Gift Guide: The Muse

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For the freest spirit you know. The modern hippie chick with a gypsy soul. Spoil her exotic tastes with color, flavor and just a little bit of wierdness.

A brightly colored towel to add a splash of something exotic to her bathroom. Pendelton Bright River Towel from Urban Outfitters. 

A set of mini-journals to correspond with the phases of the moon and the phases of her feelings. Moon River Journal Set from Anthropologie.

According to its description, a 'raw unorthodox fragrance for men or women' sounds like just her thing. Because she's like that. Marrakech Intense Eau de Toilette from Aesop.

A customized address stamp featuring her spirit animal. Note, there are several choices of spirit animal available. Home on the Range Stamp from Sycamore Street Press.

To give her hair a more ethereal hue. Semipermanent color-depositing conditioners in a rainbow of tints. Not sure which to pick? Give her a sample set. From Overtone.

A remarkable ring. For healing crystal powers...and looks. Amethyst Mountain Ring from Luxdevine on Etsy.

Because it's absolutely delicious and she'll want to stay wrapped in it all winter. Luxe Faux Fur Throw from Restoration Hardware.

For reading fortunes, predicting futures and tasting teas. Tea Leaf Reading Kit from Uncommon Goods. 

A kimono. For drama. Ikat Kimono from Free People.

An assortment of exotic flavors to liven up her weeknight meals. Devil's Dynamite Curry Paste Collection from Not on the High Street.

A clip-on septum ring. Because you know she could rock it. Dowry Nose Ring from Child of Wild.

Warm and shimmering color for cheeks and lips encased in a seashell. A pretty addition to her purse or bathroom counter. Seashell Compact from Duwop. 

For adorning her from head to toe. Because the best kind of temporary tattoos are gold and silver from Flash Tattoos.

Cozy booties for Christmas morning and beyond. Lilka Pommed Booties from Anthropologie.

Designer incense that's worlds away from the dorm room varieties.  Available in a variety of tempting  fragrances. Incense Pyres from Blackbird.

A beautiful organic bottle. For her bag or bedside. S'well Wood Water Bottle from Leif.

An essential tool for perfecting that sultry smoky eye. Original Creamy Kohl Eyeliner by Guerlain from Sephora.

A yoga mat to ensure she stands out during her Saturday AM class. Magic Carpet Yoga Mat.

A coffee table book filled with inspiration: Gypsy + Jet Set = Gypset. Look for editions on living and travel as well. Gypset Style from Amazon.

Gift Guide: The Lumbersexual

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The internet has spoken and the metrosexual is dead replaced by his bearded rugged brother, the lumbersexual. You can analyze all the cultural reasons for his rise here - and find some gifts to appeal to his midwestern manly aesthetic below. 

A classic vest that combines warmth and timeless style. Patagonia Bivy Down Vest from Nordstroms.

An all natural fragrance for the all natural dude. Boasts bright citrus, subtle spice and deep woods with a percentage of proceeds going to benefit the Vermont Land Trust. Willoughby Cologne from Ursa Major.

Serious socks made for submariners. Military specs ensure extreme warmth and no itches. Submariner Socks from Best Made Co.

A kit for whatever winter throws at his face. With lotion, chapstick and special intense chapped skin remedy. Buckler's Daily Defense Kit from Need Supply Co. 

Because he probably has.  You Earned It Bottle Opener from Owen and Fred.

For dressing him up. Wool Tweed Necktie from Scoutmob.

Rugged gloves that leave fingers free for his less rugged devices. Fox River Ragg Gloves from REI.

A beautiful coffee table book to inspire next adventures. Up the ante by throwing in the blue ray collection as well. National Parks America's Best Idea from Amazon.

A handsome version of a classic game. Wooden Tumbling Tower from Terrain.

Something to make that classic game a little more fun.  Widow Jane 8 Year Old Single Barrel Whiskey from Caskers.

Flannel - always flannel. Signature Castine Flannel Shirt from LL Bean Signature.

American made headphones with a rustic look, and great sound. Rise Up Over Ear Headphones from House of Marley.

A handsome manly mug. For sipping coffee or something stronger.  Speckled Ceramic Mug from Kaufmann Mercantile.

The ultimate in hipster coffee makers to fill that mug -that is if he doesn't already own it.  Eight Cup Classic from Chemex.

A cool t-shirt inspired by revolutionary war propaganda. Americana Shirt from Scoutmob.

Finally a simple pocket knife that's a little different than your standard Swiss Army. Fish Knife from Cool Material.

Gift Guide: The Working Stiff

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For the desk jockey, the pencil pusher the 9-5er - enliven his office life with dapper gifts for his time on the job and off. 

Put a new slant on his cocktail with a tumbler designed to keep his whiskey chilled, but never watered down. Whiskey Wedge from Uncommon Goods.

A handsome leather case adds warmth, texture (and a little grip) to his sleek (and slick) new phone. Leather Wrap Case from Adopted NYC.

Clean and classic personalized stationary, because he understands the value of a handwritten note. Modern Letterpress Utility Flat Notes from Seaborn Press on Etsy.

A paperweight with a great Mad Men, mid-century feel. Tipsy Topsy from the American Design Club.

A daily reminder, and a place to toss his keys. Predict the Future Tray from Owen and Fred.

Because Mondays will always be Mondays. Left Right Mismatch Socks from Urban Outfitters.

Elevate his workday routine whether in the office or from the corner coffee shop. Because he's been really freaked out after reading this article. Portable Standing Desk from Standstand.

A much beloved belt that promises no stretched out holes, a better fit and a part of proceeds that go to fighting global hunger. What could be better. Steel Buckle Belt from Mission Belt Co.

A scientific solution for keeping small supplies in order. Desk Supply Set from ModCloth.

A crisp pocket square with some cheeky embroidery. Gesundheit Pocket Square from Jack Spade (also available in Achoo).

A classic (and classy) box set for Friday night game nights. Wooded Dice and Card Set from Terrain.

A shoe shine brush, for putting his best foot forward. Shoe Brush from Izola.

A classic movie line memorialized in t-shirt form. For weekends off. Sandlot Great Bambino Tee from Urban Outfitters.

A heavyweight cable for charging devices at home or in the office, with a weighted knot that ensures he won't have to fish behind the nightstand before plugging in before bed. Because that's a pain. Night Cable by Native Union.

A suite of coordinated accessories. Feeling creative? Mix & match your own custom box. Style Box from the Tie Bar.

Because cool shoes are always a good gift. Ben Sherman Parson from Zappos.

For his stocking, man chapstick in manly flavors like rosemary and fennel. Farewell Old Chap from Buy Olympia.

A super functional pen. With rulers and a level for, you know,  leveling things. A tiny toolkit for your pocket.  Tool Pin from Cool Material. 

A funky cool clock for dressing up his desk. Dome Mantel Clock from Spitfire Girl.

A best book of 2014 by a favorite author. Because economics are fun. Think Like a Freak from Amazon.