Alison RyanComment

Christmas Gift Guide 2019

Alison RyanComment
Christmas Gift Guide 2019
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”
— Maya Angelou

I broke it down into sections, to try and help make it easier to shop for specific people BUT I encourage you to glance through all of the categories. A lot of items aren’t just limited to that specific category and are interchangeable and would work for many people.
If you are stuck on what to gift certain people in your life, I hope this helps get the wheels going and you get inspired!

Gift Suggestions for Men

Gift Suggestions for Woman

  • Sentimental? Love making a difference? Know someone who has been through a lot or is going through a lot? This might be the right gift. The company The Giving Keys provides jobs to those coming out of homelessness in Los Angeles. They have necklaces, bracelets and earrings. There are so many designs, shapes and different metal colors to choose from and you can pick a different word or phrase to have engraved into it. ❤️ think “hope”, “loved”, “strong”, “Perfectly imperfect”, “hope”, “strength”, Bible verses, Travel, etc… We can create a brighter future for ourselves and that word can help remind us of that and of who we are.
    I love this Purpose Padlock Bracelet, Mini Key Necklace, Crescent Horn Necklace, Enneagram Necklace (yes you heard me right! Who’s the enneagram enthusiast in your life?). There are SO many different options, even ones for the men in your life.

  • Going off of sentimental, I am a huge lover of the company Made By Mary. She has a beautiful story where she was depressed and struggling. From there she took that uncertainty and found a passion for hearing other woman’s unique stories and creating it into a piece of jewelry. She has some beautiful all handcrafted pieces. I own many of her rings and hope to get her bracelets one day.

  • Gold Wrapped Herkimer Diamond earrings. Here and Here. I have a pair of fresh water pearls that are wire wrapped and they are one of my go-to’s. Especially for when stacking ear candy.

  • Lush - While there are SO many options one of my go-to’s this time of year is the Rose Jam. It is a seasonal scent. You can get it in a shower gel ($8.95-$49.95), bath bomb that looks like a macaroon ($8.95) or my personal favorite, a little gift set that has the shower gel as well as a body conditioner. ($17.95)

  • Blanket: Sherpa blanket. (starts at $14.99)

  • Weighted blanket. (starts at $36.99)

  • Faux Fur Reversible Sherpa blanket. 7 colors. ($26.99)

  • Flannel Pajama Set. 3 colors ($59)

  • Fuzzy Sherpa Robe. 2 colors ($35.97)

  • Steam Mop. ($89.99)

  • Tea Kettle: This Kate Spade one is too cute and comes in 4 colors ($49.99) and this fun retro looking one by SMEG. ($149.99)

  • Jewelry organizer for travel. ($22.99)

  • Macrame. ($22.99)

  • Trinket Dish. ($16) Two color options, both so pretty.

  • Kitten playing cards ($12.50) or these ones. ($12.50) They also have a dog one. ($12.50)

  • Himalayan Salt Lamp. ($39.99) and this one. Comes in 2 colors ($34)

  • Pink Matchstick Jar. ($16.50) or poetry on matchsticks. ($45)

  • Monogram Crest Pouch. ($38)

  • Makeup bag: Large cream leopard ($95) cat faces, 3 colors ($48), Traveling makeup case, 7 colors ($19.99-$28.99)

  • Toiletry Bag: Jet set TSA approved. 5 colors ($88)

  • Ceramic Bloom Vase. 4 colors ($28-$56)

  • Adore ViA Water Bottle. there are multiple stone options (this one is on Sale for $52.26) The bottle of this bottle has a blend of rainbow moonstone, rose quartz and clear quartz. It does not only look beautiful but it also energizes your drinking water and restructures it to the same level as pure spring water.

  • Trinket Blossom Box ($38)

  • Closet Makeover

Gift Suggestions for Couples

  • I am obsessed with custom portrait illustrations. You send the artist reference photos and they then digitally hand create the subjects. Once they are done they usually send it to you for proofing, they want you to be 100% happy before they send you the final product.
    You can do one like this where its the bride and groom or a family portrait like this one.
    Full body couple portrait or upper body and greenery couple portrait.
    There are so many options out there, you just have to find an artist that you like their style.

  • Lego Portrait. This is something that I did for my Husband. I found a person on Etsy who digitally drew us into legos. Same concept, I sent him a bunch of reference photos and he created the piece. I was able to tell him what changed I wanted made before he send me over the final file. (If you click on the link you can actually see what we looked like!). I then took that file and then had a local printing company print it onto a piece of metal. It turned out so good and my husband loves it.

  • Custom Home Portrait. I love these for someone who is in their first home, an anniversary gift, they are moving away, or for whatever reason. There are so many talented artist out there and so many different artistic styles to choose from. Here is an option as well as here and here and one more for good measure.

  • Bartender Kit. ($49.97) Love the bamboo with the stainless steel. Having a shaker and a few of these other tools really do make all the difference when making cocktails.

  • Nespresso Maker. The one we have is currently on sale for $162.49 AND you can use a 20% off coupon.

  • 23 and Me Ancestry. Currently 50% off the month of November.

  • Yard Games: Ladder Ball ($44.99), Custom Corn Hole ($44.95), Giant Wooden Dice ($19.99)

  • Cooking Class

  • Bartending Class

  • Backyard Fire Pit ($191.80)

  • Wall World Map. ($170) What a beautiful statement piece.

Gift Suggestions for Teens

Gift Suggestions for Children

Gift Suggestions for the Food Lover

  • Runamok Maple syrup - barrel-aged, infused and smoked. They have so many unique flavors as well as the good old classic and pure maple syrup. ($16.95)

  • Popcorn lovers, like myself, I love my Whirley-Pop. In the begining it took me a little bit to get the correct ratio of what I personally liked (they do have instructions with measurements that you can follow) but now I have so much fun with it and love trying different kernel styles.

  • Cheese board! Because charcuteria is all the rage right now and I’m so here for it! I love this rustic one. Here is a slate one and another slate one. All marble one or part wood and part marble one like here. There is even a 4 foot one! A 3 tiered wood one here. ($79.99) As well as a two tiered wood and marble one here. ($39.99) So many options! And I love that some of them can be used for other things as well.

  • Cactus margarita glasses. ($18.89)

  • Mini Whisks. Yes, you can use a fork but these work so much better. I use them multiple times a week - salad dressing, eggs, spices, drinks, etc. ($7.55-$10.69)

  • Metal Letter Food Trivet. Black metal HOT. Gold metal BAKE. Copper metal EAT. Rose Gold metal LOVE.

  • DYI hot sauce kit. ($35)

  • Joule Sous Vide. ($199) Here is another option for $69.95.

  • Cabernet Vinegar. ($22.99) or some nice olive oil

  • Handwritten Tea Towel. How special and what a sweet keepsake! ($20)

  • Step up your food game (or drink game) but using a little professional kitchen Blow Torch. ($12.49)

  • Turn your kettle grill into a Pizza Oven. ($198.69)

  • “Just In Queso” Bowl and spoon. ($25)

  • Aluminum Bowl. ($24.99)

  • Wooden Serving Spoon Set. ($9.99)

Gift Suggestions for the Beauty Lover

Gift Suggestions for the Fashion Lover

Stocking Stuffers For Everyone

If you need more ideas you can check out “What We Want For Christmas” as well as my “Father’s Day Gift Ideas” and “Mother’s Day Gift Ideas”

xo,
Alison