Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
The joys of the Holiday season are here! We have the Christmas music turned up high at the new house and the kids and I are planning this year’s holiday crafts and cookie box (holiday baking and crafting are my jam!) and getting a jump on gift shopping. For anyone else who’s feeling the season, or wanting to get a start on gifts, we’re sharing our 2023 holiday gift guide below.
A note…everything on this list is 100% something you will find in our home or on our wish list. There tends to be a lot of consumerism and general pressure to buy this time of year, and we don’t want to add to that noise. But we did want to share products we generally love and gift ourselves, for anyone who identifies with our design perspective and appreciates our honest recommendations. BTW many of these links are affiliates meaning we may earn a small commission on any sales, at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting the Grit and Polish by shopping through our links.
1. Cheap Old Houses, Elizabeth & Ethan Finkelstein - a fun look at cheap, old houses for the home-bodies on your list!
2. Joie, Ajiri Aki - A beautiful Parisian’s guide to celebrating the good life in the everyday. Loved this book!
3. Memories of Home, Heidi Caillier -Heidi Caillier is one of my favorite designers and her first book is high on my wish list!
4. Holiday sweater - a good holiday sweater is always in high demand and this green number fits the bill!
5. My Favorite Winter Soap - this plant-based, nontoxic soap smells like winter! The beautiful bottles and high-performance is sure to be a hit with any host or homebody.
6. Nontoxic Waffle Iron - we bought this waffle iron as a house gift to ourselves and we love it! The ceramic plates are nontoxic and makes the best waffles!
7. Blush - a minimalist blush that gives the wearer a lit-from-within look. I have the ‘Beverly Hills’ shade and love to wear it everyday this time of year when my face is pale!
8. Reviving Lip Balm - I LOVE this long-lasting lip balm and have gifted it to girlfriends. It has hyaluronic acid for extra
9. Milk Frother - this frother elevate’s any foodie’s morning coffee routine! Our kids love to use this one for hot cocoa too!
10. Decaf Chai Tea - this chai tea is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up and the perfect gift for foodies or those who don’t want stuff for Christmas.
11. Boots - these classic boots are stylish and last forever and are a favorite of mine.
12. Terracotta pots - this set of mini terracotta pots are oh so adorable and would make a great gift for gardeners and decor-enthusiasts alike.
13. Ice Cream subscription - Who wouldn’t love a monthly subscription to ice cream. Salt & Straw makes some of the best flavors out there!
14. Cozy Fleece - this fleece is equal parts cozy and cute and it’s been on my wish list ever since seeing my sister in it!
15. Performance coat - Garrett bought this coat this year and raves about it. It’s a great wear-around and performance coat for any outdoor enthusiast on your list.
16. Apple tags - these might not be the sexiest gift, but a must have if you have a partner who loses his wallet or keys often (ahem, Garrett!).
17. Custom calendar - we make one of these for Nana and Papa every year with a selection of photos from
18. Belt bag - The belt bag of belt bags! I use this simple black bag everyday for getting around town, running, and hanging out around the house.
19. Cashmere hat (at an un-cashmere price) - a cute cashmere hat is an easy gift for anyone on your list, especially at this price!
20. Did you Hear About Kitty Karr, Crystal Smith Paul - one of my favorite fiction reads of the year, this multigenerational saga set in glamorous Hollywood is a fun one!
21. Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus - This bestselling novel is SO good! It’s empowering, fun, and heartbreaking and a great gift for any book-enthusiasts on your list!
22. Kids Against Maturity - a great gift for families, this game is oh so fun!
23. Instant Polaroid Camera - the iconic camera revisited. This Polaroid is easy to use, fun, and gives you a physical picture to hang on your fridge.
24. Insulated Mugs - keep morning coffee warm long enough to enjoy it with one of these mugs. Garrett and I both switched to these this year and love them!
25. Massage gun - For the fitness guru in your life, this massage gun is amazing! Garrett uses our’s almost daily to ease sore muscles.
26. House puzzle - an adorable 500-piece puzzle that’s perfect for any host, homebody, or holiday enthusiast. It’s created by artist Emily Taylor, inspired by Après ski and alpine culture.
27. Wild Robot Series - you guys, this series is SO good! I’ve read the first two multiple times now to the kids (and enjoyed them just as much as them) and the third one is number one on our kids’ gift list.
28. Heart necklace - this simple heart necklace from an Etsy shop in California makes a great gift for the girlfriends, sisters, kiddos in your life!
29. Angle finder - the tool that’s not in your parent’s toolbox, this angle finder is incredibly handy! Garrett got it this year and he raves about it!
30. Hunt, Gather, Parent, Michaeleen Doucleff - the best parenting book I’ve read in ages! This would make a great gift for young and old parents alike.
31. Unisex hat - this cashmere beanie is made of super-soft cashmere and very reasonably priced. It’s unisex and fits everyone!
Happy holiday shopping!
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