Don’t stress over what to give the ones you love this holiday season. Whether they’re an avid writer, an aspiring artist, a home chef, a pin collector, a beer drinker or a music fanatic, we have the perfect gift ideas to make holiday shopping easy. Read our full holiday guide here.

Mutant Gummy Bear pin by Crummy Gummy, $10, redefinegallery.com The local artist works only in the medium of gummy bears. This is the perfect gift for a fellow obsessive.
Orlando Neighborhood Map, $40, from Local Love Orlando (local-love-orlando.myshopify.com) An important yet understated aspect for any stationery maniac is creating the perfect environment to get the artistic juices flowing. This locally made poster would hang well on any wall, and $1 of every sale is donated to Rethink Homelessness.
Polaroid Photo Studio Kit, $45.99 Excellent for the artist or photographer who needs an easy-to-set-up tabletop photo studio for a small workspace. Take pictures of small items like jewelry, enamel pins or anything smaller than a loaf of bread.
Krink markers K-32 box set, $92 for the set or $12 each, shop.krink.com This set is a must-have for artists who want to paint in their books or add detail to a large mural. Krink markers offer a great amount of coverage per pen. Recommended by Andrew Spear and Tobar (wink).
Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13, $1,999.95 This is key for full-time designers, illustrators and 3-D artists who need an all-in-one, full-featured, wireless tablet. No computer needed; you can load in professional applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Pixologic ZBrush and whatever else.
Dalí: Les Dîners de Gala, by Salvador Dalí (Taschen, 320 pages) Taschen’s reprint of this most-sought-after classic answered years of fervent prayers from collectors unwilling to pay upward of $350 for even a tattered old copy. Grotesque, erotic, fantastic.
Corkcicle Chillsner Beer Chiller, $29.95 per pair, corkcicle.com The Corkcicle seems like kind of a gag gift that you might get for someone who’s known to hit the wine a little frequently: a metal “icicle” that you freeze and then plunge down the neck of a bottle of wine to keep it cool. But hey, rosé doesn’t taste good warm, and they work. Corkcicle now makes a beer bottle-sized version called the Chillsner. They come in a pack of two, and if you drink as fast as we do, that should be enough to get you through a whole room-temp sixer without having to resort to the wet paper towel trick.
Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat, by Chrissy Teigen (Random House, 240 pages) OK, OK, hear me out. I know: Chrissy Teigen, of Sports Illustrated and Twitter fame? But this is truly the perfect book to turn to for potlucks, family gatherings and office parties. Is it basic? Totally. Is it incredibly useful? Absolutely. Are there some tasty bites to be had? You better believe it.
David Bowie Play Book, by Matteo Guarnaccia and Giulia Pivetta (ACC Editions, 96 pages, $29.95) The old truism that “the clothes make the man,” was never more true than in the case of Bowie. More than a mere slave to fashion, though, he created whole personas and lyrical universes out of what he wore. This quirky, oversize tome one-ups “adult coloring books” to present “adult paper-doll books,” wherein you may dress your own Bowies as you please from a dazzling area of actual stagewear.
Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 20-pack, $17.39 Put down the Sharpies and don’t look back. Staedtler’s thin pens virtually don’t bleed, at least not as much as other leading colored pens, making them perfect for bullet journals or making any notes look fantastic.
Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera, $900 and up A beautiful camera for anything or anyone, really. It’s a small body packed with a lot of great features – it’s mirrorless, lightweight and has internal 4K recording. Interchangeable lenses and other accessories are available, if you’re made of money.
En Route Sticky Notes & To-Do Lists, $12.95 For the wandering-traveler type of stationery lover, this sticky-note pack will help you gallivant through the world with a prepared set of listicles. The hook closure makes it the perfect spot to keep an airplane ticket.
Death Before Craft Beer can glass set, $19 per pair, thevnm.com Yes, craft beer can get you drunk faster than good old domestic brews, but with those high ABVs and a higher price point, you’re not going to be able to maintain the mid-level buzz you’re gonna need to get yourself through to next year if you stick with the fancy stuff. The VNM, local designers of proudly lowbrow apparel and accessories, have you covered with these can-shaped 16-ounce glasses that let you proudly display your preference for the tried-and-true cheap stuff. Warning: will not stop your shitty Tea Party sister-in-law from calling you an “elitist.”
Florida Insignia pins by Secret Society Goods, $8 each, secretsocietygoods.com It’s hard to pick just one from Orlando-based Secret Society’s fantastic selection of lapel pins, but the solid rose gold of the finely crafted Florida badge is an especially nice touch.
Hydrangea and Blue Rose Floral Washi Tape, $3.55, from WashiStation on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/washistation) Washi tape is a decorative Japanese paper tape that can make a boring piece of stationery a little more beautiful. Popularized by DIY crafts, washi tape can be found in your local Michaels or Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores, but this particular floral version from Washi Station is truly ethereal.
Knife set by Michel Bras/Kai (Williams-Sonoma, $2,155-$3,080) The set of knives developed by legendary French chef Michel Bras and Japanese blade forger Kai aren’t just well-made utilitarian cutters – they’re works of art. Since acquiring a 3-inch sheep’s-foot paring knife and a 6-inch santoku knife last year, I’ve covetously eyed the other titanium-coated, matte-finished and pakkawood-handled blades in the set.
The Love and Lemons Cookbook: An Apple-to-Zucchini Celebration of Impromptu Cooking, by Jeanine Donofrio (Avery, 320 pages) Another cookbook based on a beloved blog, Love and Lemons is just behind Everything I Want to Eat in this year’s horse race for most anticipated cookbook. (In fact, it’s the book more people have asked me about this season than any other.) And, fortunately, it lives up to the hype, offering a tart and sunny repository of vegetable cookery in a well-designed volume.
Ankarsrum Original Kitchen Machine ($699.95) This durable and powerful all-purpose appliance kneads dough like no other stand mixer out there. With all the additional attachments and accessories, it practically negates the need for a separate food processor, meat grinder or slicer. Lay the mixer on its side and affix the 5-cup-capacity pulverizer, and you won’t need a separate blender either.
Egyptian Lover, Egyptian Lover 1983-1988 (Stones Throw, available as download, 2-CD set or on vinyl, $11.50-$60) Los Angeles electro and hip-hop innovator Egyptian Lover has been an unacknowledged guiding force of rap on the West Coast since the early ’80s, but there’s so much more to his story. EL’s music creates a whole mythos, a whole new world, where the super-smooth yet almost nerdy musician reigns supreme. Listening to these albums, you hear the DNA for so much minimal synth and dance music too.
Downtown Grill electric hibachi (downtowngrill.com, $299) I’ve thought of purchasing this indoor grill for times when Mother Nature wreaks havoc on the best-laid grilling plans. Downtown Grill’s electric hibachi has a solid, built-to-last frame and can quick-scorch meat at an impressive 700 degrees. It’s like having a restaurant-grade grill on your kitchen countertop.
Alcomate Revo, $219.95, alcomate.net Perhaps the only thing more dangerous than getting into a political discussion this holiday season is getting into a car. The Alcomate Revo, a pocket-sized breathalyzer, has the capability of saving yours or someone you care about’s life. About the size of a phone, the Revo works exactly how you think it does: power it on, blow into the disposable mouthpiece until it clicks, then read the digital display to get an idea of how schwasted you are (or someone else is). Then steal that guy’s keys and make him sleep on the couch, because just because you voted for Jill Stein doesn’t mean we want you dead, Dave.
Psychic TV, Force the Hand of Chance (Angry Love Productions) Once called a “wrecker of civilization,” artist/musician/aesthete/agitator Genesis Breyer P-Orridge is this close to becoming a cultural institution: art exhibited in prestigious galleries, papers stored at the Tate Britain, subject of a documentary, hell, they’re even a Marc Jacobs model. But all that doesn’t mean that this early piece of music, newly reissued on vinyl, from the post-Throbbing Gristle band-as-mystical-movement Psychic TV has mislaid any of its grim and somewhat threatening mystique.
Faber-Castell 4 PITT artist pens black, $10.58 These India ink pens are acid-free, smudge-proof and water-resistant when dry, making them another great tool for bullet journal enthusiasts. This pack comes with pens in small, fine, medium and bold points.
Hard-Core: Life of My Own, by Harley Flanagan (Feral House, 444 pages, $23.95) Harley Flanagan is the ultimate embodiment of the punk ethos and music, with all the many positives and negatives that implies: an NYC hardcore scenester since childhood, founding member of the infamous and influential Cro-Mags, jiu-jitsu instructor and father. This book is a compulsive page-turner. American hardcore in every sense of the word.
The Original Baking Steel ($89) The serious home pizzaiolo knows that to make a seriously good pie in your oven, some serious heat needs to be generated, and nothing conducts and transfers heat better than this baking steel. It cooks pizza faster and more evenly than a baking stone, not to mention it’s virtually indestructible.
Globe PF10E Electric Deep Fryer ($351) A grade above the standard deep fryers marketed specifically for home use, this heavy-duty, stainless-steel countertop fryer with a 10-pound capacity can sizzle 10 pounds of fries per hour, frozen to finish. Best of all, clean-up is a cinch with its lift-out fryer pot.
Smoke the Competition and Sweet Tooth pins by Hellcats Inc., $10, hellcatsinc.com Local artists Brittany Reagan and Clark Orr sell a darkly humorous selection of pins perfect for anyone with a bad(ass) attitude.
Hello Kitty Sticky Notes, $4, Sanrio For some of us, the obsession with stationery started decades ago with the iconic Japanese character Hello Kitty. This charming pack of sticky notes features Kitty and her twin Mimmy, and would be a cool nostalgic find for any Sanrio fanatic.
The Incantations of Daniel Johnston, by Ricardo Cavolo and Scott McClanahan (Two Dollar Radio, 101 pages, $17.95) A beautiful, psychedelically illustrated and heartbreakingly moving tribute to the life of American alternative music’s eternally lost boy and one-man Beatles. McClanahan is a fellow son of West Virginia and captures Johnston’s tragic tale perfectly.
iSi Gourmet Whip Even those who roll their eyes at the thought of molecular gastronomy will want a nitrous-oxide-charged whipping siphon, like the iSi Gourmet Whip, in their kitchen arsenal to embellish dishes with foams and froths. Plus whipping siphons are also great for creating cold sauces, whipped soups, batters and toppings like, yes, whipped cream. Available in various sizes/prices.
Book pins by Jane Mount, $11, idealbookshelf.com “Well, looks like we got ourselves a reader!” Readers (or Bill Hicks fans) will love Jane Mount’s selection of enamel badges in homage of their favorite books.
“Dot Your I’s” Pencil Pouch Set from Kate Spade New York, $29.95 This cute pencil pouch reminds us of our elementary-school days while also maintaining a chic appeal. Comes with a gold pencil sharpener, small ruler, two striped pencils and an eraser with the words, “to err is human.”
Leuchtturm1917 medium hard covered notebook with dotted paper, $19.50 The best bullet journals use dotted paper, which is available in a Moleskine, but the Leuchtturm1917 includes numbered pages, a table of contents and better paper quality. As an added plus, this notebook can lay flat, which is helpful when you start to put detailed designs on the page.
Mandoline by Michel Bras/Kai (Williams-Sonoma, $249.95) If you’ve got a deep fryer, then a great mandoline, like this beaut from Michel Bras and Kai, lets you waffle-cut, crinkle-cut and julienne your vegetables (not just potatoes!) before frying. Its Japanese steel frame, sturdy rubberized kickstand and crazy-sharp blades make it worth the cost. More than likely, it’ll be the only mandoline you’ll ever buy.
2017 Desktop Planner from Rifle Paper Co., $34 Featuring an illustration of a cute but messy desktop, this planner is small enough to carry comfortably. The inside is minimalistic and gold-accented, with sections for celebrations, notes and important contacts.
Mellow Immersion Circulator (cookmellow.com; $399) If you’re tired of going the cheapo sous-vide route like me (pot full of simmering water + meat sealed in a freezer bag + thermometer), then Mellow, a soon-to-be-released immersion circulator for the home market, is for you. It has its own refrigeration system, its own self-sealing bags, and its own weight sensor. Just place the food in the bag, drop it in Mellow, then use the app to specify what you’re cooking as well as when and how you want it done.
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, $3-$5 Micron pens come in a range of point widths and are great for sketching and inking linework. Artists should always have a few on hand. They’re available basically everywhere, but if you need immediate gratification, try Sam Flax.
Molly on the Range: Recipes and Stories From an Unlikely Life on a Farm, by Molly Yeh (Rodale, 304 pages) A Jewish-Chinese Brooklynite with a fondness for junk food (Lunchables, Dunkaroos) is transplanted to a sugar-beet farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border. Hilarity – and a whole new way of looking at life, cooking and eating – ensues in this gloriously inclusive and utterly distinctive book based on the popular blog My Name Is Yeh.
More Beer pin by the VNM, $6, thevnm.com We don’t always see eye-to-eye with these local ruffians, but on this point we can agree.
Patterns: Inside the Design Library, by Peter Koepke (Phaidon, 332 pages, $80) This gorgeous book offers a peek inside the Hudson Valley Design Library, the world’s largest archive of patterns and textiles. Gazing at the shapes and lines and colors will inspire anyone to create.
Picardie tumblers Maybe it’s the comfortable grip along the ridges, or the timeless styling, but there’s just something about these iconic tempered-glass tumblers that makes sipping (and serving) everything from water to lattes to spritzes all the more enjoyable. Plus, they add a certain je ne sais quoi to any Francophile’s table setting. Available basically everywhere in a range of prices.
Quench Products Bar10der, $29.99, quenchproducts.com Once your mom’s neighbor starts talking about how people against Trump need to show him respect, ignoring the behavior of congressional Republicans over the past eight years, you might need to start hitting the hard stuff. If you have this multitool handy, you’ll be able to keep your hands busy juicing citrus, zesting lemon peel, opening bottles, popping corks, and doing anything else you might need to do to keep from throwing your hands up and walking out of the Christmas Eve party. Plus, the paring knife can be used to discourage unwanted attention from anyone who thinks that they have a right to touch you inappropriately.
Regarding Cocktails, by Sasha Petraske and Georgette Moger-Petraske (Phaidon, 256 pages) The tragically early death of Sasha Petraske, a founder of modern mixology, is hardly softened by this book – it only makes it clear how much more he would have had to say and teach. However, as a last testament (the book was finished by his wife), it’s a gorgeous piece of work and a fascinating look inside a beautiful mind.
2017 Herb Garden Calendar from Rifle Paper Co., $18 This beautiful calendar from the Winter Park design firm features 12 original illustrations with gold foil accents on the page. It also comes with its own twine for hanging above your desk.
Just Sew Sweet Notecard Set by Chronicle Books, $14.99, via ModCloth Already, there are a lot of beautiful holiday cards and everyday cards in stationery circles, but this quirky set with its vintage look is unique. The cards feature old sewing patterns from McCall’s with a blank inside and sewing sketch envelope. Buy this for the seamstress in your life or as a nice addition to your own collection.
Shinola sketchbook, $28, shinola.com Tired of Moleskines and want to venture out into a new sketchbook? These are well-made, lightweight, and won’t fall apart after a few sketch sessions. The 100lb paper allows the use of ink, graphite, charcoal and even light watercolors.
Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs, by Julia Turshen (Chronicle Books, 306 pages) Is your gift recipient new to the kitchen, or just interested in thoughtful new ways to problem-solve? Turshen’s Small Victories is a like cool drink of water, a treasury of calm, soothing wisdom.
Everything I Want to Eat: Sqirl and the New California Cooking, by Jessica Koslow (Abrams Books, 280 pages) This is the killer of the bunch. In last year’s holiday cookbook guide, I wished for more local restaurants to emulate Sqirl; now I have the bible to re-create that magic at home. A gorgeous document of a magical and deceptively simple restaurant.
Stevie Nicks, Bella Donna and The Wild Heart (Rhino Records) This year saw deluxe reissues of the first two solo albums from the reigning witch-queen of pop, Stevie Nicks. Stepping out under the not-inconsiderable shadows of Fleetwood Mac’s tangled mythos, Nicks dove headlong into her “ghost nymph” persona (aided by insane amounts of cocaine), but married it to ultra-slick and sleek synth-rock that still sounds weirdly modern today. Songs like “Edge of Seventeen” and “Stand Back” have lost none of their anthemic cyborg thrust.
Suffragette three-pin set, price TBA, by Ashley Heafy, metalandhoney.com Who doesn’t love seeing women vote? (That was a rhetorical question.) All profits from the Suffragette set – a white dress, white pantsuit, and “Votes for Women” badge evoking the suffrage activists of the early 20th century, go to She Should Run, a national network encouraging women to run for elected office.
A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches, by Tyler Kord (Clarkson Potter, 192 pages) Tyler Kord is like your weirdest, most brilliant friend, the one who comes up with completely bizarre systems for everyday processes that turn out to make everything better. If the person you’re buying for likes sandwiches (and who doesn’t?) and out-of-the-box thinking (not everyone does), this is the book for them.
Telegram Notepad by Kate Spade New York, $12 Scrawl down notes or paint some doodles on this gold-accented notepad featuring a pink telegram design. You won’t be able to send it to anyone, but you can definitely use it to send reminders to your future self.
Traveling Soul, by Todd Mayfield and Travis Atria (Chicago Review Press, 368 pages, $28.99) Curtis Mayfield defined the concept of musical polymath, wearing innumerable hats – singer, guitarist, producer, label magnate – while never losing an innate sense of human decency. (His defining number, “People Get Ready,” is a permanent monument to that.) This weighty tome, co-written by Mayfield’s son, gives the great man the historical reckoning he deserves.
Ugh pin by NightCheeseLifestyle, available in black or yellow, $12, etsy.com This pretty much sums up 2016 for most of us.
X-Ray Specs pin by Kill ‘Em With Cuteness, $10, killemwithcute.com Give this to anyone who sees right through you.