2014 Christmas gift guide for her.

Christmas shopping is stressful, especially when you have a special someone to buy for. Whether it is a new fling, a long term-relationship or your wife, there is no denying that finding the perfect gift is tough.

Because I am a woman and I know what women want, I’ve put together a couple gift guides that you can use to ensure you are not going to swing and miss. 

I’ve also considered the fact that all girls are not alike, which is why I’ve created a guide for a few different types of chicas.

She's artsy.

So you’ve landed an artsy girl… a girl whose right [creative] brain overpowers her left [analytical] brain. She’s a dreamer, a doer and a hard one to shop for. This type of girl appreciates gifts with thought – something that you can’t get just anywhere (she won’t settle for a Caesar salad).  She prefers Steve McQueen to Alexander and would rather get lost in a book than in a mall.

record player - $105 Urban Outfitters
geo terrarium - $95 Jayson Home
East of Eden - John Steinbeck (various bookstores)
Espro French press coffee maker - $135 Williams Sonoma 
handmade guitar string bracelet - $23 Wear Your Music
vintage teacup and saucer - $20 - $100 at various vintage shops
antler wine bottle holder -  $46 Williams Sonoma

she's outdoorsy.

This girl is an adventurer. She’s into exploration, inspiration and simulation, and loves the crisp winter air & powdery snow as much as she loves summer sun & salty waves. Get her something that speaks to her adventurous side and she will melt.

trip to Banff for the weekend
CAMP Brand Goods teeshirt - various stores in YYC
Pendleton blanket with leather straps - $100 Pendleton
grey knit beanie - $26 Nordstrom 
Dr. Marten boots - $155 Zappos
Fig+Yarrow Organic Floral Milk Bath - $17
Brooklyn Candles green tea soy candle - $22

she's girly.

This girl is all about the pretty things. She likes peonies and English roses, manicures, poems and pink. She’s in love with love and wine by the fire, and appreciates a nice pair of shoes. 

Polaroid camera - $125
Comme des Garcons wallet - $235
Diptyque candle in Mimosa - $69
Teapot, cup and saucer - $28
knit blanket - $160
Alexis Bittar ring - $340
Janavi cashmere and lace scarf - $940
Kate Spade earrings - $55
Kate Spade journal - $27
Coco Chanel Noir perfume - $241

I hope your holidays are filled with love, laughter and plenty of dapper! 

- Ensemble Style