Holiday Traditions: Our 2014 Gift Guide

Leather Journal

Castelli has been making high-quality books of every type—from appointment books, to address books, to diaries—since 1965, when Lindo and Maria Castelli started the company in their small workshop in Bergamo, Italy. Shown here is the Tucson Medium Journal Gift Set, a lined journal that comes with its own pen in a gift box (boxes can be embossed with the company logo). Retail pricing is based on quantity, starting at $20.60 each for orders of up to 100. www.castellinorthamerica.com

Holiday Toffee

Holiday confections come in all shapes and sizes, but one staple sweet is toffee. This season, Omaha Steaks is introducing gourmet chocolates and toffee, including a delicious Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee. Perfect for meetings treats and business gifts. Multiple varieties, volume discounts and bulk shipments available. (800) 228-2480; [email protected]

Swarovski Snowflake

For more than 100 years, Swarovski has created the finest crystal jewelry, accessories, and collectibles, and more recently, even lighting. Its products are flawless their sparkle unmatched, including this 2014 gift ornament in the shape of a snowflake, measuring about 3”x3”, which comes in its own gift box. $75 [email protected]

Discus Votive

Inspired by the original Discus from the World Athletics Championship in 1995, this glass votive by Orrefors is painted on the underside in shimmering gold, the perfect finishing touch for festive table. $50 retail www.okbcorp.com

Classic Timepiece

From the Diamond Gallery Collection by Bulova, this stainless steel watch has 46 individually hand-set diamonds, a sapphire crystal, and a white mother-of-pearl dial. It’s water-resistant and designed to last generations. $550 retail (800) 228-5682; [email protected]

Pink Paisley Duffel

There's something so timeless about Vera Bradley accessories. People don't just buy one, they collect them: a tote bag to start, then perhaps a wallet or phone case, then on to another pattern. All in comfortable, quilted cotton. This pink paisley duffel bag is carry-on compliant and includes a roomy outside pocket. $85 retail www.topbrandsincentives.com/

Silver Basket Bowl

Ideal for holiday clementines, this large glass bowl by Kosta Boda brings the feeling of metal to traditional glass. Modern, yet classic. $175 retail http://www.okbcorp.com

Classic Black Laptop Bag

For the holiday partygoer, the uniform of choice is the classic black dress; for the road warrior, it’s the classic black carry-on. Now, Tumi has elevated that to the next level with the Alpha 2 T-Pass Expandable Laptop Brief, designed to meet TSA checkpoint requirements for passing through security without removing your laptop from the case. And not only is it classically styled, but it is made from Tumi's signature FXT ballistic nylon®—built to last and last. $475 retail (800) 669-3181; TumiSpecialMarkets.com

Macy's Gift Card

For many, the holiday season kicks off with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in Manhattan, and no holiday would be complete without a viewing of “Miracle on 34th Street,” set at the legendary department store. So what more traditional gift card to offer than one from Macy’s? Cards are available in denominations of $25, $50, and $100 or can be pre-loaded for up to $2,000. (800) 452-4440

…And a Camcorder for Recording Holiday Memories

The new Canon VIXIA Mini X has stepped up the game when it comes to audio and video quality. With a large, built-in stereo microphone for clear recording with minimal noise using enhanced Linear PCM 16-bit audio at a 48 kHz sample rate and full-format 1920 x 1080 HD videos in both MP4 and AVCHD (60i). Among other new features, an enhanced battery offers two and a half times the recording time of previous models. $399 retail (866) 50-CANON; [email protected]; usa.canon.com/corporategifts