2020 Gift Guides: For Her
/So far we’ve covered preschooler (ages 4-6) and toddlers (ages 1-3) in my gift guides and now it’s time to tackle a fun one - gifts for her. For any lady in your life! This guide has something for your wife, friend, sister, mom, mother-in-law, and neighbor.
It was pretty fun to put together because with my birthday on December 10th and Christmas not soon thereafter, this is basically my wish list (*hint hint, Al*). With Cyber week happening now, many of these are discounted this week. I’ve tried to note the sale price and/or promo code where applicable.
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Now on with the details and links!
1.) Marble & Brass Wine Coaster- If you have marble or quartz counters, then you know the risk of setting a wine bottle down on them. The ring stain/etching that can appear is VERY hard to remove (if you need to - make a paste of baking soda and water and let sit overnight). This wine coaster solves all worry and it looks cute on the counter. Great for setting on your holiday table as well to prevent rings on wood or table linens. This is such a reasonably priced gift to pair with a bottle of wine for a hostess or neighbor. $30 (In a rush? We have this one from Amazon that you can get in two days!)
2.) Golden Goose Sneakers - Now I know some people are so anti the golden goose trend because “who would buy already scuffed sneakers?!” (but I do recall us saying that about distressed denim years ago and now it’s totally normal to buy jeans with holes in them). BUT for those who are in to the GG trend, we respond with “don’t knock it til you try it.” I used to LOVE a crisp white sneaker but I would barely wear them for fear of scuff marks. I have this pair of very neutral golden goose and this year I am REALLY hoping to get these super cute rainbow sequin ones. I wear these with everything from jeans to joggers to dresses. Truly my most worn shoe so if you’re looking at cost per wear, they’re really not all that crazy of a price (I call this the "mattress justification” and use it frequently when I buy expensive things ;) Not in to sequins? This subtle silver pair goes with everything. And they even make an all-white pair now too!. $530
3.) Nu Face Mini + Glow Pads & Gel Primers - This is top of my list for me. I love trying new beauty gizmos and gadgets (I’m like the Ariel of Sephora - “I want to be where the face masks are! I wanna see, wanna see them peeling!”). In the facials I get get by Lori at The Joule (ps go see Lori at The Joule she’s the best), she uses micro current and will often show me the difference on one side of my face after she’s done it but no the other. It really does lift and firm the skin! After reading tons of reviews, I think the mini version is plenty for me both in ease of use and cost. I’m excited to see if this will lift the skin around my eyelids and eyebrows. PLUS the other night I caught the QVC demo of this and was totally sold. QVC has by far the best price AND it comes with two bottles of the gel primer needed as well as five prep and glow wipes. $160 (If you want to buy via Sephora to get the points it’s $199 with only one gel primer)
4.) Cuisinart Digital Toaster Oven & Air Fryer - Fun fact: I’ve never used nor owned a toaster oven! Yes, I preheat my oven each time I need to heat up Dino nuggets for the kids. I know, it’s crazy! Ive had my eye on this one for quite some time and am hoping Santa is reading this blog post ;) . This heats up just about any frozen food to crisp perfection thanks to the air fryer technology but also can be used like a regular toaster oven. You can never go wrong with the CUsinart brand it has really good reviews. Looks like Williams Sonoma has it cheapest right now for $196, although Bed Bath and Beyond has it for $223 and you can use a 20% off coupon on it.
5.) Fenwick Fields Placemats - I am obsessed with everything that this new brand by two Dallas moms has done. These square scalloped placemats make any table look instantly chic - just add plates! The pink, blue and green color way goes perfectly in my house, but I also love this blue and white pattern. Their solid linen scalloped napkins can be both napkins and placemats! Such a great gift and I always finding ways to support small buisnesses throughout my holidays shopping. $28/ea
6.) Gold Coin Necklace - My mom and I spotted this in a local boutique when she was here last month and I was instantly drawn to it. Little did I know she snuck off and got it for me for an early birthday present. She actually had them wrap it and hid it in my house so I can’t wear it til my birthday. But I know it’s around here somewhere! To me, it’ the perfect balance of a substantial necklace, but dainty enough that you can layer it. A good price point for a beautiful piece of jewelry. Want a little extra bling? This one has diamonds on it too for the same price. $136.
7.) Splatter Bowl Set - If you have a cook or an entertainer in your life, these make such a great gift. These mixing bowls are steel core with porcelain coating making them retain temperature super well. You can mix a salad in it, put the lid on it, store it in the fridge, and then bring it out for perrfectly cold and crisp lettuce. They’re beautiful for serving and so practical for cooking and baking. Come as a set of three, the small set is great for dips and the larger for salads and doughs. Comes in four colors (light blue, taupe, royal blue, and red). Small $38, Large $78
8.) Block Print Toiletry Bags - This set of two bags is the perfect “I have no idea what to get you” gift. Everyone could use more bags! They’re not just for travel - I use separate toiletry bags to hold cords, pens, makeup, snacks, and chargers in my purse. My kids love using them to put their little trinkets and toys in. I even know someone who stores her tea bags in them so she can take it to and from the office! This blue and white block print is so lovely and mass-appealing and the bolster shape means you can hold a lot of stuff in these. TWO bags come in the set (you could even give them for two separate gifts!) for only $32. Shoot looks like the block print is now sold out. They’re still available int his cute red and blue print and blue and white paisley.
9.) Tan and Gold Quilted Bag - I saw this bag months ago and fell in love. It is seasonless and timeless (and much cheaper than a Chanel). That beautiful buttery tan leather will go with black, brown, or white. A perfect size too - will actually fit enough so you don’t have tho choose between your wallet or your phone. Rebecca makes a good bag and she’s done well with this one. Also comes in black. $319
10.) Woven Hurricane Vase - I use this literals every single week. I’m pretty sure it was intended to be a hurricane for candles, but I use mine for flower arragnements. IT’s the perfect size and shape to drop a simple bouquet of Trader Joes tulips in and still be able to see over them at the dinner table. The woven base gives it interest. It also looks great styled up on a bookshelf. It is very pretty too for it’s intended use with a candle softly flickering inside of it. $60
11.) Cookbook / Ipad Holder - This cookbook holder is not only functional to keep your cookbook open on the recipe, but it also looks gorgeous styled on the counter top. Especially in the all-white ktichens these days, it’s nice to have a sweet pop of color in the corner. You could even use it on a desk or accent table to hold a photo or art.I love it in the green (no surprise) and the blue. $150
12.) Coffee Table Books - I love giving and receiving coffee table books because they are something I love to collect, but vary rarely buy myself. I don’t think you can ever have too many! They’re gorgeous to browse through for inspiration and look amazing stacked on a table or bookshelf. They’re great for adding stacking to add height to vignettes. My three favorites as of late: Hollywood Interiors ($75) - celebs + interior design? Um Yes please! More Beautiful by Mark Sikes ($25) - his first book was one my favs and this one is just as stunning, and finally HRH ($25) - the Royal fashion book by the So Many Thoughts creator, Elizabeth Holmes.
13.) Cordless Shoulder Massager - In a time when we won’t be making to to the spa for massages as much as we would like, this thing will save your life (or at least your back). It is the most accurate to a human rubbing my shoulders and back of any sort of massage gun thing I’ve tried in the past. It heats up (can turn this function off too), and has little balls that roll different ways. The best par though is the arm straps which I fully thought were dumb at first, but they allow you to raise and lower the massage balls (lol) higher and lower to reach your lower back, should blades, shoulders, neck, and even head. I use mine just about every night. I love that this one, in particular, is cordless so that I can use it on the sofa where we don’t have an outlet. I holds a charge for a very long time too. $100
14.) Woven Scallop Picture Frame - This sweet scallop frame is one of my favorites. It is so stunning on a desk, accent table, or shelf. I love it layered with other frames because it adds some texture. Put your Christmas card photo in this and give it to your mother-in-law and call it a win! Not a big rattan fan? This gold scallop one is also gorgeous. $100
15.) ON Cloud Atheltic Shoes - This brand is all I see on people these days. My trusty Brooks are just about worn out and I’m thinking of trying these this go around. People swear by them because they’re light yet supportive. We shall see. I love the white/sand color and the darling light coral color. $130.
16.) Ultimate Bath Renewal Set - I went on and on about this one when I did my virtual holiday pop up on Instastories, and for good reason! Dry brushing is all the rage y’all for dry skin, cellulite, and lymphatic drainage. This set comes with a dry brush, full size body sugar polish, and a full size body oil. If someone in your life suffers from dry skin, they need this set. If you know someone who LOVES to take baths, this is an easy gift. If you have someone who self tans, they’ll love this because they can exfoliate all that dead skin off before putting on their tanner. Definitely one of those sets that I would love to get, but probably wouldn’t buy myself. $75 on sale right now (normally $89)
Hopefully you found a few unique ideas on here to give the ladies in your life. Thanks again for shopping via The Rose Record!