Gift Ideas for Him and Her

I absolutely love gift giving. Love! Especially when it's a gift that I know the person (or dog!) will be excited about. And even more than that, I am (slightly) obsessed with gift wrapping. I get it from my mom! She has always been crazy about wrapping paper, tags, ribbons, bows - you name it. So this craziness of all things paper has trickled down to me and my sister. Still to this day, my mom wraps and packages gifts so perfectly - always paired with a handwritten card. Everyone says my handwriting is nice, wait till you see my mom's! She has even submitted an application to the gift wrap center at the mall (she works full time as a nurse).

So, with the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to put a list together of some of my favorite gift ideas for him and her. Many of these ideas are from my favorite stores - Anthropologie, J.Crew, and Ruche to name a few. These would even work for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions - not just for Christmas!

Every year, I tell myself that I will start shopping early so that I can relax and enjoy December. Well, that didn't happen this year! I'm about halfway done with shopping, so I'm hoping that I can cross everything off the list this weekend.

Hope you all have a merry last few weeks picking out gifts for all of your loved ones!

My favorite picks for him include the Clarks Bushacre Chukka Boot (Josh swears by these), Chanel Bleu de Chanel Cologne, Vintage Bookshelf Scrabble, and Sphere Ice Molds (perfect for those whiskey lovers). A great stocking stuffer for the working man is the The Laundress Stain Bar - helps to get those stubborn stains off their shirt collars!

Under $100

BBQ Tool Set | Williams-Sonoma - $99.
Carson Duffel Bag | J.Crew Factory - $98. on sale for $58!

Puffer Vest | J.Crew Factory - $98. on sale for $58!
Clarks Bushacre Chukka Boot | DSW - $79.95.
Lambswool Shawl Henley Sweater | J.Crew - $75.
Tommy Hilfiger Holiday Tartan Slim Tie | Macy's - $65. on sale for $38.99!

Herschel Supply Co. Novel Duffle Bag | Nordstrom - $80.

Tech Gloves | Nordstrom - $79.
Wicked Good Moccasin | L.L. Bean - $69.
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Cologne | Macy's - $62

Under $50

Plaid Scarf | Banana Republic - $49.50.
Gentlemen's Hardware iPad case | west elm - $49.
Stainless-steel Flask | J.Crew - $42.
Keurig Stainless Steel Travel Mug | Belk - $39.99. on sale for $24.99!
Areawear Alarm Clock | Madewell - $35.
Aluminum Letters by the Letteroom | Not On The High Street - $34.
Chillsner | Corkcicle - $30.
Personalized Copper Mug | Mark and Graham - $30.
Leather Card Holder | J.Crew - $29.
Whiskey Bottle Tall Decanter | west elm - $29.
Vintage Bookshelf Scrabble | Restoration Hardware - $29.

Under $25

Harry's Winston Shave Set | J.Crew - $25.

Drink Up Bottle Tags | Ruche - $22.99.
Libbey Craft Brew Tasting Glasses | Bed Bath & Beyond - $19.99
King Cube Silicon Ice Cube Trays | Williams-Sonoma - $16.95.
Shoe Shine Kit | Z Gallerie - $12.

Sphere Ice Molds | Crate&Barrel - $11.95.
Flask Funnel | Restoration Hardware - $10.
Classic Blender Bottle | Blender Bottle - $8.99

The Laundress Stain Bar | Crate&Barrel - $6.95.

My favorite picks for her include the Urban Decay Naked2 Palette (perfect shadows for any skin tone), Textured Laptop Case, Chipper & Sprite Serving Set (for the hostess with the mostess), Glass Decanter with Wooden Stopper, and BP. Fringe Scarf.

Under $100

Harper Shoes Ellen Riding Boot | Francesca's - $99.
Luxury Plush Robe | Restoration Hardware - $89. on sale for $69!

The Sidewalk Skimmer in Suede | Madewell - $88.

Structured Handbag | Charles & Keith - $79.

Brushes Basic Face Kit | Sigma - $76.
Michael Kors Electronic Tech Wristlet | Macys - $78.00. on sale for $57.99!
Wicked Good Moccasin | L.L. Bean - $69

Textured Laptop Case | Charles & Keith - $56.

Urban Decay Naked2 Palette | Sephora - $52.

Tory Burch Small Domed Logo Studs | Tory Burch - $58.

Under $50

Minnetonka Kilty Moccasin | DSW - $39.95

Ruffled Touch Gloves | Talbots - $39.50

Asiana Buckle Boot | Francesca's - $38
Winter Potpourri Bib | BaubleBar - $38. on sale for $18!
Kennebunk Home Plush Throw | Nordstrom - $38.

Too Faced Neutral Eye Shadow Collection | Sephora - $36.

Chipper & Sprite Serving Set | Anthropologie - $36.

Verloop Rothko Texting Glove | Urban Outfitters - $35.

Fiona Apron | Anthropologie - $34.

Kiev Crystal Statement Necklace | Francesca's - $28.

Lotus Pitcher | Anthropologie - $28.

Under $25

Smythe Oversized Thick Sunglasses | Sole Society - $24.99

Glass Decanter with Wooden Stopper | World Market - $24.99

Rifle Paper Co. Illustrations 2014 Calendar | Anthropologie - $24.
Gingiber Owl Desk Calendar | Ruche - $22.99.
Opaque 1937 Tights | Madewell - $19.50.

BP. Fringe Scarf | Nordstrom - $18.

Proper Send Off Geometric Scarf | Ruche - $14.99

Slate Cheese Board | World Market - $14.99

Happy Socks Trouser Socks | Madewell - $12.

Monogram Mug | Anthropologie - $8.

What's at the top of my wishlist this year? The Harper Shoes Ellen Riding Boot, Drybar Blowout In A Box, Sigma Brushes Basic Face Kit, and White Lacquer Regina Bib.

I Can't Wait to Marry You

photo courtesy of marrygrams.

When I found this adorable Etsy shop marrygrams, I was hooked! I loved their little wedding cards and bought this one to give to my husband on the day of our wedding. They even have cards you can give to your bridal party, parents, officiant, and other important family members. The pricing was the same as a regular card you would get at any store and shipping was quick!

Etsy shop: marrygrams

Personalized Return Address Stamps

For someone who sends out mail all the time (not as much as Leila though!) - the best $30 that I’ve ever spent was on a self-inking customized address stamp! I’ve had mine for awhile now and have used it way more than I thought I would - save the dates, wedding invitations (which saved us money), holiday cards - just to name a few.

I searched around on different websites and ultimately found a great selection on Etsy (ranging anywhere from $20-$30) - and the designs were way more creative and prettier than the typical stamp you get from a big name office supply store.

photo courtesy of foryoo stamps + paper.

I love these cute little Etsy shops - foryoo and NoteTrunk - and have also ordered from both of them.

This is a great personalized gift to give anyone that loves stationery, someone who just moved into a new home, or as a wedding gift for the newlyweds!