Amazon

Bourbon Cherries

FOR THOSE THAT APPRECIATE A COCKTAIL

You can’t make an Old Fashioned without good cherries. Since these are bourbon-soaked, its kind of like having the cocktail IN the cherry!

Malin + Goetz

Cannabis Candle

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO GARDEN

Get all the smell of THC without the smoke! Well there will be a bit of candle smoke, but you know what I mean. A candle that looks good and smells…appropriate?

Craft Beer Club

Beer of the Month

FOR THE LIBATIONIST

Who doesn’t like a gift that keeps on giving? Choose how many months to give. Don’t forget, hops are flowers too!

Caskers

Premium Cognac

FOR THOSE WITH A REFINED PALETTE

What is Cognac but Brandy? And what is Brandy made of? Grapes. And what are grapes but fruit? Need I say more?

Amazon

Lego Flowers

FOR THOSE WITH A BLACK THUMB

It’s a well-known fact that plants bring a place to life, but when you have a hard time keeping them alive, what’s a person to do? Lego flowers are also fun to put together!

Amazon

Pizza Oven

FOR THE PIZZAIOLO

We have this, we love this, and it’s a purchase you will not regret! If you love pizza, be prepared for this to be the BEST pizza you’ve ever made at home. It’s a complete game changer! 

Kitchen Aid

Stand Mixer

FOR THE BAKER

Not only is this mixer amazing for cookies, cakes, and the like, if you do decide to get the pizza oven above the Kitchen Aid mixes the dough like a dream. Pricy, but one of those items that will last decades.

Nespresso

Multi-Functional Espresso Machine

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO BE CAFFEINATED

You can make coffee, espresso, lattes, cappucinos and more! It’s (pseudo) easy to use, and Nespresso is great quality. My at home latte’s rival the best coffee shops!

Instant

Air Fryer

TO KEEP THINGS EASY

I never thought I would use an air fryer until we were gifted (this one)! Any frozen food is crispier and easier to make in the air fryer than the oven, and you can prepare vegetables too! I haven’t tried any raw meat (ew, not in general but in preparation) but I’ve heard great things in the air fryer.

GE

Ice Machine

FOR THE ICE CONNOISSEUR

We all know that chewy ice is superior so if you love ice, there is no better at home ice than this. Does it take up a lot of counter top space? Sure, but we all have priorities.

Ninja

Ice Cream Maker

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE A FROZEN TREAT

Easy and healthy ice cream? There are a lot of ways you can use the Ninja CREAMi. If you are married to an ice cream lover, how fun is this?

Leatherology

Wallet

MONOGRAMMED!

Name something else made from leather that gets used more than a wallet. High-quality, supple leather is a great gift, and the option to get it debossed makes it extra special!

Pottery Barn

Pillow

FOR RELAXING

A leather sofa might be a lot, but adding a touch of leather to the sofa is a nice touch. If this is for your spouse’s office or private space, even better!

Barnes & Noble

Leather Journal

FOR THOSE THAT WRITE

I’m not one to journal, but if I were this beautiful leather-bound option looks like something I would want to write in. I imagine someone’s great great grandkids finding it a hundred years from now and learning all about their ancestors. Seems like something straight out of a novel.

Leatherology

Duffle

FOR THE TRAVELER

A quality carry-on is worth its weight in gold! How beautiful is this piece with debossed initials monogrammed? Imagine gifting this right before an anniversary trip. I swoon.

Aspinal of London

Passport Cover

FOR THE WORLD TRAVELLER

Do I have a passport cover? No, no I don’t. Is it probably only because I’ve never been gifted one? Yeah, probably. Gifts are great for items you wouldn’t typically buy yourself!

Amazon

Book Set

FOR THE BOOKWORM

Regardless if they’ve read the series, are planning on reading it, or just love the TV series, this leather-bound book set would look great on a bookcase!  

Waterford

Decanter

FOR THE BAR

The cut crystal on Waterford glass can’t be matched. It’s got a hefty weight and is gorgeous. Fill it with your favorite dark booze and keep it on display on the bar.

Shinola

Watch

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO BE ON TIME

Technically, this gift fits leather and glass, but any watch would be great! This one just happens to be v cool.

Fine Art America

Framed Art

FOR THOSE THAT APPRECIATE BEAUTY

Art doesn’t need to be expensive to be great! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Fine something personal that means something to the two of you. I couldn’t pass up this art of Chicago!

Samsung

Frame TV

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TV

A TV that doesn’t look like a TV when you aren’t watching it? This takes the above art idea up a step. Everyone I know who has a Frame TV loves it!

Hibiki

Japanese Whiskey

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE THE BURN

A bougie bottle of booze makes a great gift! Something they might not buy themselves, but you know they will really enjoy. This bottle is very pretty, but I’ve been told the booze inside is also excellent!

Ralph Lauren

Cashmere Blanket

TO WARM THEIR HEART

This year-round blanket is gorgeous, soft, luxurious, and at 60″x60″, also a great size for a throw. You can even get it monogrammed for an extra special touch.

Amazon

Harry Potter Book Set

FOR THE BOOK LOVER

While it doesn’t necessarily need to be Harry Potter, a gorgeous hardcover book set will look great on the bookcase. Just make sure it’s something they will enjoy.

Society6

Art on Canvas

TO STIMULATE THE SENSES

Art on walls can really give personality to a home. What better way to let them know you get them than to pick a piece of art they would like (and you get to make sure you do too!)

Interior Define

Upholstered Chair

FOR THE HOMEBODY

A beautiful, comfortable, cool piece of furniture usually isn’t inexpensive, and that’s what makes it such a great gift. It will last years and years but maybe not something everyone would buy themself.

Night

Pillow with Silk Case

FOR THOSE THAT LOVE TO SLEEP

A silk pillowcase has tons of benefits, from reducing allergens to minimizing face creasing, so if you are going to buy a new pillow, might as well make it luxe.

Herschel

Dopp Kit

FOR THE TRAVELER

If you and your partner love to travel, help with the next trip by gifting this cool Dopp kit. This one has two compartments and comes in multiple colors and sizes.  

Apple

Smartwatch

FOR THE TECHIE

Designed in California…made in China. There are few people I know that don’t love an Apple watch and with new functionality coming out every year, it makes a great gift.

Kayak

Airplane Tickets

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE WANDERLUST

For the modern china gift why not go to…China? Hong Kong is a bustling city, and although I haven’t seen The Great Wall first hand, it looks magical.

Etsy

Personalized Mug

FOR THE CAFFEINE FIEND

China, or dishes, or dinnerware, or whatever you want to call it, is meant to be used and not saved only for special occasions. This mug can be a go-to.

Amazon

Asian Candy

FOR THOSE WITH A SWEET TOOTH

This mystery box of candy contains sweets from all different counties in Asia. Isn’t part of the fun of traveling trying what the locals eat?

Jonathan Adler

Lollipop Holder

FOR THOSE THAT ARE CHEEKY

Jonathan Adler has the coolest, fun, and quirky things. When they don’t want to use this as an active lollipop holder it will look great on a bookshelf.

Wine.com

Bottle of Wine

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE VINO

I’m not sure you can really go wrong with wine, but I love this wine site because you can filter by type, price point, and look at ratings. You can legit gift the best wine within your budget.

Milk Bar

Assorted Cookies

FOR THOSE WITH A SWEET TOOTH

Milk Bar is known for its famous treats! If your coworker doesn’t live near one and loves dessert, what a pleasant surprise this will be.

Papier

Personalized Notebook

FOR THE OLD SCHOOL

Some people love taking pen to paper. Make the notebook special by personalizing, with something funny, snarky, inspirational. This can go lots of ways depending on the recipient.

Laneige

Lip Mask

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE SELF-CARE

If your coworker is anything like me, they have some sort of lip balm stashed in every nook and cranny. Here’s to bougie desk lip balm!

Necessaire

Rich Hand Cream

BECAUSE THE WINTER IS DRY

Just like lip balm, hand cream is totally necessary, especially during the winter months. This one is great because it’s fragrance-free so you don’t have to worry about someone’s sensitivities.

Plants.com

Desk Plant

FOR THE GREEN THUMB

How fun is this? A little greenery livens up any space.

Brumate

Hard Seltzer Cooler

WHEN YOU KNOW THEY LOVE SELTZER

This little cooler comes in a variety of colors and it really keeps the seltzer cool. If they love to go to the beach this is a game-changer! No more sand stuck to the bottom of your beverage. Yuck, sand.

Amazon

Desk Zen Garden

FOR THOSE THAT WANT (OR NEED) TO CHILL

I once had a coworker who had one of these on her desk. Every time I sat and chatted with her I found myself drawn to making lines in the sand. Somehow it’s very relazing.

Yeti

Travel Coffee Mug

FOR THOSE THAT LIKE TO CAFFEINATE

I can vouch that this travel mug keeps things hot and I do mean hot! In fact, sometimes I take the lid off to let it cool for a bit to put it back on, but then it stays the perfect temperature down to the last drop. I’ve heard great things about Ember, but that would def not be considered a small gift.

Williams-Sonoma

Zodiac Mug

WHEN THEY ARE INTO THE STARS

I love learning about, and sharing, my zodiac. It’s a way to show a little of who you are, or at the very least, a great conversation starter.

Nordstrom

Fingerless Gloves

FOR THOSE THAT ARE ALWAYS COLD

If they are constantly freezing and there is nothing to be done about the office temperature, these fingerless gloves will keep them warm and they can still type. Win-Win.

Hudson Grace

Fun Ornament

WHEN YOU KNOW THEY LOVE TO DECORATE

You really can’t have too many Xmas ornaments. Even if it’s just to hang off the monitor at work. Make it really special by finding one that leans into their hobbies.

Etsy

Office Coasters

FOR THOSE THAT ALWAYS HAVE A BEVERAGE

So these are going to be for the coworker who you are friends with and who won’t report you to HR since those have a little snark! But I love snark…

World Market

Phone Stand

FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO THEIR PHONE

How chic is this little phone stand? And now they won’t even have to look down to check their phone when they are supposed to be on that Zoom call.

Macy’s

Bookends

FOR THE BOOKWORM

If they love books, or just need to style a bookcase, a cool set of bookends are a great idea!

Walker’s

Shortbread Advent Calendar

I know it’s not exactly the same, but I like to have a little UK butter cookie and pretend it’s from Ted Lasso.

Harry and David

Cookie Advent Calendar

24 days equals 40 cookies so this is enough to share with a loved one! Since variety is the spice of life it’s great that seven different types of cookies are offered.

Nespresso

Vertuo Advent Calendar

Upgrade your daily dose of caffeine. I recently got a Nespresso machine and can’t believe the quality of my home lattes!

Keurig

K-Cup Advent Calendar

A warm cup of seasonal coffee to start the day. Keurig is beyond convenient.

Vahdam

Tea Advent Calendar

If coffee is a little too strong, or you just prefer the civilization of tea (is there anything fancier than High Tea) then this is for you.

Whittard

Hot Chocolate Avent Calendar (for two)

When you fuse the tradition of a chocolate advent calendar with the want of a warm beverage, you get this gorgeous hot chocolate calendar for two.

Adagio Teas

24 Days of Tea

adagio is serious about tea, which is why each individual bag comes with steeping instructions for optimal time and temperature. There are fun flavors AND only one bag per day is included so it’s definitely achievable to enjoy the entire advent calendar in the month of December er

Disclaimer: This item was gifted, but I’ve been a fan of the brand for years.

Harry Potter

Themed Treats Advent Calendar

Arguably one of the best holiday movies, you can now get a Harry Potter themed advent calendar, complete with treats from Bernie Bott’s.

Sugarfina

Candy Advent Calendar

Who doesn’t love bougie candy packaged in a holiday house?

Ladurée

Confection Advent Calendar

Ladurées Parisian macarons are so good, I can only imagine how the rest of their sweets taste.

Haribo

Gummy Advent Calendar

Haribo Macht Kinder Froh. Translation: Haribo makes kids happy. And adults.

Dermstore

Skincare Advent Calendar

If you’re a skincare junkie or have been wanting to try some new items, this calendar is worth $765 and only a fraction of the price!

Liberty

Beauty Advent Calendar

With brands like Le Labo and Augustinus Bader, this splurge is pure luxury.

Olive & June

Nail Polish Advent Calendar

Every day has a new manicure surprise like a mini nail polish or nail stickers. How fun!

Net-A-Porter

Luxury Beauty Calendar

This beauty advent calendar is the epitome of luxury with a capital L. It might be pricey, but it’s valued at over $1,700.

Space NK

Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar

This luxury advent calendar sells out every year and contains over $1000 worth of products. Not only does it contain makeup and skincare, but it also has best-selling haircare times, the trinity of beauty!

Hotel Chocolat

White Chocolate Advent Calendar

It may be controversial, but if you know a white chocolate lover then this is for them. Pure white chocolate is harder to find than it should be.

Godiva

Assorted Chocolate Advent Calendar

The classic Christmas assorted chocolate, but in an advent calendar.

Vosges

Haut-Chocolat Advent Calendar

New and imaginative flavors are what fill this haut (get it) chocolate calendar.

William-Sonoma

Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar

Some people just love peppermint bark, and with festive holiday shapes, what more could they want?

La Maison Du Chocolat

Chocolat Advent Calendar

Parisian chocolate AND a cool calendar? What’s not to love about that?

Vinebox

Wine Advent Calendar

Get festive for the 12 days leading up to Christmas with this calendar featuring 12 glass tubes of wine. This was one of my personal calendars last year and I loved it!

Brewdog

Beer Advent Calendar

A beer-filled ornament? Sounds delightful if you live in one of the select states they ship to.

Flaviar

Whiskey Advent Calendar

How else can you sample 24 top-shelf whiskey samples? Includes Glencairn glass too!

Give Them Beer

Sparkling Wine Advent Calendar

It always feels festive when there’s sparkling wine. Cheers!

Voluspa

Mini Candle Advent Calendar

These cute little candles are the perfect size for a small bathroom counter!

Apotheke

Candle Advent Calendar

Filled with their best-selling scents, these Apotheke are still handmade in Brooklyn. Not only does this set include candles, but candle accessories and things that are candle-adjacent (like diffusers)!

Diptyque

Luxury Candle Advent Calendar

The epitome of luxury candles Diptyque has come out with an advent calendar celebrating with mini candles and more. So chic!

The Popcorn Factory

Popcorn Advent Calendar

Think of this like the old-school popcorn tub, but with individual serving sizes and more flavors.

Bonne Maman

Preserves Advent Calendar

I LOVE a good jam, jelly, and preserve and Bonne Maman makes a great one.

Stone Hallow

Savory Advent Calendar

You know Stone Hallow for making delicious spreads on condiments, and since you’ll be entertaining for the holidays, they won’t be wasted. Only 250 calendars will be available, so this is Special with a capital S!

CrateChef

Gourmet Advent Calendar

This calendar is made for those who feel at home in the kitchen! Not only does it feature food from around the work, but has kitchen tools too.

Erin Condron

Stationary Advent Calendar

Perfect for those who love to WRITE.IT.DOWN. Since it’s 12 days the novelty will stay exciting until the very end.

The New Yorker

Puzzle Advent Calendar

The New Yorker is known for its magazine covers and now this mini puzzle advent calendar features different artwork each day.

Happy Friends

Socks Advent Calendar

Crew socks for the win! Something fun and festive to add to your wardrobe.

Friends

Tchotchke Advent Calendar

The one with the advent calendar. Reviews are mixed so while it may not be the highest-end calendar, it’s Friends so it’s bound to bring a smile to your face.

Lego

Home Alone House

Lego doesn’t market the Home Alone house as an advent calendar, but there are 24 individually wrapped projects to build the house. Coincidence? I think not. My husband received this last year and the attention to detail is incredible! If you love Home Alone, you will not be disappointed.

Funko

The Office Advent Calendar

These collectible little figures are perfect for the holidays. That’s what she said.

Le Comptoir Colonial

Spice Advent Calendar

Parisian spices for every day leading up to Christmas. Sounds…spicy!

Oliviers & Co.

Condiment Advent Calendar

A variety of goodies from countries across Europe. A gift for the true foodie, or those that just like to eat.

World Market

Hot Sauce Advent Calendar

There is so much nuance when it comes to hot sauce, use this as an opportunity to try 12 different flavors.

The Sill

A Gorgeous Plant

FOR THE GREEN THUMB (OR THOSE OF US TRYING)

While I have historically had the opposite of a green thumb I love the idea of plants. They add so much life to a room and are just beautiful to look at. And since it is a gift, I will really REALLY try to keep this one alive.

Brightland

Craft Olive Oil

FOR THE FOODIE

Really good olive oil isn’t meant to be cooked with, it’s meant to be tasted in its natural form. Excellent on avocado toast or as part of a salad dressing, this olive oil will brighten and elevate any foodies kitchen.

Diptyque

Bougie Candle

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE FINER THINGS

Scent evokes all sorts of emotions, so you might as well gift the gift of saying, ‘I know you and I know you like luxury. These Parisian candles are the absolute best!

Koval

Local Booze

FOR THOSE WHO IMBIBE

A bottle of booze is a nice gift, but it’s even nicer when it highlights what their new hometown has to offer. Maybe they’ll even pop it open and share it with you, a real win-win.

Instant Vortex

Air Fryer

FOR THOSE SHORT ON TIME

If you know they don’t have an air fryer yet this is the perfect time to get once since they probably have more space and haven’t filled it yet. It might not seem that cool, but I can assure you the amount of time I save on not having to pre-heat the oven and cook in it is priceless.

Jacobsen Salt

Gourmet Salts

FOR THOSE WHO ARE SALTY

Although I didn’t personally get this salt set as a gift, I love the variety and the cute little vials they come in. And who doesn’t like salt???

World Market

Gift Card

FOR WHEN THEY ARE PARTICULAR

While I’m not usually a fan of giving gift cards (I find them impersonal unless they are super-specific) I can’t tell you how nice it was to be able to pull out a gift card when making a home furnishing purchase. Everything is so expensive, and all at once. The gift of being able to lighten a load is very very appreciated.

Reidel

Pinot Noir Glasses

FOR THE LARGE POUR

As a former wine glass buyer, I can tell you the quality of these wine glasses is great for the price. I own them and use them for all red wines, which for me is usually a Cabernet.

Coravin

Wine Preservation System

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THE GOOD STUFF

Have you ever had a really nice (like really nice) bottle of wine, but were hesitant to open it because you didn’t want any of it to go to waste? This system will allow you to drink a bottle of wine by the glass. It’s pricy, but that’s what makes it a great gift for a wine lover, it’s something you may not necessarily buy yourself.

Mercer’s Dairy

Wine Ice Cream

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ADVENTUROUS

You’ll have to get this shipped because it’s from a place in upstate New York, but these wine-infused ice cream flavors sound…interesting.

Reidel

Decanter

FOR THE FULL-BODIED

Not only is a decanter beautiful to look at, but it also allows the wine to breathe and enhances the flavor. If you are at a dinner party at a wine lover’s home and they don’t have a decanter, this is a no-brainer gift.

Crate & Barrel

Cheese Board

FOR THE TUROPHILE

I admit I had to google what a connoisseur of cheese was called, but is there any better combination than cheese and wine? Not only does this cheese board look stunning, but I also love the built-in knives.

Libbey

Glass Mugs

FOR THE PERSON WHO’S ALWAYS COLD

I absolutely love a warm beverage and for the wine lover mulled wine is an absolute must. And what do you need for those? That’s right, mugs, and glass is so pretty with the cinnamon stick.

Vinglacé

Wine Chiller

FOR WHEN IT’S HOT OUTSIDE

When cold wine turns warm it’s the worst! This is perfect to keep white wine chilled while outside at the beach, on a picnic, or just on your balcony. It’s such a buzzkill to go inside and get a refill.

Sugarfina

Wine Gummies

FOR THE SWEET TOOTH

Such an affordable and adorable gift for a wine lover, a bento box of rosé gummies. Not only are they cute but they are quite tasty too.

Voluspa

Wine Candle

FOR THE PERSON WHO LIKES TO GET LIT

I absolutely love candles and I burn them year-round. They evoke all types of things depending on the scent (check out this post on travel-inspired candles). This candle smells sparkling wine and roses…how pretty does that sound?

Bookshop.org

Award-Winning Book

FOR THE ALWAYS LEARNING

This book is supposed to be the book for wine lovers. Not too pretentious but yet still educational. Not quite a coffee table book this would look great on a bookshelf or by the bar.

Vivant

Wine-Tasting Kit

FOR A FULL EXPERIENCE

A wine tasting kit for two sent to their home and then a live virtual event with wine advisors. How cool is that??? I’m a big fan of gifting experiences.

Reidel

Snifter Glasses

FOR THE TRADITIONALIST

Snifter glasses are the classic way to drink brandy neat. Holding the base of the bulb in your palm warms up the alcohol, and the opening to the glass is the perfect shape to ‘snift’ the scent. The clean design of the glasses lets you admire the alcohol.

Waterford

Double Old Fashioned Glasses

KEEP IT CLASSY, SAN DIEGO

There’s nothing like drinking from a real cut crystal glass. It’s more versatile than a snifter but still classic.

We make all our old fashioned’s in these glasses, and they have a nice weight to them. The crosscut Lismore design lends itself to the throwback vibe.

Crate & Barrel

Decanter

A SHOWSTOPPER FOR THE BAR

How gorgeous would this decanter look on a bar? Not sure it necessarily does anything for the alcohol (do you aerate Brandy?), but it sure is pretty. And for the price, it can’t be beaten.

Luxardo

Maraschino Cherries

AN OLD-FASHIONED NECESSITY

No one wants to spend over $20 on a garnish, but that’s what makes this a perfect gift! These cherries are the gold standard when it comes to maraschino. No neon Red #40 dye here since they are made in Italy.

Red Clover Coffee

Coffee

BRANDY, BUT FOR THE DAY

Coffee beans soaked in blackberry brandy…OK, sign me up! I haven’t tried this yet but it has great reviews and I love the company’s giveback mission. So basically what I’m saying is, I know someone who will be getting this as a gift this year.

Asbach

Chocolate

THE GOLDEN TICKET

These little chocolate beans are filled with real brandy. They’re made in Germany and are kind of hard to find outside of the holidays. Room temperature brandy inside chocolate is a little too strong for me, but my grandma swears by them. Just one and you should be good to go!

Actually, I think she stores them in the freezer but they are still just slightly too strong for me. I’ll take mine in a glass please.

Purple Door

Ice Cream

A FROZEN COCKTAIL

Similar to the coffee, I’m personally buying this as a gift for someone this year. I have never, and I mean never, seen brandy old fashioned ice cream before. Luckily, a local place in Milwaukee now ships nationwide. Cheers!

World Market

Candle

IT’S LIT

Cognac & Cypress doesn’t that sound decadent. Sounds like it should be lit while drinking a cocktail sitting on a leather sofa surrounded by wood and books. But that’s just me.

Bookshop.org

Book

A FROZEN COCKTAIL

For a true brandy lover, a book about the best brandy’s in the world would make a great gift (along with one of the bottles featured maybe?). I haven’t read this but it has great reviews and word on the street is if you are going to read one book about brandy, this should be it.