Whether you’re shopping for your mom who throws detailed dinner parties or a girlfriend who always finds the most unique and eye-catching jewelry, these 11 gifts will surely bring comfort and joy to the women in your life.
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1. POLLINATOR PUSH GARDEN; $17 FOR SET OF 3
Help her create a flowerbed bustling with activity. Each Pollinator Push Garden contains seeds specifically selected to grow a garden that will attract butterflies, bees, or hummingbirds—three of nature’s most notable pollinators—to your backyard. Flowers like black-eyed Susans, rocket larkspurs, and dwarf cosmos provide a bright backdrop.
Find It: Modern Sprout
2. COCKTAIL INFUSION JARS; $13
Easy does it: These mason jars are filled with all the dried fruits, herbs, and bitters required to create an unconventional cocktail experience. To whip up the drink, she’ll just need to add the recommended alcohol to the jar, let it steep, strain it, and then enjoy the tasty new beverage. Each one boasts no added sugars; just creative flavors (Campfire Bourbon Vodka, anyone?) and as a bonus, she’ll get the satisfaction of knowing she made it herself.
Find It: Vena’s Fizz House
3. PINEAPPLE TUMBLER; $35
Your favorite party planner will love featuring this brass tumbler at every get-together she hosts.
Find It: Uncommon Goods
4. PETER THOMAS ROTH MEET YOUR MASK 6-PIECE MASK KIT; $24
Saving face: This kit includes six of Peter Thomas Roth’s most popular masks, including the nourishing Blue Algae Mask and the anti-aging 24K Gold Mask.
Find It: Amazon
5. HAPPY DAZE BEANIE KIT; $33 AND UP
Craft the perfect present for the friend who’s always looking for a new skill to pick up or a project to work on. This kit comes with all the items she’ll need to make a wool beanie. (You can even add a knitting needle for an added cost.)
Find It: Wool and the Gang
6. CUSTOMIZED WATCH; $150
Upgrade her timepiece with a modern, minimalist design from Tinker Watches. You choose the size (34mm, 38mm, 42mm) and the metal finish (copper, silver, gold) of the 24-sided face and the color of the interchangable leather strap. Each watch also features a date function, which can show the day of the week in both Spanish and English.
Find It: Tinker Watches
7. PRISM JEWELRY TRAY; $15
Help her clean up a disorganized jewelry collection with this gem-shaped tray. The 9.25 by 6.5- inch piece features a linen base and a brass-plated frame.
Find It: Uncommon Goods
8. CUSTOM MOON NECKLACE; $17
A birthstone necklace is a sweet and thoughtful gesture, but a lunar phase necklace shows that you really pay attention to details. Select the moon phase that occurred on the recipient’s birthday from eight available options.
Find It: Etsy
9. SATECHI ALUMINUM DESKTOP CHARGING STAND; $25
For the woman who knows that presentation is everything, opt for this desktop charging stand with a brushed aluminum finish. It’s compatible with the iPhone 5 and newer, as well as certain iPods, so every device can always be charged and ready to go.
Find It: Amazon
10. STAINLESS STEEL GROWLER; $30
Lightweight and stylish, each of these stainless steel growlers in bright copper or sophisticated black will come in handy all year long. Perfect for toting on the next microbrewery tour.
Find It: Uncommon Goods
11. SPA TOWER; $48
Give the gift of quiet luxury with a handmade Spa Tower. The pomegranate-and-cardamom scented candle sets a calm tone while the scrub, soak, mask, and body butter complete the spa experience right in her own home.
Find It: Uncommon Goods
December 12, 2016 – 6:00am