tuesday 10: christmas gift list

it really is hard to remember that christmas is 

so soon when you live in california. the lack

of snow confuses me! luckily it has been 

getting really chilly in the mornings 

here, and we've been doing some

fun festive dates so now i can

finally think about christmas.

holiday shopping is in full

swing, and though christmas

is about way more than presents,

i do love finding great little gifts

during this time of year and

thinking of what others would love.

i can't share gifts i've found for

husband + family + friends yet 

because it would ruin the 

surprise, so instead i wanted

to share this list of cute things

i've had my eye on..and 

hopefully it gives ideas

to some of you for your gifts!

add any favorites below!

ten christmas gift ideas

1. never have i seen something so perfect! 

mint + gold passport cover, j.crew.

perfect for any travel lover.

2. this bag. yes yes yes.

if you understand this reference 

you are my best friend.

if not, go watch 

you've got mail 

immediately.

3. i just want one 

gold monogrammed R mug 

to put pencils in. 

is that so much to ask?

{these are a darling

gift to fill with treats

and wrap up!}

4. don't tell my dad, but i might finally

want a road bike. {he's been trying to 

convince me for years.} we just have

so many pretty places to bike here, and

my old purple mountain bike is feeling

a little too heavy. we will see!

you can give the gift of activity 

with some cycling gear, swim goggles,

hiking poles, ski gear, or whatever

adventurous activity your loved one enjoys.

5. i'm a sucker for the

word darling and for big

pillows, so this is right up

my alley. paying $120 for a pillow

is not up my alley, but here's hoping

it goes on sale :) see it here.

6. a big bag of these as a stocking stuffer.

i don't know when it happened, but i could 

LIVE off of raw almonds..and raw pecans. 

costco supplies me with my 3 pound bags 

of them and i am a happy girl. i'm 

serious that i would consider a bag 

of these a fabulous gift. you could also 

buy these in bulk and candy them,

then bag them up to go with neighbor gifts!

nuts are super healthy and always

fulfill my cravings, and since we have 

so many sweets during the holidays

this is a refreshing stocking stuffer.

7. this watch. you can never 

go wrong with kate spade.

or gold. or sparkles.

8. personalized travel jewelry case 

{by mark & graham}

loving other travel gifts

here and here.

9. chromecast. this is a great idea for a gift!

it's like apple TV, but google's 

version that just came out. it's only 

$35 and plugs into any TV. it will

stream youtube, netflix, HBO, anything

you want from your computer or phone.

we just got it and can't wait to use it!

10. a membership. there are so many 

amazing and fun services and websites 

popping up all over the place,

why not introduce a loved one 

by signing them up? two recent 

favorites are: blue apron...a gourmet

meal delivery company that brings 

incredible, fresh ingredients to

your door all ready to be cooked.

{a post coming on them this week}

or, how about we, -- the most

genius website full of date ideas

and experiences where you live!

we are working with them and

have some really fun dates

lined up. a membership here

would be a fabulous gift!

although i love little items 

+ trinkets, 

i still believe that the

very very best gifts ever 

are experiences...and travel.

that is why i always tell

chase i only want a trip

for christmas..but i don't

mind a few little stocking

stuffers to go with it :)

see more ideas for that here.

and for more amazing gift ideas

go look up @thegiftlist on instagram

by my cute friend dani. you will find

endless great and classy ideas!

xo