A Feeling! Gift Idea List

I would like to bring the joy-inducing feeling of highlighting paper catalogs back with my take on a holiday gift guide.

Nov 11, 2023

Remember when Toy R’ Us would send paper catalogs to your home and you would meticulously destroy the family highlighter because you nearly highlighted everything?

I would like to bring the joy-inducing catalog practice back with my take on a holiday gift guide. Allow me to be your personal shopper with an emphasis on caring, thoughtful, unique gifts.

For a few years, I owned a brick-and-mortar store and spent the summer choosing holiday giftable items in droves to fill the decorated shelves. Of all the things I miss about the store, holiday shopping is at the top of the list. I was a little blue about that the other day, and then I realized no one was stopping me from curating gifts and sharing them with you. I put my curator hat on and got on it. And I went pretty hard on this gift guide.

I genuinely want you to have a colorful, smashing, on-top-of-it Christmas.

I’ve broken down individual ideas (directly linked and priced) for specific people in your life, like your friend who loves tote bags or someone who just moved into a new space this year

Ready, elves?! Let’s move!

Gift Recommendations:

The Game Night Lover:

Yahtzee from Hay ($17.50)
Hay Play ($22.50)
Game storage ($5.60)
Catan Candles ($19.49)
Henry & Sally Playing Cards ($20)
Le Puz Puzzle ($32)

The Host/Hostess:

Tost ($27) — This is a delicious non-alcoholic sparkling beverage I am a huge fan of, it makes a fun add-on to your gift!
Tinted Glassware ($25)
Hotel lobby candle ($34)
Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($37)
Areaware serving board ($55) — Pair with cheese/fruit/crackers from a local grocery spot
Funky bottle stoppers ($24) — Pair with a bottle of wine!

The Self-Care Expert:

Matcha Stick ($9)
Salt & Stone — Bergamot & Hinoki ($36) — Can personally attest that the smell is amazing AND it bubbles like bubble bath!
Scalp Massager ($9.99)
Necessarie Hand Lotion ($25)

The Boy You Like:

Wood Geranium Cologne ($29) — This is Connor’s scent and it is YUMMY
Choose a candle from a city you have a memory together in ($38)
Orbit Key Ring ($13.52)
Classic Kith Socks ($16)
Carhartt Jacket ($109)
Pickleball set ($200)
For brushing up on the Roman Empire ($15.17)
Custom Keyboard ($119.95)
Coffee Kettle ($195) + Coffee ($25)
Clear Speaker ($425)

Your Mom:

Garden Gloves ($19)
Luxury Throw Blanket ($82.80)
Pura Fragrance ($49.99)
Grocery bag refresh ($42)
Portable thermos set ($78)
Loose leaf tea subscription ($8/mo.)

Your Dad:

Custom Football Book ($80)
National Park Map ($119)
Olive Ralph Lauren Socks ($24)
For the dad that took you to the Eras Tour ($25)
Luxury Crocs ($54.95)
A fresh, modern toolbox ($185)

Kids you love:

Moon Chalk ($28)
Initial Earrings ($20) — For the niece who just got her ears pierced
At-home putt putt golf ($68)
Gummy bear light ($40) — Then teach them about iCarly and her cool bedroom
Sausage Dog Baby Rattle ($24)
Lego Modern Art Set ($49.99)

Who did I miss?

I would love to make one more gift guide edition this season! Please comment anyone on your list that is stumping you — I’d love to help you brainstorm!

A Feeling! Gift Idea List

I would like to bring the joy-inducing feeling of highlighting paper catalogs back with my take on a holiday gift guide.

Gift Recommendations:

The Game Night Lover:

The Host/Hostess:

The Homebody:

The Friend Who Just Moved to a New Space:

The Friend Who Could Use a Little Extra Self-Care:

The One Who Collects Tote Bags like Pokemon Cards:

The Co-Worker:

The Productive One: