Ahhh, holiday shopping. It’s exciting, it’s stressful and it’s usually a pain in the…well, you know. I personally hate–really hate–crowds, so trying to navigate aggressive mall shoppers is not my cup of tea.

This year, maybe I’ll try doing all my holiday shopping online. That way I can avoid the pushing and shoving as I near Nordstrom, and I can bypass the evil fat-trap that is the local food court. (”But, it’s only one large ice cream, not my usual two!”)

Some things I’m loving for my fiance:

This chair is quite unique and modern. I could literally shop at uncommongoods.com for hours on end. The gift possibilities are endless, and I know THF (”the handsome fiance,” a nickname of his choosing) would really dig the chair. It’s on the pricier side, but would make a big impression.

THF likes a bargain as much as the next guy, but I swear to god, he would live in Target if he could. Target is on a level he can’t even comprehend: video games, DVD’s, clothes and food…one stop guy-shopping. He’s had his eye on this shirt for weeks. I love the unexpected skyline print on the front and back.

THF is a clotheshorse. This is a guy who must be dragged out of H&M. Dragged. Since he doesn’t own anything from the guys line that Forever21 offers on their website, I thought he’d appreciate this sweater: it’s 100% lambswool for less than $30. The cut, color and style all scream THF.

Restoration Hardware is always a stop for THF and I, no questions asked. Restoration Hardware inspires you to remodel, clean, dream or buy new pillows for no reason whatsoever. I love how their website has a larger range of offerings, and I think that THF would be thrilled with this high-quality “tournament dominoes” set. We like playing games together, eating popcorn and drinking coffee or cocoa on the weekends, and dominoes is a game I know he’d like.

Next post I’ll talk about what I’m getting my family and friends for the holidays.

What presents are you getting that special someone this holiday season?