GIFT GUIDE: For the Host

You absolutely cannot forget your lovely hosts this season! Family or friends, it’s always a good idea to show up with something sweet and special for them. So much goes into hosting guests, I know even when I visit my parents or in-laws, they make sure to have everything we need and ask ahead of time of things they can get us to make our stay more comfortable and I think that is so special so I can’t show up empty handed. Rounded up a gift guide for your host(s)!

JO MALONE Green Tomato Vine Scented Candle / FLAMINGO ESTATE Blackberry Vinegar / SOHO HOME Barwell Cut Crystal Champagne Coupes / GEORG JENSEN Henning Koppel Stainless Steel Pitcher / ONYX COFFEE LAB El Salvador Santa Rosa Washed Whole Bean Coffee / AVALINE The Holiday Collection / MODA DOMUS Scalloped Linen Cocktail Napkins

Starting off strong with my favorite kitchen candle, the Green Tomato Vine scented candle from Jo Malone. It smells so delicious and really livens up a kitchen space. Flamingo Estate also makes a Tomato scented candle that I’ve been dying to try but I had a sample of this Blackberry vinegar and it was so delicious. Perfect drizzled over figs and brie cheese. Serving ware is always a great idea as well as nice coffee! We can get into routines of just picking up a generic brand at the grocery store so its nice to bring over an extra special coffee to enjoy during the season. Wine is also always a good idea and organic wine from Avaline is so special. Before pregnancy I loved having their wine on hand for dinner parties, thankfully I’m almost at the end of my pregnancy so I’ll be able to enjoy wine again with my hosts.

Are you travling for the holidays or staying home!? We still are deciding what we want to do but whatever we decide, I’ll be ordering this delicious coffee or a gift basket to send to family even if we can’t make it home for the holidays.

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GIFT GUIDE: For Him.

PEET RIVKO gentle cleanser (Shop more Peet Rivko here) / VINCE vintage long sleeve henley (shop more Vince here) / BARBOUR Leather Thinsulate Gloves (shop more Barbour here) / NATIVE UNION wireless charger (Shop more Native Union here) / TOM DIXON tank beer glasses (shop more Tom Dixon here) / LE LABO thé matcha 26 (shop more Le Labo here) / GEORG JENSEN sky card game (shop more Georg Jensen here) / A.P.C. Bougie No. 5 Feuille de Figuier Scented Candle (shop more A.P.C. here) / BY JAPAN Koizumi Glass Hoya Glass and Leather Coffee Pot (shop more By Japan here) / VINCE Hampton slippers (shop more Vince shoes here) / CONVERSE chuck taylor all star (shop more converse here)

Need a last minute Gift Guide for a man in your life? I’ve got you covered! Some goodies that can still be shipped last minute (tomorrow is the last day to order off of Shopbop, Neimans, Mr.Porter, and Nordstroms!) Remember a lot of places have where you can order online and pickup in store so you can guarantee to have your gifts by the 24th!

Have you got all your holiday shopping done or are you more of a last minute kind of person? I think I’m almost done with all my shopping but wouldn’t hurt for me to run to the mall this weekend for a couple stocking stuffers. Of course, anything custom, handmade, or local products are always a beautiful idea. Local products like whiskey (we used to live in Charlottesville and would love to run over to the distillery for local whiskey if I could), wine (same with wine, we had a vineyard practically in our backyard - man I miss Virginia), maybe a beautiful cheese? All amazing gifts. Buy something beautiful while also supporting your local community. It’s a win! Thankfully we have one last Farmers’ Market this weekend so I plan on picking up some goodies for my neighbors that will be super special and thoughtful.

Hope everyone is staying safe and enjoying this holiday season.

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GIFT GUIDE: For Her.

The Holiday season is in full swing and there is a limited time now to get presents for those you love! Curated a gift guide for the ladies in your life. Lots of beautiful pieces, I was so excited to create this guide.

IZABEL LAM server set (shop more Isabel Lam here) / NETTE spring 1998 candle (shop more Nette candles here) / TOTEME wool and cashmere coat (shop more Toteme here) / AURATE signet ring (shop more gold pinky rings here) / CAFE DE FLORE cup and saucer (shop more Cafe de Flore here) / ALEXANDRE DE PARIS large jaw clip (shop more Alexandre de Paris here) / KATKIM petite diamond thread ear pin (shop more KatKim here) / SANTA MARIA NOVELLA rosa gardenia bath gel (shop more Santa Maria Novella here) / FFERRONE may champagne flute set (shop more Fferrone here) / BYREDO rose hand wash (shop more Byredo here) / LA BOUCHE ROUGE refillable leather lipstick case ( shop more La Bouche Rouge here)

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Spent so much time on this one and found some great, special gifts! Some major highlights, this beautiful serving set from Isabel Lam. This is a great one to save for future reference for a wedding gift as well. Another stand out is the Café de Flore cup and saucer. Such a cute gift for your friend who loves Paris. It’s such a staple! Only problem is it might not ship in time, so if you order, print out a picture and put it in a little gift box and say ‘it’s coming soon!’ haha.

Always a favorite, jewelry. This Aurate signet gold pinky ring is so chic. Love that you can get it engraved so make it extra personal. The earring from KatKim too is a DREAM. Cool and edgy with just the right amount of sparkle.

Never can go wrong with beauty gifts. Elevate her hand washing situation with this beautiful Byredo hand wash. It’s my favorite and I savor it tremendously.

What’s on your list this year? What’s your favorite gift you purchased to gift? Comment below!

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GIFT GUIDE: For the Host.

The holidays are just around the corner and I’m finishing up gift guides for all your needs, and mine! These are my mental notes on things I will be gifting this holiday season.

Since parties and get together are starting, I figured a host gift guide would be the best place to start. It’s always a good idea to show up with something special for the person or people that are hosting. I love personalized gifts like a bottle of their favorite wine but sometimes you want to take it up a notch around the holidays and give something a little bit more special. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite items to gift.

GLAZE STUDIO “u” candle (shop more candles here) / TOM DIXON espresso cups + French press (shop more Tom Dixon here) / ASSOULINE Tuscany Marvel (shop more coffee table books here) / GEORG JENSEN stainless steel wine decanter with funnel (shop more Georg Jensen here) / AESOP room spray (shop more Aesop here) / DIPTYQUE feu de bois candle (shop more Diptyque here) / FLAMINGO ESTATE olive oil and blackberry vinegar set (shop more Flamingo Estate here)

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I love this candle by Glaze Studio. So unique and such a beautiful piece to gift. It’s like a work of art and a gorgeous centerpiece for a special holiday dinner. They recently came out with a black candle that’s just a little bit more romantic - I love!

These Tom Dixon pieces are so timeless and chic. I love the espresso cups. A perfect way for your host(s) to elevate their morning along with the French Press. Imagine pouring yourself coffee from this when you visit? See it’s great for the both of you! haha you also can’t go wrong with a wine decanter. This one is beautiful and classic with touch of modern design in the stainless steel details.

These other two goodies are also items you can’t go wrong with! A beautiful room spray and a candle. Love a seasonal scent so they can be used right away. Love this one from Aesop, it’s notes are pink pepper with tobacco and rose - and this candle is one of my absolute favorites. Smells like a warm fire with the most perfect notes of burning wood, so familiar and yet so special.

Lastly, something for a host that enjoys their ingredients. This special duo from my latest obsession, Flamingo Estate. “The Dinner Table essentials”, perfect for everything from salad dressings to sauces or enjoyed with a beautifully loaf of bread.

If you’d like to skip dealing with deliveries and such other great options are picking up goodies from the local farmers markets and supporting your community. Honeys, jams, flowers, wine, or even better - a basket full of all of these!

What will you be gifting this season to your wonderful hosts or are you hosting this year? Don’t forget to be safe while enjoying this holiday season.

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