15 small gifts for the grown up stocking...

old field farm maple syrup, roberu camera strap, solstice canyon almond butter, terrain carry-on old fashioned kit, urban outfitters USB cable, anthropologie capri blue candle, malvi marshmallows, shopbop wishbone ring holder, terrain mason jar herb garden kit, kaufmann mercantile handmade horn comb, kaufmann mercantile copper flask, fat & the moon salve, anthropologie crown, indie peppermint bark, los poblanos hand soap bars

Filling stockings is always so much fun! As our family's resident "Santa", it's my responsibility to stay up late on Christmas Eve and leave a little bit of happy in the stockings that have been hanging empty all month long. I have to say, I'm much better at the job than Santa Clause and I'm so looking forward to digging into those chocolate marshmallow confections!

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other festive posts:
the holiday edit
how to survive the holidays
holiday gift guide: decor
holiday gift guide: littles
holiday gift guide: for her
holiday gift guide: for him
holiday gift guide: hostess

shop all of my holiday picks via pinterest

20 frivolous gifts for the hostess with the mostest...

bridge and burn toothbrush set, formulary 55 soaps, nate berkus for target bowl, staub cocotte, crate & barrel salad server set, land by land incense, anthropologie candle, modcloth constellation doormat, a sunny afternoon cutting board, shady acres gingered rhubarb jam, knot & bow glitter twine, march pantry starter kit, izola guest book, schoolhouse electric & supply co. banner, dot & bow bin, schoolhouse electric & supply co. marble board, j.crew cookie cutters, bridge & burn soap dish, terrain homemade gin kit, terrain copper & marble garnish bowl

There are always a plethora of parties to attend during the holidays and I love to come bearing gifts when friends are kind enough to open their homes (and bars). Although wine and flowers are nice (and will always be a classic standby when you're invited to a last minute shindig), why not give a gift your hostess is sure to treasure?

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other festive posts:
the holiday edit
how to survive the holidays
holiday gift guide: decor
holiday gift guide: littles
holiday gift guide: for her
holiday gift guide: for him

shop all of my holiday picks via pinterest

20+ gifts for the hard to shop for but dying for a treat men on your list...

Native Union USB Cable, Daniel Wellington Watch, Land By Land Travel Candle, Tivoli Audio Speaker, J.W. Hulme Co. Key Fob, Marshall Speaker, Etude Studio Hat & Mr. Kim Beanie via East Dane

NPW Dominoes Set, Wallace & Barnes Wool Blanket, Graf & Lantz Pouches, J.Crew Leather Flask, J.Crew Woodsman Sweater, Mast Brothers Vanilla & Smoke Chocolate Bar, Izola Handkerchief Set, J.Crew Lambswool Scarf (30% off with code HOLIDAYTREAT), J.Crew Leather Work Gloves (30% off with code HOLIDAYTREAT), Rochester Shoe Tree Co. Leather Care Kit, Los Poblanos Gift Set, The Hill-Side Card Holder & Montague Leather Satchel

Aren't men the hardest on your list to shop for? I always have the most trouble picking out gifts that Mr. Jackson won't return (oops... that's happened on a few separate occasions). Add a father, brother, grandpa and bro-friends to the list and it starts to get a little overwhelming! My strategy when tackling the choosier sex is usually the same. Splurge on good-quality necessities (like a sweater, gloves and personal care items) that he might otherwise save on. Men will almost always choose practicality over frivolity (unless we're talking gadgets, then all bets are off) and why not beat him to the punch with styles you can actually stand?

p.s. Check out my 2013 gift guide for the fellas here.

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other festive posts:
the holiday edit
how to survive the holidays
holiday gift guide: decor
holiday gift guide: littles
holiday gift guide: for her

shop all of my holiday picks via pinterest

p.p.s. I am participating in an ongoing partnership with Shopbop & East Dane, however, all opinions and words are my own. It is my policy to only select goods and companies that I truly believe in and wish to share with you. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Chelsea & The City possible.