We think we’ve saved the best round-up for last… what better way to celebrate your partner-in-crime than with the objects that would top your own wish list? So this one’s for you – the til’ the end bestie, the fearless co-pilot, the laugh attack instigator – long may we sing your praises.

We live for a new adventure, but there is just something undeniable about the comforts of home. As much a feeling as it is a place, the holidays make entertaining or staying in especially appealing. Here are some treasures sure to bring warmth to your favorite nesters, homebodies, decor hounds and hostesses…

Coast to coast and around the world, we’ve encountered some truly genius pretty-making treats. Brands both obscure and recognizable, large and small, have added to our ever-growing “won’t-leave-home-without-it” roster. Stuff your favorite beauty queen’s stocking with the cream of the cosmetic crop…

Gather trips revolve around two questions: where shall we dine, and where must we drink? We’ve had our share of “you have to try this!” moments during our travels, which just confirms that now is a pretty great time to have tastebuds. Here are our epicurean picks for your cocktail-shaking, wine-tasting and food-loving friends…