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From fashion to function, cooking to crafting, Facets 2012 Holiday Gift Guide has a little something for every special someone on your list.
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide
80 amazing gifts for everyone on your list • 65 presents under $50 • 20 stylish items for him and her • 9 delicious treats (plus bacon-flavored frosting) • 8 stocking stuffers under $10 • 5 kitchen tools to make your cooking more creative • 1 winter hat that comes with a beard
2 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Say hello to the Facets team.What do you covet most from the
2012 Facets Gift Guide?
BRITTANY ABEIJONfounder and editor in chief
Stainless steel martini glasses - so chic!
RACHEL KOSMALfounder and creative direction/graphic design
World Gourmet sea salt sampler
LYNN W. CONWAYfounder and photographer
Stackable chevron rings
MELISSA GRIFFINlead graphic designer
Ciaté Caviar nail polish set
ASHLEY JOHNSTONgraphic designer
Beaded rope necklace
JENNY SCHULERWeb publisher/designer
Slate cheese board - I love to entertain!
BECCA FRUMKINsocial media strategist
Hematite roped pave posts
SAM LAWWELLadvertising coordinator
The Frugal Foodie Cookbook. Mmm.
STEVE COHENmanaging editor
Beardo hat and mustache bandages. I miss my Movember ‘stache.
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Lights shining, stockings hanging, fireplaces crackling, cookies baking—ah, the holidays are here, and we love everything about them. Including you! We hope you checked out
our “Noel Noir” issue, which went live Nov. 12, but we couldn’t get through the rest of the season without putting together a little, shall we say, gift for our readers. Well, 80 gifts to be exact.
Our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide is a first in Facets history. Whether you’re buying for a Secret Santa or White Elephant, for your mom who loves to cook or your co-worker who loves practical jokes, this mini issue will help you pick the perfect presents for all the special people in your life.
If you’re celebrating Hanukkah starting this weekend, Christmas on Dec. 25, Kwanzaa on Dec. 26, a combination of the three or none of the above, one thing we all have in common is that we’re part of a culture that’s especially consumer-driven this time of year. To help you save a few bucks throughout the spending season, every item we chose to feature is under $100—and most are under $50!
See something that’s perfect for someone on your nice list? Click through any image to purchase it instantly. And for those who’ve been naughty, there’s always the doodie coffee mug or little box of obscenities. If you see something you’d like to add to your own wish list, we encourage you to share it on Pinterest, our favorite way of organizing gift ideas. Head to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide board to re-pin anything you see and love. And don’t forget to sign up with Ebates for cash back on your online purchases, and check sites like RetailMeNot.com for current coupon codes.
With categories like Bling bling, Booze buffs and even DIY, we hope you find some joy worth sharing this season. Happy holidays—and happy shopping!
A letter from the editor
Get a glimpse of how I do the holidays
at home: a little twinkle, a lot of sparkle and a wall full of chevron. For more
snapshots, follow me on Instagram at
@brittanyabeijon—but be prepared for mostly
shoes and wine.
4 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Trendy for her
Dear Santa, the ladies have been good this year (for the most part). For the woman on your nice list, gift chic staples like holiday-red wedges, a glittery-gold party skirt or a plum-colored crushed velvet clutch. Or, get them all for yourself and rationalize it with the six holiday parties you have to go to.
SUEDE/PATENT WEDGES JCPenney, $37
TOUCH WARMERS ZIPPER GLOVES
EchoDesign.com, $48
SUEDE BOW MOCCASINS American Eagle, $40
CIATÉ CAVIAR NAIL POLISH SET
Sephora, $25
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GOLD STUDDED PEPLUM TOP
Dorothy Perkins, $29
VELVET METALLIC TRIM CLUTCH
Boohoo.com, $36
FAUX FUR COLLAR COAT Old Navy, $45
BLACK AND GOLD BAROQUE SKIRT
ASOS, $53
STRIPED WAFFLE PJ PANTS American Eagle, $20
HOURGLASS LIPSTICK IN ICON
Sephora, $30
6 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
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Don’t miss out!Check out our social media vehicles between
issues for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes photos and inside information.
8 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Bling bling
Whether you’re buying for the lady in your life or treating yourself to something sparkly, you can’t go wrong with a bit of bling. Opt for zig zag stacks, casual posts or neon layers, and make sure they’re big and blinding.
STACKABLE CHEVRON RINGS
ASOS, $18
SNOWFLAKE STARBURST EARRINGS Shop Design Spark, $26
BLACK AND GOLD BOW BRACELET
BCBGMAXAZRIA, $18ART DECO GEM NECKLACE
Bauble Bar, $38
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BEADED ROPE NECKLACE Piperlime, $28
SCATTERED STONE RING The Limited, $25
KATHERINE TEARDROP BIB NECKLACE
Send the Trend, $58DRUZY TEARDROP EARRINGS
Shop Design Spark, $28
OPT FOR OPULENCE BRACELET Modcloth, $28
HEMATITE ROPED PAVE POSTS
Bauble Bar, $26
10 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Trendy for him
Yo, dudes! As you deck the halls with boughs of holly, we want to make sure you’re decked out in stylish duds, too. Here are some helpful items to ensure your holiday style is on point. ‘Tis the season to look and feel good, right?
PUGILIST RAG SOAK CALMING OIL
Prospector Co., $18
LEATHER LAPTOP BAG ASOS, $97
SUEDE DESERT BOOTS H&M, $50
STRIPED DRESS SOCKS BoldSocks.com, $12
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CREWNECK SWEATER Piperlime, $85
LEATHER GLOVES ASOS, $46
BOTTOMS UP FLASK Lands’ End, $35
TWEED BLAZER H&M, $50
MALIBU PLAID TIE Piperlime, $55
PLAID PJ PANTS Old Navy, $15
12 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Foodies
The way to most gift recipients’ hearts is directly through their stomachs. These gifts are sure to satisfy the cravings of even the hardest to shop for with their practicality and pizazz.
SLATE CHEESE BOARD World Market, $15
WEINER DOG OIL AND VINEGAR SET
Fab.com, $24
EX-KNIFE SET Overstock.com, $81
SEED STICKS Williams-Sonoma, $22 for set of six
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THE FRUGAL FOODIE COOKBOOK Amazon, $4
SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK
TheTicketKitchen.com, $15.50 for four
COOKIE STAMPS World Market, $8
for set of two
BOURBON MAPLE SYRUP
Sur La Table, $25
WORLD GOURMET SEA SALT SAMPLER
Saltsofthe7Seas.com, $18
Great with eggnog
pancakes!
PERSONALIZED BARBECUE BRANDING IRON
Frontgate, $60
14 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Booze buffs
Is that an electric wine opener in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Eggnog enthusiasts and amatuer mixologists alike will love our list of booze-fueled buys. We’ve got things to drink out of, things to drink with and, of course, a few
delicious things to drink down.
CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE WINE OPENER
Target, $20
ICE BALL MOLDS Amazon, $9 for set of four
PAPER GEM COASTERS Kate Spade, $20 for set of six
METALLIC GOLD STRIPED STRAWS PopRocParties.com, $5 for set of 12
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STAINLESS STEEL MARTINI GLASSES GardenTones.com, $24 for set of two
DAS HORN DRINKING HORN Dashorn.com, fund via
Kickstarter
FESTIVE WINE SAMPLER TastingRoom.com, $40 for set of six
APHRODITE BITTERS Amazon, $17
CORKSICLE WINE CHILLER Corksicle.com, $25
ST. BERNARDUS CHRISTMAS ALE B-21.com, $10 for a 750ml bottle
Tastes like fresh roasted espresso,
milk chocolate, rum and raisin truffles!
16 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
SIDE TABLE WITH CHARGING STATION
ShopKo.com $100
CUSTOMIZABLE RETRO MIX TAPE IPHONE 4/4S COVER
Zazzle.com, $45
Techies
WIRELESS 4GB MEMORY CARD
Best Buy, $40
Automatically uploads photos
and videos using Wi-Fi
ISING KARAOKE SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR IPAD/IPHONE/IPOD Bed Bath & Beyond, $80
Even if you’re not shopping for a mechanical engineer or computer programmer, these <gift>tech-savvy presents </gift> will help turn nerdy into cool this holiday season.
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MICRO USB LOOP Mohzy.com, $17
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR APPLE DEVICES
Amazon, $42
LEATHER IPAD CASE Etsy, $54
HOW MUSIC WORKS BY DAVID BYRNE
Amazon, $21
USB LED BEVERAGE COOLER ThinkGeek.com, $20
3D MOTION-CONTROL AND MOTION-SENSING DEVICE
LeapMotion.com, $70
Scroll through websites with just a flick of a
finger!
18 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
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Don’t miss out!Check out our social media vehicles between issues for sneak
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graphic designers, advertising coordinators and PR/marketing specialists.
Interested?
Read more details on our website, or email [email protected].
we’re hiringand we want you.
20 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
Quirky
What do you really get the person who has everything, including a great sense of humor? Easy. Take a look at these off-the-wall oddities that will induce a few chuckles at your upcoming gift exchange.
MUSTACHE BANDAGES Fred Flare , $7
DOODIE COFFEE MUG Fred Flare, $12
OWL CONTACT LENS CASE Amazon, $8
BEARDO HAT BustedTees.com, $40
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CAMPFIRE COLOGNE AntlerandCo.com, $13
BALD MEN’S COMB Taylor Gifts, $1
LITTLE BOX OF OBSCENITIES WORD MAGNETS
MagneticPoetry.com, $6
PUG IPAD SKIN DecalGirl.com, $20
EYEGLASSES PILLOWCASES UncommonGoods.com,
$32 for set of twoBACON FROSTING Urban Outfitters, $8
22 DEC 2012 | thefacetsmag.com
BAKER’S GLOVE Knives Cooks Love
COMPUTER KEYBOARD RING Cut Out and Keep
HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW SNOWFLAKES AND HOT COCOA MIX
Martha Stewart
CHOCOLATE BLING P.S.- I made this
DIY
This holiday season, remember J.Lo’s wise words of advice, “Love don’t cost a thing.” If you’re strapped for cash and have a knack for crafts, try your hand at these creative presents you can make for your loved ones at home.
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Instructables
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SECRET HOLLOW BOOK How 2 Do Stuff
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