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Christmas Gift Guide: Top 10 Last Minute Gifts

If you haven't bought all of your holiday gifts yet, don't worry! I know a lot of you are panicking right now, but I've put together a fabulous list of 10 last minute gifts. So take a deep breathe, grab a martini, and start reading! If your loved one is a design lover like you, he or she will love the new book by the the Novogratz couple, Home. It's absolutely fabulous. The talented couple discusses several projects they've done, tells us how they did them, and share DIY instructions for many of the pieces. If you don't have time to get this shipped, don't freak out. You can get it at Barnes & Nobles AND CB2. Awesome, right? The Novogratz

Home by Novogratz from CB2

Everyone needs a drink this time of year. Seriously. It's all the stress! For your humurous friend that's under pressure, you should get The Original Disposable Flasks. Handy and funny! The set of three is available at Restoration Hardware.

The original disposable flask from Restoration Hardware

Kate Spade is so funny! This clever iPad protector is so witty and chic! Plus, the dip-dyed look is totally trending. No one would ever know this is a last-minute gift, trust me.

iPad sleeve from Kate Spade

If you live in New York, you must go to Eataly for your last-minute shopping. You can walk through the huge Italian market and put together a gift basket tailored to your friends' and family's tastes, and they'll never know you got it just days before! They have everything you can dream of, from pasta to sweets, and even Italian furniture and accessories like Flos lighting. You can even have a glass of wine while shopping. Huge plus!

Assorted gifts from Eataly

Madeline Weinrib is a fantastic designer with impeccable taste. Her ikat patterned tray is the perfect piece of bling for any home. It's black and white so it will go with all color schemes. It's available at Barneys. So easy, right?!

Madeline Weinrib tray from Barneys

If you've seen the rabbit wine opener in action, you know this gift will be a hit. If your friends are like mine, they love a good glass of wine. And this is the best wine opener I have ever seen. You can get the set at Crate and Barrel.

Rabbit wine opener set from Crate and Barrel

Still haven't bought your man a gift? Pop into J. Crew and pick up this bag! This man-bag is so fab and chic! I know your man says he doesn't care what his gift is, but he does! With this gift you'll definitely be scoring some brownie points.

Billykirk bag from J. Crew

How clever is this boombox match strike?! I really can't get enough of it. Jonathan Adler is one of my favorite designers. He always makes the best accessories. It definitely doesn't have a last-minute feel to it.

Boombox match strike from Jonathan Adler

Molton Brown makes some of my favorite candles. They come in a variety of scents and each is so spectacular. Candles are also a fab way to light a room. And as you know, a well-lit room feels happier!

Candle set from Molton Brown

This pewter over brass tub is the perfect sparkle for any table and looks even better when there's champagne involved! What a gorgeous gift, and very well thought out!

Grand Hotel de Paris beverage tub from Neiman Marcus

I hope you're feeling better about your last-minute Christmas shopping. Is there anything else on your list? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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