Cool Gifts for Cool Women, Including Yourself
From a big sister of five, little sister of one, with abundant opinions
My dream is to someday have a gifting budget so gargantuan that I could give each one of you your favorite item on this list.
Don’t worry, I’ve already decided exactly who gets what, because I’m hopelessly bossy and exuberant about gifts of all kinds. One tip: if, like me, you’re on a budget, take extra time to wrap your gift beautifully and add a handwritten tag. Even budget gifts can feel really special when presented properly.
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under $100
Give it to: someone who’s had a tough year
Give it to: someone who is about to have a baby (this checkered set is cute too)
Mini spoons, $18
Give it to: friends who gush over those cute little spoons the restaurant brings out with dessert
Wavy sculpture candle holder, $58
Give it to: your artsy sister who wants to collect more art. Pairs well with: pinkish candles
Silver beaded picture frame, $52
Give it to: an in-law you don’t get to see often enough. Bonus points if you include a special photo (or two). Alts: gold rope, $30 // bone inlay, $40
Rosebud tea, $15
Give it to: your friend with a December birthday – she always gets Black Friday purchases and would appreciate something creative. Pairs well with: a gorgeous mug.
Disco ball, $80
Give it to: every single woman you know. All households should own one.
Book of Earth coffee table book, $22
Give it to: your earthiest, artsiest friend
Brass nail, $15
Give it to: me because I’d never buy it for myself, but I love it, and it’s perfect for hanging necklaces, keys, and other dangly items
Smiling socks, $30
Give it to: your girlfriend who lives in her Birk clogs. Chic and cozy.
Custom snack board, $65
Give it to: whoever’s hosting you for the holidays (including yourself).
Extremely shiny card wallet, $95
Give it to: yourself. Put it in your extremely shiny grocery bag.
Give it to: people who aren’t into makeup. This is my one and only beauty recommendation. I wear the color “magic hour” and nothing else most days.
Vanilla bean plant, $79
Give it to: your mother, who you’ve already given every creative gift you can think of
Give it to: your sister who always has you over for dinner
Jo Malone candle, $38
Give it to: so many people. It’s so luxurious and fragrant and comes beautifully packaged. A very impressive present for under $40.
Give it to: your little sister who’s double majoring in women’s studies and art history
over $100
Vintage cuisinart, $299
Give it to: your mom who has been meaning to upgrade her food processor since before Covid.
Ombre jenga set, $120
Give it to: a new homeowner.
Letterpress house portrait, $198
Give it to: a lifelong friend. This might be my favorite gift in this guide. Makes me cry to picture opening a print of my own childhood home.
Baby signet ring, $138
Give it to: your sister who wears all of her jewelry all of the time.
Forever rose picture frame, $328
Give it to: your matriarch as a group gift. My other favorite gift in this guide. I know this type of vibe is not for everyone, but I just think it’s gorgeous.
Pebble diamond charm, $220
Give it to: someone celebrating a special milestone.
Custom tissue paper, $350
Give it to: a new business owner or extreme gifter
Birth flower necklace, $800
Give it to: a mother who doesn't care for astrology but loves birthdays. This is the cream of the crop when it comes to birth flowers, imho.
Vintage whistle charm, $450
Give it to: a newly minted sports fan owning her athletic era
Heirloom portrait, $300
Give it to: yourself, the person you will spend the rest of your life with.
Thanks - love the list!
Beauty! Such fun ideas, love the curation.