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: 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!