We are back with our annual holiday gift guide, featuring luxurious products from handmade ceramics to decorative coffee table books. If you are looking to gift your family and friends with unique and one-of-a-kind products made by small businesses, then this gift guide is just for you! This year we focused on supporting companies that promote ethical and sustainable business practices. Give the gift of surprise this holiday season with our hand-picked items from these small businesses all across the globe!
1. Handmade Mortar + Pestle for your Kitchen
We all have a “chef” in the family that loves to cook and also appreciates using stylish kitchen and cooking accessories. If you are searching for a unique kitchen item that supports small artisans, we suggest an Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle handmade in Tunisia. Not only is this mortar and pestle set handmade, it will look lovely on any kitchen counter or island.
2. Heirloom Olive Oil Harvested in CA
We all know that olive oil is necessary for cooking, so why not gift someone in your life with a sustainably produced olive oil from Brightland. Not only does this California brand produce olive oil using 100% heirloom olives that are harvested on-site, they also create bottles that are too cute to hid in the cupboard! You can choose from a ton of other consciously-crafted options ranging from Champagne-infused vinegar to California honey. Brightland is currently offering sets and capsules that include a variety of their different oils.
3. Small Batch San Diego Coffee Beans
With so many options for places to get coffee, we want to highlight a San Diego roaster that offers small batch coffee roasted in our hometown! Shop owner, Jaclyn James, sells this organically grown blend sourced from around the world online with an option to set up subscriptions. Even better, you can customize exactly how you’d like your beans prepared: whole, ground {drip}, cold brew ground, decaf or any combination you please. This will be the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your family!
4. Handmade Ceramics from Oaxaca
Luz Collection offers ones of a kind ceramics that are handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico by artisans all around the Mexican region. These handmade ceramics and housewares are a great choice for someone who is always on the hunt for vintage-inspired décor. Choose from a range of styles including a Jaguar cup and saucer set, Amethyst glass tumblers, and hand blown glass carafe sets.
5. Planners + Journals with Style
Papier creates aesthetically pleasing planners and journals for students who love color! These hardback journals are the perfect gift for someone close to you who loves staying organized in style. Shop from a variety of modern and colorful styles including contemporary financial planners and custom wellness journals.
6. Timeless Turkish Towels
Do you have someone in your life that loves to hit the beach whenever possible? This year, give them the gift of a modern Turkish towel from Australian brand, Saarde. Saarde is a family-owned and design-led brand that creates ethically-produced and textured goods for home, body and travel. This company has a variety of eye-catching and timeless products that are both practical and stylish.
7. Sustainably Made Self Care Kits
You can never go wrong with the gift of self care! Northern California company, Among the Flowers, creates a variety of gift sets offering organic, natural skin care and body oils that are both safe for the skin and the planet. These kits are a great way to say thank you to a mother or daughter in your life that doesn’t take enough time for themselves! You may also choose from a variety of beautifully packaged products like a Moisturizing Whipped Salt Scrub made from coconut oil or Rose Petal Body Oil made from a blend of premium oils with stress lifting benefits.
8. High-end Coffee Table Book
Every interior design lover needs a stylish coffee table book for their ottoman or side table. House No. 23 features hip and interesting books to choose from like American Silence, which displays photographs of the western American landscape over the years. This coffee table book features thought-provoking photos that explore the profound questions of our responsibility to the land of California, Oregon, and California from 1965 to 2015. We love this gift idea because it is something every design lover wants but doesn’t necessarily think to purchase for themselves.
9. Chemical Free Candles Inspired by the Desert
You might think that gifting a candle for the holidays is impersonal, but we beg to differ! There are so many small companies that produce unique and stylish candles that are also safe for your home. Home goods store, Boheme, offers a collection of hip candles inspired by different travel destinations around the country. The Joshua Tree candle is produced using sustainable natural wax and does not contain any parabens or phtalates. Not only will it look stunning in a home, it is also safe for anyone with allergies.
Thank you for shopping our 2022 holiday gift guide! If you need more ideas, head over to our gift guide from last year!
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