The Experts

By Blythe Copeland

For the wine lover: Alessi’s iconic Anna G corkscrew—designed to look like a cheery lady with a bobbed haircut and brightly colored dress—makes breaking into a fine wine that much more fun. ($49, Bliss Home, 121 Newbury St., Boston, 617-421-5544, blisshome.com)

For the chef: She can brand her favorite casserole recipe with an embosser, and then file it away in a monogrammed wooden recipe box. ($69, Williams-Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com)

For the artist: Keep her creativity flowing with a one-year membership to the Museum of Fine Arts. ($75, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-267-9300, mfa.org)

For the jetsetter: A pocket-sized travel journal takes whatever her worldwide adventures dish out. Don’t forget a brightly colored ballpoint pen—and a silk eye-pillow for those long flights. (World Travel Leather Journal, $49; P.S. pen, $9; and silk eye pillow, $18, Paper Source, 338 Boylston St., Boston, 617-536-3444, paper-source.com)

For the mom-to-be: Reward her for that long day on her feet with a 50-minute Mama Mio pregnancy pedicure. ($60, Bella Sante, 76 Bedford St., Lexington, 781-862-2444, bellasante.com)

For the party girl: Every scenester has her favorite evening clutch. Design one (we recommend the Erinn) with your ’maid in mind at 1154 Lill Studio. (Bags starting at $62, 1154 Lill Studio, 220 Newbury St., Boston, 617-247-1154, 1154lill.com)

For the earth-conscious: Prana’s stylish (and certified organic) Willow hoodie—with its slim fit and palette of washed greens, soft blue, and chocolate brown—is perfect for your favorite environmentally minded gym-goer. ($60, City Sports, 1035 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-782-5121, prana.com)

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