Thoughtful Gifts for Gals (& Guys!)

As with every other day of the year, we here at Lizzie Fortunato encourage shopping small and smart for the holidays. We opt for quality over quantity and love gift giving that supports artisanal, luxury makers.

The good news for you? We’ve got statement earrings made in-house in our Lower East Side studio, Fortune Finds culled from independent artists and one-of-a-kind finds that your friends and family will covet. Here we go…

Perfect gifts for the chef, party-thrower, entertainer extraordinaire, and hostess with the mostest in your life:

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We fell in love with these coasters after purchasing them for a friend’s parents. They're the perfect gift for the entertainer who has it all – elegant and still practical.

We love the color of this napkin set from Caroline Z. Hurley, who produces with a group of Guatemalan artisans living in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Does it get any cooler than this soapstone wine cooler? The ultimate in chic dinner party accoutrement.

It's hard to cook in bangles, rings and long necklaces, but the Parker Earrings are feather-weight and will make your hostess with the mostest stand out from her crowd.

Made by artisans in Uganda, these gorgeous servers are a minimalist design with maximalist shine - they scream sophistication and elegance.

Crafted by woodworker Chris Earl in Los Angeles, these straws will up the bar of any cocktail connoisseur - they're cool on your lips and very easy on the eyes.

Gifts that the fashion forward, trend-setting, glamour girl in your life will absolutely swoon over:

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Oversized, embroidered roses embellish this convertible clutch hand-crafted from red Saffiano leather (the leather made famous by Prada - need we say more?)

Looks DO mean a thing. Here's a candle that looks as good as it smells.

An alternative update to traditional pearls; we're obsessed with how the coral and onyx inlaid clasp on this show stopping piece can be worn in the front or the back.

Lizzie designed these to wear to her sister's rehearsal lunch: a beach-side, mojito-doused, dance party on Portugal's coast. The response was so good she added them to the collection.

Every fashion girl needs a beautiful place to store her jewels.

The easiest way to make a statement: Big tassels and crystal embellishment guarantee you'll feel dressed to the nines but the comfortable bib silhouette means you can wear this baby til the sun comes up without a fuss.

Gifts for the hard-to-shop-for art enthusiast, design guru, and aspiring gallerist in your life:

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We love travel and surf photography. It transports us far away from our tiny NYC apartments and we also adore this photographer - our brother, Alex Fortunato.

Any designer will appreciate the bold silhouette of this three dimensional cuff.

Who needs numbers when you have clean lines and rad materials? We're obsessed with this graphic brass and soapstone clock hand crafted in Kenya.

No framing required with this original artwork by Caroline Z. Hurley that is at once minimal and sophisticated.

The most gorgeous, dramatic view of California's Stinson Beach is the perfect addition to any living room.

Sleek and architectural - any design enthusiast will appreciate these laser cut brass earrings.

Practical and beautiful gifts for the expecting (and new!) mamas and papas in your life:

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This handmade twin size quilt inspired by the serenity of Oaxaca Mexico will bring peace to any little one's room.

Who said diaper bags needed to be ugly? This super lightweight tote in navy suede is the perfect haul-all for any new mom.

Clothes and toys will be out of sight! (And kids like to hide in our favorite oversized hamper too).

Kathryn hand carried these rag rugs back from her Portugal honeymoon. They're handmade, limited edition, and durable - the perfect accent to any nursery.

Kids' rooms need art too! But we might actually want to steal this original Caroline Z. Hurley frame collage for ourselves.

These handmade linen and leather pillows are made right here in our NYC. They're over stuffed for support and work in living rooms, bedrooms and nurseries.

Perfectly pretty gifts for the candlelit-dinner-loving, eternally optimistic, romantics in your life:

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We've got lots of love for this paperweight or decorative object; and the high polish and substantial weight make it elegant and sophisticated.

Here's to flowers that will last. We love the pen pal pin in rose for our jean jackets and tote bags.

Here's to wearing your heart on your sleeve... Or around your neck. The Gemini Necklace is crafted in rose quartz - known for its healing benefits.

Here's to those candlelit dinners... Or just an apartment that's absolutely gorgeous.

He doesn't need to bring you flowers when you've got them around your neck. These flowers are hand cut from velvet and leather and assembled into the perfect collar in our NYC studio.

Screw email. There's nothing like a hand written love letter. We think this is the perfect one.