Last minute, fun gift card ideas + gifts!
Plus, my favorite LA gift shops to run to before it's too late!
I think we’re all in a scramble to finish (or start- no shame) gift shopping for our people. Ahead of this weekend, I wanted to make a short list of great gifts that you might be able to get quickly/ in time for Christmas. I’m also sharing some go-to shops in LA that I turn to for the best curation of gifts.
Fun gift card/ subscription ideas:
Etsy - What I asked for this year.. Might need to put an app time limit on here..
Love Lenny - For custom jeans! Lenny does virtual appointments as well.
Flamingo Estate - For pantry staples.
Maison Flâneur - For the most beautiful and unique home decor no one has seen before.
The Real Real - Always wishing I had some of these stashed away.
Masterclass - A really useful gift, especially if they enjoy constantly learning.
A paid Substack column you think they might enjoy!
A really, really, really good restaurant they haven’t been to - underrated IMO.
Erewhon - (Sorry, just had to)
Still Here NY - For new jeans and other cool wardrobe pieces.
Abodde NYC - For something embroidered! Not sure if they do GC but could be cute- inquire!
HiLo Liquor - Or any favorite wine shop!!
Amazon - the below links are Affiliate Links:
This coffee table book - Has always been a crowd favorite to anyone I’ve gifted to, and it’s my favorite from my own collection!
Zipper pouches - These have saved my life this year in the organizing department.
Largest black tote bag - I use this for hauling sh*t everywhere. Great for flea markets, groceries, overnight stays, packing in your suitcase when you’re on vaca.
The addicting candy lips - I’ve warned you! But really, they are incredible and a great stocking stuffer.
Towel scrunchies - Such a great stocking stuffer idea, they will thank you!
Cuticle Treatment pen - One of my favorite things and smells heavenly, a little luxury, if you will.
Book darts - I had suggested these last year and think they are very sweet!
This sweet notebook - I use this daily.
Santal Essential Oil - Love this for the home. A recommendation I’ll always make.
The best pens ever - No, really though.
This phone case - The phone case that became a part of my daily outfit.
This knife - Great for the kitchen.
This brass keychain - Simple and easy and understated. Jimmy and I have had ours for years (ours are from Mohawk, but found something similar).
These french inspired dish towels - I got these last year and we’ve gotten so much use out of them! Great for someone who loves to cook. Maybe this wrapped in a ribbon with a cookbook? So cute!
Mini Bialetti Stovetop Espresso - I have this and always think of my Nonna standing over the stove in her night gown making me a caffè lattè with her own perfectly patinaed Bialetti. Great to bring camping if you have a stove and love espresso. The red is chic!
Barefoot dreams blanket - No brainer, you can never have enough. I will die on this hill.
Clean Skin Club Towels - I think these would be great for the lovers of beauty
Garden shears - I have this set and they rock! This plus a few fun seeds wrapped in burlap with a ribbon? or inside a cute basket? Also these Japanese pruning shears! Similar to the others I linked in my for her guide..
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