Finding the perfect present can be hard, especially when you have someone who says that they don’t want anything (they are lying by the way). So my gift to you is these gift guides. I’ve spent hours trying to find the perfect gift for every occasion, asking friends, family, strangers at the store, anything to find the perfect present for you!
Stocking Stuffers under $50
For the Glasses Wearer
Iris Catchall Tray from Mark and Graham
Price: $19 including free monogramming
For the Friend who likes swimsuits instead of sweaters
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Carnaval Shimmer Set
Price: $24
For the Skincare Enthusiast
fresh Enchanted Essentials Gift Set from Sephora
Price $19.50
For the Eco-Conscious
Reusable silicone sandwich 2-pack bundle from Stasher
Price: $21.99
For the Country Music Fan
What Would Dolly Do Market Canvas Tote from Draper James
Price: $30
For the Elle Woods wannabe
Emery Gold Stud Earrings in Light Pink Opal and Gold from Kendra Scott
Price: $49.97
For the Foodie
Incontournable Gift Box from Ladurée
Price: $41
For the Straw-lover
Price $9.99
For the Friend who is on a Juice Cleanse (and won’t shut up about it…we still love you)
Juice Bears 4-Shot Carrier from pressed juicery x sugarfina
Price: $14
For the Friend who loves FRIENDS
FRIENDS oversized Central Perk Latte Mug from Pottery Barn
Price: $19.50
Gifts for the Hostess with the Mostess
For the Pancake and Waffle lover
Hidden Springs Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
Price: $14.95
For the Pancake and Waffle lover…again
Wood’s Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
Price: $18.99
For the Cookie Lover
Dear Hancock Penguin Cookie Set from Anthropologie
Price: $12
For the Cookie Lover (who also makes a mess)
Dear Hancock Penguin Dish Towel
Price: $20
For the Friend who puts together a gouda cheese board
Duck Duck Goose Cheese Board from Anthropologie (on sale at Nordstrom)
Price: $48.98
For the brunch or pie fan
Lilia Pie Dish from Anthropologie (but right now it’s on sale at Nordstrom)
Price: $33.60
For the early decorator
Home for the Holidays Doormat from Anthropologie (but get it on Nordstrom because it’s cheaper)
Price: $30.40
For baker
Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste, Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar, and Ground Indonesian Cinnamon
Price: Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste-$17.95 for 4oz/$33.95 for 8oz
Price: Spiced Vanilla Bean Sugar-$9.05 for 3oz
Price: Ground Indonesian Cinnamon-$6.10 for 2oz
For the friend who loves Christmas ornaments
Christmas Ornaments from Anthropologie
Prices: vary
For the Southern Gourmet
Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South by Vivian Howard
Price: $45, but you can find it cheaper on amazon
Gifts for Under the Tree
For the Lilly lover
Paradise Blanket in Ruff Night from Lilly Pulitzer
Price: $58
For the tailgating queen
Go Y’all Insulated Cooler Tote from Draper James
Price: $38.98
For the perfect blowout
drybar Pre-Party Pack Buttercup Blow Dryer Kit from Sephora
Price: $199
For the chilly weather adventurer
Price: $99 to $295, but most pairs are closer to $139 to $159
For the sweater lover
Brighton Boatneck Top from Dudley Stephens
Price: $138
Gifts For Him
For the NPR listener
Subscription to The New Yorker
Price: $49.99
For the skincare newbie
Clinque for Men Anti-Aging Starter Kit from Sephora
Price: $14.50
For the nervous flyer
Moscow Mule Bears Cocktail Kit from W&P (other kits available)
Price: $25
For the fashionably late
The 40 Rose Gold Natural Tan from MVMT
Price: $120 (if you listen to Pod Save America, they have 15% discount applied at checkout)
For the coffee lover
Price: $29.99
Wrap-Up
If Lola or I think of any more gifts, we’ll letcha know! Since day light savings time arrived, 8:30 PM feels more like midnight and I’m ready to hit the hay!
With Love from the East Coast,
Elaine
