The Ultimate 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

Need the perfect gift for your boyfriend, girlfriend, parents, in-laws, bestie, co-workers, last minute Christmas party host? I guarantee there is something for everyone from these products and brands, and I also guarantee this is the most concise list that you will be bombarded with this season.

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  1. Voluspa: This is a great gift for your mom, roommate, bestie, or co-worker. There are a ton of different, awesome scents in a variety of sizes. The small size is the perfect stocking stuffer or addition to any gift basket.
  2. 1901 Shoes: If the man in your life needs to spiff up his look, I highly recommend this brand at Nordstrom. They make wingtips, slip-ons, boots, loafers, and sneakers. They are high-quality and on sale a lot of the time. They come in a variety of colors and are quite versatile.
  3. Sweet Water Decor: Her shop has the cutest accessories, prints, apparel, and MUGS! Whether you need to impress your boss, co-worker, girlfriend, or fellow coffee-lover, you will find the perfect option! I’ve personally purchased the Christmas mug (because Home Alone is everything), the Boss Lady mug, and a few more.
  4. S’well Bottles: These bottles are magical. Hot things stay hot, and cold things stay cold, for a million hours. They have a color or pattern for everyone! I have one, my mom has one, my boyfriend has one. You need one.
  5. Anthropologie Monogrammed Glasses: If you or your friends already own all of the cute monogrammed mugs from Anthro, these are the next thing to add to your collection. These will be perfect for your bar cart, your boyfriend’s bar cart, your parent’s bar cart, a holiday/housewarming gift for friends.
  6. Rocksbox: I am obsessed with this subscription box! I have always had a hard time with commitment when it comes to jewelry. As I start to learn how to dress like a full functioning adult, though, I realize that I don’t have the accessories I want to complete some of my outfits. This box sends you three pieces of jewelry each month and you keep what you like and send back what you don’t for three more pieces. You are automatically charged to your account for what you keep and the package already comes with a return label, so it really couldn’t be any easier.
  7. Birchbox: I subscribed to Birchbox for a little while, then didn’t update my new credit card, so the boxes stopped coming. I’ve been wondering why I let that happen. It’s like getting the ultimate pampering package each month. If you get stuff that you don’t think you will use, they make AMAZING stockings stuffers.
  8. May Designs: I’m obsessed with cute notebooks and planners, but these products are every girl’s dream. You pick your product (notebook, desk calendar, stationary, desk calendars, and photo books) then you pick your pattern and customize!
  9. Master of Malt’s Advent Calendar: This gift is for the ultimate dude. It’s an advent calendar filled with whisky, vodka, gin, bourbon, etc. The catch? They are filled with daily sips of high-end tasters. Click the link for the full lists!

Holiday Gift Guide AND Giveaway!

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I am planning to do a revamp of my blog at the beginning of the new year! I want to include giveaways, favorites lists, and more! To kick things off a bit early, I wanted to create a Holiday Gift Guide! Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday! My wish list is quite long, but so is my gift list! I wanted to share some of my favorite things including great gift ideas for your loved ones! The best part of it all is that I am hosting a giveaway featuring some of the items from this post!

You can enter by going to my Instagram account, following me, liking the Holiday Giveaway post, and tagging a friend! I will pick a winner on December 6th, and I will send you 7 of my favorite gifts this holiday season (p.s. everything pictured above)!

P.S. Since you were so nice and visited my blog, if you comment on this post, you will also be entered to win!

 

FOR HER:

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I have always thought Kate Spade gift items were “cute,” but as of late, I have a completely different appreciation for all things Kate Spade. The notebooks are perfect for your sister’s office, the tumblers are perfect for your friend that always has a coffee in hand, and the stationary is perfect for your mom or mother-in-law. I will be giving away the striped ‘live it’ notebook you see above!

 

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I have been obsessed with this bag for so long. It is the first thing on my wish-list this year…in every color. Guys, listen up! Rebecca Minkoff handbags are always a safe gift for the woman in your life, whether that’s a sister, girlfriend, mother, or mother-in-law. You’re welcome.

 

 

 

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I’m obsessed with Ashley Brooke Designs! Her mugs are everything! There is a phrase for everyone! My personal favorites are ‘I Woke Up Like This’, ‘Everyday I’m Hustling’, and ‘Hello Sunshine’! The mugs are perfect for your favorite tea or coffee lover and the tumblers are great for the office!

 

 

 

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Heartbreak Coffee is the brainchild of two lovely ladies from Long Beach, CA. They are opening their first coffee shop early next year, but have been conquering the coffee world for the past year via Instagram! Their beautiful vision along with their great tasting brews, make their coffee beans the PERFECT stocking stuffer for the coffee fiend in your life! One of their special roasts will be featured in the giveaway!

 

 

 

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Are there cuter tote bags in existence? No Way Jose! This tote bag is the perfect hostess gift! Better yet, fill it with your favorite rose for a personal touch! Enter the giveaway for a chance to win this tote!

 

 

 

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Do you love crumpets like I love crumpets? The strawberry jam and fig jam from M. Greenwood Jams are the best toppings for toast, crumpets, or an empty spoon! Even better, the mother and daughter duo are local artisans in Los Angeles. Not only are you supporting a wonderful small business, you are getting the freshest, most delicious jams filled with seasonal ingredients! Enter my giveaway for a chance to win a jar of their jam!

 

 

 

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Julie Ann Art has a card for every occasion: Birthdays, Christmas, Congratulations, anything you can think of! The one thing they have in common? They are all hilarious, some, even a bit cheeky! You will have a chance to win some Christmas cards in my giveaway!

 

 

 

 

FOR HIM:

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Nixon watches are my go-to gift for the boyfriend. It’s not from Target, and it’s not a Rolex, but just right! The one pictured above is my favorite of all that I have given him, but they have gold, silver, matte black, and much more!

 

 

 

 

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For whatever weather you’re in, this is the best flannel for your dad, uncle, grandpa, boyfriend, best guy friend, anyone! Pendleton flannels are amazing! They come in so many different colors and will last FOREVER!

 

 

 

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For the voracious reader in your life, The Tipping Point is an amazing book! My dad read through it in days, and I am about to pass it on to the boyfriend very soon. In addition, the author, Malcolm Gladwell, is a brilliant man who has written several other amazing books. My suggestion? Buy a copy of each of his books and use them as stocking stuffers!

 

 

 

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If you know one thing about me, you know I love food. If you know two things about me, you know I love food, but hate jerky. That is, until now. Three Jerks Jerky is filet mignon beef jerky. That’s right, jerky fit for a king! It is my boyfriend’s favorite! I will be giving away 2 flavors!

 

 

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Forever21 has some awesome stocking stuffers for anyone and everyone on your list! Among them is the gentlemen’s ice tray. Win it in my giveaway!