Favorite Gifts – 2018

Today I’m sharing some of my favorite gift ideas for those loved ones (or yourself) in your life. I originally didn’t think I was going to do a gifting post this year, simply because I think that the internet has a zillion already, but I was quite pleased with some of the gifts I found this year and wanted to share! For all of the items below, I wanted them to meet certain criteria – that they be unique (ish), something that I myself would like, and also not be the sort of item to go on super clearance right after the holidays. There’s a range of prices, though everything is quite reasonable (in my opinion) with the exception of one Hermes goodie that I just had to include! Enjoy!

Anthropologie Petal Mug, $10. These are very cute and useful too. I bought five as a group gift recently and they were a big hit. I think people always like initialized/monogrammed items. Gorgeous!

By the way, if you’re looking for another initialed item – I also love these bistro style coasters ($14). I always need coasters.

Diptyque Exquisite Almond Candle, $72. I vowed I wouldn’t include Diptyque this year. Not because Diptyque is bad, but simply because I always include them and wanted to do something else. But then I came across this new holiday offering! And it is almond! A mix of sweet almond paste and smoke! I had to include.

Everlane Waffle Knit Cashmere Crew, $150. This is my favorite cashmere item from Everlane and certainly my favorite affordable cashmere overall. So lux feeling with the waffle knit, which also makes it feel more cozy (in my opinion). I love the little slit on the bottom and overall it looks like a ~$400-$500 sweater.

Madewell Canvas Tote, $5. Super cute with some 90’s flair in the mix. What’s not to love? You can put a bottle of wine, flowers, etc inside. Better than gift wrap and reusable, too.

Hermes “Awooooo” Cashmere/Silk Shawl, $750. Had to include this because I love it so much. A men’s shawl (but I love it for women) by one of my favorite artists, Alice Shirley. How gorgeous is the design? And it comes in a lot of beautiful colorways, and is a little smaller than the women’s shawl size (100cm vs 140cm), this accounting for the “savings” in the price.

Uniqlo Compact Down Jacket, $60. Everyone I have recommended/given this jacket to has loved it. Really! So useful, chic, light – just something you can even keep in your car or your office, to have on hand for when you need to look chic. And isn’t it? It even has pockets! Ugh now I want another one. Must control myself.

Calvin and Hobbes Complete Box Set, $80. I really love this set and the comics and this is one of my favorite gifts to give. I actually prefer giving the hardcover version but I have received complaints about its weight so moved to this softcover version. Still super gorgeous! And also, if you are looking for an overall book recommendation, check out my weekend updates but I am also going to try to do a big book post of favorites by the end of the year. I’m trying!

I’d love to hear some of the gifts you’ll be giving this year!