The complete first season of Girls, since it's hilarious even the twentieth time you watch it together, $26.
This cheeky notebook isn't new, but it will make her smile, 10 Euro.
Homemade avocado dressing for her to enjoy all winter. Just the cost of ingredients.
Anchor scarf for cold winter days, $68.60.
A Cat's Life, a funny illustrated book about cats and the women who love them, by Gemma Correll. $11.51.
Neon boy shorts, $29. Because she'd love them but never buy them for herself.
DryBar gift certificate, so she can get a gorgeous blowout, $35 to $40. (Here's my before and after.)
Heart-of-gold bangle, because it's true. $32.
Eyeglasses tote, $50.
Design-your-own gelato (with ingredients like homemade marshmallows, goat milk caramel and candied ginger) from Zingerman's, $110 for ten 12-ounce containers.
Learn-to-knit kit with everything she'll need to knit her first 100% Merino wool scarf, $62.
A long and leisurely dinner out just the two of you. (No husbands, no babies.)
P.S. More gifts for best friends, and the 2012 gift guide so far...
what a wonderful list! and i can't wait to rewatch girls.
ReplyDeleteI like this gift guide...I can't wait to buy the 1st season of girls! I'm going to buy it for my best friend too! I love that tote too! A night out is the best gift of all!! =)
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Love the heart of gold bang and am a daily follower of your blog. Keep up the good work!
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Really nice list. :) I like how a lot of these gifts are more thoughtful (dinner, learning to knit, home made dressing) than actual products.
ReplyDeleteThe Zingerman's gelato is genius, I'm getting it for my husband (because I've already gotten my best friends those bangles - i had them in my own gift guide this year!)
ReplyDeleteNice touch throwing in something homemade (the avocado dressing).
ReplyDeleteI was just at Williams Sonoma the other day and they have the cutest sealed-top containers like that for DIY pickling!
I am definitely going to try that avocado dressing (both for myself and as a gift!)- all friend gifts this year are DIY, and I have one friend who doesn't like homemade jam (who the heck doesn't like homemade jam???), so that avocado dressing would be PERFECT. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAll the other gifts are also nice ideas, like the knitting. Can't wait for your man gift guide- I just got married this summer and want to get my husband something great that wasn't on his list... I'm still looking around for some good ideas :)
The bangle is so simple and sweet. Thanks. :)
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Oooh! I love the "Learn to Knit Kit"... I'll have to get that add that to my wish list :)
ReplyDeletethis is an awesome gift guide! i'm judging that based on the fact that i'd love to receive all the gifts, and i have good taste ;)
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Ziiiiingermans!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteZiiiiingermans!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei want so badly to see one of the "girls" girls in person... i surely feel like one when i walk through the west village on a sunny day :)
ReplyDeleteThese are some great ideas! I love the book on cats and the Heart of Gold bangle :-) x
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THANK YOU for providing a gift guide that isn't a zillion dollars for each gift--it's so nice to see so many options at a reasonable price tag.
ReplyDeletei'd love to also suggest KIVA cards--this would be great for really any gift guide, male or female, and is a wonderful way to "give back" while still allowing some interaction on the part of the gift-receiver. i'm probably not making much sense, but a quick peek at the KIVA website should make things all clear! i've given these as gifts before, and it's very meaningful for the recipient. :)
Love these! I don't have a BFF I exchange gifts with, but I do have a sister (and sister-in-law)...
ReplyDeleteAs always, great gift ideas! As a UofM alum, love the Zingerman's shout out!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good list! You're making my holiday shopping SO easy!! :)
ReplyDeleteTons of great ideas! Love the knitting one, even if all the help in the world would not make me a knitter.. (I've tried and failed many a time!)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these ideas! And I don't doubt my best friend is going to love them, too. Thanks, Joanna!
ReplyDeleteI like that Dry Bar gift card- hysterical!
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always a fan and loving your posts... keep it up!
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Everything is so original. Love it.
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I am taking my four besties for afternoon tea at Claridges in London, can not wait!!
ReplyDeleteThe cat book is a great recommendation for my brilliant friend who works for an international organization in Geneva... but keeps things light with more cat-related FB posts than anyone else I know.
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I LOVE Purl Soho and hope to visit it someday. I also love to knit…and teach others. This kit is great and I also posted on it: http://wp.me/p2pH9C-lP
ReplyDeleteFinally! A gift guide with reasonable suggestions. Purchased the Kate Spade bangle for a friend and will pick up a Dry Bar gift card for another! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just realized you never talk much about your best friend on this blog - just Lucy! Do you have a closest friend?
ReplyDeleteOoh -what a great question!!! I want to hear too!
DeleteI just realized you never talk much about your best friend on this blog - just Lucy! Do you have a closest friend?
ReplyDeleteSO OBSESSED with Jessa from Girls - I loved the episode that still is from! And a resounding YES to a girl-date as gift.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE PurlSoho & their blog. I've made a few wonderful sweaters from them. :) Great addition to any Christmas list!
ReplyDeleteI love this list!
ReplyDeletefabulous ideas!!! Thanks Joanna:)
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Kate
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My best friend and I treat ourselves to a nice dinner out for Christmas every year. It's become one of our favorite traditions and it's so fun to get dressed up for a nice meal out just the two of us!
ReplyDeleteLovely post! God, it's so important to respect the lady friends in life and to treat them like GOLD. Especially the good ones. They really get you through the hard times!
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i would love to get everything :)
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Forget the best friend! This gift guide sums up everything I want to get for myself :)
ReplyDeleteLove that scarf! And the pizza is making my mouth water at 9am!!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about what I'd get my bestie, who is my SOUL mate, for Christmas, especially since I only get to see her twice a year, for Christmas. And I think she would LOVE Girls! GREAT idea!
ReplyDeletethat heart of gold bangle is great gift idea, and at a great price-point too. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to see "Girls" and now I want to see it even more! And I love the simple gold bangle. So pretty!
ReplyDeletelots of good ones here. thanks for the recos!
ReplyDeleteI love the knitting kit!
ReplyDeleteWe like the avocado dreassing! But its a little bit expensive!
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Oooh this is a great list! Love the gold bangle and dinner date :)
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Hrmm... would that be an Una Pizza Napoletana pizza? (mmm)
ReplyDeleteHrmm... would that be an Una Pizza Napoletana pizza? (mmm)
ReplyDeleteI love all of these gift idea! Wonderful picks!
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Thank you, Jo! Your giftguides are super :) What I like most about them: There is always something very afordable within. This is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou really have the best gift guides. I am going to have to watch Girls now b/c you have mentioned it a few times now...
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon your site - you have such awesome gift guides! I just made a gift guide on my blog today, but yours blows mine away. I am really digging the accessories from Outfit Additions for gifts this holiday season. They have an assortment of styles, so I can get a little something for every female in the family in one spot. The price points are awesome, so you won't break the bank, which is a plus. They're running a coupon code for 25% off - HOLIDAY. If you end up getting any gifts from there, let me know!
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i loveeeeee the anchor scarf!!!
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http://thebleuberrybunny.blogspot.com/2012/12/gift-guide-olives-wishlist.html
i love the golden ring.
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