✨2021 Holiday Gift Guide✨

It's all about micro luxuries

Welcome to our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide! This is my curated list of all things I love, have, and would actually want to receive this year.

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We have a few rules about gifts in my family, the most important—only give a gift that the person receiving will actually use. If you are giving someone a gift, you probably love them so I have two words for you: micro luxuries. Spoil your friends! Make them feel like kings and queens with something special. No one wants another cheesy mug or $5 candle. Give a gift that will get used and bring ongoing joy while being used. When in doubt, products. I am a product whore. I love buying, trying, and giving products. There is always a new product to try. And if you can’t give a gift, for whatever reason, write a card from the heart. Everyone has a box of cards, no one has a box of old gifts.

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For The Cook

Smock Apron $20

Aprons can be ridiculously expensive. These bad boys are super affordable and cute. I have two and have worn them to death.

East Fork Pottery $12+

Anything from East Fork. Espresso cup, serving bowl, set of plates…you can’t go wrong.

Mortar and Pestle $13

The perfect size to grind a few spices here and there.

Mushroom Growing Kits $28

I have done a handful of these and always enjoy watching them grow.

Kunz Spoon $22

These really are the best spoons. I use mine for everything in the kitchen.

Spicewalla Fennel Seeds $5.10

Because fennel is the best.

Escali Scale $24

Still using and loving this scale.

Korin Mahogany Royal Blue Inox Gyuto $150

I went through a handful of knives this year and fell in love with this one. It feels good in my hand, is easy to work with, and hello it’s gorgeous.

Giant Bowl $10.29

You will be surprised how often you will use this giant bowl.

Bowl Scraper $5

A very versatile kitchen tool that’s essential for any baker.

Burlap & Barrel Spice Club Subscription $45

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the Burlap & Barrel Spice Club. Get it for yourself, your friend, your mom, anyone who likes to cook. It will change the way you cook and you will be inspired every time.

Large Ice Cube Trays $13

Because they make cocktails more fun.

Edmond Fallot Original Dijon Mustard $9

Strong but not overpowering.

Cuisine Stripe Black Dish Towels $13

Super thick and durable.

Mosser Glass Cake Stand $44–$215

On my list for this year!

Fish Spatula $16

The one tool I truly can not live without.

Rancho Gordo Cranberry Beans $6.25

The creamiest and my pick any day.

ThermoPro Thermometer $18

Heavy duty and accurate.

For The Home

Le Puzz 1000 Piece Puzzle $38

No more dusty puzzles from the 80s. These guys are really cool.

Pebble Incense Holder $25

Tres chic for incense.

Porte des Lilas Incense $50

These changed the way I think of incense.

Snail World: Life in the Slimelight Book $35

Real snails in miniature scenes. Your coffee table needs this.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw $147

This OG Kardashian blanket still holds up.

Compagnie de Provence Black Tea Hand Soap and Hand Cream $51

I rotate through scents by Compagnie de Provence in my house. This duo is a winner.

Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle $68

My absolute favorite winter candle.

Jenni Kayne Cedar Candle $55

A new favorite. Don’t sleep on it.

Negroni Ornament $20

Every year Marco and I pick out one ornament that sums up our year. This was definitely the year of the Negroni.

Atelier Saucier Napkins $66

Nice napkins make the table.

Felt + Fat Confetti Tumbler $26

I mean…it’s so cute.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus $160

It makes the best coffee and all I have to do is push a button.

OXO SteeL Wine Stopper and Pourer $11

Using this feels fancy. Don’t ask me why.

Books for Cooks

That Sounds So Good, Carla Lalli Music $31.50

Black Food, Bryant Terry $36

Baking with Dorie, Dorie Greenspan $30

FOODHEIM, Eric Wareheim $23.50

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love, Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad $27

Products For Everyone

Sunday Riley ICE Ceramide Moisturizing Cream $65

Used it, loved it, buying another one.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate $88

This isn’t a new product but has held up over all the years.

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound $148

I used this every day until the bottle was gone and the texture and pigment of my skin looked much better.

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face $12

For everyday.

Kérastase Thermique Régénérant Blow Dry Primer $52

To protect that hair of yours and make it silky smooth.

Akar Skin Toner, Eye Serum, and Lip Restoration $85

Some natural products that smell and feel amazing.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream $170

Love it, wish I could afford it lol.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold $70

My skin likes glycolic and this product has me glowing.

Allure Beauty Box Subscription

I will recommend this box every year. This is how I get to try all these products. It’s like Christmas every month! Get it for your friend, mom, sister, or yourself.

Nécessaire Body Lotion $25

A not sticky everyday lotion.

ENUF Period Cycle Support $77

For my ladies!

VI PEEL

My skin has *never* looked and felt as good as it does now after this chemical peel. You can get them at your dermatologist or local medi-spa.

K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask $12-$75

This product will save your hair.

Kérastase Masque Ultra-Violet Purple Hair Mask $62

For the blondes, to keep you icy.

Isdin Tinted Mineral Sunscreen $70

I never wear face makeup just this tinted sunscreen.

Other Stuff for Everyone

Bric's Folding Duffle Bag $125

I stole this from Marco and used it through all my travels.

Weighted Heating Pad $36

I have used mine every day since it arrived.

Jenni Kayne Cashmere Fisherman Sweater $395

A forever sweater.

Four Sigmatic Adaptogen Blend $23

Everyone needs them.

Marianna Fierro Figs Print $33

Other fun food prints are available too. Marianna rocks!

Checkerboard Slip-Ons $55

A classique.

Cowgirl Creamery Hop Along $26/lb

Cheese is ALWAYS a good gift.

Composter for Kitchen $45

A gift for our planet.

Visor/Hat $17

Men can, and do, wear it too! Just cut the bow off. Everyone needs sun protection.

Birkenstock Arizona Shearling $150

Had these since college and NOW everyone else loves them.

Ski Chalet A-Frame Cat Scratcher House $15

Cats deserve some fun too.

Nap Oversized Fleece Knit Dress $60

Self-explanatory

Multi-Purpose Foraging Pouch $25

This foldable foraging pouch recommendation comes from Marco but…I’m here for it!

Vertiball $50

Your back will thank you.

Eno DoubleNest Lightweight Hammock $53

For camping but also just for the backyard. Hammocks make life more fun.

Back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. If you want more details on why I love anything on this list, shoot me a message. And if you need more recommendations I always have more…

See you then! M