We can hardly believe Christmas is nine (!) days away. That's a positively paltry amount of time to get ourselves together, out the door, and to the mall to brave throngs of last-minute shoppers to find that oh-so-perfect gift. And if you're anything like us, there's nothing you dread more than mall shopping. Will someone just give us a list of go-to online shops sure to satisfy even our pickiest girlfriends? Well, dear reader, prepare to shop from your sofa (and spend the time you've saved sipping egg nog martinis and noshing on gingerbread cookies): here are a few websites we love. (You can thank us later.)

Morning Chicness Bags (www.morningchicnessbags.com) are probably one of the most brilliant inventions we've seen in a long while.  These trendy, brightly printed paper bags add a dash of style to a part of pregnancy that's anything but adorable: morning sickness.  These bags make fabulous, fun gifts for expecting mothers, and at $7.50 for a pack of ten, the price is right.  (And truth be told, there are about a zillion uses for these adorable bags, so pick up a pack for yourself while you’re at it.)   

For your jetsetter friends, check out Ame & Lulu at www.ameandlulu.com.   If your best friend is a pro on the links, grab a stylish belt caddy or tee bag from the site's golf section.  If her style is more downward dog that 90-yard drive, Ame & Lulu can provide stylish patterned yoga mat bags to tote to and from practice.  We're huge fans of the company's weekender tote bags for ourselves (who says we can't gift a little something to yours truly?), and for the cuddly pooch in your life, be sure to check out the Winston Pet Collection (the resort-style dog beds add a fashionable dash of color to an otherwise utilitarian doggy mat).

And for truly unique home, craft, and paper goods, it doesn't get much better than Twine (www.shoptwine.com).  We're in love with the basket bowl, puzzle tray (perfect for the kiddo in your life), and landscape stamp set (wedding invitations, anyone?).  And be sure to check out Twin'e sister shop, Romp.

Happy surfing!

Morning Chicness Bags – www.morningchicnessbags.com

Ame & Lulu – www.ameandlulu.com

Twine – www.shoptwine.com