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holiday guide
Thoughtful, stress-free gift giving
(Family Features) When in need of
inspiration during gift -giving season,
focusing on thoughtful presents that align
with the personalities and interests of
your intended recipients can be a surefi re
way to delight even the hard-to-buy-for
friends and family on your list.
If you need a little extra help this holiday
season, though, these ideas curated by
the experts at Macy’s can help you hand
out on-trend, versatile gift s.
“Th e holidays are our favorite time of
the year,” said Durand Guion, group vice
president, Macy’s Fashion Offi ce. “As the
gift destination, we believe in the wonder
of giving and are excited to help our
shoppers fi nd the perfect gift s. Our fashion
directors have highlighted the best
selection of fashion, beauty and home
with trendy pieces that are not only versatile
but also inspiring, whether they’re for
gift ing, dressing or entertaining.”
Find more thoughtful gift ideas that
can make your loved ones smile at macys.
com/gift s.
For the Home Decorator
Bring the holiday cheer home this season
with cozy throws and decorative pillows
that are perfect for gathering around
the fi replace. A variety of options are available,
including a Basket Weave Faux-Fur
Pom Pom Th row, a Snuggle by the Fire
Pillow, a Holiday Truck Pillow and a Stand
Out Scottie Pillow. Featuring touches of
faux fur and velvet, these throws and pillows
from the Martha Stewart Collection
can add warmth to a room on chilly nights.
For the Beauty Lover
For the woman who is beauty-obsessed,
give her a gift of relaxation with the Tony
Moly sheet mask set. Th e set includes
19 masks in total, including pulp sheet
masks, layering sheet masks, gel face
masks and gel eye masks, and is a perfect
reason for a girls’ night in. Featuring
ingredients such as red wine, which helps
tighten and purify skin, and lemon, which
helps brighten skin tone and combat
hyperpigmentation, among others, there
is a mask for nearly every skin need.
For the Modern Host
Essentially every host knows entertainment
should be a focal point of the party.
Bring family and friends together with the
Studio Mercantile Stacking Game, a vintage
inspired twist on a classic made to be
played while sharing a round of drinks. Th e
set includes 40 wooden blocks engraved
with prompts that can make things more
interesting as well as 14 blank blocks so you
can create your own entertaining tasks.
For the Luxurious Lounger
Th is holiday season, you can combine
the cozy and glamorous sides of nearly
any woman in your life with sparkly slippers
from I.N.C. International Concepts.
Th ese comfy, round-toe, moccasin-style
slippers are faux-fur lined and available
in four vibrant colors – Rose Gold Glitter,
Black Glitter, Navy Glitter and Silver
Glitter – that can put a luxe fi nish on
lounging around during a night in.
For the Go-Anywhere Man
Perfect for the offi ce or a night on
the town – and nearly anything in-between
– a Tommy Hilfi ger watch is a
lasting and versatile gift for the special
man on your list. Completely focused
in black stainless steel with a matching
minimalist dial, this sophisticated
timepiece is also water-resistant to
30 meters. Th e black-on-black design
is a modern upgrade to classic watches,
and can keep your man in style for seasons
to come.
For the Classic Entertainer
Savor your favorite spirits with loved
ones and add an elevated touch to your
entertaining this holiday season with a
set of two whiskey glasses from the Hotel
Collection. Accompanied by black marble
coasters, this modern set of 14.7-ounce
glasses can help protect your furniture
and surfaces from cup marks, drips, spills
and condensation while also impressing
guests at any size gathering.