Mary Cadden, USA TODAY Got some fickle folks on your gift list this season? From pop culture vultures to lovers of luxury, we have searched high and low so you don't have to:
Pop culture vultures
Loved ones of Whovians rejoice! A gift for your beloved Dr. Who fan. The Doctor Who TARDIS Shower Rack may not transport them to an actual new time and place but it just might transform their morning shower. $44.99 at www.thinkgeek.com
Bam! Pow! Batman! There is plenty of debate among fans of the Dark Knight as to who is the ultimate Batman. Well, sorry Michael, Val, George, Christian and Ben, but the silver screen contenders don't hold a Bat Signal to the original, Adam West.
Batman: The Complete Television Series Limited Edition includes 13- disc Blu-ray set includes 120 episodes, episode guide, trading cards, Adam West Scrapbook and a Hot Wheels Replica Batmobile. $269.97 www.batmanondvd.com
All the Downton ladies:Downton fans, do you have a favorite Downton lady? Well, now you can smell like one, or all of them. PBS offers a collection of seven fragrances that include Lady Mary's Bittersweet, Anna Bates's Anna's romance or Daisy Mason's Honestly Daisy. Can't choose? The fragrances are also available as a complete set. $74.99 - $244.99 at www.pbs.com
Pet lovers
Fa-la-la-fun with Fido! Wouldn't it be nice to sit back and enjoy a cold one at the end of the day with your best-four-legged-friend? Now you can. Perfect for your pet-loving friends, Bowser is safe for dogs and cats (no yeast, alcohol or hops) and comes in Beefy Brown Ale and Cock-a-Doodle Brew. (The company also offers a Meowser label for cats.)$19.99 for a six pack at www.bowserbeer.com
A crash course in puppies: Puppies are a popular holiday gift and the WOOFipedia Puppy Pack from the American Kennel Club packs the essentials for the new family member. The kit includes toys, treats and literature on raising a perfect puppy. Make it special with a personalized puppy towel. $44.99 at www.woofipedia.com
Sitting like a boss: Let's face it, cats and their owners are not easy to shop for, at least not together. Owners want something cool and fun. Cats pretty much want a cardboard box. Enter, the Cat Scratch Plane. All the comfort of a cardboard box with the style of a cool cat. $35 at uncommongoods.com
Fab for a fashionista
Holiday guide to fashionable wrapping: Vogue dubbed the scarf the new necklace in their September 2014 issue and there are sure to be a few under every fashionista's tree. If only they were as easy to wear as necklaces. Enter How to Tie a Scarf: 33 Styles. Perfect for fashion pros and novices alike. $12.95 at www.randomhouse.com
Check buffalo check off the list: Buffalo check is back and bigger than ever. Carry the trend through the holiday season with these simple yet elegant totes in warm wool. To make it more personal, both bags can be monogrammed. Available in two sizes and colors (red/black and blue/black.) $78 - $98 at www.cwonder.com
Trimming for the tree party: Shopping for the fashion forward can be difficult. Chances are they have been there and done that with all the latest trends. No worries, if you know their favorite color or birth month, you can score a stunning gift with the Ariel Gordon semi-precious stone necklace. $350 - $425 at www.markandgraham.com
Living in luxury
It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! There is nothing quite like the smell of Christmas, but R. Nichol's Grand Sparkle candle comes pretty close. The 24-ounce, three-wick candle captures the scent of a fresh Christmas tree, well before it is even lit. As the candle burns, a beautiful holiday graphic stands out against the flame's glow. $90 at www.r-nichols.com
Forget naughty or nice, just think sweet!Give the gift of indulgence with chocolates that are as beautiful as they are tasty. The holiday sampler includes champagne truffles, gingerbread caramels and for the naughty, a bag of coal (dark chocolate truffles.)$41 at www.verucachocolates.com
Some welcome warmth: Sure you could give cashmere gloves, but what about the wrists? Brora cashmere cable-knit wrist warmers, also known as fingerless gloves, will keep your hands and wrists warm and wrapped in luxury. There is also an added thumb hole so when you want to expose your digits to the elements, you won't be fumbling with your phone.$129 at www.bergdorfgoodman.com
Fit for foodies
And the appetizer is? Can a foodie ever know too much about food? Didn't think so. The American Plate: A Culinary History in 100 Bites by Libby H. O'Connell takes the reader on a journey through the different cultures and traditions that have shaped our national diet and dishes them out in 100 digestible bites. $26.99 at www.sourcebooks.com
Let it snow, or bead or foam! Think chemistry set meets physics meets Easy Bake oven. Okay, maybe not the oven, but definitely the science. The Cuisine R-Evolution molecular gastronomy kit brings the latest trend in haute cuisine, molecular gastronomy, to home chefs. Included is everything your foodie friends need to alter foods into beads, spheres and foams.$58.99 at www.brookstone.com
And a very gluten-free Christmas to you! Sending gift baskets can be tricky, especially if your loved ones have allergies or food sensitivities. The Tasteful Pantry comes to the rescue with gift baskets for those picky eaters, including gluten-free, soy free, nut free and vegan. There is even a subscription service if you want to mix it up fruit-of-the-month style. $15 - $263.88 at www.thetastefulpantry.com
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