Looking for a cute gift for a female friend? Here are a dozen ideas:

— Jane Hudson

Humane Hunnies 2011, a sassy, modern-day pinup calendar featuring local volunteer models created by Greenville’s Susan ChessonofSet Salon and Kelly Boutilier ofMoxie Promotions, benefits the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina. $20 at Set, Starlight Cafe, The Scullery, UBE, Monkees, East Carolina Veterinary Service, Firetower Animal Clinic, Cape Fear Tattoo and Humane Society of Eastern Carolina.

This cute 6-inch car magnet adds some flower power to her wheels! Blossoms are available in two designs and two colors. Butterflies and cupcakes are also offered. $8.99, www.CarLahLah.com

This bracelet with colorful peacock plumage is a great accent for almost any outfit. $19.95, Catalog Connection, 210 E. Fifth St., 758-8612

She can decorate her boring laptop, mobile phone or e-reader with these bright, easy-to-apply Safari Sunset tech decals from Vera Bradley. $16, Pizzaz, 639 Red Banks Road, 321-8182

Give her a holiday treat from Jefferson’s: Stonewall Kitchens’ Peppermint Hot Chocolate ($11.95 for 15.2 ounces) and Lark Fine Foods Lady Birds whole wheat oat cookies with cranberries and bittersweet chocolate ($6.95 for 7.5 ounces). Jefferson’s. 330 Evans St., 355-5600

This 9-inch-long red pump is a great conversation piece. It’s meant to be a door stop, but we think it would be a great paperweight for her desk. $12, www.chiasso.com

Give her keys some personality with this perky Posh Poodle key fob by Brighton. It’s sure to bring a smile to her face. $30, Pizzaz, 639 Red Banks Road, 321-8182

Her favorite beach photo would look fabulous in this blue fabric Mud Pie frame with a shell accent. $15, Cottage Loft, 511 Red Banks Road, 355-5601 or at the Cottage Loft booth at Artisans, 150 Plaza Drive, 353-8008

This pink organic cotton pillow cover, made to fit an 18-by-18-inch pillow form (sold separately), features the inspiring words “Life is not about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.” $29, www.pbteen.com

Deborah Long of Greenville’s hand-crafted Orange Crush purse will add a pop of color and personality to her outfit. $59.99, www.anytime-
accessory.etsy.com or Anytime Accessories booth at Artisans, 150 Plaza Drive, 353-8008

It’s the classic crossword game with a girly look: Coco Dot Scrabble features the traditional 100 tiles and four racks with a colorful patterned game board. $49, www.pbteen.com

Greenville’s Cheryl Roach creates cheeky Southern Charm Stemware with Mason jars and ribbons. Is “River Water” an appropriate name for her favorite drink? $19.95, Southern Charm Stemware booth at Artisans, 150 Plaza Drive, 353-8008