...Checking It Twice

Ok, so we are officially on the home stretch to the Holidays (Que frantic screaming)! 20 days until the big day and lets face it, most of us have gifts to dole out before then. Never fear! StyleMaki is here! Below we have suggested some ideas for some of the most important people on your lists.

For the 'rents~

Has Empty-Nest-Syndrome convinced yours to move to the golf course or new home? Or maybe you took more with you than you originally thought on the way out the door? Fill the void on their walls with large antique letters (your initial maybe, to remind them of you). If you are feeling especially artsy you can stop by your local craft store and pick up a paper mache version to decorate with old photos, childhood artwork, magazine clippings, and words of love!

Have a tricky sister, brother-in-law, or friend who has it all and therefore don't know what to get them? Here are our top ideas that we love this year!

For the Boys~Are they the type to hit the hottest concert or game? Consider a ticket diary! Wanna up the ante? include a set of tickets in there to start the collection and treat them to a fun night out! Are they a traveler? Check out these Scratch Maps. Do you have a college kid or someone who just loves to tailgate on your list, try a set of corn hole boards or ladder golf!

For the Gals~
It has been the year for apple products, so chances are high that she has one or more of their products. We just love the accessories that Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade and Henri Bendel have to offer! Each of these designers have great giftables from makeup bags to IPhone covers and more. A fun idea we love is to fill the Marc by Marc Jacobs Nylon Pouch with gift sets from Sephora or Ulta! (And may we suggest Laura Mercier?) If you want something for the less trendy gals on your list, we love putting together a bath set... Bubble bath, a fun candle, an oil diffuser, a soothing face mask and don't forget to top it off with a bottle of wine and  unique glass!

For the Wild Cards~

Ding dong! Guess who's here... That person or couple you neglected to include on your list but are on your door step with a basket full of goodies! Don't worry, we've got you covered. Having a nice bottle of wine that you are willing to give away is always a safe bet (just make sure you have a stash of spare wine gift bags). Feeling a little more creative? We like the idea of a date night gift. A set of movie tickets and maybe a gift card to a trendy restaurant downtown that all of your friends have been dying to try, turning gift cards into a fun night out on the town! You can really get as creative as you want here; better safe than sorry!

The Best Gift to Give~
This is our cherry on the pie! This year, invite all of your friends over for a Holiday party at your house. Have everyone bring a plus one with them, and instead of spending money on a gift exchange, ask everyone to throw that money in a pot. Then, once everyone has had their eggnog, pick your favorite charity and give the gift of a donation! Tis' the season to give, and what better way than giving to the less fortunate. You can even make it super easy by picking up a credit card reader for your IPhone! That way there is no excuses AND you can transfer the donations immediately!

Be sure to get your Holiday shopping done early so that you can enjoy the time with family and friends this year! Happy Holidays from StyleMaki!