Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Take these gift ideas for your loved ones (or treat yourself!). Finding the right gift for people on your list can be tough so hopefully my recommendations can make things easier. I love curating my favorite things to share and try to recommend many things that I already have and love. I’m sure there are plenty of things you will recognize from my Instagram stories.
You can find more of my holiday gift guides from previous years here – the ideas are all still great, I promise!
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
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Perfect for the Home Cook
Vintage Fish Butter Mold
I love the idea of creating special butter for a dinner party.
Ploughgate Butter Lover Subscription
It doesn’t get much better than high quality butter. I love this subscription that sends 3 monthly butters including a special flavor. Pair with the vintage butter molds and you have the perfect gift!
Spreading Knife
Going along with a butter theme this year, this butter spreading knife from French brand Opinel can be personalized up to 25 characters and comes in an array of colors. I’ve already gone ahead and added one to my cart.
Beyond Measure Measuring Cup
This colorful glass measuring cup brightens up your kitchen.
Fredricks and Mae Chopping Block
I often prefer plastic cutting boards since they are easy to clean and flexible for so many types of food. This one can double as a serving board with its bright pattern or even kitchen art.
Tree Juice Maple Syrup Sampler
After a recent trip to Vermont, Aaron and I have become invested in good quality maple syrup. This syrup is made in New York and comes in fun flavors like pure, gingerbread, blueberry and even garlic.
Perfect for the Hostess
Farfalle Candle
Big night (based in Brooklyn) is the coolest home good store.
Hot Ones Hot Sauce Set
Perfect for fans of the web series Hot Ones in which celebrities are interviewed while eating increasingly hot chicken wings. Stage your own show at home or simply enjoy the hot sauces on your favorite foods.
Two-Tone Glasses
I love unique glassware that can be mixed and matched.
Via Carota Martini Set
One of my favorite West Village Italian restaurants sells their martinis as a set! A combination of their signature martini and espresso martini and it comes with glasses).
Sour Mix from Bon Bon
For the candy lover! Choose a little something sweet from this Swedish candy company specializing in gummies and sour candies.
Share + Savor
My cookbook is filled with recipes for dips and spreads that can be made in a big batch, and divided out over multiple platters.
Perfect for the Homebody
Glass French Press
This colorful French press combines form and function perfect for the coffee lover who doesn’t want to leave the house.
Chess Board
Whether you actually play or not it looks great on a coffee table.
Lucali Candle
Bring the scent of my favorite New York pizza place (that is also almost impossible to get into) into your own living room. Choose one or get the set of 3 which includes brick oven, fresh herbs and spiked espresso.
Casper Sleep Essential Cooling Pillow
There’s no need to flip your pillow to the cold side when it stays cool all night long.
Silk Eye Mask
Sleep with this organic mulberry silk sleep mask over your eyes to get a good night’s sleep.
Gripper Slippers
These comfy sherpa-lined wool slippers are just thick enough to keep you warm and perfect to wear around the house. I also like these for any new moms in the hospital – the grip is great!
Perfect for the Traveler
Canon Powershot G7x Mark III
I keep this in my purse for quick high-quality snaps when I’m out and about and traveling. If you like trendy flash photography this camera is perfect. Plus it has wifi capability for uploading on the go.
Clear
Most people have TSA pre-check nowadays but Clear will get you through even faster! Get escorted to the front of the security line with Clear.
Beis Backpack
While it can be either a travel bag or diaper bag I like that it can easily fit a laptop and it easily slides onto a suitcase when traveling.
Audible Subscription
I love listening to audiobooks when I’m on the go. Gift a subscription any bookworm who has a lot of alone time will appreciate.
Leather Charger Roll Up
Keep your cords and small items organized in this monogrammed carrying case.
Perfect for Pet Parents
LL Bean Tote
I have a monogrammed travel bag for my dog, Benson, filled with toys, food and bowls that makes it so easy to take her in the car for road trips or over to a friend’s house for a little overnight stay.
Earthbone Subscription
A more natural alternative to greenies. My dog is obsessed with these and I put them on subscription so I don’t need to think about restocking.
Staud Pet Bag
Order a custom, hand-painted portrait of your pet on a chic leather purse or a cashmere sweater with your pet’s face embroidered on it.
Dyson Grooming attachment
I have a golden retriever which equals lots of pet hair. I love this Dyson attachment to my vacuum that makes brushing her easy (and much cleaner).
Glen Lenovitz Pet Portrait
Gift your favorite pet parent with a portrait of their fur baby created by a local New York artist.
For Babies (and Their Parents)
Moose Toy
Mortimer has been my son’s favorite toy for a long time. With high-contrast colored legs and textured loops there is plenty to keep a kid entertained.
My First Chair
This monogrammed chair from Pottery Barn is so cute and soft. My son loves to sit in it for snack time or use it as a climbing wall.
JellyCat Toy
Any plush toys from jellycat are super soft and cute. They have such a range of food-themed toys it’s hard not to buy them all. We have this carrot, a croissant and more.
Artipoppe Carrier
This is a major splurge but one of the products I used most throughout the newborn stage and is still my backup method to get Jackson to fall asleep. I added it to this guide because mine was a present from my mom for Christmas last year and I have been so grateful for the luxe carrier!
Baby Uggs
Keep your babies feet cozy as the temperatures drop. I don’t have many shoes for my baby since he’s not walking yet but these boots are functional.
Warmmuffs
This gift is more for parents than the kids. Any mom living in cold temperatures needs these for their stroller!
Perfect Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers Under $30
Devocion Coffee Beans
My favorite local coffee shop roasts their beans in house and the freshness is reflected in the flavor!
Gold Keychain
Make your keys standout in a bottomless pit of a purse with a customizable keychain that adds a unique touch to any keys.
Skin Food Ultra-Rich Moisturizer
This cult favorite plant-rich beauty product is perfect to protect dry winter skin plus I love the citrusy smell.
Tabasco Keychain
Keep things spicy on the go.
Tap Secret Dry Shampoo Powder
Freshen up second (or third) day hair with this award winning powder.
Teleties Flat Hair Clip
I’m constantly looking for good hair clips that will actually hold my hair up.
Donate to a Good Cause
Planned Parenthood provides reproductive healthcare to women around the country including mammograms and birth control. I have a recurring monthly donation scheduled as women’s reproductive health and rights are a cause close to my heart.
Feeding America
Feeding America is a United States–based nonprofit organization that is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community-based agencies.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude provides life saving cancer treatments to children at no cost to families.
Fair Fight
Stacey Abrams has worked tirelessly to advocate for free and fair elections, fighting against voter suppression.
City Harvest
City Harvest works to rescue perfectly good food that may otherwise go to waste and bring it to New Yorkers in need for free.
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