‘Tis the season for togetherness & generosity!

It feels wonderful to share during this time of year, but gift-giving can become rather expensive without careful planning, especially at the last minute! It’s important to remember that the intention of the gift is what matters most, so there’s no need to lose your mind or break the bank.
I have come up with a way of managing my gift giving funds to include every type of special some-one that I’d like to show gratitude this year. Here are some tips to getting your own list organized so you can check it twice! Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day or Kwanzaa, this Gift-giving method is sure to be useful during this hectic shopping season.

Start by writing down all of the people you want to give a gift to, this list can include friends, family, co-workers, teachers, neighbors… even the garbage man!

Then separate the list by large {$$$}, medium {$$} and small {$} “gift idea groups”.

1.) Your family – These are people that you know really well, and have (usually) a pretty good idea of what they would want. If you’re still looking for gifts for your Wife, your Girlfriend, your Mother, Daughter, Sister or others of your nearest & dearest loved ones, we offer a variety of gorgeous luxury gifts for the home, including:

❄︎ Tapestries & Wall Art
❄︎ Gold Luxe Candle Holders
❄︎ Hand-Made Throw Pillows
❄︎ Apothecary Jars

2.) Your friends- Somewhat similar to your Family as far as knowing who they are and what they may want.  To browse for your pals {and extended family} check out our selection of Holiday Gifts Under $40 or, if you (or they) are the creative type, shop our DIY Holiday Gifts for the Crafter.  Also, check out our fabulous Flutter Table Runners {which can function as Chair Sashes or even light weight scarves!} as the base for this Homemade Snowflake Tablecloth project from Martha Stewart.  Keep in mind that with many people working with tight budgets this year, consider organizing a Secret Santa swap to ease the pressure.

3.) Co-workers, veterinarian, mail-man {or woman}, plow guy, neighbors, etc. – These are the people that you want to thank for being in your life, but may not know exactly what to give them. Or maybe you don’t know them that well, so why not bake some cookies or treats, ’tis the season, after all.  Use little gift bags or favor boxes to wrap up your treats and make them extra sweet!  We just love this adorable DIY Sugar Cubes idea from Nifty Thrifty Things.

I know it’s late to be sharing this now, but hey, at least we’re ready to get organized for next year!  And for those of you who are happily finished with shopping and ready to wrap, check out our beautiful selection of Gift Wrapping essentials:

❄︎ Crepe Paper
❄︎ Favor Tags
❄︎ Adornments
❄︎ Gift & Favor Bags
❄︎ Gift & Favor Boxes

Written by Kate Milliken & Maia Bissette
Photographed by Kate Milliken, Retouched by Maia Bissette