Holiday shopping can get overwhelming, and overwhelmingly expensive, but you don't have to go high priced to get someone a pretty gift that feels luxurious. I've rounded up 10 gifts that still show thought, class, and an eye for aesthetics. They'd be great as stocking stuffers or as small individual gifts — and they're all less than a 10 spot. Read more

Staying with friends or family over a holiday and need to bring a present for your kind hostess? It can be hard to think of what would delight someone, especially a relative you may not spend that much time with. Which is why I put together these five pretty, quirky gifts for every price range. They're sure to bring a smile to even the most harried hostess's face, so click through to check them Read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and gift buying can be tricky. To prevent you from having to slog through the morass of chintzy gifts and help you give something that your recipient will really appreciate, I've put together a selection of gifts that range in price from $5.50 to $65. To see what you can give your sweetheart or friends — or yourself, if you happen to be your own Read more

Wondering what to get your market-obsessed mother-in-law or locavore love-of-your-life this year? Thankfully, there's lots of loot to choose from, whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Slow Food International's first-ever Terra Madre Day on Thursday, Dec. 10. It's an occasion geared toward supporting good, clean, fair, local food, small-scale production, and fair-trade food practices Read more

It's time again for Secret Santas, office gift pools, and tokens of appreciation for co-workers, friends, and family. If you're shopping for someone beauty-minded, there are plenty of cute, inexpensive gifts out there that are neither cheap-looking nor generic. To help you find the perfect lagniappe, I've assembled stocking stuffers for every taste and budget. Click through and get giving. Read more

In the age of iPod Nanos, bluetooth headsets, and Nintendo Wiis, there's something special about getting a loved one the time-honored gift of a book. For the culinary-obsessed friend who has enough cookbooks, but loves to read as voraciously as he eats, consider one (or several) books to further whet his appetite for the finer food experiences in life. Read more

Recently, a good friend has become quite enamored with the art of the bar. He's got a small kitchen and basic ingredients, but every time he hosts happy hour with a signature cocktail, it always steals the show. This holiday, I'm looking forward to surprising him with a few essentials that will help transform his bar from typical to remarkable. Read on for some supplies that will thrill any Read more

Whether you're a vegetarian or not, going meatless is a growing trend, and you're certain to know a dear friend or family member who is. This holiday, show them you care by making selections that take subtle consideration of their lifestyle choices. For some practical — yet delightful! — presents to suit any budget, keep reading. Read more

She's the girl who makes snake cakes in her sleep. The gal who sends twenty-five handmade birthday invitations to a four course sit-down dinner that she cooks. She's already obsessing about her Thanksgiving menu and testing out Christmas cocktails. You know who I'm talking about, she's the hostess who does it all and she's giving Martha Stewart a run for her money. Always on top of things, this Read more

So maybe you weren't actually going to purchase the $20 million submarine for sale in the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, right? Well, actually that may not be the case, anymore. In light of the recession, retailers are scaling back fantasy gifts traditionally offered around the holidays. Take a peek at the scaled-down luxury gifts of the season. Photos courtesy of Read more