Thursday, December 8, 2016

A Christmas Gift Guide

 Happy December, everyone! Now that I've finally finished up with finals, it's time to travel home for the holidays. But before I go to see my wonderful family, I HAD to go Christmas shopping. I can tell you it's a lot easier for me to go shopping for my family when they don't live under the same roof as me! I don't have to hide my gifts in the car and wait for the perfect moment to bolt from and to my garage with my gifts hiding under my coat. How did our parents manage to do it all these years?!

Anyways, I've struggled with finding things for my family members in the past, so I thought it would help to make a gift guide to lay out the possible ideas that are special and slightly affordable at the same time!

Here we go.

                       

For the boys, I was thinking some essential items could be a watch, some  cologne, and a hair or shaving kit, but when I asked my brother what he wanted for Christmas, he told me it would be nice to have warm outerwear for the freezing days in winter, so here is this stylish aviator jacket. I also think beanies and an awesome Iphone docking station would be great for him!

Mom's are a little trickier, because when you ask her what she wants for Christmas, she'll go, "Ohhhh, I don't need anything this year. Your love is all I need," and yeah yeah yeah, but we all know she's still hoping for something. A kinfolk book would be lovely (I would actually recommend the  Kinfolk Table if she really likes to cook), because it not only includes unique food ideas, but ideas for decorating and traveling. Definitely worth reading. 
Cheese boards or general cutting boards would be nice if she needs a new one. You can also never go wrong with socks ( 1, 2),  candles, and  fragrances (hopefully she's not too picky, nor is she allergic to Chanel, like my mom :'( ) 
Again, an  Iphone docking station is great for both moms, brothers, and dads. 



If mom's weren't hard enough to shop for, now we have aunts! What could they want?!  Wall decor could be a good idea for decorations.  Nice oils and other candles would be brilliant to freshen up the air, and of course,  coffee products  can make anyone happy! If your aunt's love to cook as much as mine do, maybe invest in some festive  cooking gear




Last but certainly not least, we have sisters! I don't have any sisters but my friends feel like my sisters, so there isn't much difference, is there? 
Lush products would be perfect for her. Lush is not only environmentally friendly, but they're all so unique and they smell amazing. 
Some wall decor ( 1, 2) couldn't hurt! I love them so much. They can make any room feel more homey. I implore you to check out  Francesca's because we always carry the cutest wall decor of all sizes. 

More fragrances!  L'Aromarine is unique and if she likes vintage things, she'll love this.  
Finally, I think  these cat headphones are the cutest things ever. If she's into fashion, get her Christian Dior's  Little Dictionary of Fashion, and if she loves poetry, get her  Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur.



I hope this was helpful in your search of the perfect gift for your family and friends this holiday season. I hope you all have a wonderful winter break! Please, stay warm. For those who are traveling to see their families, take care and safe travels! xx-Nikka