Tired of auditioning for the part of thoughtful gift giver every holiday season? Win the role with these locally made suggestions for the ladies in your life.

Yarn
Rebecca Yaker is probably the most prolific designer in the city. (She's also modeling in this photo.) These sweet scarves can be wrapped up like a drama collar or worn swooped over your shoulder as a ruffly winter accessory. Available at MNFashion Holiday Boutique (Gaviidae, lower level, next to Saks Off Fifth).

Chocolate
The bouchons by Cocoa & Fig are pretty much the richest, most delectable bites we've ever had.

Leather
You know you want a little leather. Karin Jacobson, one of our favorite local jewelry designers, makes these cool laser-cut bracelets.

Cooking
Learn how to cook in 2010. Sharpen your knives and sign up for both of you to learn from Laura Bonicelli of Solo by Bonicelli, who crafts food that's the perfect balance of foodie and homey.

Shine
Sometimes, you need to have need the real thing. In this case, sterling silver. Yen Chee's slick, contemporary, organic jewelry designs are just right.

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