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: 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.