STYLISH GIFTING: GLOBAL GIRL LISA FINE'S TOP 10 GIFT LIST

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Lisa Fine walking the streets of Paris. She calls New York and Paris home, but roams the globe the rest of the time. Her eponymous line of block - printed fabrics in wonderful colors and patterns was years in the making, as she gathered inspiration from her various travels.

She has been to India over 30 times. In the past 10 years, she has worked her way through two passports, sending both back for additional pages. Because of this, I knew Lisa Fine would be just the on-the-go gal to share her unique, beautiful and internationally-inspired gift selections with us.

The native Texan is someone who knows wanderlust very well.  The nonchalant chic textile and clothing designer Lisa Fine finds inspiration all around her. The world is becoming a smaller place, but with her focused eye, she shows us there are still a few far-flung goods worth seeking out that are not on everyone's radar.

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In addition to her fabrics, her easy, chic clothing collection created with Carolina Irving has become a hit among those in the know. The Lucknow dress from Irving and Fine is has the signature flouncy sleeve of the first early styles.

 

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For those on the go, a chic Passport case makes getting it stamped that much more special. This Smythson Chameleon version is a favorite, from Barneys New York. Give it in the favorite color of the recipient.

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Airplanes get cold and temperatures drop in the evenings, so I like to bring along a wrap. Luckily, I Pezzi Dipinti just launched an e-commerce shop in time for the holidays. Their cashmere and wool designs have a certain understated chicness to them.  I like to give a matching cashmere sweater and scarf to ward off a chill. The Indian-made Wanka Khana Wool Scarf is hand loomed and tie dyed in varying indigo shades.

 

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Give a farm animal to an impoverished family through Heifer International.

The recipient will receive a card of the type of animal and what country. Donations start at as little as $10 and go up. You can buy $1000 camel and split it among as many friends as you choose.

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For those that like a good steak, send over some packages of organic and grass - fed steaks from Terry and Libby Fitzgerald's Roxbury, CT-based Greyledge Farms.

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Light up dinner parties with Fluorite votive candle holders from the recently opened curiosity cabinet emporium, Creel and Gow, www.creelandgow.com

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For the friend or special one, give an 18K gold ring made by Masai artisan women from Kenya's Shompale Conservancy. The profits help save the Elephants. This version is embedded with emeralds.

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Personalization shows you went the extra step getting something made. Show your thanks with a custom made set of linen place mats and napkins from Leontine Linens

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You can't go wrong with a new book, especially if it involves comfort food and entertaining at home. One such book is a new staple, My Beverly Hills Kitchen, Alex Hitz's Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist.

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For the decorating set, Charlotte Moss has her newest visual delight, A Visual Life, from Rizzoli, featuring her highly detailed collages interspersed with gardening, travel and entertaining inspirations. The red cover adds a festive touch this time of year.

GET CARDED: SWEET VALENTINES

This Valentine's day, seal it with a kiss.

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Well said, Mrs. John L. Strong.

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Sweet As Sugar from Mr. Boddington.
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Adorable. Dempsey and Carroll

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Is someone the star in your universe? Share this Starry Heart card by Enormous Champion on Paperless Post.
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Love Bug Notes, Dempsey and Carroll

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Flamingo fabulous from Bell'Invito.
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Keepin' it real. This Smythson of Bond Street card with elegance and simplicity states the facts, just the facts.

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Cuteness. Foxy from Paperless Post.

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Say Je T'aime with this darling Parisian birds card from Leta Austin Foster.

S.W.A.K.

STYLEBEAT'S TRULY GIFTED GUIDE

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Interior designers and aficionados love Cecil! Assouline just launched Cecil Beaton: The Art of The Scrapbook, a 400 page visual diary chronicling the life and photos of the British bon vivant extraordinaire.

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Make the bubbly even better with a personalized bottle from My Moet. FIrst, choose if you want the Magnum or the regular size Moet & Chandon Champagne. Then put your own twist on the gift with up to 14 letters on the mag and 7 letters on the original. If you are in the city, stop by Saks on the 8th floor and place your order at their Moet Kiosk.

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Keep track of your days and dates with Jack and Lulu's letterpressed 2011 Calendar in candy brights with seasonal motifs.

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Case closed, decision made. Tote your laptop in style with Smythson's Damson case in a croc print.

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Glam it up with brightly colored stingray and cork bangles by Robyn Brooks.

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Get cozy by the fireside in a warm wool blanket with custom monogram from Julia B. The color choices are endless.

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A custom made Medor sculpture of a dachshund by artist Marie Christophe from Vivre for the true dog lover.

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Bling! This Flourite Cocktail Ring by Bounkit is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

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One of my favorite home fragrance collections, Anthousa, is doing a votive candle available through J. Crew. The Vanilla, Grapefruit and Orange is amazing.

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Everyone loves a little something something from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany. This leather box in her signature bean design can stash earrings or coins on a dresser.

A gift set of fragranced soaps from Matouk in brightly colored shades.

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Cute and unique, the Acorn Speaker from Delight has an FM radio function and provides great sound on the go.

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Watch the days of the week fly by with these retro nostalgia dish towels from C.S. Post.

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Shetland wool socks from Ancient Industries will keep everyones tootsies warm.

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If you have a friend that just got new furniture, they can add pizazz to their dresser drawers with Hammocks and High Tea's scented Chevron Drawer Liners. Available in a pack of 6 sheets, choose from scents like Mandarin Jasmine and Rose Tea.

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Make a statement in the garden by giving these Iron Obelisks from Treillage.

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Available with up to 3 initials or numbers, the Suzanne Kasler designed coir mats from Ballard Designs with colored borders welcome holiday guests with style.

The adorable Emma monogram teapot from Pottery Barn may be just the thing for your in laws.

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An illuminating option for fans of cult modern designer Tom Dixon from Design Within Reach: the brass Etch Candle holder. It casts a warm glow and was created digitally. Yay for high tech design!

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Protect that hot little ipad with Graphic Image's ipad Sleeve. The bright leather case can be monogrammed and is lined in a shammy cloth so it will always be as shiny as the day it was first unwrapped.

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Runway Rabbit Lamp in rough luxe black finish from Swedish designers Front through Anthropologie.

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Game on! Paul Smith playing cards in his signature stripe.

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Place a David Stark Sphere Topiary of recycled newspaper from West Elm on each end of the fireplace mantel and you are good to go.

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A candle swathed in silver will make the season bright. Jo Malone has a new gift for holiday, the festive Pomegranate Noir Candle in a silver plate lidded box. Perfect for travel or a powder room.

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Eduardo Garza's black Marble Sphere on a gold base would look great on a book shelf or table.
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The sleek new Jambox by Jawbone wireless speaker designed by industrial design darling Yves Behar works off Blue Tooth technology for music and conference calls.

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A puffy poodle ornament by Jonathan Adler can serve as an objet d'art after the tree is down for the season.

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Amazing thin walled paper Japanese bowls are covered in a water resistant coating making them durable and beautiful. From Cuiora through Gretel Home.

Know someone that likes mid century modern design and necklaces? Then how about the Tiny Little Chair Necklace from Lisa Perry? They come in silver, bronze or gold and look like your favorite mid-century classics except shrunken versions.

Buy beans from Blue Bottle Coffee Co. in San Francisco for all your artisanal coffee obsessed friends.

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Bodum's Electric Bistro Juicer comes in some kicky colors.

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Plywood Animals by Ferm Living are great for little hands with big hearts from Fawn and Forest.

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Decorate the tree with furry friends otherwise known as woodland Brush Ornaments from Anthropologie.

Keep your iphone or ipad upright with the i plunge from Z Gallerie.

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Pier 1 glasses with gold stripes or dots for a festive cocktail.

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Tidbit Plates come in a set of 4 from Kate Spade. Great for the hostess with the mostest.

Bell'Occhio chalkboard mats are just the thing for restless children at the table.

Both Alexa and Duane Hampton have come out with new books, and you should own them both.

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For the one's that are not neat and tidy, this bag trio from Liz Victory Designs will make them.

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Susy Jack's Magnetic Shopping Bag Pads for busy moms.

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For the little monkeys: a little fabric covered monkey from Roberta Roller Rabbit.

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The Rustic Log Holder from Pottery Barn does it's job and looks good doing it.


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Never miss your luggage with John Robshaw Elephant Luggage Tags.