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Holiday Gift Guide 2004

For you, or a loved one, sharing ideas for cozy delight.

Tis the season! Culturally, so many holidays and traditions happen in the winter, and all focus on LIGHT. The weather, though, calls for a cocoon of coziness. I’m sharing ideas that are practical, generally affordable, and hopefully delight you or a loved one. Plus, don’t miss the seasonal sales going on this week.

Cozy Gift Guide

• Accessories: So lovely to receive winter accessories, especially in a fun color. Consider hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, slippers, fuzzy seasonal socks, and anything that warms (hot hands, electric vests, gloves and socks). Even a plug-in seat warmer for the car could make someone’s season.
  • Funky Junque knit hat – $10
  • Hat/Gloves/Scarf set – $25
  • Eye Mask, Socks and Scrunchie Travel Set – $40
  • Isotoner ballet slippers at Kohl’s – $20 (sale prices)
  • Bombas holiday socks– $38 and up

• Pajamas/Robes:
  Your jammy drawer may be stuffed, or maybe you are ready for a new look/color.
  • Pajama sets (long or short) at Nordstrom Rack – (pants $35 or shorts $30, in 6+ colors)
  • Intimacy items can be a spicy gift for lovers. Our friends at Wink!Wink! Boutique gave us a 10% discount code: LAURAJ10.
  • Natori has a luxurious robe in many colors, on sale at Amazon this week.

• Hygge at Home. The Scandinavian concept of savoring the season via cozy textures and time with loved ones is called “hygge” (WHO-ga). Think about channeling light in the dark days of winter. Candles, blankets, pillows, hot beverages
  • Watercolor workbook by Emily Lex ($22): Gorgeous pages have small projects. Use code JOLLY for 15% off or ENJOY for $10 off.
  • Gift sets (a Google search reveals many from $25-$200). Send a hug ($35) or socks with tea.
  • A tea advent calendar
  • Designed for kids, but relatable for adults: A kindness advent calendar

• Books:
  Make a silent reading night in front of the fire (or locally at the Sorrento). Gift a winter book or bookclub to friends. Start with the most popular books of 2024.

• Art
  Etsy offers so many interesting and personalized, artistic gifts. As do many museum gift shops.
  Some things that might delight in the PNW:
  • Topography maps of local mountains
  • Browse Society 6’s wall art
  • Seattle Art Museum Gift Guide or Chicago Art Institute or NYC’s MOMA.
  • Gift an artist date by taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA)
  • Make your own yearly calendar with photos via Social Print Studio’s Daily Calendar

• Beauty
  From lip gloss to perfume, holiday gift sets can be a great way to try products and are often a great value. A couple ideas:
  • Sephora offers a variety of sets like The Ordinary starter skin care set, to the perfume sets that range from $18 (rollerball set) to $95 (18 mini fragrances, and a voucher for a full size of your choice).
  • Look at Ulta Holiday Guide for lip gloss and skin care sets that start at $15.

• Other Gift Guides for Inspiration

• • Pike Place Market Gift Guide
  • Made in Washington Gift Guide
  • Emerald Palate PNW Gift Guide
  • Washington State Parks Store
  • Uncommon Goods – unique gifts and advent calendars
  • Glamour’s Holiday Favs
  • Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024
  • Stocking Stuffers for Foodies
  • Good Housekeeping Popular Gifts and Gifts to Wow
  • Outdoor Magazine’s Winter Gear Guide
  • Splurge with Allure’s Holiday Recommendations

And take a peek at the Cancer Care Package/Comfort Guide list, too!

Happy Holidays!