Holiday Gift Guide

1. Books:

 

The Domino Design book is one I always see at Anthropologie (and recently on Lauren Elizabeth’s blog) and I always want it! Now it’s around $20 on Amazon and I think I’ll be gifting it to myself this year.

 

Malcolm Gladwell is out with this new book about underdogs called David and Goliath. You may know him from his famous books: Outliers or The Tipping Point. Great for your little thinkers.

 

The Secret Language of Relationships: I love having this on my shelf for when friends/couples come over. It is eerily accurate and fascinating to see how you and someone match up.

 

Classy: This is a silly coffee table book for ladies. Love it!

 

2. Gift Cards:

 

These can be a really cool gift for the office. You could do small ones for everyone or do a big “office coffee fund.”

 

3. Beer Making Kit:

 

This seems to be gaining wild popularity lately and these kits are right on time. 

 

4. Kitchen Girlie things:

 

Everyone could appreciate some beautiful oven mits, kitchen towels or an apron. I have ones that I LOVE and most of them were gifts!

 

5. Candles:

 

A classic go-to. These Capri Blues from Anthropologie have a unique scent that I LOVE and the containers are so gorgeous. I’ve only bought them as gifts b/c I can never bring myself to splurge on them for myself.

 

6. Kitchen Fancies:

 

Would I EVER buy myself those golden ice tongs. NO WAY. But they would be kinda cool as a gift! 

 

Wine glasses-my mother-in-law just got some of these for my sister-in-law. The bee design brand La Rochere is even at Target now! 

 

An interesting or ornate bottle opener can be a great gift for the entertainer.

 

I totally have this blue ceramic egg crate in my fridge. I love it!

 

7. Airline Tickets:

 

There are some incredible deals right now so fly a friend out to see you or buy yourself a ticket to see them.

 

8. Men’s Travel Toiletry Bag:

 

Monogrammed or not, every guy would love a manly, leather sack for his travel fair. Fill it with travel sized items and a toothbrush! Heck, add in some airline tickets for two…well, at least a love note. The one pictured is from Etsy. Check out this yummy one from Pottery Barn.