The $50-ish Holiday Gift Guide

Via: Adrian Valencia Illustrations

The Holidays are happening whether we are ready or not. Let's plan ahead this year, so we all can relax when the celebrations begin. This category of gifting covers many on your list like a personalized chef coat and hat for kids,  Ménage à Trois Bath Salt​s for one or three of your friends 😉 and 18 more fab finds. More Guides to come!

Bubble Bag Charms

Their own initials are always the best. Handbag jewelry is trending this season. I can see why. They are very good looking. $28 each

Anthropologie

Perfect For Any Girl Old Enough To Carry A Bag

Lacquer Wood Trays

The holidays are about all things shiny and bright. These terrific trays work for lap lunches and dinners, chic cocktail service, and more. $38

West Elm

Perfect For The Stylish Entertainer

Gustus Vitae Gourmet French Fry Seasoning Set

One of Oprah's Favorite Things. Anyone who loves a french fry will love this gift, too. Think Jalapeno Sea Salt, French Onion Seasoning and beyond! $30

Amazon

Perfect For A Unique Holiday Host Gift or an Out of The Box Stocking Stuffer

Sezene Joie Notebooks
Seeking Joy? Who isn't? These very good looking notebooks are simply tres chic! $17 - $40

Sezene Paris

Perfect For Francophiles, Note Takers & French Teachers

French Home Cheese Board Set

This French Home 3 Piece Connoisseur Laguiole olive wood and bamboo set is just lovely! It was $89 and now $55, making it $50-ish.

Perfect For The Cook and The Entertainer

We Love New York Puzzle

Sophisticated and fun!  1,000 pieces of great photography and iconic NYC images. $40
Lisa Says Gah.    Shopbop

Perfect For Puzzle People & New Yorkers

Christopher John Rogers X J.Crew Tote Bag

Designer, Christopher John Rogers has designed a capsule collection for J. Crew. Much of it sold out immediately. This tote is so fun with sequins and great color. What couldn't you carry in it? $49

J. Crew

Perfect For toting shoes to a pedicure. Teachers will pack their papers in it.  Young Girls will toss in a change of clothing at dance lessons, and even more!

Personalized Jr. Chef's Coat & Hat

Great for imaginative play, dress up time, and bonding with Mom & Dad in the kitchen. Suitable for kids 3-6. $35.20

Crate & Kids

Perfect For Chef's In The Making

Jute Twine Pack

The gift of imagination. The 24 spools of twine are so pleasingly presented, they may never want to use it! But they will, once the possibilities kick in.

Shop Terrain

Perfect For: Crafters and Gardeners. 

Also handy for gift wrapping

Closed Helix Keyring

A little sculpture for their pocket. Form meets function with this gift. And it just looks cool. Also available in brass and silver. $30

Craighill

Perfect For Minamilst Guys (and Girls)

The Laundress Detergent & Fabric Spray

My guilty pleasure. Their clothing and home will thank you. It smells coastal. $45 and Free Shipping

The Laundress

Perfect For Anyone Who Does Laundry ` 

Male  & Female

Clare V Cashmere Crew Socks

Give the gift of warm feet! These are the cutest.  The bottoms of the socks read Bisous (French For Kisses ) $58

Clare V

Perfect For The Francophile Girl & Any Girl That Loves a French Kiss

Ménage à Trois Bath Salt​s

Now that I have your attention..... Each of these wonderfully wrapped Sangre De Fruta Bath Salts are made simply with good for you ingredients.  I hear that they smell divine with scents from essential oils. Each one is different. Love the presentation! $40

Goop

Perfect For Bath Lovers & Wellness Buffs

Jonathan Adler Sun Cocktail Napkins

For classy cocktails. They will even elevate a basic beer. Embroidered on luxe linen.  $50 but on sale for $38 at Neiman's

Jonathan Adler    Neiman Marcus

Perfect For Entertainers and Hosts

Bone Magnifying Glass

An elegant but practical gift. $48

Frances Valentine

Perfect For Anyone With a Desk.

The Dinner Party Cookbook

This is a chef's guide to home entertaining. It features the prettiest photography and 70 recipes. The dinner party will help them to create a fabulous night to remember! Up to $42

Amazon  and CB2

Perfect For Cooks, Hosts, and Entertainers

Georg Jensen Sky Ice Cube Set

What a "cool" idea. This set of four will keep their drink cooler for longer, without watering it down. It's genius! $49

Over The Moon

Perfect For The Cocktail Connoisseur

The Space That Keeps You
When home becomes a love story. A beautiful book written by interior designer, television host, and life partner of  fellow designer, Nate Berkus. It's a deeply personal book with candid conversations and a peak into their homes in NYC and Portugal. There's also a tour of 11 stunning homes across the country.  A beautiful gift for $45.

Amazon    Jayson Home

Perfect For The Design Lover & Coffee Table Book Collector

Atelier Choux Carousel Bib
A special gift for the chic child. Made in France  from organic cotton. Sweet as can be. $35
Moda Operandi

Perfect For All Babies

Dirty Martini Club Sweatshirt

All of your guy and girl friends will want to be part of the Club. It's a fun gift for a cocktails at home.  Two olives or three?

Wolf & Badger

Perfect For Martini Lovers

Gucci Mini Perfume Trio

Floral Gorgeousness. A gift of Gucci is always special. $50

Sephora

Perfect For All Women 

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Bergdorf Goodman or on sale at Jonathan Adler

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The name itself offers thoughts of romance. Created by former Vogue Paris editor, Carine Rothfeld. This set charts her travels to the world's most romantic cities. Each of the seven scents has a distinct personality and unique character, just like her (or your own) fictional paramours. All of the romantic details are wrapped in a lovely leather case.

Net-a-Porter

Thomas Keller's Siberian Baerii Caviar

 One of my favorite things in life. For $139 with Free Shipping, you can impress and indulge your sweetheart with this guilty pleasure.

Goldbelly

Smythson Bees Knees Journal

Take note. This is for hopeless romantics. He or she will be reminded daily just what you thought of them this Valentine's Day. It's old school cool for modern men or women.

Smythson

Date Night At Home Wine Tasting Experience

Inside each box, you'll find 3 carefully crafted glass tubes, carrying a world class pour of exquisite wine, including two exotic reds, and a single crisp white from exceptional European vineyards. There is a box for each of you. Cheers to love.

Vinebox

Kisses Loung Set & Boxers
Not all couples are black lace and garters. If love and kisses in pima comfortable cotton is more your love language, these are a fun idea.

Lake Pajamas

Table For Two

Hot off the presses this month. Now every meal can be romantic with this recipe book made for two. Cook together or treat each other. 

Anthropologie  Or  Amazon

Patricia Altschul Tonight/Not Tonight Pillow

The Grand Dame of Southern Charm really does create pillows. This one is both fun and stylish. It reverses from "tonight" to the words "not tonight."

This gift just keeps it real.

HSN

Washable Silk Bedding

With a motto of "Good In Bed," Lunya is a fabulous company that designs with only the finest of fabrics, to include silk. This is a splurge gift for the two of you, but a good night's sleep is priceless. While you are there, pick up some washable silk PJ'S for both of you. 

Lunya

Lelo Flickering Touch Massage Candle

Burning love. If you are staying in, why not make it a spa day or night? This massage candle was voted as the best by Oprah Magazine.  Pick your favorite of 3 scents. I'll take the Vanilla Cream De Cacao. After burning, the candle turns into the most wonderful massage oil. This little candle might be the best Valentine's gift of all for less than $25.

Amazon

The Favourite Eau de Parfum,

Let her know that she is your fave! British brand Penhaligon, calls this a fragrance of great delicacy that's also sweet and sensual. It captures the sophistication of a Duchess. Is that hint that royalty wore this? It's beautifully presented and something different from the same ol' thing.

Bergdorf Gooodman  OR  Penhaligons

Byredo Mister Marvelous

Feed his ego with this fresh scent.  He will just love the name. The scent is without gender and it's full of gestures that surprise. You'll notice spicy notes of black amber, fresh mandarin leaves, bamboo and green lavender. Yummy. But really, this fragrance is all about the name. It also has a cult following.

Byredo  OR   Bloomingdale's

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Le Labo Laundry Detergent By The Laundress

If she wears Le Labo, with a cult following, this luxury laundry detergent is a must. Guaranteed that she will love it. This product single handedly refines the art of laundry. And if she doesn't wear Le Labo, she would love any of their detergents. I do.

The Laundress   Saks Fifth Avenue

Goop Martini Bath Soak

This bath soak promises to "take the edge off." I have tried it, and it did. It's made with made with pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salts, chia-seed oil, passionflower, valerian root, myrrh, Australian sandalwood, and wild-crafted frankincense. Any bath lover will love it.

Sephora

Sara Happ Lip Products

Lip service. Give a girlfriend some lip in the best of ways. I adore the lip gloss, and so will she. The lip scrub is a treat and a treatment. It's all just so pretty, good for her, and 25% off this week. 

Sara Happ

Budha Girl All Weather Bangles

Give the gift of mindful glamour. "Miss Shop This" loves her. Your BFF will enjoy the fact that they come in sets to mix and match. They make no noise at all and will never tarnish. Good price points for good girlfriends.

Budha Girl

Birch Prosecco Serving Tray

For the Prosecco loving girls in your life. A playful addition to any haute happy hour.

Mark and Graham

Kim Seybert Linen Cocktail Napkin

Chic and cute, these proper cocktail napkins will make every girls night in extra special.

Bergdorf Goodman

Choc About It Valentine's Hot Cocoa Bombs

Chocolate lovers like myself take their chocolate seriously. This set of beautiful bombs is decadent and just what we need to warm up a winter's day or night. 4 different hot chocolate bombs decked out in edible glitter, hearts, pearls and more.

Anthropologie

Bala Bangles Limited Edition Ombre

For the girl who can't work out enough. The bangles will bust a move and look great while doing it. They add resistance to your workout or daily activities. Weighing one pound each, they can be worn on wrists or ankles.

Free People

The Self-Care Cookbook

Gemma Ogston presents a beautiful book that teaches us all that eating is the ultimate self care act. These delicious recipes are easy, affordable, but most importantly, kind and nurturing to our body. It's a book for the cook who needs a little extra TLC.

Free People

Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow Palette

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QVC  or Ulta

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