December 2, 2008

Spice and Everything Nice

2008 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls

This season, show each pal you appreciate her unique contribution with favors flavored to her taste.

Worth Her Salt
Go-getters will be charmed by a gold-plated rabbit’s foot key chain (Velocity Art and Design, 251 Yale Avenue North; 206-749-9575) and inspired by Show Me How: 500 Things You Should Know. American Colors flannel shirts and scarves (Tulip, 1201 First Avenue; 206-223-1790) also appeal to her not-too-rugged Northwest spirit.

Rosemary’s Baby
Give Mum or your most nurturing mate a pretty Undrest nighty (Bellefleur Lingerie, 720 North 35th Street; 206-545-0222). A sweetly patterned Designer’s Guild lambswool throw will make her feel coddled for a change.

ring to it! Cinnamon Girl
Dramatic femmes delight in a wide selection of Tolani scarves (Sway and Cake, 1631 Sixth Avenue; 206-624-2699) and will covet the one-of-a-kind druzy quartz Galaxy ring (Hitchcock, 1406 34th Avenue; 206-838-7173) for its extravagant proportions.

Cloves to Her Heart
Fiery gal pals can relax with ginger pear oolong tea (Remedy Teas, 345 15th Avenue East; 206-323-4832) and a stack of crumpets (The Crumpet Shop, 1503 First Avenue; 206-682-1598). Or help her to personally customize her skin care routine with a gift certificate for Seattle’s own Shenui bioactive products.

Peppermint Patty
An Objets d’Envy Vale crystal necklace (Square Room, 910 East Pike Street; 206-329-1214) suits those who like to get noticed. And the Sloper DC by Portland’s Pinkham Millinery (Totokaelo, 913 Western Ave.; 206-623-3582) is perfect for pretending not to want to be.