Gift Guide #2: Stay Cozy

It's cold out! A little something to keep your sweetie cozy is just the ticket. Warm scarves & snuggly socks always make a good team. A yummy candle, fancy lighter & minty soap are a good call for some quality bath time. Either way, you can't go wrong!

Gift Guide #1: Gold Goodies

It's hard to believe Christmas is just two weeks away! I feel like I just finished digesting Thanksgiving. Last year's gift guides were such a hit I thought I'd share another few to get you through the holidays. First up, gooooold!

Gift Guide: Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn's picks:

1. For Me: Cobra Rock Boots, handmade in marfa, texas; versatile, beautiful, and tough as nails.

2. For Mom: Santa Maria Novella Hand Cream; literally the very best stuff there is, which is what mom deserves. silky, rich, and beautifully scented

3. For My Big Brother: The Poler Head Lamp to light the way through all his crazy adventures.

4. For Dad: Beckel Canvas Perfect Padded Case, so he can keep all his techie toys safe and sound.

5. For My Very Best Friend: Dream Collective Earrings, which are effortlessly cool and go with everything.

6. For The Boyfriend: The Billykirk Bike Frame Pouch, so he can keep all his belongings with him on the go.

Mary Kathryn is the owner of Loretta Flower, a gorgeous full service floral design company. Her picks cover just about everyone on your list, from dear ol' Dad to your bestie. Done and done.

Gift Guide: Red

1. Loeffler Randall Editor Bag // 2. Fortune Red Fan Necklace // 3. Saipua Vetiver Olive Oil Soap // 4. Tom Sachs Playing Cards // 5. Richer Poorer Socks // 6. Red Honey Comb Ball // 7. Rachel Comey Mars Boots // 8. Tomboy Style // 9. Heart Pillow // 10. Face Stockholm for J. Crew Lipstick

Gift Guide: Xochi Solis

Xochi's picks:

1. Honeycomb Card Case: Every creative needs a handy card case!

2. Blackbird, Fly 35mm Twin-Lense Reflex: Snap to it, the dreamiest camera to capture those ideas, analog style.

3. Scotch Naturals Nail Polish: Rusty Nail, Lemon Highlander or Paisley Martini??

4. Pansydaisy for Top Hat Sticky Notes: Stick to it!

5. Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Cup: Coffee Muggin'

6. Postalco Notebook A5: Take note.

7. Two Tone Bordeaux Leather Pencil Case: To keep all those supplies safe & sound...

8. Organic Spanish Chocolate Bars: Fuel.

Xochi Solis is the Public Programs and Events Coordinator at the Visual Art Center and an artist. She picked each gift with the creative spirit in mind. Oh, and everything is under $100 to boot! 

Gift Guide: Blue

1. Baggu Cobalt Suede Pouch // 2. Stingray Leather iPhone Case // 3. Fortune Blue Brass Necklace // 4. Vintage Ikat Quilt // 5. & 6.  Lisa Sitko Ceramic Apple Pipe // 7. Dream Collective Wave Cuff // 8. RGB Cobalt Nail Polish // 9. Scout & Catalogue Viaje Clutch // 10. Enamelware Pie Pan Set // 11. Mociun Mismatched Turquoise & Diamond Studs // 12. Mociun Curved Triangle Ring // 13. Lindsay Emery Cobalt Serving Set // 14. Fletcha Tea Mug // 15. Hey Murphy Wrapped Mineral Cuff // 16. Lisa b. Dot Socks // 17. Clare Vivier Pebbled Blue Foldover Clutch // 18. Blue Round Sunglasses 

Gift Guide: Natalie Davis

Natalie's picks:

1. Rope Light: Major splurge, would love to have this in our living room!

2. Wall Hooks: Simple & beautiful, would love to have a series in my bedroom for hanging up necklaces.

3. Canoe Deep Sky Tote: Buttery soft leather that perfectly fits a laptop.

4. Vintage Star Map Collage: Affordable art with hand embroidery.

5. Salt & Time Coffee Lomo: Makes a tasty gift for those hard to shop for & a great hostess gift.

6. Cotton & Flax Grey Plus Linen Pillow: Erin's prints are lovely & can fit into many different home decor styles.

7. Hand Soap Set: Total genius! I love these & they make such funny surprises for guests.

8. Slingshot: For the rebel in your family.

9. BEAM Textiles Lewis Print Silk Scarf: Striking print turned into a beautiful textile piece.

10. Karolin Schnoor Fairy Tale Cards: Letter press & hauntingly beautiful.

Natalie Davis is an educator, graphic designer & the creative force behind Canoe leather goods. She also spearheaded the incredibly successful Austin gift fair, Feliz, last month so she knows a thing or two about gift giving.

Gift Guide: Black

1. Vintage Leather Motorcycle Jacket // 2. Canoe Nebulus Necklace // 3. Canoe Magnitude Earrings // 4. Young Alexander Puff Puff Pass Ashtray // 5. Jawbone Wireless Jambox // 6. Black Bird & The Owl Custom Mac Book Sleeve // 7. Himmeli Hanging Mobile // 8. Elisa Pump // 9. Handmade Activated Charcoal Soap // 10. Kate Moss Book // 11. Hey Murphy Mixed Beads Necklace // 12. Ann-Ya Marbled Leather Cat Coasters // 13. X.A. Charles Matchbook Drawings // 14. Hansel from Basel Dot Socks // 15. Madcap Holiday Fusion Coffee // 16. Conversions Tea Towel // 17. Full Moon Silk Scarf // 18. Marimekko iPhone Case