Holiday Gifting 2024

Hello, readers! It's been awhile since my last post, my apologies. Life lately has been getting in the way of my shopping and sharing, but I've managed to put together a list of gift inspiration just in time for holidays. I think I have found some pretty excellent gift ideas here, and I hope you enjoy!

Silo Bird Feeder

A handsome, functional birdfeeder for the birders in your life. $70

Fragonard Hand Lotion Set

Gorgeous packaging goes a long way when it comes to gift giving, and this French set is so pretty. £18

HarperIman Aaliyah 14” Plush Doll

How absolutely adorable is this doll? My goodness. $15

A Dictionary of Color Combinations

A super nice gift for a designer, this book is derived from the original 6-volume book from the 1930s by Sanzo Wada. $22

MTA Table Lamp

A fun NYC lamp for someone who's moved away and misses the daily trials and tribulations of the NYC Subway. $168

Avocado Vase

Anything iridescent is ok by me, and this little vase is so pretty. $65

Deck of Cards

This is a deck of cards inspired by the maze in The Shining. $25

James Baldwin Book Set

A beautifully designed set of books by James Baldwin. $155

Typology Skincare Gift Set

This French brand makes affordable, quality, good looking skincare, like this box set. $90

Amber Glass Hand Soap Dispenser

I treat myself to nice hand soap once in awhile, and I think it's a very good small pleasure. This glass bottle with its dot details, plus some fancy handsoap would make a quite nice gift, imo. $68+

Tortoise Wine Key

Best looking wine key, right? $148

Leg Bowl

This bowl with legs and shoes makes me giggle every time. $160

Jewel Coups

These bejeweled coups are so stunning, would make a perfect gift. $129

Bejeweled Hand Earrings

Santa, send me these earrings, please. I'll never wear them but I need them anyway. $140

Splat Straws

These are handblown and come with a cleaning brush. $15

Cat Sofa

She deserves to lounge. $72

Hot Dog Cart Ornament

Iconic NYC hand-painted hot dog stand ornament crafted in Poland from mouth-blown glass. $40

Flora Candle Holders

Hand crafted and painted ceramic candleholder with green, yellow, and fuchsia flowers, and gold flake accents. $154

Ortigia Sicilia Drawer Satchels

I think some of the best gifts are lux-y things that you normally wouldn't buy yourself, like these drawer satchels. $33

Japanese Essential Oil Room Mists

Room mist from Japan already wrapped. $34

Casarialto Hand-Blown Murano Glass Jug

Gorgeous, handmade pitcher with a fantastic surprise inside. $230

Ha Ko Paper Incense

Paper Incense that can be burned or just used like pot pourri, in a pretty wood box. $42

Royal Copenhagen Christmas Bauble Ornaments

I just love Royal Copenhagen, and this set of ornaments is such a nice gift. $134

Klein Blue Napkin Set

A set of pretty cloth napkins is an excellent gift, in my book. $48

Moonlight Screenplay Book

A beautiful screenplay book for a perfect film. $60

Peach & Bamboo Gaiwan

A delicate traditional vessel from Wing on Wo, the oldest continuously operating store in Manhattan’s Chinatown. $50

Poodle Soap

This packaging is just tops, and the soap is from France. $26

Colorful Tights

A few pairs of colorful tights would light up just about anyone's day. $26 each

Dusen Dusen Slippers

These slippers look super cozy, and the colorways are all excellent. $48

Mini Kartell Chairs

Kartell did a collaboration with Barbie to make these doll-sized iconic chairs. So good. $100

Opening Ceremony Nokki Clutch Handbag

I actually really want this and am not sure why I'm letting it languish in my eBay faves. Grab it before I do! $80