(clockwise from top left) Nordstrom, Uncommongoods, Kiehls, Sugar Paper, Guggenheim Store, Sephora, Urbanic Paper Boutique, Otherwild

Let the holiday shopping begin... and the bills begin piling up. 

It's easy to get carried away in the spirit of the season and let spending get out of control as you try to select just the right gifts for everyone on your list. But giving great gifts doesn't have to mean spending a fortune.