Gift suggestions for a young woman going away to college?

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<p>She’s artsy, literary. I would give something like this, monogrammed:</p>

<p>[Pastel</a> Large Journal in Blue Calf - Leather Photo Albums, Leather Wallets, Leather Goods & Leather Gifts - Aspinal of London](<a href=“http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/albums-and-books/leather-journals-and-notebooks/perfect-pastel-leather-journals/pastel-large-leather-journal/841-pastel-large-journal-in-blue-calf]Pastel”>http://www.aspinaloflondon.com/eshop-catalogue/albums-and-books/leather-journals-and-notebooks/perfect-pastel-leather-journals/pastel-large-leather-journal/841-pastel-large-journal-in-blue-calf)</p>

<p>but I already gave her this a few years ago when she made her confirmation. And the pale green is no longer available.</p>

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<p>Will she be studying fine art or graphic design? If so a nice portfolio would probably be appreciated. It was a ‘must have’ when I went to art school and should still be a useful gift. Itoya makes some really nice ones. Check Dick Blick art supplies online.</p>

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<p>These are great:
[Winsor</a> & Newton Artists’ Watercolor Field Box Set - BLICK art materials](<a href=“http://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-and-newton-artists-watercolor-field-box-set/]Winsor”>Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Tubes and Set | BLICK Art Materials)</p>

<p>I’ve yet to meet an artist who doesn’t just love these little sets.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.dickblick.com/items/00322-1009/[/url]”>http://www.dickblick.com/items/00322-1009/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I like to give a gift certificate/card to their college bookstore. If you call them, they can arrange it for you.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the great suggestions! I’m going to run them by her mother.</p>