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GET: Historical Remedies homeopathic lozenges are not only effective, but a joy to receive when stuffed when in one���s stocking, at the ready to eradicate holiday stress, malaise and aches. $7 the box, at Whole Foods Market. Seth Vaughan F UF EC RE NI IG FIL RO GET: I have one blank space on GET: GET: I hope this is gifted early so I can wear it to holiday parties. Embroidered mesh dress by Isabel Marant personi���es what I call boho-goth, with an intricate pattern that ���nishes this cool-girl style with craft appeal. $965, at Leap; net-a-porter.com. Michelle Avi��a my wall. This amazing piece by San Antonio���based artist Kelly O���Connor, Ruby Falls (2012), is a collage of digitally printed image, found paper, glitter, string and charcoal, and blows my mind. Represented by David Shelton Gallery, 832.538.0924; davidsheltongallery.com. Michelle Avi��a A 14K gold-plated lacy cuff from a new favorite bauble lady, Kendra Scott. $150, at the Kendra Scott boutique; kendrascott.com. Jenny Antill GIVE: A subtle integration of leather textures with smooth calfskin fading to woven leather, this Bottega Veneta briefcase will surely make a statement. $3,450, at Bottega Veneta. Michelle Avi��a GIVE: A complete set of monochromatic ottoman ties from Charvet. Christian Louboutin GIVE: Marc by Marc Jacobs masters the playful essence of a youthful fashionista with Javier the Owl iPhone case. $48, at Nordstrom. Gabrielle Sauls GIVE: Scrumptious Charbonnel et Walker Truf���es transport you straight back to London. In ���avors including pink champagne, dark chocolate and sea salt caramel. Box of eight $26, at Neiman Marcus; to order at Sur La Table. Megan Pruitt Winder Liberty of London���s leather terrier footstool. GIVE: Book donation to the MFAH GET: Classic Vario four-slice Dualit toaster. I swing high to low on this list and appreciate the aesthetics of this utilitarian appliance. Hmmm, I wonder if yearning for small appliances is setting a bad present precedent. $340, at Williams Sonoma. Laurann Claridge library. A gift that ���ts anyone with an appreciation for the arts and design. The MFAH libraries house the most amazing assortment of books, and anyone can use and enjoy them. They have a running list of books they would like to purchase at a variety of price points. Choose a book and a letter is sent to the recipient, and a bookplate is inscribed with their name. Contact Jon Evans at 713.639.7393, jevans@mfah. org for more information. Greg Fourticq GET: An understated set of three As many of you know, I am obsessed with Edie Sedgwick and want to replicate her glamorous New York apartment, which had a similar elephant-foot showstopper. $750, at liberty.co.uk. Billy Fong bangles serves up a message for peace; it���s crafted from exploded bombs. $69, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston���s ���War/Photography��� Shop. Catherine D. Anspon GIVE: I���d bestow upon my date one of these silkscreened ties by T+Z ��� a collaboration between sculptress Thedra Cullar-Ledford and designer Zoe Jackson-Jarra ��� to wear to the Menil Contemporaries 25th anniversary bash. $195 each, at Fashion Plate Lifestyle. Catherine D. Anspon GIVE: I adore the sculptural look of this diminutive vase. Perfect for a petite bouquet. $65, at David Brown in Uptown Park. Laurann Claridge GET: KENNON AVETT GIVE: Cocktail glasses by Sola showcase your 713 status, as opposed to 281 or, heaven forbid, 832. Set of four $44, at �� Bient��t. Megan Pruitt Winder GET: Be & D has crafted the perfect combination of the stiletto and sneaker. Appear statuesque in these lengthy illusions. $128, at beandd. com. Gabrielle Sauls As if they sprang up in the lawns of a French ch��teau, concrete mushrooms, circa 1940s. $1,530, at Found. Holly Moore GIVE: London calling. A set of three scented candles from Eclectic by Tom Dixon captures the essence of travel and nostalgia with an air of British life. Encased in copper, silver or gold, each candle has a solid Morwad marble lid. $80, at KuhlLinscomb. Rosi Ruiz