InStyle’s gifts for everyone on your list

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Gifts for friends and family
A sweet something to share that won’t take time out of your busy holiday schedule. For the hostess with the mostest — or the newlyweds who haven’t unwrapped their baking supplies yet! Chocolate raspberry mille crepe cake with a filling of raspberry puree and vanilla custard by Mackenzie Limited, $75; mackenzieltd.com

For the adventurers and travel buffs, this waterproof camcorder can record 10 hours of video and go underwater underwater for up to half an hour. Perfect for documenting that January snorkeling excursion. Xacti E1 waterproof camcorder by Sanyo, $500; Circuit City, Circuitcity.com

These boxed coaster sets are an elegant choice for the consummate entertainer. Also great to have on-hand as a hostess gift. Faux lizard or faux shagreen by Dransfield & Ross, $40 at Mecox Gardens

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This handblown glass apothecary canister makes a stylish statement in your home whether filled with seashells from your travels or cotton balls in your powder room. By Juliska, $148/8” high, $59/5.5”, $125/6.5”; Michael C. Fina, michaelcfina.com

Book lovers
Perfect for the chefs on your list who love exotic cuisine, this Creole cookbook by Parisian chef Babette de Rozieres features West-Indian inspired dishes, such as spicy lamb skewers and crab profiteroles. Creole by Babette de Rozieres, $40; amazon.com

Need a healthy dose of gowns and glamour? Bask in the glow of your favorite stars in 500 pages filled with nearly 1000 images showcasing celebs taking the ultimate walk of fame. "Red carpet: Twenty Years of Fame and Fashion," edited by Katrina Fried, $35; 212-989-3200

The Sports Book is the go-to resource for more than 200 sports, filled with facts, stats, rules and tactics... it even comes covered with Astroturf. $35, by the editors of DK Publishing; amazon.com

This Harry Potter treasure trove includes all the JK Rowling books in their own locking storage trunk. For fans of all ages. scholasticstore.com

An essential for every fashionable gal on your list... packed with style secrets from creating the perfect smoky eye, to organizing your closet, to choosing the proper hostess gift. Style 101, $24.95; instyle.com

Pets
Pets are becoming just as pampered as kids... if Fido is too tired to walk, take him for a spin — while you sweat it out —i n this pet jogging stroller by Jeep. $250 at Petco, petco.com

Because dogs get cold too... plus they look adorable when they’re dressed up, especially in this color-blocked “bad to the bone” sweater from Banana Republic. And, “statement tees” are all the rage. Banana Republic dog sweater, $38; bananarepublic.com

Deck out your dog in velvet for the holidays, particularly this bright red cotton velvet leash and collar, and he’ll be right on target with the bright color trend. Love my dog collar ($42, $45, $8) and leash ($48) at Conran Shop, conranusa.com

One of the biggest trends of the holiday season is personalized gifts. Why not get customized dog treats for your best furry friend? Upload his photo at adogslife.net and get a bag of treats with his mug on the Label. $8 for an 8-ounce bag, allow 10 days for delivery

Upgrade your hound’s ID-tags with these gold-plated enamel charms... they’re both cute and customized. Gold-plated enamel letter ($19) and fish ($12) tags; Trixie + Peanut, trixieandpeanut.com

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