December 2, 2008
Come All She Faithful
2008 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls
Let Santa’s antlered helpers guide your sleigh to the perfect gift.
Dasher
Get her chronic lateness back on track with the Nelson Eye Clock. Rushing yourself? Butter inside Dulles Airport offers the perfect gift-on-the-go with boxed holiday lacquer kits.
Dancer
Say it like you mean it with Nanette Lepore’s bronze P.S. I Love You pumps (5449 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase; 301-657-1515). The flirty side bow will entice her to kick up those heels at new Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar. 
Prancer
She’ll skip with joy after preening at the Willard InterContinental’s brand new Red Door Spas. (Treat her to a facial and a steam in the sauna.)
Vixen
Sauce up her wrist with a Uniq Juels wrap bracelet (Corcoran Museum Shop, 500 17th Street NW; 202-639-1790), an ecoconscious take on her ’80s slap bracelet made by a local artist. Or tantalize with travel-inspired necklaces by local designer Joelle Price at Circle Boutique.
Comet
Yeah, yeah. Your love is brighter than the sun and bigger than the solar system. Let the schmaltz fest continue with Gift Republic’s star naming kit at Après Peau.
Cupid
Still make her palms clammy? She’ll be cool as a cucumber with Steuben’s crystal hand coolers. The beautiful carved balls helped girls in the olden days chill as they waited to be asked to dance.
Donner
An insatiable appetite may never be filled, but it can be organized with Haute Papier’s new recipe boxes. Or inspire her with the Women Chefs & Restaurateurs 2009 calendar featuring recipes, wine pairings, and tips from top aproned ladies.
Blitzen
Feed her buzz with a subscription to the wine of the month club at Rappahannock Cellars (Virginia shipping address required). Or enroll her in classes with EatBar mixologist Gina Chersevani (call Chris at 703-778-5051 or e-mail chrism@tallularestaurant.com for a schedule).
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