PhotoCredit: The Forest, Riccardo Bozzi
Ahhhh the holidays. Nothing says peace on earth like perpetual sales and an inbox full of adver-mail. Everyone from Chewy.com (pet supplies) to Barneys (luxury everything) professing they can solve your holiday-buying needs. Buy now for 10% off (even though you know there will be a bigger discount towards the new year). Buy today to guarantee delivery by December 24th.
I mean who leaves their shopping this late? I did mine...ahem...days ago!
Let’s face it, no one is going to lose an eye if their gift is late. So here are a few gift ideas for those of you who proactively procrastinated on your gift buying. Some might arrive in time for holiday gifting, some might not. Frankly I hope they don’t. These are all my personal favorite items that I know you will love. Gifts for the most important person in your life. YOU!
Away Suitcases: These are the perfect suitcase and their customer service recently sealed the deal for me. They will replace a case without question when the airline plays hackysack with it and breaks it. A color for every travel-individuality AND they have cool stickers you can personalize your case with.
Diptyque Candles: Possibly my favorite gift to give. They do fabulous holiday fragrances but for my money the winners are the best-sellers: Amber; Rose; and Baies (who knew blackcurrant leaves smelt so good). Insider tip: they will give you a small mini candle if you go into one of their standalone stores in the month of your birthday!
RGJ The Oil: I’m obsessed with this fragrance oil. Rachel Grant Jackson has been working on her fragrance blends for years now and they do not disappoint. Oil NO.1 and Oil NO.2 (she went all out on the names) are both stunners. I own them both and can’t decide which I prefer. Guaranteed to get a “you smell great” from anyone you hug over the holidays.
Hanuman Heart Mala: Mala’s are a great gift for anyone interested in getting a little more intentional. And as an added bonus they look damn cool. Who doesn't want to be enlightened AND fabulous? I love the four different styles of mens-mala’s and they have a great range of beautiful bracelet's. This solved most of my gift-giving needs this year, everyone gets a mala!
Sans [ceuticals]: This company is amazing. Everything they do is spectacular but their Activator 7 moisturizing oil is a standout. I gave this to everyone on my list last year. It’s the ultimate “anyone” gift; my husband loves it as do my product-snob friends. It smells great, it works and it’s versatile: great for face, hair or body.
The Forest: This stunningly designed children’s book is described as “a lyrical book about the adventure of life”. I love to give beautiful children’s books to friends and this one is at the top of my list. It is as visually beautiful as it is profound and inspiring.