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Need ideas for everyone on your list? These local retailers have the gifts

that will get a “wow”.

what’s in the box?

gift guide 2011

2012 Mark your dates, times and places in Lallie—of course! $27 each. The Statio-nery Station (Highland Park), stationerysta-tion.com, 847-432-3044

ugg® slippers Stylish, comfy and warm— she needs a new pair, $100 Forest Bootery (Lake Forest & Libertyville), forestbootery.com, 847-234-0201 or 847-362-1201

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MeriNO Jersey Box top and Whisper Silk Scarf in wild orchid, $178 (top), $128 (scarf). Eileen Fisher (Highland Park), eileenfisher.com, 847-433-5440

passchal luxury clutches Recycled inner tubes, embossed Italian leather. Limited edition, $219 (sm), $239 (lg). Waukegan Tire (Park City), waukegantire.com, 847-336-5305

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FiNe pOrtraiture For the whole family. Sutton Studios (Evanston), suttonstudios.com, 847-679-8090

wiNe cOOler with engraved horses, $550. The Crystal Cave (Wilmette), thecrystalcave.us, 847-251-1160

Michael araM gravy BOat to adorn your gathering table, $149 Peachtree Place (Northfield), peachtreeplaceonline.com, 847-441-7585

stretch watches Coco Chanel meets plastic, available in 18 colors, $78. Material Possessions (Winnetka & Chicago), material possessions.com, 847-446-8840

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OzONe sOcKs The perfect gift... available in short or knee high, $16–25. Raven & Dove Jewelry & Gifts (Wilmette), ravenanddove.com, 847-251-9550

classic 1 Kg BelgiaN chOcOlate BallOtiN chocolates of ganache, butter cream, gianduja and truffles, $38/lb. Leonidas (Wilmette), leonidas-usa.com, 847-256-5250

MONOgraM NecKlace Sterling silver, gold plate and 14K gold, $190 and up. Garfinkle’s Fine Jewelry (Highland Park), garfinklesgems.com, 847-433-8877

iglOves By echO Gloves interact with touch screen devices. S, M & L; in 7 colors (men-black only), $39. la colonna (Wilmette), lacolonna@att.net, 847-251-7535

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Belle étOile peNdaNt Sterling, enamel and cubic zirconia, available in 4 colors, $185. Lambrecht’s Jewelers (Wilmette), lambrechtsjewelers.com, 847-251-3284

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MaNgO wOOd 4-wicK caNdle wooden vessel can be reused after candle is used, $80. Style Shack (Highland Park), styleshackgifts.com, 847-579-4525

italiaN haNd paiNted BiscOtti ceraMic Save 20% on our finest Italian Ceramics! $298. Artistica (Winnetka), artistica.com, 847-446-2916

sKiNFO BeFirMe diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, $116. Skinfo (Lincolnshire), skinfo.com, 847-459-2800

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Braided Braclets sterling silver with diamond accents, $162. Fresh Ideas Cloth-ing Co. (Northfield), freshideasclothingco.com, 847-446-3774

OM reFlectiNg caNdle Create your meditation sanctuary with calming Om candle, $29. Full Bloomed Lotus (Wilmette), fullbloomedlotus.com, 847-853-0600

Need more gift ideas?See our writers’ recommendations in

the December issue of Make it Better, on makeitbetter.net, or download the iPad edition.

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KeyliMe cOve resOrt giFt card Good for room rate or throughout resort, $25 incre-ments. KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort (Gurnee), keylimecove.com, 224-656-8685

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twilight turtle Or ladyBug Projects a starry sky with 8 constellations, $39. Giggles & Giraffes (Wilmette), gigglesandgiraffes.com, 847-251-6665

MiNNetONKa, ugg®, priMigi Boots are the bomb! For all ages, $69+. Fit To Be Tied (Northfield), fittobetiedshoes.com, 847-441-4443

sOcK MONKey hat Cozy fleece-lined hat, made in Nepal (fair trade), $27. Lad & Lassie Shop (Wilmette), ladandlassie.com, 847-251-7570,

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persONalized t-shirt Say whatever you’d like, variety of styles & colors. Sizes 2–14. $32–$42. Guys & Co. (Deerfield), guysandco.com, 847-940-4897

NaNOBlOcKs Micro-sized building for all ages. $9.99–$19.99. Children’s Gift Shop (Northfield), TheChildrensGiftShop.com, 847-441-5975

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MaMarOO BOuNcer What good is grooving if you’re not moving? $199. Little Peach (Northfield), peachtreeplaceonline.com, 847-441-7585

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persONalized wiNter hats Knit hat with ear flaps and tie, $46. Penny’s From Heaven (Lake Forest), pennyslake forest.com, 847-735-7375

ugg® slippers Handsome, comfy and warm, $100 Forest Bootery (Lake Forest & Libertyville), forestbootery.com, 847-234-0201 or 847-362-1201

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passchal luxury travel Bag Recycled inner tubes, Italian leather and brushed nickel, $395. Waukegan Tire (Park City), waukegantire.com, 847-336-5305

garMiN edge 800 Performance analysis and maps at your fingertips—a must have for cyclists, $650. Higher Gear (Highland Park), highergearchicago.com, 847-433-2453

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