Holiday Gift Guide from our CEO, Hilah

Cray-Pas Oil Pastels - $12

These are a perfect little stocking stuffer/one night of Hannukah “giftlet” for the person in your life who is trying to be a little less online and a lot more present. Carry them around with a tiny notebook and doodle whatever you want, wherever you want. 

Italian Garden Clogs in Oxblood - $78

I have these in the Butter color (a limited run from a few years back) and they are the workhorse of my shoe collection: sturdy enough to wear outside even in a Northeast winter, but comfortable and cute enough to wear out with a dress in the summer. Not to mention their 5 star rating at their intended utilitarian purpose (which is garden footwear). 

Floral Stem Wine Glass - $29

I have long since abandoned being precious about my barware – between my two children, dog, and clumsy husband, breaks are inevitable – which has invited a playfulness toward my glassware I’ve never had before. I love these floral stem wine glasses for exactly that. A perfect vessel for casual drinks outside with your friends. 

ZIGZAG CARDIGAN - CHOCOLATE - $458

These sweaters are designed by my friend Zandy up here in the Hudson Valley. I wanted one for years and then finally bit the bullet and purchased the zig zag crewneck and I cannot overstate how flattering, warm and cozy they are. And this all coming from someone who is extremely sensitive to wool!! An extremely luxurious gift for the person in your life who would love it but would never buy it for themselves. 

The Pearl Letter Pendant | Mini - $118

A friend of a friend owns this jewelry line based out of Amsterdam. I’m a sucker for all things organically shaped and adorned with freshwater pearls, but I particularly love these pendants that can be hooked onto any necklace or bracelet. It's a gift that keeps on giving – you can keep adding pendants over time as your family grows. 

Red Flor Huggie - $53

Pura Utz was one of my favorite small European brands when I lived in Berlin, and I still buy from them years later. Their hand-beaded delights are made by local artisans in Guatemala and are the perfect mix of chic and playful. I love these little huggies (and their “flower stick” studs) to mix and match with other small earrings in one of my many piercings!

Red Handknit Sophie Scarf - $27

Two of my favorite ways to spruce up an outfit are incorporating a pop of red and tying a handkerchief around my neck as an accessory, so imagine my delight when I stumbled on this Sophie scarf on Etsy. I am a decent knitter, but can't crochet to save my life, so I’ll take one of these thank you please. 

Rose & Sea Buckthorn Face Tallow Balm | My Neighbor's - $38

Founded and handmade by one of my best friends, My Neighbor’s tallow has become such a house staple even my 2 year old requests it to rub on her nose after her biweekly daycare cold comes and goes. My husband and I joke that we’re like the grandfather in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” only in lieu of Windex, we prescribe this tallow for every possible ailment. Burned your hand? Tallow. Dry lips? Tallow. Pregnancy chafing (IYKYK)? Tallow. Night face cream? You get the idea. (PS she has many scents but do *not* sleep on the Rose Buckthorn!!!) 

Hygge Wool Socks - $18

I mean. Do I even need to explain these? Jeans + fair isle socks + Birkenstocks = the ultimate winter uniform.