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Etsy Chicago Gift Guide
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For the quiet poet, a place to hang all those dreams. Lace and Sticks Boho Decorative Wall Hanging, $45, The Big City Bumpkin
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For your little sister who's just discovering gothic literature, a Heathcliff-themed candle. Oakmoss and Amber Wuthering Heights Soy Candle, $10, Pen and Candle
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For the 90s child, a modernized mini backpack. Shoulder back pack, $49.99, Botene
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For the naturalist, a real piece of nature to hang around her neck. Gold Honeycomb Long Necklace, $70, Redbud Jewelry
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For your friend who loves animals (but would never be tacky about it), an adorable hat with bear ears. Knitted Bear Ear Hat Dark Blue, $28, Autumn and Amber
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For your tough girlfriend who's a total softie on the inside, a scientifically-accurate heart necklace. Layered Copper/Brass Anatomical Heart, $50, Anatomical Element
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For your sweet mom, a scarf that'll make her cheeks glow. Pink Infinity Scarf in Gold Herringbone, $38, Argaman & Defiance
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For your college-age brother who's going to travel the world someday, an exquisite map. Typographic Map, $150, Design Ahoy
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For the pal who's in a creative slump, a surrealist collage. Original Collage Art - Girls Dancing with Jellies, $25, Kelly Makes Collages
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For the new mom, two tiny personalized silhouettes on a delicate gold chain. Tiny 14K Gold Dots Necklace Personalized with Custom Silhouettes, $68 (if customized), Le Papier Studio
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For the bohemian ex-pat, a photographic reminder of his roots. Chicago Architecture View photo, $30+, Rebecca Plotnik