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Nordstrom holiday gift ideas for every budget

Reported by: Lauren Ofstedahl
Last Update: 11/29/2009 5:10 pm
Need some helpful hints on what to buy your loved ones this holiday season?

With so many choices, holiday shoppers may have a tough time deciding on the perfect gift.

To help ease the burden, Nordstrom has handpicked some gift ideas for every budget!

Throughout the holiday season, in-store and online sanity-saving services and short-cutes will be available- all designed to make your holiday shopping just a little easier.

Something Sentimental
Juicy Couture Script initial necklace with crystal pave accents on silver-tone chain, $48. Available in Fashion Jewelry at Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.
Michele ‘Deco Diamond’ chronograph watch case with 108 diamonds (.60 ct.tw.), Swiss movement, mother-of-pearl dial, stainless-steal, $1,295. Available in Fashion Jewelry at select Nordstrom stores.

Just for Her
Valentino ‘Bow Tote’ in red, beige or black patent, $895. Available in Designer Handbags at select Nordstrom stores.
Jo Malone ‘Pomegranate Noir’ combines sweet fruity notes with patchouli, frankincense and spicy woods. Home Candle, $65. Spray Cologne, 3.4 fl. oz., $100. Body Crème, 5.9 oz., $75. All available in Fine Fragrances at select Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.
MAC New Magic, Mirth and Mischief Holiday Collection. Do-The-Trick Buff and Shine Brushes features five top-selling brushes in a chic cosmetics bag, $49.50. Six Smoke and Mirrors Eye Shadows in a sleek compact, $36. Hocus Focus Colorful Face Kit in a double layer compact with two Beauty Powders and Sheertone Shimmer Blush, $38. Put a Spell on You Lip Bag includes Lipstick, Lip gloss and Lip Pencil, $36. All available in Cosmetics at Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.

Gadgets for the Guys
Burberry Timepieces Dual time watch, stainless steel case with leather strap and striped webbing, $495. Black-plated stainless-steel case and bracelet, $675. Both Swiss made and available in Fashion Jewelry at select Nordstrom stores.
Tumi Electronic wall socket adapter for use in over 150 countries; comes with a black leather carrying case, $65. Mobile power pack charger for phones, MP3 players, PDAs and most small electric devices; comes with a protective leather sleeve, $150. Hanging travel kit with numerous interior and exterior pockets in red nylon, $95. All available in Men’s Furnishings at select Nordstrom stores.

Sole Warmers
Hunter Boots Wellington boot, rubber sole in pea green, violet or graphite, whole sizes 5-10m, $115. ‘Fleece Welly’ socks in yellow, cream, charcoal or navy fleece or multi stripe knit cuff. Fleece socks, $30. Knit cuff, $40. Welly detachable pouch in black neoprene, $30. All available in Salon Shoes at select Nordstrom stores.
Converse Slip-on canvas shoes with stretch laces in purple sparkle, sangria pink sparkle or silver sparkle, whole sizes 4-10m and half sizes 10 ½-4m, $29.95-$34.95.
UGG Australia Classic short boot in grey sheepskin, 7-big kid 6m, $89.95-$109.95. UGG Australia Classic tall boot in black sheepskin, 7-big kid 6m, $139.95. All available in Kid’s Shoes at Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.

Stuff the Stockings
Official Best of Fest Three sets of independent films selected from the best films at international film festivals. Themes include: Laughs, Family and Real People.
Each set $39.95. All available in Nordstrom At Home at select Nordstrom stores.
Discovery Bay Games Garage Band: Includes over 528 music trivia questions and is your backstage pass to the game of rock and roll, $14.95.Crush: a fun wine-themed game that tests your willingness to take risks with the roll of the dice, $24.95.
Origin of Expressions: Guess the origin of common expressions or bluff your friends, $29.95. All available in Nordstrom At Home at select Nordstrom stores.
Orrefors ‘Delight’ tea light votives in Swedish crystal, turquoise, pink, grey, plum, bronze or lime, $40. Available in Nordstrom At Home at select Nordstrom stores.
Nordstrom Habits Delicious confections to give or receive, all beautifully packaged.
Carametzels: caramel dipped Bavarian pretzels covered in milk chocolate and dark chocolate topped with coconut, toffee, chocolate chips or chocolate drizzle, 12 oz. $16. Popcorn: Chocolate coated with caramel and drizzled with milk, dark and white chocolate. 15 oz. Almond/pecan, cashew/toffee or peanut butter crunch. $14.
Snowstorm: Nut and cereal mix, coated in white confection, 21 oz. $14.
Chocolate Waves: Dark, milk and white chocolate layered with caramel, topped with sea salt, 10 oz. $18. All available in Nordstrom At Home at select Nordstrom stores.

For Furry Friends
Nordstrom At Home Pet bed in chocolate and blanket in latte. Additional colors and sizes available. Bed, 28”x20”x8”, $65. Blanket, 30”x40”, $35. Both available in Nordstrom At Home at select Nordstrom stores.

Scene Stealers
ABS by Allen Schwartz Sequin shift dress in pewter, sizes 2-12, $318. Available in Dresses at select Nordstrom stores. Boss Black Three-piece tuxedo with satin notched lapel, flat-front trousers in black wool, sizes 40-42s, 38-48r, 40-46l, $950. Available in Men’s Clothing at select Nordstrom stores.
Maggy London Brocade shift dress with jeweled neck in colored stones, sizes 2-14, $148. Available in Dresses at Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.
Tory Burch ‘Nico’ satchel in distressed metallic leather, gold-tone chain strap and signature hardware, $450. Available in Handbags at select Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com.
Jessica Simpson ‘Terri’ snake print peep-toe pump in dark pewter leather, sizes 5-11m, $88.95.
Linea Paolo ‘Admired’ T-strap platform sandal in pewter snake print leather, sizes 4-11m, $129.95.
Sam Edelman ‘Icelynn’ boa printed jeweled flat in gunmetal, sizes 5-13m, $129.95. All available in Women’s Shoes at Nordstrom stores and online at Nordstrom.com.



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