As part of a fun holiday series, I've asked some interior design "tastemakers," from designers and stylists to bloggers and shop-owners, to share their favorite go-to holiday gift ideas with me.

Here's what interior designer Leslie Bamburg of Lab Experiment had to say:

• On gifts for quirky friends: "I have been a fan for years of giving Playmobil toys. They are far less expensive than the fancy collectible kidrobot toys, but have just as much personality. Check out this archaeologist! What are those accessories? Ancient Slurpees? Hilarious."

See more of her go-to gift ideas when you read more.

• On gifts for professional types: "I’m in love with everything from the Portland, OR, store Canoe, particularly the Lambswool Felt Coasters ($4) and the chunky Kivi Votives ($15) in beautiful colors."
• On her plans this season: "Since this year everyone is on a smaller budget, I love the idea of these smaller gifts with personality, packaged beautifully in some handmade paper like the Paper Source Lokta Olive Silver Leaves Fine Paper ($3.50). Or just brown kraft paper, with a pretty ribbon."

Read another interview with Leslie here!