Gift Guide: For Your BFF

It's our last set of gift guides and if you haven't found that special something for your bff, this one's for you. These gifts are a step above thoughtful because they're fun. Give these gifts knowing you're going to get a smile in return. I love the quirkiness, happiness, and specialness of all of these. I mean, who doesn't need a ice cream pint koozie?

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Gift Guide: For the Guys

It is gift guide time. In need of a special something for someone on your list? I'm hoping that this series might help. I find shopping for the guys in my life are always tough. You can't get them something sparkly and be done. It takes thought and effort. Here are some unique and awesome things they are sure to love.

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Gift Guide: The Tough One

Today's gift guide is for the one who has everything. He/she may not be the fashionista, the mixologist, or the food lover, but you have to get them something. Let's see what out-of-the-box gifts we can find.

1. Fondue Mug: A perfect cold Saturday night in. Melt some chocolate, get some marshmallows and call it a night.

2. Hippo Wall Mount: I may be a bit biased because my alma mater has a thing for hippos, but I think any guy or gal would like this friendly addition in their home.

3. Interactive Speaker: Put your phone on top of this speaker and enjoy some rocking around the Christmas tree. No wires required.

4. Craftsy: Buy an online class for a friend who wants to learn how to sew, bake, make, and more. She/he can watch on their own time and create something truly unique!

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Gift Guide: Stalk the Mailman

Welcome back to the gift guides! Today is all about subscription gifts. The gift that keeps giving for months to come.

1. Julibox: Got a cocktail lover on your list? This ingenious gift subscription sends you ingredients and recipes each month to create delicious concoctions. 

2. For the Makers: I truly love this gift idea. Starting at $29 a month, you can send your crafty friend or relative something truly unique. Each box contains all the items for a DIY item she will love.

3. Barkbox: Norman gets this once a month and it is the best day of the whole month. Barkbox partners with small business dog stores and sends you treats, toys, and more. They also donate 10% of all proceeds to dogs in need. 

4. SquareHue: A nail polish subscription. Hello genius. Three polishes each month and a portion of the proceeds goes to Charity: Water.

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Arm Candy for Mom

Hi there lovebugs,
Happy Monday to you. I hope you had a great weekend. Can you believe it will be May this week? Wild. You know what happens in May? Mother's Day. Have you gotten your mom anything yet? I've got you covered.

This gift guide is all about bracelets. They're easy, you can find one in any style, and there's no size to worry about.

CWonder, Wide Enamel Initial Bangle, $58

How mom-tastic are these bangles? Get one for her first or last name.

Design Darling, Tortoise Shell Bangles, $30

Simple and easy to wear to work or with jeans.

Target, Cabochon Stone 3 Piece Gold Bangle Set, $19

How about something that won't break that budget? 

Ann Taylor, Colored Metal Links Bracelet, $38

I love this pop or coral in an otherwise heavy looking linked bracelet.

Bracelets are a simple but special way to show mom she rocks. What are you getting to show your mom your love this year?

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Foodie Friend

Instead of Friday Foodday, today's gift guide is for your foodie friend. The girl who enjoys a baking, sautéing, eating, you get the drift.

Anthropolgie, Poppy Ring Rolling Pin, $18

Anthro has a ton of beautiful kitchen and home gifts for sale, I especially love this item because she will think of you every time she uses it.

Williams Sonoma, Monogram Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker, $32

This is a grown up shaker. Williams Sonoma does not mess around and I bet they have some kick ass gift wrapping too.

Etsy, NJ State Cutting Board, $48

My favorite art about this seller's cutting boards is the tiny heart cutout. It's simple but special.

Modcloth, Fresh Skills Utensil Set, $38

What a sweet kitchen set for a girl in her first apartment. I love that the handles are all lime green as stems.

What are you getting for the foodie in your life? Entertaining items, bakeware, food? 

Thanks for helping with this week's gift guides! If you have more questions, you can always email me!

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The Furry Friend

I'm just loving these gift guides. I think giving is so much better than receiving, especially you get to know someone better by shopping for them. Today's guide is for your friend who has a pooch. Not a muffin top, a dog. Jeeze guys. We're passed the food bowl and leash stage and you want to get her something she'll love.

Anything Dogs, French Bulldog Wall Mounted Bottle Opener, $49

Choose from dozens of breeds, this is a great gift for the home.

Etsy, Dog Bow Tie, $30

Sassy pup? Try a bow tie collar!

Etsy, Airedale Ale Art, $20

This Etsy seller has more than 200 prints! I love this affordable print combined with a great frame.

Etsy, Dog iPhone Case, $18

Adorable, retro and perfect for the best friend in your life.

As a dog owner, I would love any of these gifts and I hope your friends and family would too!

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The Girl Who Wants Nothing

Happy humpday lovebugs,
Today's gift guide is for the girl who has everything and when you ask her what she wants she says, "oh I don't know." Helpful. So we're going to attempt to the oddball today. The lovable but impossible person on your list.

Design Darling, Jonathan Adler Zebra Dish, $24

A the perfect catchall for earrings or hair ties for when she gets home.

C Wonder, Peanut Charm Necklace, $28

I find this necklace just darling. Perfect for a younger sibling or maybe someone you mentor.

DKM Accessories, Monogram Shoe Clips, $46

This is brilliant. For your preppy friend who has approximately 4850 pairs of flats.

Etsy, Hey y'all sign, $50

For the southern girl on your list, this is the perfect addition to her kitchen. 

How do you shop for the impossible one on your list? I wish you the best of luck. Try Etsy, monogrammed items and even kitchen trays and cutting boards to fit their personality.

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So You Got the Dude

Hello lovebugs,
It's that time of year for bloggers, gift guides. I've taken your suggestions and I hope I deliver this week. Today's request is from a very loyal and lovely reader who pulled her 31 year old male coworker in the office Secret Santa pot. Bummer. Now this is all I know about the gentleman so I'm going to give a variety of options, oh and the catch? Her limit is $25.

Uncommon Green, Maps Rocks Glasses, $25

The bf got these for Christmas this year (yes, I opened the box by mistake with him there) and I think it's a great gift. You can also choose from a dozen other cities!

Uncommon Goods, Man Candles, $15

Is this dude in touch with his feelings but in a manly way? How about a candle that smells like pizza, dirt, or sawdust?

Fred Flare, Where I've Been Scratch Map, $22

Check out this great addition to your cubicle! Impress your coworkers with your travels with this scratch off world map!

Design Darling, Jonathan Adler Mr. and Mrs. Muse Mug Set, $24

Is he a married Mr. Coworker? Then impress him and his wife with this adorable coffee mug set.

$25 is totally doable if you look hard enough. Think outside the box and look for trinkets that go with his personality.

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Guest Post: Last Minute Gifts!

Hello Capital Barbie readers!  We are Kelli & Lisa from Bud & Leo and we’re thrilled to be swapping posts with Kelsey today!  As a fellow DC girl (Lisa) I have loved Kelsey’s blog since the day I found it!  So, now onto our last minute gift ideas… hopefully you have finished shopping but if you forgot anyone (eek!) we have a few ideas for you and broke them into his/her options!

For Him

1. Urban Outiftters Like/Dislike Stamps 
2. Ugg Wool Slippers
3. Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Collection

For Her

    4.  Philosophy ‘The Care Package’ Set

    5.  Madewell ‘Spotted Snowfall’ Hat

    6.  Make + Model ‘Folk’ Slippers

Thanks again for having us Kelsey and please come see us sometime at Bud & Leo .  Have a very Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy your time with family and friends!  

Xo Kelli & Lisa