Merry merry! I’ve been meaning to write a Christmas Wish List for a couple of weeks now, so I’m a little late for Black Friday sales (though this is going live on Cyber Monday . . .) but better late than never! I keep getting questions from family and Grace about what’s on my Christmas List this year, and I’ve been kind of stumped. I think as I get older it gets a little harder to think of Christmas gifts I want. But I think for me the best gifts are things that would be really nice to have (or to upgrade something I already have), but I’m unlikely to buy it for myself. My list below is a mix of stocking stuffers, things I need to replace and would love to get as a gift, and little treats and goodies I’ve seen online. I hope this is helpful if you are looking for a gift for a special lady in your life—especially if that Lady is me! Hehe :)
1. Cute Doormat
The pic above is of an adorable Anthropologie doormat that I love. I also think this semi-circle doormat and this hi/bye message doormat, both from West Elm, are darling. Our doormat is a little worn out, so I’d love to add some fresh charm to our front walkway with a new one.
2. Ice Cream Scoop
Image via Williams-Sonoma
This is one of those random items I wish I’d put on our wedding gift registry, but at the time thought it was kind of unnecessary: an ice cream scoop. We love ice cream and generally just use a big spoon to scoop it out of the carton. But an actual scoop would feel like an everyday luxury :) This would be a good stocking stuffer for anyone who doesn’t have an ice cream scoop or wants an upgrade! This anti-freeze scoop from Crate and Barrel is genius, and I also love the look of this copper scoop from Williams-Sonoma (we have a lot of copper in our kitchen so that would fit beautifully).
3. Hair Straightener
Image via CHI
I fried my hair straightener on our Europe trip this past summer using an outlet adapter without a voltage converter, so I’m currently without one. I had a pretty basic one before and have always wanted a CHI straightener, so this is probably my top “bigger” gift on my wish list.
4. Plant Watering Measurer
Image via Amazon
This is another stocking stuffer-type item—I have seen them for $5-$10 online—but such a smart idea! This is a little meter that you stick in the soil of your houseplants to see how dry the soil is and whether they need to be watered. I would LOVE to have one of these because I have a bunch of plants and it would make life easier. I think this would be a cute idea for any “plant ladies” on your Christmas list :)
5. Cute Alarm Clock
Image via Pottery Barn
I’d love to start a goal of not having my cell phone in our bedroom in 2020—I’m always hearing about how beneficial it is to keep devices out of bed. The biggest obstacle is that my phone is my alarm clock, on the days I set an alarm. A cute clock for my nightstand would solve the issue! I absolutely love this vintage-inspired bunny ear alarm clock, and this pink alarm clock is also super cute.
6. Pajama/Lounge Sets
Image via Summer Salt
I don’t know what exactly this says about me, but I can never seem to get enough of PJs and lounge sets. I have loved this PJ set from afar for so long that I should probably just buy it for myself, but I’ll put it on my wish list for now . . . I love the pink sand & lava color combo and would want it monogrammed with EHB! I am also crushing on this top and bottom together in the Ecru color to make a set, both from Lett Clothing. Lastly, I will always and forever love Lake Pajamas—this set is a dream and I love it in the Twilight colorway.
7. Gift Cards
I know some family/friends like to give gift cards, so my top two picks for gift cards this year would be:
RugsUSA.com, to go toward upgrading our living room rug
Artifact Uprising, my favorite place to have photos printed, to get some of my favorite shots recently on paper
That’s all I can think of this year! Family, if you’re reading this, talk among yourselves so you don’t accidentally overlap on the same gifts from this list :) Love you!
Everyone else, I hope this gives you some ideas for the people on your shopping lists. I am hoping to finish all my shopping by the end of next week so then I can turn to one of my favorite activities—wrapping!