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This is your one-stop shop for curated gift guides, unique gift ideas, and the best finds for every person, every occasion, and every budget.
I make gift giving easy, fun, and totally stress-free. No more panic shopping, no more generic gift cards, no more showing up empty-handed. Just really, really good gifts. Get Gifting!
Cooking Gift Ideas!
Looking for the perfect cooking gift for the person on your Christmas gift list? Here you will find great gifts for the cook that range from the perfect kitchen spice mix to a new set of GreenPan pots to a great new cookbook by Caroline Chambers (fellow North Carolinian). Get Gifting your favorite cook with a gift they can use in the kitchen.
50 Wellness Gift ideas!
Want to give a thoughtful wellness gift to your best friend? Is your spouse a super health nut that works out all the time and loves healthy cooking? This gift guide has great mindfulness gifts, work out gifts and wellness gift ideas for everyone on your list.
50 Personalized Gifts!
Holiday Season is here and My Gift Guides have begun. Personalized gifts are always a fun idea because they are thoughtful and useful. You can go ahead and order monogrammed gifts now and check these gifts off your list. Here are some great gift picks for everyone on your list.
30 Great Gift Boxes!
I LOVE a thoughtful gift box or basket. Bonnie + Bud is a great speciality gift box company in Charlotte. You can find so many great gift boxes on Etsy that make the perfect gift. I like this Farm Animal Themed Box, Taco Night Theme or Game Night Box that you can fill with fun games and snacks. I think Cozy Gifts or a Tea Box are great as a get well gift. Visiting family for Thanksgiving? Send a box of Seven Sisters Scones or Callie’s Hot Biscuits in advance. The Elf could drop this Santa Belt Kid’s Bucket one night. The movie night box, game box with games or snack box are great tween or teen gifts.
Beauty Advent Calendars!
BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR time….the best time of the year :). These make the BEST beauty gifts for her. I surprised my girls and did the Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar and the Revolve Beauty Advent calendars last year and it was a hit! The DIOR Advent Calendar is a whooping $750 and just fabulous. The Kiehl’s box or Molton Brown Box would be a great gift for your Mother-In-Law. Drop a hint to your hubbie and ask for the Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar or Liberty Advent calendars. These make the best birthday gifts for her or a Christmas gift on December 1st!
FrancoPhile Gifts!
I put together a Francophile Gift Guide for everyone that has a France loving sister or Paris die hard traveler. You don’t have to be in France to enjoy some delicious croissants, an original Longchamp bag or these Velvet Mary Janes that were all over Paris! This silk scarf would be a great gift for mom or have these macarons delivered to your bestie. Get Gifting your Francophile!
Amazon Dupes (Fall version)
Hi Friends! Your Fall Amazon Dupe round up is here! I know we all love a good deal on the fall fashion you need and will be wearing into winter. So many great Amazon gifts below for everyone on your list. I have included great LuLu Lemon dupes, Spanx Lounge Wear dupe and Free People dupes in this post. Don’t pay full price for Eberjey jammies when you can pay half the price!
Tennis Gifts and Pickleball Gifts for your Court Lovers!
I was inspired by a recent pickleball game that followed watching the US Open tennis match to create a tennis and pickleball gift guide! There are SO many great pickleball gifts right now. Here’s a breakdown of some great court gifts they will use and love. Get Gifting your Tennis loving pals!
Tween Gift Ideas!
My Tween Gift Guide is here! Tween gifts are fun because they still enjoy playing outside and being creative without technology (aside from the gamers). Here’s a little breakdown of gift ideas by each type of tween. Load up on these tween gifts for their birthday or start thinking ahead for Christmas.
Cookbook Gifts!
I LOVE cooking gifts for all occassions. I took the liberty of pairing some great cookbook gift ideas with accompanying cooking gifts that make for a special gift idea. I have also split these up by gift category so you can give the perfect wedding gift, hostess gift, housewarming gift etc. Get Gifting your favorite cooks!
1st Birthday Gifts!
When your favorite baby has their 1st Birthday make sure to gift them one of these great toddler toy gifts. I love to gift babies things they need like this Patagonia winter coat or this Hatley raincoat. Great outdoor gifts a toddler can use for years to come like a swing set or balance bike always make a great gift. My girls always loved their first doll and a custom chair for the den. Get Gifting for their 1st Birthday!
Fall Decor Gift Ideas!
It’s never too early to start thinking about Fall Decor items that you can gift friends or use to spruce up your home. I have included 50 items that make the perfect fall decor gift idea. Here are a few ideas to take your hostess gift or thank you gift up a notch!
Back to School Organization!
Back to school is in full swing according to my emails. I partnered with my friend Ashley Bailey from A Place for Everything to find some great items to get you organized for back to school. We picked five categories to help: Pantry Organization, Desk Organization, Drop Zone Organization, Sports Area Organization and Calendars. This is our gift to you! Get Organized Friends and follow @aplaceforeverything_ to get your life organized!
25 Great Lipstick Gifts!
Today is National Lipstick Day which means I have my annual Lipstick Gift Guide. I have 25 different lipsticks listed below that make the perfect beauty gift for your bestie, mom, tween daughter or teen girl. Trust me when I say lipsticks are the perfect gift for her! Here are my favorite lipstick recommendations.
25 Great Food Gifts!
Want to say thank you from a far with a fun food gift or yummy food gift basket? Check out these 25 delicious food gifts that they will devour and appreciate.
Hostess Gift idea: Kosterina Vinegars
Housewarming gift idea: Wolferman’s cinnamon rolls or Stonewall pancake kits
In charge of dinner at the beach: McLoon’s lobster rolls or some Allen Brothers yummy steaks they can grill out.
New Baby Gift: Bonnie + Bud Box
Sympathy Gift: Gourmet Gift Basket
Get Well Soon Gift: Spoonful of Comfort Soup Box
Thank you gift: Jalapeno Salt and Casamigos
Get Gifting these tasty treats!
35 Amazon Engagement Gifts!
Looking for the perfect Amazon engagement gift to send the newly engaged couple? Check out these 30 gift ideas the couple will use and enjoy. If they love wine gift a fun bottle with this wine bag and beautiful wine glasses. A good cook will love a fondue set, BBQ cookbook or Cooking for Two. Get Gifting the Bride and Groom!
18th Birthday Gifts!
Great 18th Birthday gift ideas are here! Your new adult needs and will use these fun birthday gifts. Their 18th birthday warrants something special like this fun watch or pretty gold necklace. Looking for something to gift your bestie how about Embryolisse Lotion, Portable Charger or Personalized Poker set. If you want to make this a graduation gift you can gift a new sportscoat, a pretty duffle or personalized stationary.
2024 Beauty Gift guide
My annual Beauty Gift Guide is here. I have include some of my favorite under $50 beauty products like the YSE primer, Ouai Body Wash and Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen. I’m dying to try this Milk Jelly tint and Jamie Makeup Eye Primer. My all time favorite YSL lipstick will always be included and my teens recommended the Thrive mascara and Merit Highlighter. These gifts are perfect for your best friend’s birthday, your teen’s birthday or if you need a pick me up (read gift yo-self!). Get Gifting Friends!
