I absolutely love putting gift guides together, something about the curation of items really does it for me. I carefully select and bookmark goods all throughout the year and then filter and categorize them into stylized collections that become little works of art. This year I’ve put everything into four personality types to help you find something for all the wonderful people on your list. Keep in mind, the categories are only for fun and, if you look hard enough, you should be able to find a little something for everyone in all of the categories. That’s certainly true for me at least! I mean, these guides are basically my personal wish-lists for old Saint Nick (aka Scott).
In addition to the many material items I have sourced, there are also lots of local service ideas (support your local businesses!), annual subscription options, and charity/donation ideas (your province/state should have a list of registered charities - for British Columbia residents, you can find ours here). I have to say, these are my best holiday guides yet. Please let me know what you think in the comments! Also, a quick reminder: I don’t use affiliate links or make sponsored content, all my recommendations are personal and genuine.
And now, without further ado… The YGL 2023 Holiday Gift Guides!
1. THE HOMEBODIES - lovers, champion routiners, artists, and natural nurturers.
These folk love to get cozy in style and appreciate quality time spent together. They are romantics and memory makers who balance and ground us. These are the ones who always check the thread count.
✨ Cancer, Taurus, Libra ✨
Cashmere Socks, Pressed Flower Art Print, Beeswax Dinner Candles, Pro Electric Kettle, Dark Milk Chocolate, Mini Projector, Fashionable Saturday Sweatpants, Soothing Lip Balm, Bedside Water Carafe, Stackable Gold Rings, Heartthrob Vibrator, Make Waves Mascara, & AD Coffee Table Book.
Ornaments: The pyjama mouse, the champagne button, & the birth of Venus.
Annual Subscriptions: Book of the Month Club or Apple TV.
Local Services: Sauna house/cold plunge session, a couples massage (yes, even friends can do this), a weekend away at a bed & breakfast, or an afternoon at the art gallery together.
Charity/Donations: Your local women’s shelter, children’s hospital programs, or indigenous societies.
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