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The tree is trimmed, the halls are decked, and the chestnuts are a-roastin’. Forgetting anything? Whether you’re a Black Friday-buyer or a last-minute shopper, we’ve got great gifts for everyone on your list, from guitar buffs to baby builders to the hostess of your next holiday party. Happy shopping!
» Click on the gallery of images below to view our top picks for this gift-giving season
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Acoustic Arachnid: Just the thing for the musician in your life: Babicz’s sleek Spider acoustic guitar, winner of Guitar World magazine’s prestigious Gold Award. With solid mahogany back, sides, and soundboard. $988
Babicz Guitars USA, Poughkeepsie
845-790-5250
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Cuddly Creatures: More “beastie” than Barbie, these so-called Ugly Dolls look like something only a mother could love. The little monsters on your list are sure to adore them. $6.95-$20
Born Lucky, Cold Spring
845-809-5476
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Trolling for Treasure: Create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry, using designer beads crafted from materials like Italian Murano glass, sterling silver, 18-carat gold, and natural pearls. $23 and up per bead; $36 silver bracelet
Rambling Rose, New Paltz
845-255-3899
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Handwarming: Keep your loved one’s hands toasty warm with these fingerless knit gloves, while leaving her fingers free to, say, tie up skate laces or button a woolly sweater. Not to mention, they look way cool. $30
Hudson Valley Outfitters, Cold Spring
845-265-0221
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Tower of Fun: Building blocks for your budding architect. Award-winning CitiBlocs, made from New Zealand pine, are recommended for ages three and up. $29.99 for 100-piece set
Toys R Us throughout the Valley
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Caffeine Conveyor: For the coffee-lover in your life, consider Bodum’s Santos Stovetop Glass Vacuum coffeemaker. It looks like a chemistry experiment, but it brews 34 ounces of liquid heaven. $79.99
Monkey Joe Roasting Co., Kingston
845-331-4598
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Watch It: Isn’t it time for your man to have a watch as good-looking and reliable as he is? Consider the stainless steel Chronograph watch, which features 60-second, 12-hour, and 1/20-second sub-dials. $145
De’S Jewelers, Poughkeepsie
845-452-0026
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Stacked: Artistic types will appreciate these espresso cups, inspired by the Pantone color-matching system widely used by graphic designers.
$48 for set of four
Cocoon, New Paltz
845-255-6862
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Winter Wraps: Snuggle up to your favorite fashionista with these festive knits. Shown are Matryoshka mittens, Fleur-de-Lis fingerless gloves and matching muffler, and a pretty purple scarf featuring a squirrel in an autumnal tree.
$29-$39 each
Rambling Rose, New Paltz
845-255-3899
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Trendy Ticker: Ring in the new year with this chic Slice Pendulum wall clock: The hand-colored copper face catches plenty of attention from admirers, while the two-toned hands keep you on track with those resolutions. $250
Sweetheart Gallery, Woodstock
845-679-2622
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Bottoms Up: It’s not a party unless there are potions in your mug. No matter what your poison, Tuthilltown’s Hudson whiskeys — with savory spirits like River Rum and Manhattan Rye — are sure to quench your thirst. Find their brews at more than 20 Valley retailers.
$44-$49
Tuthilltown Spirits, Gardiner
845-633-8284
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Old Flame: Add a little spark to your next party with these hand-crafted matchboxes. Vintage imagery depicts everything from holiday scenes to pin-ups to zodiac symbols, making each pack of fire-starters a most memorable hostess gift.
$14
Shandell’s, Millerton
518-789-6603
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Bio-Bag: Clueless about what to get the earth-loving beauty on your list? This “green,” animal-free EcoTools cosmetics kit by Alicia Silverstone — complete with four different bags and a five-piece brush set — will make any gal blush. $8.99-$19.99 (Pieces sold separately)
Walgreens and Target stores throughout the Valley
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Cake Walk: Finding the perfect holiday gift is a piece of cake: just throw these potted pastries in the oven and voilà — instant treat. Available in a variety of delish flavors, including eggnog, gingerbread, pumpkin, and apple spice. $11.95
Payning by Caryn, Cold Spring
845-265-4403
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Picture This: Photographer Nick Zungoli’s take on the Valley is nothing short of spectacular: his work has been showcased in Sierra Magazine and Popular Photography (not to mention Steven Spielberg’s private collection). Loved ones will cherish one of his framed images, which feature sights from the Palisades to the ’Gunks and beyond. $80-$1,175
The Exposures Gallery, Sugar Loaf
845-469-9382
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Bowled Over:
This iridescent blue bowl, made by David Lindsay, shimmers with hints of green, gold, pink, purple, and red. $180 (medium), $298 (large)
Sweetheart Gallery, Woodstock
845-679-2622
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