Socks in a stocking? Seriously? Surely you can come up with something better. Get a little creative and surprise your loved ones with some unexpected treats. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

For HER

Add some sparkle to her stocking with a set of embellished bobby pins. Forever 21 has some great ones right now for less than $4.

[Clockwise from top left: Rhinestone Bobby Pin Set, Girly Bobby Pin Set, Rose Bobby Pin Set, Zipper Floral Bobby Pins]

Make her lips shine and sing by giving her this Stila Lip Glaze Collection from Sephora. Set includes four bestsellers and four new shades.

Valued at $80, this set’s a steal at $25.

Or ice her wrist with this Rachel Leigh Bangle Set from Target’s Red Hot Shop.

Available in pink/gold and purple/gold for $34.99.

Enough talk about ice, warm her heart with some adorable hand-made stationary from simplesong design.

Set of 4 cards and envelopes $9 on Etsy.com

Or help her make her own with this Bird & Cage Stamp Set from TheCuriosityShoppe.com.

Set includes two rubber stamps in printed drawstring pouch $10.

You’ve warmed her heart, now warm her ears with these earmuff headphones.

Available in black or white at Urban Outfitters for $20.

For HIM

Take him back to his boyhood days with a Slingshot Pencil or a Knot Tying Kit.

Available at TheCuriosityShoppe.com for $9 and $10.

Or his college days with this:

Desktop Ping Pong set $9.

Give him a guy-themed block of memo notes so he can leave you the manliest love notes.

The Kakuzai Wood Memo Block can be found at www.gnr8.biz for $35.

If all else fails, take the tried and true route to his heart with scrumptious cookies.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies by Lynsey & Harper Confections, $9.

For ALL

Wish them a year full of bright ideas with these Bright Ideas letterpress pocket notebooks.

Set of 3, $18 by Albertine Press.

Help them reach their goals with a Mini Goals Chalkboard.

Chalkboard with painted frame, chalk, and mini eraser, $30 by MaryKate McDevitt.

To really help them soar, pair the chalkboard with some Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap. Even non-coffee drinkers will appreciate the extra pick me up.

Soap is available atThinkGeek.com for $7 or 3 for $15.

The man everybody wants and needs.

USB Hub Man $18.99 at popdeluxe.net.

And finally a gift anyone can find a use for:

Fred Key Caps in various styles available at PerpetualKid.com from$2-$6.

We hope we gave you some idea that’ll really knock their socks off. If not, tell them to put a sock in it!

Want more ideas? Check out our 2008 Stocking Stuffer Guide.

Yours Truly,

Lady Lex and Trendspotter