Row 1 (left to right)

1. A cool day planner kit would make deadlines so much more manageable. (Artichokes & Co., 1790 S. 1100 East, $39)
2. Whether used as wall decorations or to serve salads, regal crown plates feel so deliciously Marie Antoinette. (Artichokes & Co., 1790 S. 1100 East $38)
3. Barbara Bestor offers an insider’s look at the stylish California Silver Creek neighborhood in “Bohemian Modern.” Connoisseurs will go crazy for the grainy hardcover. (In store at 116 S. Rio Grande St. and online at Anthropologie.com, $34.95)
4. The gift of paper gives re-decorators and other creative minds a great start on a new project. (Wallpaper from Walls, 1465 S. 700 East, $38 and up)
5. An organizable Home Maintenance binder helps new home owners stay on top of matters in the nest: a gift that keeps on giving. (Artichokes & Co., 1790 S. 1100 East, $33)

Row 2 (left to right)

1. A beautiful Rococo Noir scalloped pedestal makes the perfect stand for the baker of mini cupcakes in the family. (Artichokes & Co., 1790 S. 1100 East, $33)
2. Two gifts in one: a really big coinpurse and ladylike, handheld clutch. (HouseAndWear.com, “Lucky Breaks Online” price: $32, just enter “Lucky” at checkout. Thanks, Lucky!)
3. A cute little soap-and-dish combo makes washing hands a lot more fun, and keeps sink spaces looking cheery. (Hip & Humble, 1043 E. 900 South, $29 for soap and dish, sold separately)
4. A candle with a jar so elegant, it will be kept long after the wax has melted. (Mor Fig and Olive candle, Anthropologie.com, $28)
5. Any combination of Ceramic Egg Vases in lovely shades of green and blue will give a home a nice, little dose of nature. (WestElm.com, $19, $16 and $12)

Row 3 (left to right)

1. “ReadyMade: How to Make (Almost) Everything” is the big answer for the ultimate DIYer on your list. (Anthropologie.com, $25)
2. A desk planner fit for soccer moms, working gals and other office queens. (Hip & Humble, 1043 E. 900 South, $24)
3. Ceramic made-in-Japan kitchen goods by Bee House will animate and re-animate countertops. (Blue Cockatoo, 1506 S. 1500 East, $20-$24)
4. A hostess can put sweets or soaps on a pedestal with these so-cute glass canisters. (Hip & Humble, 1043 E. 900 South, $22 and $14)
5. Bijou Candle Holders give off year-round glam. (WestElm.com, $4.99, $11.99 and $14.99)

Row 4 (left to right)

1. T-shirts mocked up with original designs by artists are truly the most wearable form of wearable art—even printed in limited quantities. (Threadless T-shirt, Threadless.com, $20)
2. Let your friend wake up to her favorite musician with the cutest, coolest and cheapest poster of any of-the-moment band. (TheSmallStakes.com, $20)
3. Give the power to personalize walls, t-shirts and pillows with wrestling masks, turntables and spray cans. (Stencil1 stencil kit, Blue Cockatoo, 1506 S. 1500 East, $23.95)
4. Damask-patterned drawer liners scented with Vanilla Pear keep the dresser’s insides pretty and its contents smelling pretty irresistible. (Gianna Rose Atelier liners, Walls, 1465 S. 700 East, $20)
5. Who wouldn’t want to wipe their mouth with a napkin this cute? (Set of six napkins, Hip & Humble, 1043 E. 900 South, $16)

Row 5 (left to right)

1. A gift of giving: your sister can keep her gifts looking customized throughout the year with rubber stamp and tag kits from Cavallini & Co. (Blue Cockatoo, 1506 S. 1500 East, $16)
2. Practically one-of-a-kind alligator-skin (actually paper) bracelets give the jeans-and-t-shirt wearer a spoonful of hip-ness; (http://evlovedesigns.blogspot.com, $15)
3. At-once simple and ornate, a Vintage Bluette Bobby keeps growing-out bangs tucked stylishly away. (Darlybird.com, $4)
4. Pulled-back hair never looked so good with embellished elastics by Hunkin Bunkin. (Blue Cockatoo, 1506 S. 1500 East, $10-$14)
5. A delicate flower votive gets the gardener through winter. (Hip & Humble, 1043 E. 900 South, $12)

Row 6 (left to right)

1. Keep your friend looking cute and feeling comfortable despite her toothache with the help of an amusing Vintage Ice Bag. (ContainerStore.com, $11.99)
2. The sweetest hair clips by Chaffinch; made with delicate vintage fabrics. (Blue Cockatoo Gallery, 1506 S. 1500 East, $7-12)
3. A cheery, layered ring warms up cold fingers. (Etsy.com, $10 and up)
4. No wrapping necessary with these nicely-packaged and tasty caramels by V Chocolates. (Emigration Market, 1706 E. 1300 South, and Vchocolates.com, $7.99.
5. Post-its never looked so dainty; the perfect gift for the cube-mate. (VictorianTradingCo.com, $7.99)

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