Edina Holiday Gift Guide

From glamor gals to retro men, outdoors lovers to consummate foodies, we’ve got gift ideas for everyone on your list…all courtesy of Edina shops!

Forgetful Gentleman Correspondence System, Pocket Squares, Knob Creek.

Photo by:

Tate Carlson

Glamorista

1. Help her turn a new style page each month, with a 2012 calendar featuring Inslee watercolor fashion prints. $35, from Paperista.

2. What’s the point of having gorgeous family and friends if you can’t brag about them? Leather photo brag book, available in a plethora of colors. $22, from Paperista.

3. She has the world on a string, so you might as well add this Marc Jacobs leather, cross-body “wallet on a leash.” $128, from STYLEDLIFE.

4. It’s hip to be square. Patty ring, made of never-tarnish metal alloy and Swarovski crystals, by French designer Philippe Audibert. $248, from STYLEDLIFE.

5. Everyone loves a little sparkle. Satisfy that desire with a gold and gunmetal fringe bracelet, with rhinestones, from Italian jewelry maker Iosselliani. $598, from STYLEDLIFE.

6. What to get the glamor girl who has everything? A set of “Kate” mink fur faux lashes, which last through over 20 wears. $165, from Jett Makeup.

7. Turn her bathtub into a spa experience, with divinely scented (citrus, pomegranate and musk) Simpatico No. 45 bubble bath. $27, from Room No. 3.

8. She’ll love a bath product that looks as good as it smells. Mor black currant iris hand and body wash. $18, from Room No. 3.

9. Grungy PJs are a distant memory, thanks to luxurious loungewear like Beautiful Bottoms patterned night slip ($86) and robe ($124), from Room No. 3.

10. A perfectly personalized gift, the initial pendant in gold or silver. $44, from Ladyslipper.

11. For cozying in-style on a cold winter’s night: pom pom chenille throw blanket, in four colors. $85, from Que Sera.

Retro-minded Gentleman

1. Keep the art of good penmanship alive, with a leather wrapped pen, available in a multitude of colors. $28, from Paperista.

2. Know a man who has trouble keeping up on his correspondence? Enter, the Forgetful Gentleman Correspondence System, complete with notecards for every occasion, a reminder system, and a guide to articulate writing. $75, from Paperista.

3. The ultimate adventurer’s book, 1000 Places To See Before You Die, now in hardbound leather. $71, from Paperista.

4. They’ll keep their cool year-round with Robert Marc vintage-inspired, tortoise-shell shades. $500, from InVision.

5. Help them be fashionably on time with one of these colorful, Japanese-made, leather-band Taki watches, in a variety of fun hues. $95-$150, from Hammer-Made.

6. The sharp-dressed man can keep his wardrobe fresh all year with the Shirt of the Month Club, thanks to a new designer-selected shirt delivered to his doorstep each month. $95 per month, from Hammer-Made.

7. A perfect stocking stuffer for your suit jacket lover: 100-percent silk pocket squares, in endless colors and patterns. $19.50 from Hammer-Made.

8. This classic Pendleton Motor Robe blanket with leather carrier is perfect for tailgating or football games, or simply curling up at home. $88, from Pendleton.

9. You can’t go wrong with bourbon. Particularly, this limited-run, single-barrel Knob Creek, bottled exclusively for Edina Liquor. $36.99, from all Edina Liquor stores.

Outdoors Enthusiast

1. Help them take their this-n’-that everywhere, with these brightly colored Black Hole duffle bags from Patagonia. $99, from Trail Mark.

2. Baby, it’s cold outside. Stay warm on the move with Marmot’s Variant zip-up sweater jacket, for men and women in multiple vivid shades. $150, from Trail Mark.

3. Because everyone can always use another pair of cute and super warm socks. Smartwool socks, new in the Reflections Leaf pattern. $19.95, from Trail Mark.

4. When you’re working out, a chunky clunky watch just won’t do. Keep time with the petite, ultra-light, water-resistant Deuce Brand fashion sport watch. $29, from STEELE Fitness.

a. Or, keep perfect track of your running or biking route, with the Nike+ SportWatch with GPS. $199, from Gear Running Store.

5. Keep your tunes with you on the go, thanks to the Plattan over-the-ear headphones by Urbanears, in several candy-colored hues. $60, from STEELE Fitness.

6. Stocking stuffer alert! Tired post-workout muscles are soothed with this shea butter and menthol muscle balm. $14, from STEELE Fitness.

7. Fanny pack, be gone! Try the sleek Nathan reflective running belt, boasting 360-degree visibility and a small pockets for carrying essentials. $25, from Gear Running Store.

8. Whether for serious running, or just running around town, uber-colorful Karhu and Newton sneakers are a favorite among celebs and Edinans alike. $105–175, from Gear Running Store.

Food Lover

1. For the hostess with the most-ess, bring some Haute Papier coasters to her next fete. We love the “Zoo” set. $29.95, from Paperista.

2. You can have your cocktail and eat it too, thanks to this Candytini, filled with candy-coated chocolate pieces. $14.95, from Alix in Candyland.

3. Bacon, peanuts, chocolate: these are a few of our favorite things, delightfully packaged, of course. Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle, $16.95 from Alix in Candyland.

4. Desi and Lucy. Anthony and Cleopatra. Some pairs stand the test of time. Theo’s chocolate and wine pairing kit is a selection of bars made to be served with various vinos. $30.95, from Alix in Candyland.

5. Add art to their table with sculptor Michael Aram’s apple-shaped honey jar ($72) and pear-shaped salt and pepper shakers ($99, pair), the lot of which is perfectly darling and perfectly functional. From Gather.

6. For your favorite home chef, who probably has a little bit of Julia Child in her. “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream” illustration print. $22, from UUPP by area artist Carrie Hartman.

7. New to the market this year, locally made, all-natural Joia sodas are great for the whole family, and also a delicious mixer at the holiday cocktail party. $6.99 for four-pack, available at Lunds and Bylerly’s.

8. Fresh made popcorn in-house, without any fuss at all. What could be better than that for a winter’s night? Microwave popcorn popper ($24.95) and gourmet White Cat Popcorn ($8), from Sur La Table.

9. Brighten up their kitchen with one of these rustic, Italian ceramic olive oil bottles with cork top, perfect for tableside serving. $24.95, from Sur La Table.

Where to get the goods:

Paperista

5023 France Ave.

612.886.3470

STYLED LIFE

3410 Galleria

952.928.8889

Jett Makeup

3940 W. 50th St.

952.856.4888

Room No. 3

4948 France Ave South