Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For Him

Navy suede oxfords, $60 at DSW

Manly handmade leather bag, $178

Custom record bowl, $50  Get a copy of his favorite record and turn it into a piece of art

Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones, $350

Sweater Stone from Eddie Bauer, $10  Necessary for any man who owns a sweater (read: every man!)

Comfy pajamas from J.Crew, $70

Jack Black Basics kit, $56 at Sephora (online only)

Fleece Kindle cover, $25

Plus, a collars & cuffs stain bar, a surprise vacation for the two of you, a grown-up toiletry case, or tickets to see his favorite sports team's big game.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For Her

For the ladies in your life:  a bit of sparkle, a touch of tech, and just the right amount of style.

Clair Vivier Flat Clutch, $165 (available on Piperlime)

Portolano Black Studded Cuff Tech-Touch Gloves, $55

Pyramid Stud Earrings, $16 (available on Piperlime)

Sara Happ Lip Scrub, $24

Deux Lux Felix Weekender Duffler, $137

J.Crew iPhone case, $25

J.Crew link bracelet, $125

Modcloth link necklace, $44

Tinley Road multi-strand bracelet $28 

Also- a Birchbox subscription or OliveBox subscription (for the paper- and office product-obsessed), a mini-mergency kit, a foxy cosmetic bag, and a pretty bow ring.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For the Foodie

Cranberry favorites from Stonewall Kitchen, $60

German Rock Sugar from Teavana (1 lb for $8.50)

6-piece olive oil set from Crate and Barrel, $40

Windowsill Rosemary plant from Sur La Table, $30

Best Slow cooker cookbook from Barnes and Noble, $14

Monogrammed apron from Williams-Sonoma, $20

Plus a gift certificate to your favorite local restaurant, artisanal salts for their kitchen, rustic place card holders, or a bottle of your favorite wine.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For the Little Ones

Gap Baby ruffle tights, $13

Candy Land, $10 at ToysRUs  one of my favorites as a kid

Gap Baby peplum sweater, $35 and moccasins, $17

Panda hat from Amazon, $3 (yes, $3!)

Melissa & Doug plush yellow lab, $15 on Amazon  you can't go wrong with a stuffed puppy

J.Crew blue suede bucks, $98

Lisa Frank stickers, $14 at Urban Outfitters  share a piece of your childhood

Old Navy Critter Hoodies for baby, $17

vintage kitchen from Target, $125  also comes in pink

Crayola 200-piece Masterworks Art Case, $42 at ToysRUs  for the crafty kid

J.Crew Tulle skirt, $45

Add in a sweater dress like yours with matching socks, paw mittens or superhero mittens, or an adorable lion rocker.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For Home

For the constant host/hostess, the friend who loves to entertain, or the aunt who just moved...

Owl salt and pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler, $48

Woodgrain Platter with Knife from Z Gallerie, $50

Pier One glassware, $7 each

Glitzy Kya Coasters from Zara Home, $19 for 4  a disco ball of a coaster

Rock Bottom Candle in Smokey Quartz from Amazing Home (gemalagee.com), $58

Home state cutting board from casa.com, $48  for the friend who lives far away from where you both grew up

Crate and Barrel Vermont Maple Syrup, $25  send them a taste of home or a gift from your area

Crate and Barrel cheese board, $22 and matching marble wine cooler, $25  for the friend who entertains

Shutterfly Ornament, $30  a sentimental gift

Peacock accent bowl from Hillary Thomas

Crate and Barrel plates, $7.95 each

Cuisinart Dark Green 200-Watt Smart Stick Hand Blender, $65  I have one of these and it is amazing for making everything from guacamole to mashed potatoes

Dachshund Bookends from Z Gallerie, $30

Home state print from Etsy, $19

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: For the Traveler

I'm kicking off my Holiday Gift Guide 2012 series with my picks for the traveler in your life. 

Check back this week and next for my other gift guides: For Home, For the Little Ones, For the Foodie, For Her, and For Him.

Destination Boxes - New York & Paris Set from Z Gallerie, $120

Brookstone Nap Travel Blanket, $35  one of my must-brings on every trip

B&N Brown Bombay Tie Journal, $17

Naughty Betty travel tag, $12  bring a little humor to the baggage area

Kate Spade tote, $248

Cocoon "Grid-It", $25-50 based on style  keeps everything in its place

DIY: Terrycloth Travel kit from Etsy, $10  fill it with travel essentials

Scratch Map from Z Gallerie, $30  to display past travels in the home

Plus, add in a subscription to Travel + Leisure, a monogrammed tote with travel-sized goodies inside, or a round trip airport ride in a luxury car.