Here we go folks. My editorial team has been BEGGING for this for weeks, but choosing the 200 things that you generally love and want to give or receive is hard. Some are splurges, some great deals. Some myself (and the kids/Brian) already have while some I genuinely want. There are also a TON on our gift page that aren’t on here, so if you read through all this and still need more ideas, head over there.
So without further ado, here is my 2018 holiday gift guide.
1. Denim Apron, $25: I cook now—mostly soup—and I’m MESSY. All of a sudden, I understand the apron industry and I want this denim one because, well, chambray all day (although I love the Parachute/Hedley & Bennet collabParachute/Hedley & Bennet collab, too).
2. Chicwrap Dispenser, $25-$75: This is something I WANT but will not buy because it’s a little indulgent and borderline obnoxious. It’s a beautiful wooden/handcrafted holder for things like plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Again, if it landed under the tree, I would be so happy (I suppose that’s the purpose of a gift, right?)
3. Dutch Leather Oven Mitt, $92: It’s a great gift for a cook who likes to display her prettier things (me). It also comes as an apron, but my chambray apron and this mitt sound like the perfect EHD combo for my mulligatawny.
4. Rivsalt and Grater Set, $20: Yeah, I don’t know what to do with this but I want it.
5. Circle Plaid Purse, $55: I’m just joining the circle bag trend and when combined with my other favorite trend of black/white plaid, it seems pretty obvious I’d like this.
6. Solid Kate Faux Fur Coat, $148: So fluffy, so cozy.
7. Tarot Reading by Dante, from $100+: Ladies, this is a SUPER fun gift and activity and this guy is meant to be GREAT. I’m going to get mine read in January (I did last year and it was so insightful and fun). Dante can do it over the phone or Skype, or if you are local to the New York area, you can get it done in person. He also does half sessions if you want to give it a try before committing to a full session, but you know this lady is going to try a full session out.
8. The Cap Toe Boxcar Boot, $450: Splurgey shoes that are just rad.
9. Linen Hardcover Photobook, from $59: I’ve said it before but I love everything this company does. The quality and craftsmanship are so beautiful and my phone is overflowing with photos that need to be uploaded into a book like this.
10. A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women) by Danielle Krysa, from $14: If you love women and art and want to support women in the arts, get this book.
11. Becoming by Michelle Obama, $15: A woman I admire and I want to read all of her thoughts, forever.
12. Straw Hat, $39: Until I fix my hair from toning it too many times, I’m in hat mode. This looks like a strangely good hat for $39 (I like the string thing).
13. Duo Leather Suede Gloves, $69: My obsession with burgundy is in full force. It’s a perfect complement to all my blues.
14. Cobbled Stoneware Cake Stand, $45: So simple, beautiful and special.
15. Black and White Thin Stripe Vase, $38: If you know someone into decor, this is the perfect vase to add style to a nightstand, bathroom, or entry for only $38. It has a bit of edge but isn’t crazy loud.
16. Pillar Candle, $35 each: Black candles are having a HUGE moment. Black sculptural candles are winning even harder right now.
17. Baye Large Hardcase Hat Box, $125: OBVIOUSLY. If you’ve run into me at the airport lately, you’ll see 2-3 hats on my head because I don’t want to crunch them in my suitcase. Enter the need for an actual hat box like a LADY.
18. Ambeur 20-Inch Rolling Spinner Carry-On, $135: I was recently on an editor trip with a lot of fancy editors and I had this piece of garbage 8-year-old carry-on that was black and ripped up. They were all carrying on these cool, more grown up pieces and I was legit embarassed.
19. Dance All Night Lanyard, $28: A purse just for your phone so you can have hands free to work, hang with kids at the park or apparently “dance all night.” It’s cute and practical.
20. Wool Super Pom Pom Blanket, $275: This is the kind of blanket that MAKES a sofa or a bedroom.
21. Decorative Wooden Tray, from $35: When I saw these at Target, I FREAKED out. I love them so much. This is perfect for an island or dining table or catch-all.
22. Forged Brass Serving Set, $128: Such a lovely special gift for almost anyone.
23. Bottleneck Vase Set, $600: I love the proportions of these vases. I wish they broke them up and sold them separately because iI really just want the black one.
24. Cookbook & Tablet Stand, $45: It’s like I’m 21 and just got married and have to register for all these normal household items that anybody that has ever cooked has. I bought the Hearth & Hand one the other day because I needed a book stand ASAP, but I love this one and might be easier for tablets.
25. Personalized Ink Pet Portraits, from $35: It might be too late to get these, but I want to do some pet portraits of the cats and I like this artist’s sweet style.
26. Black Champaka Candle, $115: THE BEST SMELL IN THE WORLD. It will sell out, it’s hard to get your hands on it, but it’s mine and Brian’s FAVORITE smell in the world.
27. Sherpa Suede Trench, $2,100: Listen, it’s a great splurge that I want but will never have and actually would be bummed if someone spent that much of their money on it for me. BUT I LOVE IT.
28. Monogram Charm Bracelet, $29: I know this seems random but I want to start collecting charms almost like Christmas ornaments of special moments with the kids. I think charm bracelets should make a comeback for kids to collect. They are special and sentimental. I know that Charlie would love this too as both of them raid my jewelry.
29. Eden Carryall, $198: The bag I’ve carried for two years. It’s durable, can hold a laptop and wears beautifully.
30. Glow Tonic, $15: My friend introduced this to me and I LOVE IT. It gives me a glow and if you mix a bit with your foundation, you look dewy all day.
31. Rose Quartz Roller, $28: My hair/makeup artist in Portland used this on me and she claims it really helps keep your face taut. I’ll go for it.
32. ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, from $24: I just used this again last night and woke up with better skin, full stop.
33. Alchemy Jewelry Rack, $88: I have 25 necklaces and no where to put them. Time to get a necklace holder and this one is simple and functional.
34. Leather Chelsea Boots, $149: So simple and modern and I love this company.
35. Mini Magic Clay Mask Set, $40: A cute, great, gift (and good for traveling).
36. Get It Together!: An Interior Designer’s Guide to Creating Your Best Life by Orlando Soria, $25: If you don’t own this book yet, you should. It’s laugh out loud HILARIOUS and I’m so proud of my friend for being such an incredibly lovely and inspiring person in every way.
37. Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves, $22: Also, this book is still out and with book deal #2 getting finalized this week, I remembered that I can still promote this book. 🙂
38. Anxiety Necklace, $48: I’ll wear this on Mondays, for obvious reasons.
39. Tiny Gold Locket Necklace, from $32: I LOVE a locket, filled with photos of my kids, obviously. I have one from when they were younger and I’m due for an updated one.
40. Kristin Ess 3-in-One Flat Iron, $80: YES. Finally, a straightener that is meant to be SO good but isn’t $250.
41. Links Marble Chain, $129: A graphic sculpture that is perfect for styling any surface.
42. Noah Bone Shoes, $189: I love this company and I want these shoes because they are simple and yet less expected.
43. The Ubarre U-Shaped All-in-One Workout Tool, $200: The brass ones might be sold out but dumbells that you can leave on your bookshelves is GENIUS.
44. Paddle Pendant Necklace, $90: I used to have this and loved it, but lost it. I want it back.
45. Indigo Night Duster, $228: I’m nothing if not predictable. I practically only wear dusters in winter here and this one is right up there.
46. Clare V. Fanny Pack, $299: You may have seen me rocking this but I finally bought my first Clare V and it’s a fanny pack. I LOVE IT. I use it at the flea market or out shopping if I want easy access to phone and wallet. I get 1 million compliments.
47. Duo Pocket Circle Crossbody, $129: Another circle purse in this green that is so pretty.
48. Leather Beltbag, $79: For those of you who don’t want to spend $299 on a fanny pack (understandably), this is a great less expensive alternative.
49. Emma d’Orsay Oxford, $188: I just got these and I’ve worn them almost every day (and am wearing them right now). Nisolo is a company I LOVE, their shoes are beautifully and sustainably made. They care about the world, therefore I want them on my feet.
50. Asymmetrical Snap Popover, $68: Fleece pullovers are an actual thing right now, a trend that I did not predict but I want to get into it.
51. King 16 Ounce Food Jar with Folding Spoon, $20: Soup to go!!! I can take it on picnics, on the pontoon, on hikes. Who said soup wasn’t portable?
52. Royale Elité Walnut Handled Knives, from $110: The amount of vegetables I chop is insane right now. I need some better knives (I’m open to other suggestions, these are just pretty).
53. Still Life Pitcher, $120: I’ve wanted this for a couple of years. It’s so simple and classic, but done in a modern way.
54. Memory Foam Bath Pillow, $15: MOUNTAIN HOUSE SPA NIGHTS. omg. It’s all I can think about, taking a bath in my microbubble tub and listening to meditation or books on tape. I like how simple this one is and kinda disappears.
55. Electric Duke Faux Fur Throw, $70: My level of coziness that I desire can rarely be met in the winter. I don’t know why we stopped using electric blankets, but I want this for the mountain house.
56. Adventure Vacuum Crock 3 Quarts, $42: Listen, you might be done with me souping but I’m not and I want to be able to keep it warm outside in winter and summer to properly torture my friends/family.
57. Magnetic Wood Knife Block, $130: I’ll get the knives and now I’ll need this knife block.
58. Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, $145: How pretty is this dutch oven? Unexpected but simple. I want this to just keep on my stove.
For Brian:
These are things that I either know he would like or he already has and he loves.
1. Men’s Wool Jacket, $80: It’s a handsome coat for handsome man (at a price that he won’t be offended by).
2. Yeti Rambler, $25: I don’t know how Yeti managed to convince me that they are the best, but I hear they are the best and he deserves the best for his cold drinks in the summer.
3. Yeti Rambler Mug, $25: And in the winter, we are big on walks through the woods down to the lake with a hot coffee or hot toddy.
4. Yeti Tundra Wheeled Cooler, $400: He would never let me spend this for him but we need a good cooler. Ours is so old and gross, and I hear this is the best, so if you are on the market, I recommend it while it is quite the splurge.
5. Handmade Leather Camera Strap, $54: I LOVE THIS and am definitely getting it for him as he just has what came with his camera.
6. Diagonal Zip Kit, $15: I stole his last dop kit, so I need to get him a new one and this one is simple.
7. Shearling RCMP Hat, $228: I love this hat and if he were someone who appreciated this vibe, spending this money might be something I’d do, but I don’t really think it’s his style (more mine…hmmm…so I guess put this on my list).
8. Dad + Kid Striped Socks, $10: Great pattern, great price, and cute dad/kid concept.
9. Men’s 2pk Textured Crew Socks, $10: They all need socks. WHY DO DADS GET SO MANY SOCKS FOR CHRISTMAS???
10. Men’s Puffer Vest, $30: He has this and LOVES it. It looks awesome on him and he brags about it all the time. He actually buys most of his clothes via Target’s Goodfellow & Co. line (it’s great).
11. UKEG 64oz Growler, $149: This is such a great gift that I’m not sure he’ll appreciate because LA doesn’t really have the growler beer culture that, say, Portland does, but it’s beautiful and if your person is into beer, I think this is a GREAT gift.
12. Canvas Travel Bag, $15: Whoops, I guess I really want him to have a new dop kit. I love this one, too.
13. Felted Coat, $195: I bought this for him last year and I highly recommend it. He loves it. It looks handsome and structured for a sweater.
14. NES Classic Edition, $60: He’s not huge into video games, but I know that he would love to relive some of his (and my) youth with the classic games at such a low investment.
15. 300pc Poker Set, $30: Poker night at the mountain house. I don’t know if he wants this but I just love the idea and it’s a nice looking set.
16. Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Wireless Speaker, $130: Because sound, music, podcasts…
17. Navy Leather and Copper Basketball Hoop, $399: I think I’m the one that wants the mancave more than him mostly just to design one. I used that beautiful walnut basketball hoop in Portland and while it was even more expensive, this is a slightly more affordable option. I know Brian would love it, but is it worth the splurge?
18. Leather Head Navy Basketballs, from $150: I’m pretty sure this is something that I love more than him. But they are so pretty, which I know Brian really needs in his sporting goods. 🙂
19. Boom Box Bluetooth Stereo, $300: We have a golf cart (from the ’80s that is red with fringe on top) up at the cabin and it BEGS for this. It’s nostalgic, it’s fun, it will surely fulfill a fantasy.
20. Front Loading Toolbox, $148: So beautiful and simple. I love this company and I want this box.
21. Belgian Dart Set, $158: This was on my guide from last year but I never bought it because I didn’t have a place for it. I do now. Brian loves a dart, I love how handsome this one is.
22. Walnut Wood Domino Set, $80: We just started playing dominos with the kids. I don’t think that a fancy version is necessary but this one is really nice looking if you want to leave it out and have it easily accessible (like on your coffee table).
For My Kids:
Now for my children, who I SWEAR I will not spoil, but it’s so hard at the holidays.
1. Unicorn Body Pillow, $20: Birdie is in a MASSIVE unicorn phase (the zeitgeist doesn’t miss toddlers, by the way). We have the bear version of this in Charlie’s room and it’s so cozy and soft so Birdie needs her own.
2. Water-Based and Peelable Nail Polish, $14: Every time I get a manicure, Elliot says “your nails are so pretty” in the sweetest way, and last year I bought her baby polish that we ran out of. I haven’t used this brand before but I’m hoping that it peels off like it says it will.
3. Bees Book, $18: Charlie is OBSESSED with this book. If you have or know a kid who likes collecting facts, this is a great book (with awesome visuals).
4. Animalium Book, $28: ….Which brings me to buying this book, by the same publisher.
5. Crckt 18″ Kids’ Carry On Suitcase – Unicorn, $40: They both spotted other kids at the airport with their own luggage and asked for it for Christmas which I think is hilarious. Luggage? I’m trying to get them to ask Santa for it because I think it will be V. funny if they are on Santa’s lap and ask him for luggage. But it’s time, regardless.
6. Girls’ Unicorn Hoodie, $24: Birdie has this and LOVES it. It makes getting dressed easier.
7. Girls’ Unicorn Pajamas, $10: I didn’t know I would be someone who would get so into matching PJs but I am and I do.
8. Boys’ Animals Pajamas, $10: See above.
9. Wobble Board, $169: This is one of those that they’ll be underwhelmed by at first but it has a million different uses and is great for both their physical development and their imagination.
10. Walkie Talkies With Built-In Flashlights, $25: Our mountain house backs up to 50 acres of protected university family camp (no cars, no bodies of water) so I’m very excited to be able to let them loose up there with walkie-talkies. They know their way around a bit, but having walkie-talkies will make me less nervous.
11. Custom House Watercolor, $90: This is obviously more for us than them. I have “portraits” of both our previous houses and it’s SO AWESOME to have.
12. LED Neon Rainbow Sign, $25: Birdie saw this at Target and LOVED it and when my kid asks for something decor related, I get V excited.
13. Faux Fur Sleeping Bag, $158: Not something that we need, but looks insanely cozy and soft.
14. Girls’ Microsuede Boots, $27: I can’t spend real money on shoes for them yet because they trash them and grow too fast, but these are perfect for winter.
15. Wooden Piggy Bank, $15: How cute it this?? They are just starting chores and earning money so they need a place to put it.
16. Giant Jumbling Tower, $80: Our kids are extremely into Jenga and it’s so fun. When I told Charlie that there was a version as big as his head, his eyes got so big. He is SO excited about a large life-size version.
17. Crckt 18″ Kid’s Carry On Suitcase – Dinosaur, $40: Because almost-5-year-olds love luggage, apparently.
18. Le Petit Chef Knife Set, $49: They both want to help cook and Charlie specifically wants a sharp knife.
19. Little Sous Kitchen Academy Monthly Subscription Box, $25: How cute is this cooking box? I’m not sure if our kids are too young but I love the idea of it so much.
20. Navy Balance Bike, $198: Both our kids have bikes already but if they didn’t, this one would be a contender. It’s so cute.
21. Wee Hee Hee: A Collection of Pretty Funny Jokes and Pictures, $22: Our kids LOVE this book. They have memorized so many of the jokes which makes them feel empowered and funny. I HIGHLY recommend.
22. Ada Twist, Scientist Book, $18: One of our favorite books (and series of books). Charlie requests this all the time. YAY to a very good message.
23. Ladybug and Click Magazine Subscription, $60: Sara got this for both our kids last year and they LOVE it. They look forward to getting their magazine every month and we read them at dinner and breakfast. It’s so sweet, educational and special. (Thanks again, Sara.)
24. The Ultimate Book of Space, $22: Charlie LOVES this book. Anything space related, he’s extremely into.
25. Rocking Goat, $60: As if my kids need another ride-on toy but how cute is this?
26. MindWare Q-Ba-Maze Ultimate Stunt Set Marble Run, $117: Charlie is asking Santa for this. He’s obsessed with the pictures and idea of it.
27. Crazy Crafts Case, $25: We have this and the kids LOVE IT. Our friend’s kid tells his mom all the time that the reason he loves coming to the Henderson’s is because of this. It’s messy but so fun.
28. Grimm’s Colored Wooden Blocks, Set of 100, $120: I saw this at a friend’s the other day, on their coffee table and LOVED how beautiful it was, meanwhile our kids played with it for a solid 25 minutes.
29. UNO Card Game, $6: We are starting to reach the age of family games which is taking having kids to another insanely enjoyable level. Our kids LOVE UNO. If you have kids around our kids ages (3 and 5) snag your family this classic game.
30. Cardboard Tool Kit, $13: How cute is this tool kit?
31. Magna-Tiles, $60: OBSESSED. They are OBSESSED with these. They have them at their preschool and my parents just got them these for Birdie’s bday so they pretty much play with these all day every day. Educational, colorful, fun…Magna-Tiles FTW.
32. Lite Brite, $15: Last year, we bought one of these for the mountain house, mostly to fulfill my childhood nostalgia but Charlie loved it and I can’t wait to pull it out of storage.
33. Create Your Own Story Box, $70: I’m curious. I don’t totally get it but apparently, it helps them create a story.
34. Dream Tree Foam Climbing Blocks, $150: OKAY. These are ugly (there are blue versions but always sold out) but our kids LOVE THEM. They play with them for hours and hours, making towers, climbing and jumping off them, creating forts. If you have the space, I highly recommend.
35. Gobs of Jobs Activity Chart, $79: While I’m sure I could find a cheaper job chart on Etsy, I do love this one and folks, it’s time. We’ve started doing some but we aren’t consistent enough and this will help (right?).
36. Giant Dominoes, $29: Our kids LOVE dominoes (but they make us set it up which is rather laborious), so obviously they’ll love the family giant version even more.
37. Kiwi Crate Subscription, from $20: This is a monthly craft subscription club that our friend’s kid gets that is awesome and our kids want it badly. YAY for gifts that keep giving. This is a great one from a grandparent so they can make something for them every month as the gift keeps giving.
Okay. I need to start shopping before these things sell out. 🙂 If any of you has other family activities or games that you recommend please let me know. I’m always on the hunt.
If you’re eagerly awaiting the rest of our gift guides, we have one rolling out as a “second day” post every day this week and next, so be sure to come back in the afternoons (or check Instagram) to make sure you don’t miss a one (the team worked super hard on them and there are literally HUNDREDS of amazing gift ideas). PLUS, if you haven’t headed to our big Gift Guide landing page on the site, you’ll definitely want to check that out, which has EVEN MORE gifts in a super shoppable format.
Happy Holidays, folks. xx
I love your gift guides, but the item descriptions are so far from the pictures that I have to keep scrolling up/down and it makes the post very difficult to read.
If that seems hard, imagine how much work this was to put together! Thank you Emily and crew. This has given me some good ideas. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays to all of you!
came here to say the same thing- the pictures are so long its hard to scroll back and forth- maybe break it up more next time? that being said I LOVE the items
I incorrectly assumed that right-clicking and opening a new tab for each item I was interested in (from the pictures) would link to the item…and then realized I had 30 tabs open with the big photo of everything! Ha!
This! Whenever this site does a round up of this sort I always struggle. Please consider putting the description of/link to the item directly under the photo of each item and listing them all singly. Or, if you feel strongly about doing a collaged board displaying all of the items, please make each item so that you can hover over it and a box with the description and link comes up. It’s REALLY hard to consume the content the way you have it laid out now.
that is a great suggestion! I also have a really hard time following the guide in this format.
Yes, I agree completely on this! I LOVE these guides, but the format is very difficult to follow 🙁
exactly!!
I probably clicked on 20 things. Good list, it’s not too complicated or long. Just right.
I keep meaning to ask and maybe I missed it—where are all of your soup recipes coming from?! I saw a shot of a recipe book in a recent instastory and thought, “Oh! If they’re in a book, I can buy the book!” Are you working through a cookbook or jumping around the internet recipe world? Eager to join the soup journey 🙂
+1 For a full soup journey post with recipes.
What happened to the slide show format? I think that would be so much easier to view the item and the description.
Thanks Emily! Have you seen Nugget Comfort! Could replace the Dream Tree Foam Climbing Blocks for a little more beautiful climbing and fort making option. Santa is bringing two to our house this year! Happy hunting!
O.M.G. i just looked this up. thank you for sharing. this is sooooooo cool, and i think we are going to have to get it too!
So many cool things I’ve never seen before! Even if they are out of my budget, I appreciate the ideas and often shop for a knockoff version or try to DIY my own.
I’m not familiar with that brand of the foam blocks, but my toddlers have the Foamnasium stuff from Amazon and they LOVE it. It is ugly but who cares because it occupies them and gets them moving and all of those good things. The only problem is making sure you have space to keep it around the house! We’re going on 1.5 years of solid daily play with those things.
I LOVE those cap toe lace-up boots! I had a pair of lace-up boots that I literally (and I actually DO mean literally) wore to pieces. I haven’t found a pair I’ve liked as much since. But these are almost there….I just wish they had a teeeeeensy more heel.
Some ideas I’m totally saving from this list! Would love to see it before black Friday next year as most of my Christmas list items were purchased this past weekend!
Ordered the Buck Mason jacket for my hubby. Looks stylishy comfy and work appropriate. Checkout was a breeze with ApplePay. Thanks Emily!!
Btw My 3 year old got the Koala Box subscription last year from his aunt and it was AWESOME. We loved to have easy cleanish crafts to do together!
This is fabulous. Thank you for saving me lots of time.
EH – love this list, loveeeeeee that so many links go to small businesses (disclaimer: I didn’t browse the man or baby lists too much yet). I discovered some new shops today, which is my favorite thing about gift roundups! Great ideas, great price ranges, fun splurges. And has anyone told you that you have a great sense of style??!!! LOL.
Also, I see some comments on here about the difficulty to use links below photos…. I didn’t have a problem with it, I browsed the photos and then went down below and clicked links for what I was interested in (which was all of it). Clearly some think it’s reallyyyy hard work to browse a blog and online shop. 😉
We got our kiddo a marble run when he was 5 and he still loves it at age 7. Highly recommend.
The thing I am most excited about is your mention (very discreetly) that you just signed book deal #2. Congratulations, I will definitely be pre-ordering.
Oh my goodness–so many great ideas, especially for guys! I always struggle knowing what to get my husband. Seriously I am always so grateful when people take the time to put together these gift guides because they save me every year!
I am not good at gifts for adults, but I totally kill it at kids’ gifts (I have six kids so loooots of time spent looking for good stuff). If anyone needs recommendations for boy or girl stuff, I listed our favorite books & toys here: http://theirchronicles.blogspot.com/2016/11/christmas-gift-ideas.html
Thanks again–can’t wait to see the gift guides still in store!
I don’t have children, but I LOVE all the items in the “for the youths” gift guide. A great compilation of beautifully-designed toys that aren’t a complete eye sore (like all of the heavy-plastic and primary-colored toys I scattered across my parents’ house when I was a kid.) Great finds!
Speaking of eyesores, I’ve been on the hunt for equally well-designed cat-trees, furniture, and accessories that are cool, modern, and sculptural, and don’t scream “I’m meant for cats!!!” I’m soo sick of those bulky, fully-carpeted behemoths that take up more real estate than justified. I’ve pored over every cat-related item on Overstock, but nothing quite fits the bill. I have a feeling I’ll have to get something custom-made. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m shocked that none of the big-box stores (talking to you Target) have tapped the market for cat ladies who like home design. We are a powerful demographic!!!!!
Amazon carries some beautiful, but pricey, cat trees. One is called the Lotus (I think) and is a hardwood sculpture. There are great Ikea hacks for making cat trees. And Hauspanther is a website that seeks out and posts modern design for cats. Also there are Etsy creators doing beautiful furniture for cats.
I’m already in love with the shoes made in Peru! So many beautiful ones. Decisions, decisions.
For children’s presents I would suggest National Geographic, which has magazines for kids designed for different age groups. My daughter, nieces and nephews loved receiving their own mail and loved the magazines.
I got a Nat Geo Kids subscription for our house back in September (it was on sale for $5/year). We have a 4, 8, and 12 year old. And every one of them loves the magazine and getting real mail just for them.
Hi Emily, since you mentioned loving black and white plaid…I just happened to get this beautiful, warm sweater coat from Anthropologie. I’ve been wearing it every day! https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hooded-plaid-sweater-coat?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=011
A bit off-topic, but I’m so glad you make/love mulligatawny soup! It’s an unusual and delicious soup — I take it often to potlucks and it’s always a hit.
My girls LOVE those Pair of Thieves socks – every day they want to match daddy. As long as that is a thing, dammit, he better match them!
Love these guides, especially the first one (but maybe that’s because it makes me want to shop for ME – that green bag! those cap-toe boots! sigh). Just wanted to note that if you are wanting a portrait of the cats (since the one you listed is sold out), I would love to paint them for you in watercolor! So many of the paintings I create are to commemorate beloved pets that have passed. I’m pretty booked out with holiday orders but could get them in January and am giving personalized IOUs for holiday orders-
here’s the link to check them out: https://www.etsy.com/listing/206199012/custom-watercolor-pet-portrait-original?ref=listings_manager_grid
If you and Brian enjoy gaming nights with friends, Betrayal at the House on the hill is basically grown up clue, but the replay-ability is awesome, There are like 50 different endings! I find getting board games for my video gaming husband the best of both worlds- he enjoys the gaming aspect and I enjoy the attention.
The wobbel board is awesome, its on our list too! We have something called a Pikler Triangle which is basically a jungle gym indoors and it’s so pretty yet functional at the same time. Montessori and waldorf toys are the best blend of functional and pretty <3
I ordered the Mad et Len Black Champara candle, and it arrived yesterday…and I LOVE it. The scent is gorgeous, and the container is such a nice difference from most out there. And the best thing? They have a Santa Monica shop, too, so it’ll be easy to visit in person. Thanks!
Love this post ??
Has your team considered just plain gift guides without the genderizing?
I’m on team “these are awesome but the post is a little hard to read” mostly because on my phone the photos are so much smaller that I can’t tell what some of the items are to just look and scroll without going “wait that’s a plastic wrap holder” and zipping back forth a few times!
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