Yearly Archives: 2011

The Gotta-Have-It Gift Guide!

We know, we know – at this point in the season, you’ve probably got turkey on the brain and haven’t even begun to think about your holiday gift list. But that’s why the Canary is here, just in the nick of time, to make your holiday shopping experience that much jollier! In a few short weeks, the gift-giving season will be upon us – so this little birdie has created the ultimate cheat sheet for holiday shopping, swooping all over to find the fabulous and fashionable gifts to give this year! So sit back, grab a peppermint stick and a mug of hot chocolate, and leave the heavy lifting to us! Don’t fret – you’ll be all set with gifts for everyone on your list, from toys for your tots (and toys for the big boys!) to the girl who has it all and even your coworkers! With gotta-have gifts like these, you’ll be as good as five golden rings!

Stylista

If you have a fabulous fashionista in your life, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether she’s in the market for a few CAbi staples or a chic designer clutch, this glamour girl will just LOVE that you know her sartorial style so well!

CAb Stylista Gift Guide

1)Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary by Alex Newman & Zakee Shariff, $30”ƒ2)CAbi Passion Shirt, $89”ƒ3)CAbi Emily Top, $74”ƒ4)Juicy Couture arm warmers, $68”ƒ5)Chanel nail polish, $66”ƒ6)Chamak by Priya Kakkar textured crystal bangles, $58”ƒ7)CAbi French Trench Redux, $1688)CAbi Cadet Cardigan, $98”ƒ9)CAbi Classic Shirt, $118”ƒ10)House of Harlow clutch, $250

Home & Garden

Whether she’s a creator of culinary delights or a gardening goddess, we all know someone who just loves domesticated bliss! These thoughtful picks will let her know how much you appreciate her flair for flora and fauna (and fine food)!

CAbi Home and Garden Gift Guide

1)Joseph Joseph set of 8 mixing bowls, $52 2)Vintage Bookshelf Games (Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble) from Restoration Hardware, $69 3)Glass Pedestal Dome from Pottery Barn, $14 4)French Tulip candle from Apartment 48, $29 5)Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney, $35 6)Flipped Dots Chef’s Apron from Anthropologie, $38 7)Fred Nesting Doll measuring cups from Sur La Table, $12 8)Jonathan Adler Elephant salt & pepper shakers, $8 9)Retro kitchen timer from Apartment 48, $18 10)Lion Amaryllis bulb kit from Restoration Hardware, $49

For Him

For the boys who love their toys, these perfectly picked presents are sure to bring them lots of joy! Flying lessons, an iPad, comfy UGGS for men?! With a list like this, it’ll be hard to pick just one gift!

CAbi Gift Guide for Him

1)Key pad Ulta for iPad from Neiman Marcus, $150 2)Sports Illustrated subscription, 56 issues for $48 3)Flying Lessons from www.letsgoflying.com, $99.99 4)Jack Black skin care set, $49 5)Leatherman multi tool and flashlight set, $60 6)Mr. Bar-B-Que set from Target, $49.99 7)Lululemon antibacterial gym shirt, $64 8)Keurig brewing system, $119.95 9)MLB glassware from Pottery Barn, $24 10)Apple iPad2, $499-$899

For the Office

It’s hard to get through the holiday season without giving a gift to someone you work with. Luckily, we’ve found office-perfect presents to make even the surliest of bosses grin with glee!

CAbi For the Office Gift Guide

1)Michael Kors e-tablet envelope, $128 2)Coffee cup warmer from Brookstone, $25 3)Jonathan Adler notes and pens, $12-20 4)How to Dress for Success by Edith Head, $19.95 5)Michael Kors watch, $250 6)Keep Calm and Carry On mug from Paper Source, $11.95 7)Rebecca Minkoff stitched Virginia laptop sleeve, $95 8)USB flower hub, $18 9)Juicy Couture watercolor mouse, $58 10)Shoes calendar from Z Gallerie, $15.98

For the Kiddos

On the outside, these may look like mere toys, but to those little tots, these gifts represent countless hours of fun and indelible memories of their childhood…and the mark of someone who clearly loves them dearly!

CAbi for the Kiddos Gift Guide

1)Alex Little Jumpers Trampoline, $99.99 2)Rory’s story cubes, $9.99 3)Fisher Price Poppity Pop Musical Dino, $29.99 4)LEGO walkie talkies, $24.99 5)Angry Birds Knock on Wood game, $22.65 6)Toysmith multi voice changer, $14.99 7)LeapFrog Leap Pad Explorer learning tablet, $99.99 8)Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Sooth & Glow seahorse, $14.99 9)Art to Go set from www.venokado.com, $13 10)Thomas the Tank Engine Leader of the Track laptop, $34.99

For the Girl Who Has Everything

She may have sassy high heels, but does she have fox fur laced pumps? Her go-to black leather gloves can’t hold a candle to a pair of fabulous opera gloves! Sure, she has every accessory for her smartphone, but can she print photos directly from her phone?? She can now – thanks to you!

CAbi for the Girl Who Has Everything Gift Guide

1)Laura Mercier Creme Brulee body & bath duo from Saks, $45 2)Louis Vuitton European city guides, $125 3)Estee Lauder jeweled pink ribbon compact, $55 4)EuroCave SoWine home wine bar, $299 5)Mad Mac NYC set of 12 macarons, $20.95 6)Jonathan Adler Muse votive candles, $78 7)Birchbox cosmetics subscription, 1 year for $110 8)iPhone printer, $160 9)Alexander McQueen leather opera gloves, $355 10)Spa robe from Restoration Hardware, $119

Under $25

Need a great gift on a budget? Not to fret – these gifts are handpicked, sure to please, and save a few pennies! From chalkboard coffee mugs, to a wine bottle coaster, you’ll love giving these almost as much as the recipient will love getting them!

CAbi Under $25 Gift Guide

1)Tea Forte collection of boxed tea, $24 2)Chalkboard mug from Apartment 48, $12 3)Three piece lotus candleholder from CB2, $14 4)Wine bottle coaster from Pottery Barn, $19 5)Camera pencil sharpener from Urban Outfitters, $12 6)Chinese fortune sticks from Apartment 48, $18 7)One Line a Day: A Five Year Memory Book from Barnes and Noble, $19.95 8)Hint tabs from CB2, $5.95 9)Shemergency survival kit from ShopBop, $25 10)Laboratory flower vases from Urban Outfitters, $24