I love a good gift guide, especially one with products that don’t all come from Amazon or big box stores. Here are a few of my favorite finds from this holiday season.
National Park Calendar
Super fun national park illustrations for each month. Plus, they tear off so you can frame the illustrations at the end of the month.
Koide Studio Tumbler
A beautiful handmade clay tumbler.
Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen
My favorite fountain pen. It’s easy to travel with, beautiful to write with, and just makes me feel fancy.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A beautiful book sold exclusively by one of the most beautiful bookstores I’ve ever stepped foot inside. I recently watched Wicked, and now I’m obsessed with all things Oz.
Paso Salt
One of my favorite spices from the general store in my hometown. This stuff is good on everything, but I particularly recommend it on avocado toast.
Potter’s Bowl Cover Set
I’m a sucker for anything sustainable, and these are also cute and benefit a small North Carolina business. Plus, 5% of proceeds go towards Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Heinz Ketchup Bottle Ornament
I put ketchup on more foods than I care to admit. So I’ve decided to turn my Christmas tree into a ketchup shrine.
Jigsaw Cup
The most beautiful handblown glass cup. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Library Lion Bookends
Gorgeous bookends made to look like the stone lions outside the New York Public Library. All proceeds go to the library.
Cyanotype Kit
Make your own beautiful botanical art using this just kit and the sun.
100% Linen Apron
A beautiful linen apron made by a lifestyle brand in Japan.
Pittsburgh Illustrated Map
I live in and love Pittsburgh. I also love maps. This one’s a win-win.
All Good Goop
This is a small local business that I’ve loved and used for years. Clean ingredients, cruelty free, climate neutral. The All Good Goop is great for cuts, scrapes, dry skin, chapped lips, you name it.
Smartwool Socks
Smartwool is my favorite sock brand. The socks are thick, comfortable, warm, and last for years. These are what I grab for first.
Spice Box
A local spice shop in Pittsburgh with TONS of spices to choose from. Trump called it overpriced and overrated, so you know it’s good stuff.
Birds Puzzle
Birds AND puzzles! What more could you possibly want in a gift?!
The Monocle Book of Japan
Top of my to-read list before I go to Japan someday.
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