The Ultimate Gift Guide
Christmas is coming!!! In case you didn't already know, I LIVE for the Holiday Season! (Hence the 'LouWho' in my name) My favorite part of the holidays is shopping for presents- I specialize in getting people things they need, but had no idea they needed-know what I mean?
For instance last year I got my dad (AKA- The King of Kitchen Gadgets) a Pizzazz. He wasn't all that impressed when he opened it, but uses it a couple times a week now! He says it's like magic heating up crispy leftovers. So this year, I want to help you all find the "Pizzazz" for the people in your lives! I've grouped my gift recommendations into a few categories below, based on the kind of gift and the kind of person it is for. I've got to put the disclaimer in here that none of the companies below are paying me to say that I love these products, I have either gotten them as gifts or bought them for myself or others and fell in love with them. So without further ado, let's get the gift-giving started!
What to get....
For the person who already has it all:
iFindYourGreats has adorable family tree templates if you already have your family's info and just want to put it in a good format for framing. They also have a genealogist who will do the custom research for you. I had my family tree done a few years ago and they found all kinds of amazing information about my grandparents and great grandparents who had passed away before I was born. I found out I was named after a great Aunt that I had no clue even existed!
I stumbled on RKArtwork's custom artwork on Riawna Capri's instagram account one day. She had plates with her dogs painted on and I thought it was just awesome. I looked them up on Etsy and was excited to see how reasonably priced they are! Of course, I have a mug with my cat Watson's face on it :)
3. Wood Watch
If you follow me on instagram you've probably seen the Jord Watches I wear and maybe even participated in a few giveaways! I was skeptical before I got my first watch, I thought it might look cheap since it was wood and not metal, but the wood is SO luxurious. Everywhere I go I get stopped and complimented on it. This is great for a men's gift too, puts a fun spin on a classic gift. My favorite that I own is the Zebrawood Frankie series which is an extra $30 in their Black Friday sale! The face is nice and small for my little wrists and it is light enough that I almost forget I'm wearing it.
For Teachers and Secret Santa gifts:
4. Studs that look like a million bucks but won't break the bank
Another thing you may have caught if you follow me is that I REALLY (like, REALLY, really) love earrings. And one pair of earrings that you can't go wrong with are studs. These Stella & Dot studs come in a few different hues to meet your giftee's personality :)
I've gotten these for coworkers before in Florida and they came shipped in really cute little lunchboxes to keep them cool! I've got to say their Inspiration Box is my favorite one they sell- it comes with a variety of flavors and saying printed on them like "Good Vibes Only". And if you've never tried a macaron, go ahead and order yourself a box because they are RIDICULOUSLY good... and addicting... and gluten free (what more could you ask for?) plus you only live once.
6. Bath Bombs
Last year I decided I was going to make all of my friends homemade peppermint bath bombs (because Christmas) that were white (because they looked like snowballs). I used this recipe (I'm not sure if you call things that aren't edible 'recipes', but whatev) that I found on Pinterest of course and I lovvvvvved it. Make sure the ornament mold you get is big enough, last year the first ornament mold I got was more of a foot-soak bath bomb than a full bath bomb. You're whole house will also smell like peppermint so be prepared!
For Stocking Stuffers, aka: Everything Mini!
I admit it, I have seen these in beauty supply stores pretty much my entire life and never bought them because I just KNEW they didn't work. Fast forward to last week when I was binge shopping at Ulta (I'm not proud of it- but I'm not ashamed of it either :P) and I found myself in... dun, dun, dun.... the checkout aisle! Now if you shop at Ulta or Sephora you know just how dangerous those minis in the checkout aisle can be! I walk in for one item and suddenly I grab 5 more off of those stands while I'm waiting for the next cashier (smart play on their part). Well last week, I don't know what got into me but I grabbed this set of Nail Appliques! Maybe it was the clean graphics on the packaging, maybe it was the gold glitter in the nail design- I'm not 100% sure but I got them! And that same night I sat down in my living room with my sister and a glass of wine and I told her I was going to put them on (and then we laughed for 5 minutes because we were just THAT doubtful). Would you believe me if I told you I got both hands done in under 10 minutes, no bubbles underneath, on straight and they've lasted over a week now! Yes, I'm just as shocked as you are, but you better believe I'll be back there soon to stock up on some more!
8. Lip Kits
When it comes to lip colors, I'm not a huge fan of the peachy or pink shades which seem to be some of the most popular. I'm a berry, brown, greige lip kind of girl and most of my favorite shades are from Kylie Cosmetics. I've ordered both lip kits and sets from their site and I really like how the lip kits come with matching pencils and liquid lipstick so you don't have to guess which ones match the best. My favorite shade is a dark nude called Dolce K.
I am a massive fan of R+Co hair products, I have yet to meet one that I didn't like. I do have my favorites though, and luckily for you they come in travel sizes to fit perfectly in those stockings! If you click here and create an R+Co account (it's free) you can get $10 off an order of $50 or more, plus free shipping!). Some of my favorites to look out for are: Mannequin Styling Paste- this is the Holy Grail of pastes in my opinion. It has just the right hold without being sticky. I also love their Analog conditioning shampoo which is great for anyone with pastel or vibrant hair colors that want them to last as long as possible! The High Dive moisture creme is amazing for creating shine in dry, dull hair and the Rockaway Salt Spray will give you volume that you never thought you could have!
