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50 Days of Holiday Gifts: The Throwback

THE THROWBACK
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Follow our 50 Days of Holiday Gifts Guide for daily ideas, most available in local shops.
Day 1: The Sweater 
Day 2: The Bar Essential 
Day 3: The Retro Antique 
Day 4: The DIY Option 
Day 5: The Steak Knife 
Day 6: The Scarf 
Day 7: The Beer Gear 
Day 8: The Colts Bling 
Day 9: The Butler Hat 
Day 10: The Humor Book
Day 11: The Handmade Soap
Day 12: The Spiritual Message
Day 13: The Hoodie
Day 14: The Vonnegut Memento
Day 15: The Boots
Day 16: The Gloves
Day 17: The Toy
Day 18: The T-Shirt
Day 19: The Chair
Day 20: The Wallet
Day 21: The Travel Essential
Day 22: The Beauty Power Tool
Day 23: The Portable Speaker

Day 24: The Wine Gadget
Day 25: The Lamp
Day 26: The Obligatory Moustache Design
Day 27: The Puffer Skirt
Day 28: The Weekender Bag
Day 29: The Coffee-Table Book
Day 30: The (Local) Coffee-Table Book
Day 31: The John Green Merch
Day 32: The Fan Fashion
Day 33: The Lingerie
Day 34: The Watch
Day 35: The Candle
Day 36: The Coasters
Day 37: The Puppet Theater
Day 38: The Onesie
Complete list

Fernandez began writing for Indianapolis Monthly in 1995 while studying journalism at Indiana University. One of her freelance assignments required her to join a women's full-tackle football team for a season. She joined the staff in 2005 to edit IM's ancillary publications, including Indianapolis Monthly Home. In 2011, she became a senior editor responsible for the Circle City section as well as coverage of shopping, homes, and design-related topics. Now a contributing editor for Indianapolis Monthly, she lives in Garfield Park.
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