It's that time of year, again! Merry music, sparkling things in windows, and family and friends.
Over the years, as my family grows, I'm trying to be more intentional about gift buying and giving. I'm thinking fewer things, less plastic, more lasting, handmade objects that feel extra special. Do I have time to make everything myself? Absolutely not. But I am looking for something wonderful that someone else made!
So, we've put together gift ideas for every special person on your list:
Gifts for the Host
Give the host with the most something different like a set of bright candlesticks, paper pimento coasters, a ceramic oil cruet or batter bowl, or a hand-painted tree wall hanging by E. Drumm Designs (available exclusively in store).
Gifts for Mom
What do you give the leading lady for the holidays? How about some knitted fingerless gloves and a fancy scarf in matching warm tones? Or perhaps a cheerful leather wallet? A pair of earrings with real pressed flower inlay? This wavy glass bowl makes an impressive centerpiece, and a fine ceramic flower makes any small space of wall even sweeter.
For Trimming the Tree
Whether you're gifting to your neighbor, a teacher, or a little one, ornaments are a lovely way to say, "I'm thinking about you this holiday season."
We love a variety for all tastes, like felted creatures for little ones and lower branches, glass mushrooms for a fun guy or gal, fanciful pewter by Leandra Drumm, and hand-painted wood ornaments by E. Drumm Designs.
Gifts For Your Best Friend
Show your bestie some love this holiday season. A dainty beaded necklace with gold chain makes a nice gift. Or a block printing kit is a lovely hands-on activity to try together. Colorful ceramic trinket dish and pinch pots are perfect to catch favorite jewelry. Treat them to a fun lavender eye pillow.
Gifts for Tiny Fashionistas
For little ones who love to accessorize, handmade goodies are as special as they are. From hand-knitted sweaters and beanies to felted elf slippers and llama purse, your tiny fashionista will love these fabulous gifts.
Gifts for Little Stockings
Help Santa fill those little stockings with plastic-free goodies that delight curious minds. A delightful crochet penguin rattle or dragonfly rattle for baby's first Christmas. Felted finger puppets and hair clips. Or small wooden toys like this truck and peg doll, a tow truck and car set, or this hand-painted bird rocking toy.
Gifts For Him
Check off the hardest person on your list with unique gifts that aren't another plaid shirt.
Perhaps he would like hefty mug with a big handle? For the chef, a beautifully unique cutting and serving board with resin detail and an iron cheese slicer.
The outdoorsy one might enjoy a fish pint glass or these bike shot glasses. You could also send a subtle message with goat-milk face scrub in non-offensive packaging.
Treat him to a candle in ceramic container that smells like blue sage and sandalwood. A hand-stitched leather wallet feels classic for Dad.
Gifts For Her
Give your loved lady something lovely. A gold-plated mistletoe necklace is a showstopper (and even more stunning in store).
She'll also love a floral ceramic mug for espresso and a nice pair of earrings.
Milk and honey body butter or a lavender eye pillow make great stocking stuffers.
Remind her that she's a real goddess with a body candle or a hand-painted wood Love Goddess by E. Drumm Designs.
We hope you enjoy finding something special for your loved ones, friends and colleagues this holiday season. We had so much fun putting this list together, so please stop in store or reach out to us for help!
And keep an eye on our Instagram for 12 days of gift ideas for everyone on your gift list!
We look forward to seeing you in store. Happy Holidays from E. Drumm Designs!