To pick the perfect gift...

Hello friends! 
Can you believe it's almost Christmas?  Ya, it's like a week & a half away!  Oh my goodness... I cannot wait!  I've not done any shopping.  Well, a tad, but not enough to count.  This year will be a small year.  I don't want anything but maybe a keurig coffee maker.  I am making coffee, nailing it one day and then ruining it the next.  Of course I don't notice it always until I'm halfway to work, and I take that sip in the car.  Ew.  What a great way to ruin the yummy creamer I have gifted it with!  I tried to convince the Don last night that I needed one... but the least expensive one we found at Walmart was $99.  I don't know if I/we can justify spending that much on a coffee maker, when we have one already.  However, it would be perfect for me.  My cups would be right!  We'll see...  At least now I have a list of things that my husband does want/need for Christmas.  Why is it so difficult to buy for someone that you share your life with?!  I mean, I live with this guy, we've been together for 10 years, but I cannot for the life of me figure out what to get him for Christmas (and b-days, too).  I really want to get him a puppy, but I can't find one like he wants - a male, long hair, black & tan mini dachshund, to match our Coco.  Perhaps it is a sign that I should not get one. (It's pretty blatant that it's not right, huh?) I've picked up something for my mama, but have no idea what to get my mother-in-law (or fathers-in-law).  Is it bad to not get anything?  I don't expect anything, b/c like I said, I don't want anything.  Correction: I don't need anything.  I already said I want a keurig & I would love a laptop.  But these are things that I can save for and get myself.  That's what layaway is for!  haha But seriously, do y'all struggle w/what to get your loved ones?  One of my bff's makes things for her loved ones.  She's crafty.  I can totally do that for the ladies.  Matter of fact, I just figured out what to do for my mom-in-law.  Phew.  To top off the fun, we have an office Christmas party luncheon tomorrow, and I've got to get a gift for the white elephant gift exchange!  Time to get creative.  Last year I got a bottle of scotch and the Anchorman movie.  Our boss is just like Ron Burgandy.  He and I will constantly quote the movie as if in our own little world... Quite fun.  (Look out Walgreens!  I'm coming thru!!)
Update on the Pearl mission:
I'm doing well!  I have work them almost every day since my birthday, w/the exception of maybe 3 days (that I stayed home/didn't go anywhere.)  I picked up a super cute brooch from Pier 1 & love it! I didn't realize this little guy was an owl, but it's officially an owl.  Similar to Bubo, from Clash of the Titans, huh?  It's got pearls on it, and I've got to continue to be creative w/my pearls!  I think I'm into the brooches b/c I love scarves. They seem to go hand in hand.  Oh, and speaking of hand, I'm going to pick up a rose gold boyfriend watch from Stein Mart today.  It's only $14.99 and can serve for my Christmas gift!  ;)  I got one that's yellow gold, and need a link taken out, but it's great for a big watch, just for fun.  Here's the rose gold watch - imagine w/out the pink crystals. 
Well, the fun for now must be paused, I've got to do my "real" job.  Let me know some of your fun ideas for gifts for in-laws, spouses, etc. 
xoxo