy tory Burch multi-jeweled leather cuff, $295 at tory Burch (tysons galleria; 703-288-0786) and toryburch.com. 5. Cool Coasters Diane von Furstenberg gold-leaf wooden drink coasters, $40 for a set of four at Bloomingdale’s and dvf.com.

6. Flower PowerBan.do organza flower corsage, which can be worn on clothing or in hair, $75 at shopbando.com.

7. La Mode Française Carine Roitfeld’s coffee-table book, Irreverent, 368 pages of personal photos and iconic fashion spreads from the former editor of French Vogue, $100 at rizzoliusa.com.

8. Sexy New Scent tom Ford’s sandalwood-and-spice santal Blush eau de parfum, $195 for 1.7 ounces at saks Fifth avenue and saksfifthavenue.com. 9. Decked-Out Tech handmade studded-leather iPhone case, $98 at jaggeredge.com.

10. Going-Out Glitz gold-glitter box clutch, $198 at henri Bendel (Fashion Centre at Pentagon City; 703-418-1208) and henribendel.com.

11. Brush Strokessonia Kashuk makeup-brush set (case not shown), $24.99 at target and target.com.

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She’s always on the go, from the school drop-off line to the soccer sidelines, and she rarely makes time for herself. She never wants anything for herself either, but ’tis the season to treat Mom to something special.

busy MoM

He appreciates culture in every form—good books, music, movies, games. Fine wines are a passion, too. These nine gifts are sure to garner you rave reviews.

Culture buff

bethesda

Clarendon

1. Color Her WorldPoketo’s three Dots iPad case in assorted colors, $48 at the Phillips Collection shop.

2. Page Turner in iris Krasnow’s The Secret Lives of Wives, learn what it takes to stay married; $16 at amazon.

3. In the Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q–Little Ukita cross-body bag in Chianti, $428 at nordstrom.com.

4. Real Gems Dazzle her with a bracelet

that’s set with blue topaz, lemon quartz, peridot, aquamarine, and citrine, $2,750 at i. gorman Jewelers (1133 20th st., nW; 202-775-8544).

5. Charms for a Causesterling key ring ($95) with slide ($75) and book ($115) charms—half of the profit from the charms goes to charity—at altruette.com.

6. Pretty PJs Elizabeth Cotton Liberty of London pajamas, $198 at the shoe hive (127 s. Fairfax st., alexandria; 703-548-7105).

7. It’s a Gassoda stream Penguin sparkling-water maker, $250 at Williams-sonoma stores and online.

8. Hand It to Hershea-butter hand creams in Desert Rose, Cocoa Flower, and hibiscus, $10 each at L’occitane and usa.loccitane.com.

9. Holiday GlowDr. tina alster’s new Facetime for Women skin-care kit ($119) and Clarisonic Mia face brush ($100), at skinlaser.com/skinisin.

1. Rich History Learn the fates of the men who signed the Declaration of independence and the Us Constitution in Signing Their Lives Away and Signing Their Rights Away, $11.87 each at amazon.

2. Classic Fun Buy a handsome wooden Liberty Puzzle, such as “Christmas greetings” ($30), and get 20 percent off any other full-price item in December at area Kellogg Collection stores.

3. For Wolf Trap PicnicsMerino-felt wine carrier in assorted colors, $79 at graf-lantz.com.

4. Saving Faceall-natural Professor after-shave Balm, $29 at portlandgeneralstore.com.

5. Gift of Timesliced grandfather clock, $42 at West of soho (2613 P st., nW; 202-450-1304).

6. Local Flavorthe Virginia Wine of the Month Club offers a three-bottle holiday sampler ($49.99) and one-, two-, and three-bottle monthly memberships ($15.95 to $37.95), at vawineclub.com.

7. Everyone’s a CriticEach Film Festival in a Box contains four short movies; a cut of proceeds goes to indie filmmakers.

in ten genres including adrenaline, Kosher, Love, and Dark Comedies, $20 at indieflix.com.

8. Literary Fashion Buy a t-shirt sporting a classic book cover— such as The Great Gatsby or Moby-Dick—and a book is donated to an african village, $28 at outofprintclothing.com.

9. All That Jazzthe six-CD Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology and its accompanying book explore this very american art form, $99.98 plus shipping at folkways.si.edu.

10. Wild CardsEach playing card in the Washington DC Project deck features a one-of-a-kind work by a local artist, $15.50 at the Phillips Collection shop.

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attorneyShe’s smart, successful, and elegant. She enjoys the finer things in life. These ten gifts are as tasteful and interesting as she is.

All day long he’s lobbying for one cause or another, whether over breakfast at the Four Seasons with a trade-association exec or over lunch at the Capital Grille. These gifts are sure to impress.

Powerbroker

1. The New Scotchassertive, smoky, limited-edition Pechuga mescal, $200 at ace Beverage (3301 new Mexico ave., nW; 202-966-4444).

2. Mad Men Style You’ll find vintage barware, such as this glo hill Bakelite bar-tool set ($350 ), at the hour shop (1015 King st., alexandria; 703-224-4687).

3. Political Parties Porcelain plates with definitions of a Republican or a Democrat, $16.95 each at the national archives shop (700 Pennsylvania ave., nW; 202-357-5271).

4. Capitol Cuffs Ravi Ratan sterling-silver cuff links, $195 at sterling & Burke (2824 Pennsylvania ave., nW; 202-333-2266).

5. Scent of PowerCreed’s Royal-oud, from a sixth-generation French fragrance firm, $299.99 at neiman Marcus and neimanmarcus.com.

6. Peace and Quiet Bose QuietComfort noise Cancelling headphones, $300 at Best Buy and bestbuy.com.

7. Life and Lossin Hemingway’s Boat, writer Paul hendrickson captures the complexities of a man often at sea, $15.99 at amazon.

8. Fashionable Fingertips Deerskin cashmere-lined gloves, $228 at Brooks Brothers and brooksbrothers.com.

9. Classic Case swaine adeney Brigg hand-stitched leather briefcase, $1,450 at sterling & Burke.

1. Ruby Slip-Ongold vermeil bracelet with ruby, by Reston’s Dina Mackney Designs; $800 at neiman Marcus.

2. Made With Love Lorraine oerth’s handmade ceramic trays, $22.50 as shown, at the artisans (1368 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean; 703-506-0158) and the shops at strathmore (10701 Rockville Pike, north Bethesda; 301-581-5175).

3. Snuggle Up White & Warren cashmere travel wrap, $275 at ginger (7114 Bethesda La., Bethesda; 301-664-9242).

4. Read in Style New Yorker Kindle jacket (other designs available), $40 at medgestore.com.

5. Best Foot Forward Jacques Levine suede inslee slippers, $98 at simplysoles (138 Waterfront st., oxon hill; 301-749-1744).

6. Luxe for LocksBlow out in a Box with t3 hair dryer, brush, straightening spray, and more, $200 at sephora and sephora.com.

7. Weighty Notion John Derian Company dome paperweight in assorted styles, $60 at M29 Lifestyle (2800 Pennsylvania ave., nW; 202-295-2829).

8. Heaven Scent hand-pressed pomegranate soaps, $57 for a set of three at santa Maria novella (5454 Wisconsin ave., Chevy Chase; 240-743-4949).

9. “It” BagPrada’s luxe python frame bag, $4,450 at neiman Marcus and neimanmarcus.com.

10. Tea Timeshizuoka Collection green tea gift set (includes four varieties), $79.99 at teavana stores and teavana.com.

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She loves the great outdoors—whether she’s tending her flowers, watching birds in her yard, or entertaining friends on the back deck. Here are simple pleasures she’ll adore. He enjoys a good laugh, especially with his kids. He’s a man

of simple tastes—but that doesn’t mean you can’t up his game. And he doesn’t need another tie. Show Dad some love.

Gardenerdoting dad

darnestown

1. Earthy CarryallMonserat De Lucca gray lambskin tote with detachable cross-body strap, $400 at M29 Lifestyle.

2. Secret Stash orla Kiely coated-cotton pouch with three pencils, $30 at Fifteen/Eleven (1511 King st., alexandria; 703-548-0018).

3. Fits Like a Glove soft, breathable gardening gloves in assorted colors, $20 at foxglovesinc.com.

4. Natural Beautygianna Rose atelier

nature-inspired soaps, such as a set of three maple leaves, $30 with a porcelain dish at Le Village Marché (2800 s. Randolph st., arlington; 703-379-4444).

5. Outdoor Dining Durable enamelware in Red Damask, starting at $10.40 a plate at goldenrabbit.com.

6. Green ThumbResin watering can, $48 at alessi (3319-a Cady’s alley, nW; 202-298-0407) and alessi-shop.com.

7. Desk Critter Jonathan adler brass

squirrel letter opener, $98 at Fifteen/Eleven.

8. Earthly Delight Visions of Earth, stunning images from national geographic, $25 at amazon. 9. Bird’s-Eye View Motion-activated audubon BirdCam takes photos without disturbing wildlife, $159.95 at ngstore.com.

10. Organic Shapes amy Bubes’s 42-inch necklace, made of eco-friendly argentium silver, $550 at Mia gemma (933 F st., nW; 202-393-4367).

1. Cozy and Coolshawl-collar ragg-wool sweater, $60 at L.L. Bean (tysons Corner Center; 703-288-4466) and llbean.com.

2. Super Snaps Canon Powershot g12 digital camera shoots both high-def photos and video, $500 at Best Buy and bestbuy.com.

3. Boredom BusterHandy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids by

todd Davis, $25 at trohv (232 Carroll st., nW; 202-829-2941).

4. Toasty Toes Uggs aren’t just for his daughters. Byron sheepskin slippers, $130 at Ugg australia (1249 Wisconsin ave., nW; 202-640-1208).

5. Fine Lather Chrome Power Razor ($175) with a blade-sharpness indicator, oscillating badger-hair Power Brush Pure ($125), and ocean Kelp

shaving cream ($22), at art of shaving stores and theartofshaving.com.

6. Punch of Plaid scarf in hand-spun angora and lambswool, $225 at Jack spade (1250 Wisconsin ave., nW; 202-333-1905).

7. A Tag Mantag heuer Link chronograph watch, $3,800 at tiny Jewel Box (1147 Connecticut ave., nW; 202-393-2747).

8. Slim Wallet Maxx & Unicorn Co.’s leather bifold, $88 at hickorees.com.

9. Fun and Games nPW’s miniature tabletop games such as football ($7.95) and tennis ($10.95), at Wake Up Little suzie.

10. Special Brews a Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club membership will feed his thirst for rare craftbrews, from $22.95 a month at monthlyclubs.com.

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