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December 22, 2007 / GO Brooklyn / Shopping

Last minute gift guide

By Lisa J. Curtis and Adam Rathe

for The Brooklyn Paper

For the host & hostess

Customized gift baskets filled with wines and upscale liquors from all over the world, prices vary. At Mei Chi Liquor, 391 Flatbush Ave. between Sterling Place and St. Johns Place in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-1403.

For the fashionista

Mossmills “Amelia” gold ring, $110. At Paper Doll Boutique, 104 Bond St. at Pacific Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 237-2236, www.paperdoll-boutique.com.

For the worldly decorator

Teak wood bowl and chopsticks, $45. At Artesana Home, 155 Montague St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 254-8050.

For your sweet

JoMart Chocolates hand-painted, 14-inch tall, 4-pound Santa mounted on decorated foam base encircled with wrapped chocolates, $90. Call to order. At JoMart Chocolates, 2917 Ave. R at Nostrand Avenue in Marine Park, (718) 375-1277, www.jomartchocolates.com.

For all ages

“The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!” by Steve Martin and Roz Chast, $17.95. Community Bookstore, 143 Seventh Ave. between Garfield and Carroll streets in Park Slope, (718) 783-3075.

For a new mother

Bebe Au Lait nursing cover in black eyelet, white eyelet or prints, $37.99. At Boing Boing, 204 Sixth Ave. at Union Street in Park Slope, (718) 398-0251.

For holiday cheer

Don Julio “Blanco” tequila holiday package with 750 ml bottle and stainless steel lemon/lime juicer, $48. Fifth Avenue Liquors, 5611 Fifth Ave. at 56th Street in Sunset Park, (718) 492-0922.

For the one you love

Copper and 24K-gold-threaded Avaloke Teshore compassion Buddha statue, $550. At Mandala Tibetan Store, 59 Seventh Ave. between Lincoln Place and Berkeley Place in Park Slope, (718) 789-7903.

For the proud Brooklynite

Screencraft Tileworks Brooklyn coasters, $38. At Blue Ribbon General Store, 365 State St. at Bond Street in Boerum Hill, (718) 522-9848, www.blueribbongeneralstore.com.

For inspiration

Fitness training gift certificates. At Absolute Fitness Trainers, (718) 788-3212, www.absolutefitnesstrainers.com.

For the tots

Melissa & Doug puzzles, $7-$10. At Still Hip, 283 Grand Ave. at Clinton Place in Clinton Hill, (718) 398-0008, www.stillhipbrooklyn.com.

For the marathoner

Mountain Hardware “Transition” jacket, $150. At Slope Sports, 70 Seventh Ave. at Lincoln Place in Park Slope, (718) 230-4686, www.slopesports.com.

Photos: The Brooklyn Paper / Robin Lester: Blue Ribbon General Store, Slope Sports; The Brooklyn Paper / Tom Callan: Paper Doll Boutique, Artesana Home

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