Willamette Week's Gimme Guide 2006

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On the cover Laurel open presents at Pittock Mansion.

Give and take.

That's ultimately what the holiday comes down to. You "give" something to someone you care about, and most of the time, that loved one "takes" it back to the place where you purchased it so they can get something they really want.

Well, in the spirit of this so-called season of giving we give you our final Holiday Gift Guide so that doesn't necessarily have to happen. You can tuck our guide under your arm and take it along with you when you hit the shops, boutiques, malls and websites, looking for the perfect gift to give someone. Find even more items on the Web at wweek.com.

Over the next several pages you'll find loads of gift ideas that we are pretty sure are certain to please someone on your list. And in two weeks we'll wrap up the season with a comprehensive guide to New Year's Eve. Until then, enjoy.

Best Holiday Wishes,

Byron Beck, Editor

Elves

Editor Byron Beck

Coordinator/Stylist Elianna Bar-El

Copy Editors Kat Hyatt, Ian Gillingham, Raymond Rendleman

Contributors Elianna Bar-El, Bradley Campbell, Stacy Riger, Ben Waterhouse, David Walker

Art Director Thomas Cobb

Photography Amy Ouellette

Hair/Makeup ClaudineEbel.com

Production Renée Bielawski, Brian Brown, Joe Davis, Maggie Gardner, Tom Humphrey, Ben Mollica, Matt Wong

Models Chelsea and Matt of Q6 talent. Laurel, Matt, Anna, Andreas, Shawna and Pee-Wee

Thank You Pittock Mansion, Finnegan's Toys and Hollywood Vintage