2025 holiday gift guide 🎁

short but sweet!

happy sunday my friends! I don’t know about you all, but I am a notoriously last minute holiday shopper — I’ve tried to change my ways over the years, but the holidays always seem to creep up way too quickly and I find myself scrambling slightly to pick up gifts. I am who I am and I’ve accepted it by now. however, I’ve found that a way to combat this is by having a good handful of go-to gifts that I like to purchase. these are typically items that I use frequently and love, which makes it likely that many of the close people in my life would thoroughly benefit from them, too. so I’m popping in today with a brief (but effective) gift guide that highlights a few of my favourite and most-used items, from kitchen equipment to food products and cozy knits for winter. I hope this is helpful as we get into the second half of december!

have a great week! xo

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APPAREL + BEAUTY

this sweater + these hoops have basically become my winter uniform

• I just bought this off-the-shoulder sweater from Sézane and I’m in love — it’s so chic, cozy and really elevates a simple pair of jeans or trousers. this grey knit turtleneck is beautiful too!

• I wear my Gazelles so much and I feel like everyone could make good use of a pair in their wardrobe

• my favourite body wash that smells incredible and looks pretty in your shower

• brothers are notoriously hard to shop for, but this year mine is getting this fleece and I feel like it’s a foolproof winter closet item

• speaking of gifts for boys, I got this adorable Sézane sweater for my nephew and I am unreasonably excited to see him in it

• mixing this Saie gel with your moisturizer or foundation is the best way to add a subtle glow to the skin (very welcomed in the colder months)

• I got these hoops (also from Sézane) last month and I will admit that they’ve become my new personality

FOOD

the pizza night set & Stellar Eats Apple Crumble Cake

• the holiday blend from my favourite coffee shop, Canyon Coffee

• I say this all the time, but I’m obsessed with the Brightland Pizza Oil and it makes such a perfect gift. better yet, they now have a Pizza Night Gift Set that also includes a flavourful olive oil and a wonderfully rich balsamic vinegar

• my friend Sara made this Kelp Ranch seasoning with Barnacle Foods and it makes the best gift for jazzing up popcorn or whipping up a quick dip

• I’ve been loving this gochugaru chili oil for a hint of spice on noodles & rice bowls

• obviously I’m biased, but I think our Stellar Eats Baking Season Gift Set makes an excellent gift. it includes our new Apple Crumble Cake mix and a custom candle that we created in partnership with Lohn that smells like a warm, baked goods-filled home

HOME

my new favourite candle from Sézane, and the Le Creuset braiser in action

• this fig candle from Sézane smells so cozy and fresh (plus it looks incredibly sleek on your coffee table)

• these coupe glasses from Fable are stunning and work fabulously for cocktails & desserts

• possibly a bit extra, but I love to gift a fancy hand soap to make things feel luxurious on an ordinary day

• Peter Shire ceramics are always a good idea, IMO

• this Le Creuset braiser is so gorgeous, not too big and makes a lovely gift for a home cook in your life (oh and it’s on major sale right now!)

• I’m pretty sure I put this on my gift guide every year, but I just can’t say enough good things about my Ember mug. I was gifted it several years ago and I use it every single morning to keep my coffee at the ideal temperature

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HAPPY SHOPPING! xx

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