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14 Gifts for Your Boss

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on December 15, 2011
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If your boss is a chocoholic: 16 decadent truffles flavored with everything from Indian curry to wasabi, $40. Photograph by Vosges Chocolate

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If he spends the morning stuck in traffic on the Beltway, at least his phone will have a full charge, thanks to this Coffee Cup Inverter, $25. Photograph by Amazon.com

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Cutting board oil is something she’ll probably never buy for herself, but it’ll keep her wooden bowls glistening and her carbon steel pots from rusting, $38. Photograph by Old Faithful Shop

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Hopefully she’ll share the goodies in this Morning Break basket from Dean & Deluca with the rest of the team during the daily 8:30 meeting, $45. Photograph by Dean & Deluca

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El Bulli at home sounds ridiculous, but Ferran Adrià’s staff meals are actually a lot easier to pull off—and just as delicious, about $16. Photograph by Amazon.com

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A bright Bodum electric kettle is a stylish way for her to boil water for that afternoon tea break without leaving the comfort of her office, $30. Photograph by Crate & Barrel

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You don’t have to know his handicap to know he can use this Momentus golf swing trainer to keep his game fresh in the winter months. Another good group gift, $79. Photograph by Amazon.com

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A mini charcoal grill is fun for the manager who’s more like a friend—and who’s invited you to more dinner parties than you can count. It’s a bit pricey, so it’s a good group gift, $169. Photograph by Korin

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You can’t go wrong with Jo Malone. The Lime Basil & Mandarin travel candle is great for freshening up musty hotel rooms on business trips, $35. Photograph by Jo Malone

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The decadent dipping oils in this set from the St. Helena Olive Oil Co. in the Napa Valley can be mixed with pasta for a delicious, quick dinner, or served with fresh bread as an easy appetizer for unexpected company, $45. Photograph by St. Helena Olive Oil Co.

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Smooth Bulleit rye whiskey with a peppery finish, poured into a bottle he’ll be proud to keep on his shelf, $22. Photograph by K&L Wine Merchants

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A faux-lizard notecard box by Crane & Co. is an old-school indulgence, $39. Photograph by Saks Fifth Avenue

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He or she will gain inspiration from WalterIsaacson’s biography of the late Steve Jobs, about $17.50. Photograph by Amazon.com

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These Knock Knock sticky note sets are for a supervisor with a sense of humor and a penchant for procrastinating, $14. Photograph by See Jane Work

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