The Perfect His and Hers Holiday Gift Guide
'Tis the month for holiday shopping, but we all know that the craziness of the season can make it a little difficult to find the time to channel your inner Santa. So if all of that yuletide merriness has you frantically scrambling for the perfect gifts - no worries. We've put together a little list of our favorites to get you on the right track.
Photography: Ruth Eileen
The Most Anticipated Gift
It doesn't get much more romantic than a holiday proposal. But if you plan on becoming engaged against a festive backdrop, be sure to select a ring that will really stand out. We happen to love all of the gorgeous options at Ritani, not just because the diamonds are all kinds of blingy, but because you can customize and create your own ring, so it's totally unique to you and yours. You can select the perfect diamond based on everything from clarity to weight, choose the right setting for your loved one and then preview all of the handcrafted goodness at your local jeweler. They even ship free right to your house.
Photography: Ruth Eileen
The Delicious Gift
We love anything that makes life easier and when it comes to amazing kitchen products, Cuisinart is the master. Whether it's a toaster oven that doubles as an air fryer or a coffee maker that heats up your morning brew to just the right temp, our lives (and kitchens) are better for it. The Hurricane Pro 3.5 Peak HP Blender is definitely sleek with its brushed stainless steel design - and it makes blending and prepping so, so easy and it is easy on the eyes. Form and function!
The Entertainer's Gift
Every entertainer out there knows that the right serve ware is all you need to make a dinner party statement and these gorgeous vintage bowls from Food52 are that and so much more. Sourced from flea markets across the French countryside (really and truly), there's an amazing story behind each piece that will definitely keep the dinner conversations flowing. The Martha Stewart in your life will totally thank you. (PS - get a few for yourself, too.)
The Sentimental Gift
Our love affair with Minted is one that never waivers and we could spend about 900 hours just browsing their site for inspiration. (Literally.) Our latest obsession? Your vows as a foil art print. It's such a stylish way to preserve those words you spent months dreaming up, cried through at the altar and still think about to this day. We absolutely adore this print - and we also love all of the different size, frame and foil options.
The Pampering Gift
Anyone could benefit from a little holiday pampering and bonus points if it’s this beautiful (see lovely speaker above)! The gorgeous packaging of this Mullein and Sparrow salt set might make your giftee resist actually using this delectable blend of spa salts and rosehip oil… almost.
The Cozy Gift
The holiday season comes with a big ol' side of cold weather, so staying cozy and warm during these festive months is key. We suggest gifting a fabulous scarf that is one part stylish statement and one part neck warmer, pictured above. This Keeping Cozy Hat + Scarf set from Anthropologie should do the trick. It's not only pretty to look at but super soft, too. And bonus points for the matching hat.
The Musical Gift
Functional and simply gorgeous! There are so many reasons to love this vintage Marshall speaker as seen above and it would be a gift that she would cherish for a long time.
The 'I Like Spending Time With You' Gift
This beautiful Sunday Suppers cookbook encourages everyone to look at mealtimes as less than solely time to eat, but rather a meal with time intentionally spent with loved ones. This would be a beautiful gift for the one in your life who loves to cook, bake, and gather… plus it’s so pretty it can stay out on the countertop!
The Kate Middleton-esque Gift
Okay, Kate Middleton just wore a chic velvet bow and a low pony, which means we all need to wear a chic velvet bow and a low pony, right? Spoil the one on your list who loves her tresses with this beautiful velvet bow barrette by Jennifer Behr!
The Gift for Tea Lovers
Know a tea drinker? We are obsessed with this gorgeous white Smeg tea kettle, pictured above! Totally a present that no one would buy for themselves… enter you: SANTA!
The Timeless Gift
For the home decor aficionado: the most versatile, timeless piece that anyone could use in their home, a rattan tray by Serena & Lily. We love this rattan serving tray for hosting get togethers, serving apps, providing a pretty space for bathroom necessities, or creating a functional space on a tufted ottoman. The possibilities are endless, really.
The Pretty Gift
What better to house the pretty holiday sparkle one may receive for the holidays than a gorgeous (and totally functional) travel jewelry case? We adore the beautiful colors this zippered case come in and you can customize with a simple monogram. So chic!
The Comfy Gift
How often do men truly purchase comfy, cozy gifts for themselves.. but steal their other half's? We see you, men! A luxuriously soft and warm pair of slippers will be a staple around the house and we particularly recommend the Ugg Scuff Slippers... so good.
The Organized Gift
Have a guy in your life who loves his tech items, but despises a tangled mess? Love this (monogram-able!) leather tech rollup case as pictured above. Masculine and organized all at once.
The Bearded Gift
If you haven't noticed yet, we're all about form and function... beauty and use! We love the idea of giving your bearded fellow a luxuriously gorgeous and useful beard oil like this one, pictured above, by Le Labo.
The Entertaining Gift
What's more manly than a gorgeous, personalized whisky decanter and whisky glasses? The set above by Cathy's Creations are not only a great gift, but the whisky glasses are complete with 360 degree swivel bases (meant to oxygenate spirits without spilling). That just means they're perfect for the whisky connoisseur.
The On-the-Go Gift
First step: if you're shopping for a guy in your life, get him Airpods if he does not already have them. Second step: check out this handsome leather Airpods case pictured above. We love this!
The Sous Chef Gift
We all know that one gentleman who finds nothing more satisfying than a perfectly seared steak and loves being in the kitchen! Get him something a little extra like this Himalayan Salt Block for the holiday season for the kitchen-pro, like this set above.
The Fancy Gift
For the guy who doesn't want teeny tiny Airpods (okay, we hear you men...) and you want to splurge for something a little fancy. We adore these Shinola headphones as pictured above.