Full of time-honored classics as well as recent hits and our first-ever series of editions, our annual guide to gift giving makes it a little easier to click your way to a happy holiday. Check back daily for new additions.
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Typochocolate
Sweeten up someone special with designer chocolate from Montreal design studio, Dynamo. Featuring positive messages, such as "heck yes" and "best day ever" in original typographic, these giant slabs are made from quality milk and dark chocolate and come in a pack of two.
Available from Dynamo for $20
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Kruger Towel
Wrap yourself up in the iconic design of collage artist Barbara Kruger with this one-of-a-kind towel. Set against Kruger's signature red background, this oversized towel demands attention (and affection). Made in collaboration with the Art Production Fund, the piece makes for a gift that truly spreads the love.
Available from Grey Area for $95
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Love Balm
Brooklyn-based artisan Rielly Karsh whips up an enticing concoction of lavender essential oil and beeswax with a touch of fir to create the perfect blend of balm, packaged in a slip-top tin. Offering a cheeky message of caution, Karsh's Love Balm promises to keep lips kissable.
Available from Etsy for $2
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Terra Cotta Chalk Piggy Bank
The Chalk-it-to-Me Piggy bank invites you to turn money-making into something memorable with its blank slate surface. The latest design, made from terracotta, allows you to custom adorn the piggy's ceramic surface. Perfect for love graffiti or thrifty reminders.
Available from Ladies & Gentlemen for $85
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Strangebeautiful Nail Colors
Glitz goes greyscale with the Library of Colors nail polish set by StrangeBeautiful. Appropriately named the Dickensian Volume, the 10-piece set culls shades from such gloomy luminaries as Gorey and the Brothers Grimm, just in time to match the last few remaining stark skies of Winter. If your beloved has a dark side, this is the set to get.
Available from Needs Supply Co. for $85
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Unit Portables iPad Case
Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.
Available from Unit Portables for £29
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I Thou Ring
A gift that says it all, the I (Thou) Valentine Ring by One Origin Jewelry is a custom placeholder for tiny, bound love letters, creating both a unique accessory and a lasting message.
Available from Sense of Fashion for $150
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Key Ring
Cast in 18K gold, this stylish tag serves as a precious key reminder. The minimalist piece leaves plenty of room for a personal engraving that's sweet, not twee.
Available from Project No. 8 for $64
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The New York Times 36 Hours Book
Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times' popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.
Available from Amazon for $24
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Native Shoes | Jimmy in Red
Offering comfort, durability and a bright pop of color in the cold winter months, the super lightweight and waterproof Jimmy Duck Boot is lined with micro fleece, keeping your loved one warm during inclement weather.
Available from Native Shoes for $90
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Razor Blade Double Cuff
Jeweler Chris Habana's razor blade double cuffs serve as a statement-making accessory for your wrist both in the bedroom or out. The edgy unisex cuffs are crafted from brushed silver and made in the US.
Available from Oak for $216
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The Lover's Dictionary
Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover's Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover's Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.
Available from Amazon for $12
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Rob Wynne Octopus Ring
Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.
Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000
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So Happy Together Card
Nuzzling giraffes grace the cover of this charming card. Made by a letterpress and from soy based inks, this card says it all, simply and sweetly.
Available from Leif for $4.50
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Nike FuelBand
Keep your heart healthy and your body in sync with this futuristic accessory from Nike that doubles as a fitness tracker. Buddy up to double the fun.
Will become available from Nike for $149
