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Great GiftsOur annual Chanukah gift guide has something — awesome — for everyone.

Lynne Konstantin | Arts & Life Editor

HERNYC decorative-artist John Derian (sleeping under his book, above) combines his love of painting and collages with handcrafted decoupage works from reprints of his own collection of 18th- and 19th-century prints. He has grown a product line ranging from plates, vases and trays to wall hangings, all sold at his five stores — including his own

shop-within-a-shop at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC. In JOHN DERIAN PICTURE BOOK ($75; Artisan Books), with a forward by Anna Wintour, 300 of his favorite jewel-like

images are collected, to be saved as an heirloom or ripped out and framed. Zieben Mare, Franklin. (248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com.

Cashmere SKULL BEANIE ($130) from 27 Miles Malibu keeps her head warm and cool. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield. (248) 851-1260.

Vintage shoe clips and brooches on leather create one-of-a-kind SPARKLE CUFFS ($165-$245). My House of Style, Birmingham. (248) 594-7776.

The Alkemie STINGRAY CUFF ($209) was inspired by the skin of a stingray. SHE Bloomfield and SHE Grosse Pointe. She-stores.com.

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TAHLIA FINGERLESS GLOVES ($127) pure cashmere with lightning bolts lets her text while keeping warm. Rear

Ends, West Bloomfield. (248) 626-4333.

Three pretty pairs of PAVE EARRING SETS ($48) will add a sprinkle of twinkle to her ears. Area Anthropologie stores.

Anthropologie.com.

The Alessi MEDITERRANEO FRUIT HOLDER ($89.95) is crafted of

steel with an epoxy resin finish. Art Loft, Birmingham and Detroit.

Artloftonline.com.

Frye MELISSA LEATHER TOTE

($358) in washed silver is finished with

burnished metal buttons. Area Nordstrom stores.

Nordstrom.com.

Bring some sparkle to her finger — in Chanukah blue!

ESTHER RING ($2,400) in blue sapphire. Zieben Mare,

Franklin. (248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com.

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The SUMO-SIZED DAVID HOCKNEY: A BIGGER BOOK ($2,500), published by German art-book publisher Taschen, takers readers through 60 years of the

artist’s work and breathtakingly vibrant colors. Zieben Mare, Franklin. (248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com.

Smoke and mirrors: IRVING SUNGLASSES ($118) in smoke olive. Area J. Crew stores. Jcrew.com.

Simon Pearce handblown crystal LUDLOW WHISKEY GLASS SET ($225) rests in a walnut base, inspired by the 16th-century practice of using

wooden molds in the glassblowing process. Zieben Mare, Franklin. (248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com.

A percentage of the proceeds of THE COZYCHIC COVERED IN PRAYER BLANKET ($250) by Barefoot Dreams benefits the Wunder Project, helping find a cure for colon cancer. Ruby's Balm, West Bloomfield. (248) 626-7829.

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Artist Aaron Miller, owner of 248Studio, creates custom-art skate decks, like this METRO MAP SKATE DECK ($145), to use

on your own board or hang on a wall. Rust Belt Market, Ferndale (rustbeltmarket.com)

and Etsy.com/shop/248studio.

Yeah, you are. KOSHER BEEF TEE ($24.95). Moderntribe.com.

Wrap him up in a 360 Cashmere SKULL PLUSH BLANKET ($150). Saks Fifth Avenue,

Troy. (248) 643-9000; saks.com.

Hook him up with a gorgeous pair of socks, customized to his style (classic, cool, sexy,

etc.) delivered to his door each month with a subscription to the SOCK HOOKUP ($42 for three months, $72 for six months and $120 for 12 months), courtesy of the Shirt Box in Farmington Hills. (248) 851-6770;

sockhookup.com.

The Air Jordan 11 retro SPACE JAM (price upon request) has been remastered for 2016 with a patent leather upper and the number “45” stitched on the back heel.

Nojo Kicks, Detroit. (313) 656-4402; nojokicks.com.

kids

Light up the nights with hand-painted happiness: EMOJI MENORAH ($29.99). Moderntribe.com.

Snap photos and print them instantly (like the Polaroids of yore but with

modern technology and modes) with the FUJIFILM INSTAX MINI 8 INSTANT FILM CAMERA ($69.99). Bestbuy.com.

Swoosh down the hills in this giant inflat-able PEPPERMINT TWIST SNOW TUBE ($26).

Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield. (248) 851-1260.

Kids of all ages (great for the dorm) can take a sweet seat on this strawberry-red INFLATABLE GUMMY BEAR CHAIR ($42),

equipped with a foot pump. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield. (248) 851-1260.

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Help them get their imaginations going with STIKBOT STUDIO PRO ($24.99). Stop-motion allows StikBot characters to mimic human motion; your kids can place them against the included-green screen, down-load the free app and create anything they want, then share it on social media. Toyology (West Bloomfield, Royal Oak, Howell, Rochester Hills). Toyologytoys.com.

They can learn to knit with a fun and easy project: The SOCK MONKEY LEG WARMERS KNITTING KIT ($50) includes everything needed, plus a video course

for beginners. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Perfect Trading, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 792-5949.

Kids can weave a scarf, drawstring pouch, picture tapestries and more

with the Melissa & Doug MULTI-CRAFT WEAVING LOOM

($32.99). Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, Berkley.

(248) 543-3115; reallygreattoys.com.

Gorgeous drawings, engaging info and details, and charming all over — MAPS ($35; Big Picture Press), by Aleksandra

Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski, breaks down each region on our planet

and shares historical events, indigenous species and fascinating facts.

Book Beat, Oak Park. (248) 968-1190.

Bari Lynn PATCH CLUTCH ($24) has a chain shoulder strap that can be

tucked away. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield. (248) 851-1260.