Something Decadent
Self-care shows up in a lot of ways and after a challenging year, it’s time to indulge and treat your recipients with all things soft, cozy, delicious and glam. These gifts are treats all around.
For slipping into a coma and waking up in 2028 - a human-sized dog bed. Fluffy, machine washable, whatever, from Plufl.
For more measured forms of hibernation - a plush a cozy spa-grade bathrobe. I’m loving the above pick from Cozy Earth in men’s & women’s sizes (plush a more stain-proof charcoal color), but also worth considering colorful options from Uncommon Goods, Bathen & Block Shop or Travel & Leisure’s number one recommendation, a super affordable fleece from Amazon.
For smaller hibernators - and a gift guide repeat - a super plush onesie with requisite bear ears. Baby Marshmallow Fleece Onesie from Hannah Anderson.
For the finishing touch to their cozy ensemble. Super plush fuzzy scuffs - Nike Calm SE.
For a truly luxe take on laundry - detergent from a parfumerie. Bois Impérial available at Lucky Scent or the culty Glamorous Wash available in some smaller sample-sized quantities.
For a shot of summer in the dead of winter - a box of citrus from a sunnier climate. Satsuma Mandarins from Marmalade Grove or for something a little more tropical, previous guide mention, Rincon Tropics.
For a significant improvement over the drug store standard - a specially shaped eyelash curler designed to create a swooping C instead of the typical crimp. The C Curl.
For a different approach to waking up tired eyes - a serum stick and gua sha tool to store in the fridge for a refreshing morning routine. Harry’s Cooling Eye Kit.
For the coffee snob - an electric vacuum sealed canister to keep their beans super fresh. Electric Atmos from Fellow. Pair with a coffee subscription or a bag of your favorites - here’s my very not single-origin preference.
For pairing with that coffee - a foodie-approved mix for everyone’s favorite dessert (or breakfast). Olive Oil Cake Mix from Elia available on Amazon. Feel like gifting the finished product you baked from scratch? Can’t go wrong with this recipe.
For topping that cake, sugar cookies or rimming a margarita glass - a deliciously citrus-infused salt blend. Citrus Orchard Salt from Jacobsen Salt Co.
For a supremely soothing soak - a mineral mix sourced from the Japanese alps to recreate the Onsen experience at home. Yunohana Onsen Powder from Jinen.
For upgrading their travel toiletries - a new to the market reusable travel bottle that boasts air pump technology and no leaks so they can use every drop of their product without any of it ending up in their bag. Starter Set (and larger other sets also) available from Ríes.
For a trendy nightstand mainstay that promises smoother hands by morning. Theraplush Overnight Hand Cream (and dispenser) from Soft Services available in both the original and new ‘hold’ fragrance.
For some serious bling with a glam vintage feel. Heirloom quality lab-grown diamonds - Petite Crawford Asscher Cut Earrings from Dorsey. Also available in less petite, silver and this new light green. Looking for something equally classic but at a lower price point - I’ve included them before but continue to love these that I wear on a daily basis and these are showing up everywhere I look.
For looking sharp on walks - a fully customizable leather leash, the only challenge is selecting which colored cords and leather braids suit your pup best. Leashes from Gianni Cooling.
For snacking - ridiculously delicious olives to complete any spread readily available at your nearest grocery store or on Amazon.
Also for snacking - or on top of vanilla ice cream with olive oil and sea salt (a favorite discovery this year). Cold Smoked Chocolate Chips from Hot Cakes.
Finally, for winning Christmas and because sometimes self-care looks like putting the kids to work with this in the yard - a fully functional forklift from Tough Trucks (dump trucks and diggers also available).