These items make for thoughtful (and useful) gifts for the holidays, birthdays, and more!
Most of these recommendations are from BIPOC-owned businesses. I hope hon love them, and don’t forget to shop small!
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In the kitchen
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Getting crafty
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Personal | Jewelry, beauty, and more
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Self care | Beauty, skincare, and more
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Oh you fancy huh | Luxurious gifts at a slightly higher price point
In the kitchen
Things you can eat or use to cook!
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This tea is so delicious that I usually debate getting a pantry refill so I’m stocked up for months. Check out their seasonal options too!
Black Lavender tea from Smith Teamaker
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Rocky’s Matcha is great for making matcha lattes at home!
rocky's matcha Ceremonial Blend Matcha 20g
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The best chai out there, and it’s easy to prepare at home! They have an option with oat milk for my lactose intolerant folks
Kola Goodies
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These syrups will make your coffee and matcha even more delicious! I love the lavender and pistachio flavors
Transcendence Coffee Syrups
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The chocolate bon bons for Maeve are perfect for the chocolate lover in your life, and this packaging would make for a great gift from a local business in Seattle!
Postcard Bonbon Gift Box from Maeve
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3 jams from an AAPI-owned business, all packed up and ready to gift! You can even choose your flavors so it’s personalized to the taste of the recipient
Signature Trio Set
Getting crafty
Ideal for journaling, crafting, and more!
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For folks you like to scrapbook, this printer is the best way to print photos
Instax Printer
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The best journal for scrapbooking or holding 4 x 6 photos!
The Chronicle Photo Journal - Original Edition
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These sticker are perfect for every corner of your life, and they have a lot of designs inspired by Seattle and the Pacific Northwest!
VeeStudioCo Stickers
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A lovely book with inspiration for your crafting sessions!
“Memory Collecting” by Martina Calvi
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These magnetic frames are perfect for displaying photos and Polaroids on your fridge!
Magnetic Frames - Have a Nice Day
Personal | Jewelry, beauty, and more
Things I keep in my bag or with me a lot of the time!
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This is one of my favorite hair clip shapes, and it holds so much hair! Chunks clips are also super durable, so this should last you a while!
Nimbus Claw in Jelly
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This lip stain is always selling out, and for good reason. It’s known for its staying power, and I love the range of colors available!
Hydrating Glossy Lip Stain
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My favorite Baggu size! I keep one of these in all of my bags, and they also make for great gift for folks who are always on the go!
Baby Baggu
Self care | Beauty, skincare, and more
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If you want to make a bubble bath even more relaxing, try adding this! You can also add Epsom salts if you have sore muscles
Dr Teal's Foaming Bath Epsom Salt Eucalyptus
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This has been my primary cosmetics bag for travel since I got it as a gift in 2021, and it’s still going strong! I like that it’s clear and double sided so can organize your products and see everything inside
Calpak Toiletry & Makeup Bag
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Use these under eye masks to soothe your eyes!
Topicals Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks
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These shower steamers make every shower
more relaxing!
Shower Steamers
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For the girlies that do barre and Pilates!
Bala Bangles
Oh you fancy huh | Luxurious gifts at a slightly higher price point
Gifts at a slightly higher price point that are worth every penny!
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One of my favorite local jewelers in Seattle! They make stunning engagement rings, bands, and everyday jewelry
Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry
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This is *the* best pan - plus, it’s oven safe and comes in so many beautiful colors!
Always Pan 2.0
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These letter pendants make for thoughtful and personal gift that can be added to an existing necklace or gifted with a chain!
Alphabet Charms & Pendants
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This pendant makes for a great gift or way to treat yourself! It also stacks well with other necklace charms
