It's not easy to pick out the perfect gift for a girlfriend or wife, and some presents can seriously bomb.
We asked the ladies of Business Insider what their ideal present from a significant other would be this holiday season, and we came up with some great places to buy those gifts.
Guys, we hope you'll take inspiration from this list.
"We could go out to eat at a nice restaurant — the memory matters more than something material"
A nice dinner is a sweet thought, but you can amp up that evening out by signing up for a cooking lesson or wine tasting class.
Sur La Table offers cooking classes at dozens of locations around the U.S., ranging from $59 to $85 per person.
Take a lesson and prepare a romantic meal together — the kitchen retailer's holiday class offerings include holiday cookies, "perfect" prime rib, and "date night" surf and turf.
"A Nespresso machine"
This is an easy wish to satisfy.
Nespresso released its one-touch single cup "U" espresso machine this fall, and the device is cool looking and compact enough for tiny kitchens. Pick one up at Williams-Sonoma for $199.95.
"Cute shoes"
One of our editors would flip for these leather booties from DV by Dolce Vita.
They're great for day or night, and look adorable with a dress or pants. Pick them up for $129 at Bloomingdale's; if you order them in the wrong size, the company will ship an exchanged pair for free.
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