>The holidays are a stressful time. People spend a lot of time and effort on deciding what gifts to get their family and friends. I have composed this little illustrated gift guide to help you decide what to get your loved ones. All of the below illustrations are based on my close friends and represent what I would get them if I lived in a perfect world. A world where orders appear at your doorstep after 10 minutes of ordering them, in which I have unlimited means and all my friends live nearby.

Geek Chic
You all know him, he loves technology, witty comic strips and a good joke. He is not very fashion conscious, but he will always appreciate a funny word tee.
Some good gifts for him might include a good laptop bag, like this one from Etsy. Sadly the seller of the above shown bag (1) seems to have removed the listing, so here is an equally awesome bag from another seller. Our guy could also appreciate some quirky wardrobe accents, especially if no one but him could see it- socks from Asos. A good wallet is something that is always needed, this one from Etsy seller urbanheirlooms is made of leather and features a key detail.
Last but not least- as our guy loves comfort, this cute throw pillow might be right up his alley (this particular one appears to be sold, but there are plenty more in YellowBugBoutique’s shop).

City Girl
There is this one girl you know that is up to date on trends, always well dressed and seems to be very particular regarding what she buys. She will appreciate quality and uniqueness.
1. She would love this necklace. It’s handmade and features geometric shapes.
2. A modern take on classics comes in the form of this bag. A classic heavy duty bag with a modern twist in the form of bright green color.
3. This skirt  could be the perfect addition to any wardrobe.
Note: Yes I did use myself as a ref for this one. Yes, I think I’m all these things. And yes, I would love to get each and every one of these items.

Say hello to the urban gentleman. He likes quality, has impeccable taste  and appreciates creativity.
1. This set of cups and saucers would probably look great in the urban gent’s sleek home.
2. A handmade book cover.
3. A good set of headphones is really hard to find. One that is good quality and trendy looking is even harder to find.
Arty Girl
There is always this one friend whose taste is completely different to your own, you never seem to agree on any piece of clothing, or anything really, except the fact you love each other madly.
Since your tastes are so different it is always good to focus on hobbies and interests rather than things that you obviously never seem to agree on.
1. The Iphone telephoto lens. A good idea for those who want more from their Iphone camera.
2. An art book. This Egon Schiele book will probably speak to any art enthusiast.
3. This unique sketchbook. From Etsy seller Peaceblossomstudio.

All illustrations are (c) me, all photos of products are property of their respective owners.