1 day left.

If it's this late in the game and you are still empty handed, I might suggest swapping gift certificates for concert tickets. One of the best presents I have ever received was two tickets for a Kings of Leon show. There is nothing better than the experience of live music.

2 days left.

Don't get me wrong I love my Nikon, but sometimes a Holga can give you a different perspective (one that you can get sans photoshop). Now that they come in so many different flavorful colors, there's a Holga for everyone!

3 days left.

It is never to early to gear up for the coming new year. I am currently trying to decide which one of these little brown pen calendars I would like for myself and which one I would like to give as a gift. To many choices.

1. Petit Paris Printable 2010 Mini Calendar

2. Keep Calm and Carry On Printable 2010 Spoof Mini Calendar

3. Perpetual Paris, Photo Collage + Perennial Calendar

4 days left.

Black just seems to be the color of everything I have been wishing for.

1. Forever 21, Couture Motor Jacket

2. Topshop, Tassel Zip Leather Gloves

3. Loeffler Randall, Hope D-Ring Booties

4. Banana Republic, Cashmere Infinity Scarf

5. Rebecca Minkoff, Loveletter Satchel

6. J. Crew, Superskinny Satin Belt

7. Topshop, Funnel Biker Bomber Jacket

8. American Apparel, Nylon Spandex Stretch Floral Stirrup Leggings

photo: stylesightings

5 days left.

For those who would rather give an experience as a gift, why not give a getaway. I have been drooling over the studio apartments for rent on Haven in Paris. The idea of experiencing Paris like a local just makes me giddy.

6 days left.

I would love nothing more than to have a real tree in my tiny apartment, but it's just not possible. But with wood, some paint, and a little creativity I would be able to make one that fits! Heres a gift idea for all of those who can't swing the size of a real one.

apartment therapy.

7 days left.

Trying to obtain the perfect red pout is difficult but with Santa's help I might just be willing to give it a try.

1. Nars, Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Forbidden Red

2. Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge Pur in Sublime Red

8 days left.

Gifts for the aspiring Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Giada De Laurentiis + Ina Garten. Bon Appetit!

1. Salt and Pepper Shakers by David Shrigley

2. Morph, Nest Set

3. Le Creuset, Tea Kettle

4. Anthropologie, Silverware Dishtowel Spoon

5. I Know How to Cook, by Ginette Mathiot

5. Anthropologie, Silverware Dishtowel Fork

6. Dean & Deluca, Spice Rack

7. Skillet Bacon Jam

8. Origo, Mix Bowl

9 days left.

Gift ideas for the book worms in your life. For those who covet the classics (or just Jane Austen), for the francophiles, for those who are just desperate for a good read, or for the fashionable artists who just can't stop doodling. There's a little something for everyone, just take your pick.

1. Clothbound Penguin Classics, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

2. Clothbound Penguin Classics, Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen

3. French Milk, by Lucy Knisley

4. Half Broke Horses, by Jeannette Walls

5. The Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel Barbery

6. My Wonderful World of Fashion, by Nina Chakrabarti

The Countdown.

I am counting down the last 10 shopping days with oodles

of gifts. So let's kick this off with a few of my favorites.

1. Fiona Paxton, Sylvie Necklace

2. Samara, Fold up Ballet Flat

3. Jeffrey Campbell, Karen Over the Knee Boot

4. Topshop, Jersey Snood Scarf

5. Sam Edelman, Zoe Boots