Wine & Spirits Holiday Gift Guide

What are the holidays if it's not peppered with a few celebratory drinks here and there? Here are several wine and spirits gift ideas for those who enjoy slinging back a tipple or two. These also make awesome hostess gifts.

Known for their playful nature, JAQK Cellars has a deluxe 4-bottle Napa/Sonoma gift set ($202) that will impress any wine drinker. Along with the beautiful packaging you get one bottle each of their 2006 High Roller Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Clover Merlot, Soldiers of Fortune Shiraz, and 2007 Pearl Handle Chardonnay. A deck of JAQK Premier Edition Playing Cards are included.

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Little Book of Letterpress

I'm so happy to see letterpress art being so mainstream these days. Just 10 years ago it was much harder to find letterpress artisans that practice this centuries-old printing technique. According to the Little Book of Letterpress, by Charlotte Rivers, the practice fell out of favor in the late 1950s.

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Whole Foods Gift Boxes

Trust your local Whole Foods to offer some handy gift ideas. Their deluxe gift boxes range $40-60 and they come in several themes. I recommend the "You're Zenzational" box, which comes with a large assortment of relaxing bath and body essentials.

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Armani Gold Rush Holiday 2010 Makeup

Giorgio Armani's Gold Rush holiday 2010 makeup is elegant and bold without going over the top. The limited edition collection is not big but the sexy colors will make a lasting impression for your holiday look.

I always adore anything from the Eyes To Kill line. This season the eyes get a super charged palette of black, silver and coppery bronze. The three new silk eyeshadows are blended with bits of black grey metal to show off a fiery smoky eye.

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Vosges Holiday Chocolate

Vosges Haut-Chocolat certainly knows how to bring on the holiday cheer. This awesome chocolate company launched a bunch of new seasonal items and there's always a sweet gift for everyone to nibble on.

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Tea Forté Holiday Gifts

Known for their signature silken tea infuser, Tea Forté has a wide array of gift sets for tea connoisseurs. The innovative company has created a visually stunning way to prepare and serve tea. The pyramid shaped infuser is made by hand and they only use whole leaf tea and rough cut herbs. Just drop one into your favorite tea cup and watch the tea do its magic. It's so much more elegant than a regular tea bag!

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide

If you were smart enough to skip the crazy malls last weekend, here's a list of holiday gift ideas that will simplify your shopping list. Your loved ones will truly appreciate these lovely trinkets. I know I would!

Linnea's Lights can recreate the cozy warmth of a fireplace with their limited edition Fireside candle ($29). The smoldering blend of pine, tobacco, and sensual sandalwood embers will turn any home into a toasty haven. Available at AshBlue.com.

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Votre Vu Le Lendemain Des Fêtes Gift Set

The holiday season is in full swing, but don't let all the nonstop partying slow you down. The Votre Vu Le Lendemain Des Fêtes gift set ($66.00) will let you recover your pretty visage between your whirlwind social calendar. A $122.00 value, this deluxe set focuses on making your eyes bright and lively. The soothing Tout Le Monde Antioxidant Eye Gel will de-puff and revitalize tired eyes while the sage leaf and evening primrose oil within the SpécialEyes Intensive Eye Treatment will help firm up the delicate eye area.

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Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies

Alice Medrich is such a wonderful baking authority. I've seen her demonstrate her excellent recipes at a local chocolate event several years ago and I'm always blown away by her mastery of the pastry arts. Her latest book, CHEWY GOOEY CRISPY CRUNCHY: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies is another must-have in your kitchen.

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Argento Wine: 2009 Malbec

Produced in Argentina, Argento wines provide affordable drink pairings to the holiday feast. The winery just released the superb 2009 Malbec, a drinkable and elegant wine that goes very well with lamb, steak and other meat dishes.

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