Welcome to the 2025

Holiday Gift Guide

I am excited to share with you all the things I personally love and have been eyeing for the holiday season! 

Some of the items I listed with an explanation of “why and what for,” and others are simply posted in the links. You can find all of these items in an easy format here too. Be sure to listen to my latest podcast with Sara Fay Egan on Chic Between the Lines to see how you can be entered into a giveaway for a few of our favorite things (you can see some of them listed below under “Chic Between the Lines.”

 

Let’s start with the ladies, shall we?

For Her

This gift to give this year- my new toiletry bag. Comes in multiple sizes and the best part is- your products stay standing up-right!

The best sneakers for travel and everyday. Wildly comfortable. Both my mom and I love them!

Speaking of travel- we all like to stay comfortable, but avoid looking sloppy (especially when traveling internationally). These pants and tops together are so incredibly soft, yet look tailored! I promise- this is a gift worth giving and receiving!

It truly feels like you aren’t wearing makeup, and yet with one brush of this foundation you look like you’ve been airbrushed. It cuts time on a makeup routine and leaves you without fingers full of foundation.

These wraps are the best gift to give someone who has everything.I often buy as hostess gifts.

Two robes of note- My friend’s mom loves these robes. They come in really wonderful patterns and are soft, without being cumbersome. The second robe is from this gorgeous collection designed with interior designer Meredith Ellis. Love the look and plush terry!

I can’t tell you enough how much I love my bags from Colores Collective. I have been a fan for yers! She sources from Italy, the most beautiful suedes and leathers. I own this bag in the pretty wine color. Such a reasonable price point.

Scarves have really being making a statement recently. I am obsessed with this brand. The colors and material in real life are breathtaking.  This scarf also caught my eye, as well as this one more reasonaly priced

If you are giving the gift of high-quality and flattering jeans– these are the ones! I always get compliments and I even get pairs shortened to become the perfect crop flair.

The cape makes its’ return to my gift guide every year. It elevates any and every outfit.

This is the blanket of the season. People are obsessed and I can see why. Machine washable and the ideal weight.

 

One for You, One for me

I was at lunch with Kimberly Whitman and we both spoke how much we love giving gifts that we equally love. Be sure to check out her website- and you will see more of her on The Potted Boxwood soon!

This hermes inspired wrap is on my under $50 gift guide below and has held-up beautifully for the past five years. Stylish, soft,  comes in many colors, and perfect for when I am cold on a plane.

A bra may be a funny thing to put on a gift guide, but let me tell you- these is a game changer! Supportive, comfortable, lifting, and seamless- exactly what you want in a bra.

I gifted my favorite candle to my friend and she recently has a large group over and everyone was commenting on how wonderful it smelled.

The best travel bag. I have tried more and STILL go back this every time. I call it my Mary Poppins bag. The best part is that because of its’ lightweight structure you can easy fit it under the seat no matter how stuffed. Sometimes I feel like I am cheating the system.

For a three day trips, I love my carry-on suitcase. This one has a place for my coffee which is super helpful when you are multi-tasking in an airport. Rolls beautifully and no zipper!

The best collagen powder around. I add to my coffee and notice a substantial difference in my hair growth between when I take it and when I don’t.

For checked baggage I have to tell you- I am eyeing this luggage… endorsed by many traveling many of my stylish jet-setting friends.

These glass lettuce leaf vases and so beautiful! I love mine. Very easy to bring as a hostess gift, with flowers already inside! They keep the vases and a win-win for all!

The best body lotion– period. Lasts for quite awhile, non greasy, and your skin will soak it up.

Chic Between the Lines

In our podcast Chic Between the Lines, Sara Fay Egan and I discuss our favorite things!

Listen to the full podcast episode HERE on the reasons behind why we love these products.

For Him 

You can never go wrong with a collegiate or any national sports-team half-zip. There is a reason these are best seller of my gift guide year after year.

My friend’s husband said this speaker was his favorite gift of the year. Waterproof and can brave all the elements wherever you take it.

This brand is wildly popular with so many men right now. The fit, the hiddenly playful patterns, and the feel of these shirts make for a perfect gift.

For the men on the road, this suitcase has such a handsome look with the quality to boot. Also, a duffel is always easy. Love how the shoes are stored separately at the bottom.

Under $50

Under $100

For Home, Hostess, and You! 

I think one of the best gifts to give is to help someone start a collection. You can start with something small and unique and go from there.

One of my most popular home tours this year- Brittany Bromley’s layered interiors and collections are beautifully highlighted in her new book. See all my favorite coffee table books HERE

I use these throw blankets in my own home, but the addition of a monogram is a great gift for a family or the person who has everything.

This cookware is non-toxic and non-stick and there is a reason it has such a cult following.

Coffee Table Books

Workout and Wellness

For the Kids