1. Red Gingham Napkins -- I think a couple sets of these classic napkins make a charming hostess gift for holiday parties.

1. monogrammed desk calendar by dabney lee, $25~ this is my favorite gift of all because it will be seen everyday in 2011! each month changes to a bright, fun pattern and your monogram is on the top. personal & useful!

2. silhouette votive holder from anthropologie, $10~ a darling, small gift for a girlfriend.

3. personalized cufflinks from heather moore jewelry, $2000! ...what i WISH i could give my husband for christmas. these are personalized hand-stamped cufflinks. i'd love to get these someday for him with our kids names on them!

4. essie nailpolish 4 pack from j.crew, $20~ nailpolish is something that i have a hard time buying myself so i think it's a great little stocking stuffer for a girl who loves color.

5. polka dot coasters kate spade, $20~ perfect hostess gift that can be used on new years or anytime really!

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Gifting is one of my favorite past times-here are my picks for the holiday season!

For the Travelista

Louis Vuitton 2011 European City Guide Box Set

John Robshaw Luggage Tag

J Crew Snakeskin Passport Cover

For the Fashonista

YSL Arty Ring

Kendall Conrad Snakeskin Cosmetic Case

Madewell Scarf

For The Decorista

William Yeoward Tatiana Hurricane

Bone Inlay Box

Peter Dunham for Natural Curiosities Circles Art Print

Happy Gifting!

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Stocking Stuffer: I have to admit this one isn't very creative but it's my go-to calendar every single year. I count down the days until this Linda & Harriett calendar is available and I buy up a few for family members stockings. If you are a paperaholic, like myself, than you will love this!

I’m so excited Catherine #1 remembered me after my epic blogging hiatus and #2 asked me to participate again, as I have got to get myself in gift gear for the holidays. So, in following somewhat similar suit from last year, here’s my list:

1. The Meet the Parents/ Housewarming/ VIP Hostess Gift

Booze is generally the easier and most well received option, but if you want to make non-wino impression (especially before the wine comes out), a John Derian paperweight would make an excellent hostess gift. There are tons to choose from, but here’s my favorite:



4. Stocking Stuffer Gifts
I love just about everything on the Cerulean website, and here are a few favorites (all under $100.00):

I was thrilled to be invited back this year for Rikshaw's Gift Guide!

love, love the held dear ring from anthopologie....i think she needs to land on my other hand :)

these calendars from claire nereim are fabulous and would be perfect gifts! i really want one of these to frame in my kitchen!!my little man sports these pants from mini boden and they are cute as a button...if you have a baby boy, he needs these!
if you have a daughter, birdie's big girl shoes is the BEST book. the illustrations are drool worthy! and what future fashionista doesn't want a sparkly bow headband and grosgrain ribbon ballet flats?!!

Thanks for asking me to participate Catherine...hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and of course- best of luck shopping :)

Thanks Catherine for having me share a few of the items on my holiday giving list!

It's a tradition for me to buy ornaments for the special ladies in my life every christmas.. it's so much fun picking out one to suit them-

I love to gift a little personal luxe as well. Something like darling slippers or girly gloves-


It's our family tradition to give + get new jammies on Christmas eve... Kevin and I pick out our own and find something fun for the girls.

One of my favorite holiday things is growing paper whites, there is something so wonderful about the exposed bulbs and gorgeous greenery. What a lovely hostess gift!

Our treat for our girls this year is going to be their own itouch. They love to play barbie dress up games and listen to music on my iphone, so I think they will be over the moon with their own app loaded touches :)

Wishes for a wonderful holiday season to all the lovely rikshaw design readers, xoxo Sarah

cocoa cashmere slippers, kate spade gloves, kids jammies- huckleberry lane, anthropolgie + apple

Hi! Sue from The Zhush, here. I 'm thrilled that Catherine asked me to submit my ideas about gift giving. Aside from my new online shop, zhush, I have so many favorite stores that I love to browse for great gifts. In fact, giving gifts is one of my favorite parts of the Holiday season.
1. I just love the contemporary colors in these chic Jonathan Adler agendas. I'm happy to say they are available at zhush, and will probably be part of all my teacher gifts this year!


2. For hostess gifts, I already know that I will be giving these amazing new candles from Diane James Home. I don't know what I love more, the packaging by PVE, or the candles' heavenly signature scent.


3. Since I'm always looking for fashionable ways to stay warm, I love the idea of giving these adorable "blackberry" gloves. They are so clever, I wish I thought of them! I spotted these over at Saks.com.

4. It's become a bit of a tradition in my family to give and to receive Peppermint Bark candy. We love the cookies as well...not to mention the fabulous retro packaging. These are available at William Sonoma.

5. Last but not least, my husband is usually the hardest person to shop for. I think these great looking pewter boxes from Match would make a very smart desk accessory. I found a lot to choose from over at Barneys.

Thanks for having me over today Catherine...I loved sharing all my gift ideas here!

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I was so excited that Catherine asked me to contribute to this series because I love everything about gift-giving- the shopping, finding the perfect gift, the wrapping, and most of all, the giving! I certainly hope that the people I'm buying these gifts for don't read this blog {!!}, so just in case they do, I won't mention who they are for...

At $12 a pop, these John Derian mirrored buttons make adorable stocking stuffers. {These same designs also come as button pins, for only $6 each, and are perfect for adorning my gift wrap.}



I suppose I can tell you who THIS gift is for, as he can't read! It's for my 8 week old son Sammy...without the flower of course! {Love this shop on Etsy- the knit hats can be customized- you pick the colors, etc.}



Encyclopedia of the Exquisite, An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights- is a perfect gift for my girlfriend who appreciates the beauty in life as much as I do. {And it's written by a sweet former editor I knew back in the day...}



Champagne is on the top of my list for the girlfriends who have everything...and Veuve Clicquot is my go-to bubbly every time. {Maybe I think it's such a great gift because it's something I always love receiving!}



And I love stuffing everyone's stocking with candies...and I adore Hammond's lollipops and candy canes.



And of course, I always give gifts from our clients' collections. Every year. After all, they wouldn't be our clients if I didn't ADORE them!

Thanks so much Catherine! xxM

{My images are from here, here, here, here, and here.}

Well, it's that time of year and I couldn't be more excited to share my gift giving list with you!