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Make her holiday merry and bright with these top gift picks from 2life.

Gold Rim Glasses: These vintage-inspired coupe glasses add a sophisticated touch to any glass of bubbly. While the fancy glass might look like something that Jay Gatsby would keep on his bar cart, this version from Indigo is more of a steal than splurge: only $24 for a set of four. Now, that’s worthy of a toast!

Covet Garden Home: This special print edition of beloved digital design magazine Covet Garden is the long-lost soul mate of any decor-lover’s coffee table. Fans of the digital mag kept asking co-founders Rhonda Riche, Lynda Felton and Jessica Reid when they were going to make a print edition, so the women set up an Indiegogo campaign and their loyal readers helped them make Covet Garden Home a reality. The 100+ page book includes brand new home tours, entertaining ideas and DIY projects. This is a fool-proof gift for any woman in your life, and believe us when we say it’s a steal at $25.00 a copy.

Virginia Johnson Shawl: Gift-giving is all about finding those luxurious items that you know she’ll love, but might not necessarily buy for herself. Any item from textile designer and illustrator Virginia Johnson fit into this category, but we’re particularly smitten with this lightweight gauze shawl. Made of 100% merino wool from Kashmir, the versatile scarf will be one of those items she wants to wear every day, yet keep forever.

The Rule of Thirds: Technically, this novel by beauty expert and author Chantel Guertin is geared for young adults, but we know from experience that grown-up readers will also love the story of sixteen-year-old Pippa Greene, a passionate photographer and all-around awesome heroine. Dealing with themes of friendship, loss, creativity and, of course, romance, The Rule of Thirds is a must-read, whether the gals on your shopping list are 12 years old or 112!

iPhone 5S: You can always count on Apple to combine beautiful design with powerful technology, and the fashionable technophile in your life will not be disappointed to find a gold iPhone 5S under the tree. As a little bonus, download our 2life app and use it together on your iOS devices to stay connected. Built for two people to use, 2life lets you and your partner share photos and links, make and manage lists and coordinate calendar events. What better reason to pull out her phone than to stay in touch with the awesome partner who gifted her the shiny device?!

Ottolenghi, The Cookbook: Part cookbook, part work of art, the latest recipe collection from restauranteurs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi lets you recreate dishes from their beloved London outposts. Full of stunning photography and over 140 Mediterranean-inspired recipes, this unique collection is perfect for anybody who loves to cook, regardless of their skill level. Covering everything from starters and mains, to savory breads and pastries, the recipes in this collection reflect the authors’ diverse influences, including Jerusalem, Italy, California and North Africa. Is your mouth watering yet?!

Kate Spade 2014 Agenda: This fashionable gold-dot agenda is the perfect item for any female teachers on your shopping list. Or perhaps for the girlie coworker whose name you drew in the office Secret Santa. Or maybe for that scatterbrained woman in your life who can never seem to stay organized. Who could object to such a stylish hint, hint?