It is no longer a question of "if" but "when" this will happen. Of course we will see multiple stabilizations as well as price dips and surges, but over-all the trend will be up and coins WILL hit $1000 ea.

Review these threads for more information
Will Bitcoin Hit $200? https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=255175.0;topicseen
Will Bitcoin Hit $300? https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=318308.0;topicseen
Will Bitcoin Hit $1000? https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=242160.0

I'm guessing 1 year. The placement of more ATMs as well as multiple companies deciding to create their own alt-coins, the Bitcoin world is going to see some demand for coins soon like never before.

Edit:
Christmas tip
http://app.gyft.com
This link is a place that sells Gift Cards for Bitcoin. Amazon is included, so you can buy almost anything with Bitcoin via Amazon.
And you can get the app on your phone then get something like a Burger King gift card and walk into burger king and use it.

and, outline of the future:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=321086.0