Holiday Gift Guide

We are in the holiday homestretch and we here at Aroundphilly have been making the rounds and gathering up those last-minute gift ideas. If you’re running low on the giving spirit, we’ve got plenty to spare and a great gift guide for anyone left on your list. So sit back, click away with the best in World Wide Web wares and use your extra time to buy yourself a little something.

THE CHICAS
Susie Homemaker
We all have that one person in our lives whose sole dedication is their home. She bakes fresh apple pies, makes homemade cleanser and lives for HGTV. And she boils at the thought of condensation hitting her new marble coffee table. Get on her good side with these decorative coasters from See Jane Work. With bold fabric prints and patterns, these chic discs will keep the rings and smudges off of her pristine furniture and add some life to her decor. And, yes, they’re dishwasher safe, so she’ll really have something to look forward to: cleaning them. Decorative coasters, $12, See Jane Work, www.seejanework.com

Boss Lady
Being in the top spot isn’t always a cakewalk. Meeting at 9am, lunch with clients, sign this, initial that . . . it all can get pretty stressful. Instead of lavishing your supervisor with another sterling silver pen set, give her a pen that will carry her through back-to-back meetings and will soothe her soul in between. The ballpoint side of these pens will do her daily bidding while the essential oils dispenser side will recharge her battery. With such a busy schedule, she needs a pen that does double duty, just like her. Swiss Aromatherapy Pens, $49.99, www.wishingfish.com

Trend Setter
It’s the holidays and gift wrapping seems to be on everyone’s mind. Why not impress the stylista of the bunch with another form of wrap? Jewelry designer Jules Smith Wrap City rings feature two sterling silver bands bent and wrapped together with oxidized silver or gold wrap. It can represent the bonds of your friendship, but we suspect with its unique design this style maven will be too wrapped up in her new jewelry to care about the sentiment. Wrap City Rings, $145, www.julessmithdesigns.com

Natural Woman
Today’s fashion and accessories are all about being eco-friendly and reusing the resources we already have. Fashion- and earth-conscious girls need accessories that work hard for them while treading lightly on the environment. Enter the Retread tote. Fashioned from discarded truck inner tubes each tote is handmade and features one-of-a-kind graphics from its well-traveled history. Retread tote, $198, www.violet.com

Girl on the Edge
Remember when you used to pluck soda-can tabs for necklaces and bracelets to show your individuality? We do and we won’t let you forget it. To commemorate your individual flair comes the Tab Necklace by OathNYC. The 14-karat yellow gold ensures your tab won’t rust like the original and that your accessories show your grown-up sensibility. Now if only we can find you that 14-karat macaroni necklace. F%ck Tab Necklace, $120, http://store.catbirdnyc.com

THE FELLAS
The Boss Man
He’s a shark in the boardroom, devouring clients and taking a bite out of mega-million dollar mergers. The Donald is a guppie compared to this big fish. It’s only fitting that his penthouse office supplies reflect his killer business instinct. The Shark Bite Staple Remover from Jac Zagoory Designs is the perfect tongue-in-cheek gift. Shark Bite Staple Remover, $55, Jac Zagoory Designs, www.jaczagoory.com

Go-Go Gadget
He’s lost in the technical sense of the word. But he’s also horrible with direction and like most men (sorry to stereotype) he’s not keen on asking for help. So why not give him all the help he’ll need with the TomTom GPS. Enhanced positioning technology, voice address input and Bluetooth remote offers continuous navigation even when he doesn’t want it. And with constant traffic information, he won’t be able to use the traffic jam excuse anymore either. TomTom GO 920T, $599.99, www.bestbuy.com

Hipster
Standing out of the crowd is top priority to your guy and anything resembling mainstream sends him running to his local dive bar or indie concert. Give him a gift that shows just how much you appreciate his rebellion and just how well you know him. Vans online shops offers customizable sneakers for him. Make a sneaker design based on his favorite colors and patterns and he can guarantee that no one will be strutting in his kicks. Customized Van Sneakers, $50- $70, www.vans.com

Man About Town
He’s got the perfect hair, the impeccable wardrobe and likes his martinis extra dry. Give your stylish and sophisticated man a cologne that will have him smelling like the worldly guy he is. The Jack Black Well Stocked Bar is a set of three liquor-inspired colognes that can be worn separately or together like a well-mixed cocktail. Spray responsibly. Jack Black Well Stocked Bar Set, $55, www.nordstrom.com

Dapper Dude
What man isn’t fascinated with being 007, killing the bad guys and getting the amazingly beautiful and sexy Bond Girls? Ah, the girls. Ursula Andress immortalized the bikini and stole the hearts of men everywhere. Give your James Bond a book that he’ll actually open: Bond Girls Are Forever. Bond Girls showcases the ultimate in sex appeal and pioneering of bold and brazen women on film and includes exclusive photos, quotes and behind-the-scenes information. Bond Girls Are Forever, $20, www.amazon.com

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
Pampered Pet
You have a sensitive palette and it’s only right for your best pooch pal to have the same delicate tastes. No ordinary play toy will do. This is one pup that would feast on tempura and maki rolls over Kibbles & Bits any day. Get him a serving of his Asian delight with Sushi Poochie Plush Toys. In three sushi styles each plush toy is three inches long and perfect for Fido’s discriminating tastes. Sushi Poochie Plush Toys, $12.95, www.chimpfeet.com

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