11 Thoughtful Gifts for Her

We rounded up some of the most fun and useful items for every woman on your list, whether it's your bestie, sister-in-law, or Becky from accounting.

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1. Ginger Beer Making Kit

Few things are quite as refreshing as a Moscow Mule, and this kit allows you to make organic, gluten-free ginger beer to serve as a mixer (or enjoy all on its own). The kit includes everything you need to make the beer, including a 1-gallon fermentation mug and spices. The brewing process only takes a week—perfect for people just starting out with fermentation. You can order the kit with or without the handsome hammered copper mule mugs, but they make it just a little more special.

Find It at Uncommon Goods for $69 and up.

2. Kodak Mini Shot

Smartphones have made taking and sharing pictures easy, but it's not quite the same as having a printed keepsake. The KODAK Mini Shot Instant-Print camera allows you to both take and print photos wherever you are—and you can even print photos already stored on your phone. A companion app allows for expert cropping and filtering, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you send photos from the camera to your phone for editing or sharing. The camera is available in fashion colors, and small enough to fit in a purse. This one's sure to impress.

Find It at Amazon for $120.

3. Sodastream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker Bundle

The crisp burst of bubbles in soda is addictive, but it's far healthier—and cheaper in the long run—to make sparkling water yourself. This Sodastream bundle has everything you need to get started on your quest for the perfect homemade bubbly water, including extra CO2, carbonating bottles, and citrus flavoring.

Find It at Amazon for $125.

4. Rifle Paper & Co Art Prints

Bare walls are a menace. Treat your favorite female to the whimsical, colorful flora and fauna of Anna Bond's illustrations, and they'll never have to stare at bare plaster or paint again. Choose from abstract designs, inspirational sayings, or homages to your favorite places and people, all available in 8-by-10- or 16-by-12-inch sizes. You can even add custom frames.

Find It at Rifle Paper Co. for $24.

5. Cat Tea Infuser

What could make a comforting cuppa even better? A tea infuser shaped like a kitty perched on the edge of your mug. Available in gray or pink, these infusers are made of BPA-free, food-grade silicon and won't break down in the dishwasher.

Find It at Amazon for $15 and also at these other retailers:

6. Homesick Candle

Sometimes you just want to smell a favorite place again, whether it's the spring flowers of Central Park or the coffee and pine needles of Seattle. Homesick's all-natural soy wax candles are available in 14 scents tied to major American cities—a perfect gift for recent (or not-so-recent) transplants. Each comes hand-poured in a stylish glass tumbler.

Find It at Amazon for $30 and also at these other retailers:

7. Cyberoptix Pashmina

These aren't your mother's pashminas! (Well, unless you give her one.) Printed with scientific, geeky, history-inspired and botanical patterns—from the Dewy Decimal System to drum machines—they're a delightfully cheeky take on keeping warm. Whether your recipient is into coffee, old maps, insects, neurons, or dinosaur bones, these are sure to delight. Available in two weights, light or cozy, and screen-printed by hand in Detroit.

Find It at Cyberoptix for $44.

8. Cactus Enamel Pin

Have someone on your list who's crazy about plants, and just a little bit trendy? Surprise them with this high-quality pin featured a prickly cactus in a geometric copper terrarium. They'll grow to love it! But if pins aren't your giftee's thing, you could choose a lucky black cat, a llama, a hot air balloon, or everyone's favorite pre-teen with telekinetic powers.

Find It at Amazon for $10.

9. Vintage-Style Bird Tree Jewelry Holder

Tame your bestie's bureau-top chaos with this handsome holder suitable for earrings, rings, and necklaces. The recipient will thank you for making their mornings just a little easier—and more fashionable.

Find It at Amazon for $16 and also at these other retailers:

10. Kaos Golden Soccer Ball

The fun doesn't have to stop once the World Cup is over. Your favorite soccer fanatic can let the good times roll all year-round with this stylish metallic-toned ball.

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11. Posie Turner Socks

Your loved one will feel warm—on both the inside and the outside—with the help of these motivational Peruvian Pima Cotton socks, each featuring feel-good phrases like "I Am Brave," "Good Vibes Only," and "Dance It Out." The daily positivity of the socks's mantras is matched only by their vibrant colors and playful patterns (and, of course, their luxury feel).

Find It at Posie Turner for $17.