Last, but not least, in our Holiday Gift Guides this year is the gifts on my very own wish list! I try to make it easy on my dear husband and collect gift ideas for him throughout the year on a specific Pinterest board… and it usually works in my favor, as he’s pulled gift ideas straight from that list more than a couple of times. Here’s what I have my eye on for the holidays… just in case Santa is reading!

One.
Bobbi Brown “Beach” Eau de Parfum, Nordstrom, $65
To be honest, I’ve never tried this scent, nor have I ever sniffed it in person, but I hear so many good things about it, that I can’t resist. Who doesn’t want to smell like the beach? In a good way, I mean.

Two.
Threshold Pouf, Target, $60
I’m dreaming of one of these poufs and I swoon over them every time I go to Target. We don’t have a coffee table in our living room and I’d love to have one (or a few!) of these to kick our feet up on.

Three.
Women’s Insulated Tatiana Jacket, The North Face, $185
Mmm… This jacket. I actually spotted it in navy first, but it sold out quickly. This army green is just as good and I love that high collar.

Four.
Kate Spade New York Acrylic Desk Accessories, Swoozie’s, $24-28
Another gift idea that I’ve been stalking for ages… first on Anthropologie (where they’re sold out) and now these, from Kate Spade. Even though Meg would likely hoard them both for crafting, I have my eye on the stapler & that cute tape dispenser.

Five.
16 Ounce JOCO Cup, JOCO, $27
My poor travel coffee bit the dust earlier this year and I’ve been hunting for a new one to take its place. I love the idea of a glass cup like this, which is a nice update on the ever-popular Mason jar.

Six.
Copper Pint Glass, Sur la Table, $20
Copper Moscow Mule mugs are at the top of my must-have list right now, but as I was searching, I spotted these tumblers and practically cried with happiness. Because what’s better than a Moscow Mule in a copper mug? An ENTIRE PINT GLASS of Moscow Mule. Yum.

Seven.
Leather-Wrapped Headphones, Anthropologie, $158
Headphones are a huge part of my work survival, since I often make my office at a local coffee shop. I have a great pair of ear bud headphones that I love, but thought these would be a nice addition to my “office supplies.” (That’s considered a write-off, right?)

Eight.
Midnight Floral Kitchen Recipe Box, Rifle Paper Co., $34
I received my current recipe box at my bridal shower. Almost 13 years ago. The end.

Nine.
Women’s Fergalicious Disobey Wedges, OnlineShoes.com, $60
This could hardly be a holiday wish list of my favorites without include a pair of shoes! While these are hardly winter-appropriate, I’m in love them with them all the same.

Ten.
5-Piece Calibowl Nesting Bowl Mixing Set, Crate & Barrel, $50
I’m trying to slowly rebuild my kitchen collection. We received so many of our kitchen supplies from our wedding (again, a million years ago) and a lot of our pieces are in their last stages of life. I’m down to two mixing bowls — a big one and a small one — plus some other cheap, random bowl that I use in a pinch. They’re all ugly and nearly dead, so this new set looks like a dream.

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By far, the hardest ones to shop for are the dads. What is it about them anyway? Is it because when they want or need something, they just go out and buy it themselves? Maybe that’s it. So practical, those dads. We’ve literally been saving these gift ideas for dads all year long. Here’s to hoping that a few of them will be a good fit for the dads in your life! (Good luck!)

One.
Collapsible Utility Bucket, Uncommon Goods, $30
Dads and buckets go together like, well, dads and buckets. Dads love buckets and they usually have quite a collection, if they’re like the dads in our life. But, does he have one that collapses? Very cool and bonus points if you fill it up with some fun stuff, like car washing supplies.

Two.
Solid Cologne Trio, Bawston & Tucker on Shoppe by Scout Mob, $42
If you’re dad loves to smell handsome, we think these little solid colognes are perfect for his stocking. Plus, the trio gives you three chances to find a scent he likes.

Three.
Totescarf, Wintercheck Factory on AhaLife, $48
You can’t see it well on the picture above, but this scarf has a hidden zippered pocket, making it a good gift for the dad who loves to tailgate.

Four.
European Sports Car Room Spray, Archer Men, $14
Now, we know the dad in our life would love this, especially since his European car lost that coveted scent, oh, about 30 years ago. Other manly scents available, including “Distillery” and “Hunting Lodge.”

Five.
Good Grips Silicone Razor Holder, The Container Store, $3
These little razor holders have “stocking stuffer” written all over them.

Six.
Picnic Plus Cooladio Tub Cooler, Amazon, $65
This collapsible cooler is super cool and will keep him from making endless trips to the cooler. Plus, it can easily be folded up  to keep in the trunk of his car for on-the-go cooler needs. Because those exist, in the Land of Dads.

Seven.
Pints of Steel Set, Urban Outfitters, $18
Because dads love beer.

Eight.
Popcorn Flight Carton, KuKuRuZa, $19
KuKuRuZa popcorn is one of our favorite gifts, especially if you have a dad that lives far away because they will ship for you! For the Flight Carton, you can pick SEVEN different flavors. (The Jalapeno White Cheddar is Josh’s favorite!)

Nine.
Custom-Message Leather Wallet, Found by Nicki on Etsy, $40 (she’s local!)
A local friend sent us this suggestion (thanks, hs!) and we replaced the wallet we were previously going to feature for these gems! These are custom-made wallets for dad, with any message you’d like to include. Check out her entire shop — so many thoughtful, beautiful gifts to choose from… straight out of Bellingham!

Ten.
Bamboo Calculator, West Elm, $24
Make him finally kick that TI-85 (from high school!) to the curb and upgrade his calculator to something a little more hip. If calculators are hip. Which they are when you’re married to an engineer.

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Gifts for Moms

Stay tuned for a gift guide favorites giveaway later this week! xo.

It seems to me that moms are the easiest people to shop for, but maybe that depends on the mom! Here are some of my favorite gifts for the moms or for the gals in your life, AKA this is your shopping cheat sheet, guys!

One.
Love + Salt Beach Hair and Body Mist, Olivine Atelier, $10
I’ve heard the best things about this beach spray and at $10, this is a great gift for a girlfriend or a stocking stuffer. Beach spray works great on any hair type…

Two.
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix & Mae James Coffee Beans, Not Without Salt, $27
And, yum. Buy this cooking-making kit for mom and let her stash them away and eat them ALL BY HERSELF. You can also buy the cookie mix on its own (also available in white chocolate peppermint with vanilla salt for the holidays!), but I love the pairing with coffee. Two gifts in one!

Three.
Enamel Initial Cuff, C. Wonder, $48
Every, every, EVERY mom will love this initial cuff. Get her first or last initial. Or, the initial of one of her kiddos. Some letters are already sold out, so if you want one of these as a gift for the holidays, grab it now.

Four.
RainColor Boots, MUNY, $139
A friend pointed me in the direction of these boots (thanks, kc!) and I think they are so cool! They were initially funded via Kickstarter and if the mom in your life loves boots, these are a fun new addition to her collection.

Five.
Faribault for Target Wool Shawl, Target, $60
Everyone needs something soft for the holidays, don’t you think? Loving this stylish shawl as a gift for moms because it is size-free!

Six.
Women’s Reclaimed Down Scarf, Patagonia, $99
I have a lovely friend who is a bit Patagonia-obsessed (name withheld to protect the guilty) and she was kind enough to share one of her favorites for the gift guide. Each scarf is made from used Patagonia jackets from this limited edition collection.

Seven.
TRIbella Wine Aerator, Amazon, $40
This gadget is my latest obsession, not only because it pours the wine in a very classy triple spout, but because, FINALLY, I don’t drip wine all over the counter top!

Eight.
Phone Wallet, Erin Condren, $29
So many moms on-the-go just grab their wallet, keys and phone to run into the store or to grab the kids from school. These phone wallets are a must — she can slip some cash and a credit card along with her phone to keep her hands free for shoe-tying and grocery grabbing.

Nine.
Small Weekender Bag, Kate Spade Saturday, $170
If you’re looking for a splurge gift for mom, consider one of these weekender bags from Kate Spade Saturday, their newest brand. This one is pretty cute, but you can also customize a weekender for her or get her a gift card to let her customize one for herself.

Ten.
Emily McDowell Grocery Bag, Urban Outfitters, $24
I couldn’t resist adding this tote bag because it sums up motherhood so well, doesn’t it? Groceries and shit, where “shit” usually means someone’s left shoe, a dozen string cheese wrappers, school permission slips and art projects, that tube of lip gloss you’ve been searching for…. You get the idea.

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Don’t miss our other holiday gift guides:
Gifts for Dads
Gifts for Girls
Gifts for Boys

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Boys, boys, boys. They can be the hardest ones to shop for, can’t they? Here are some of our favorite gifts for boys that we hope will be a hit this holiday season. A few of these are already beloved, Everett-approved toys in our house and a few are ones that he might find under the Christmas tree this year!

One.
Chase Wooden Taxi Cab, EllaMenoPea, $30
Everett has one of these gorgeous cars from EllaMenoPea and it’s one of his most prized toys. I love that it’s nice and big — I often try to steal it to put on his dresser, because it’s so cool as decor, but he always catches me and puts it back with his car collection! (Psst! EllaMenoPea is a Seattle company and all of their products are hand-crafted by a cool dad!)

Two.
Rock-Out Headphones, Pottery Barn Teen, $39 (on sale!)
These headphone from Pottery Barn Teen are a huge hit at our house. The girls both have them and Ev is next. They’re cool and useful and super sturdy, without looking like they’re made for little kids. Plus, they come with an extra long extension cord, which comes in handy often!

Three.
I’m Just Moon Walkin’ Tee, kate&jAMES, $24
You know we love our locally-based kate&jAMES! This is one of their newest tees and it’s a must-have for the little guys on your list… or the girls, for that matter!

Four.
Fish Bones Hat, Grom Squad, $23
I met this cool new brand at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas earlier this year and was so excited when they launched recently. It’s harder than you think to find cool hats for little guys and these are awesome!

Five.
Home Run Baseball Blanket, Teamees, $53 and up
This blanket has been on my Gift Brainstorms Pinterest board for ages and I’m just waiting to find the perfect little guy to gift one to. They make blankets for other sports, as well, and each blanket comes in multiple sizes.

Six.
The S’more the Merrier Campfire Set, The Land of Nod, $69
I’m obsessed with this for Everett because he absolutely loves to tend the campfires during the summer… and throw stuff in the fire. Same thing, right? Looks like it’s backordered until January now. Bummer!

Seven.
Color the Earth Kit, Uncommon Goods, $25
A very cool gift for the boys who are a little older, this is a great gift to mail, since it comes deflated. Perfect for the kiddo with a touch of wanderlust…

Eight.
Handtrux Backhoe, Amazon, $18
How innovative are these? Apparently, there is an entire TV show based around these hand shovels for kids. There are other versions available on Amazon, as well.

Nine.
Star Wars Glowing Lightsaber Ice Pop Maker, Amazon, $35
While we’re not certain if these are a great gift idea or one that will have you yelling “stop touching your popsicles together!” they are still super fun. Maybe you should get these for someone else’s kid. That might be a better plan!

Ten.
Ferry Boat with Mini Cars, Green Toys, $25
Everything from Green Toys is a favorite, but this ferry boat caught my eye. Josh and I joke that Everett loves to line up his cars so much that he’ll likely be that guy who waves the cars onto the ferry boats when he gets older. You know what I mean, right?

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Don’t miss our other holiday gift guides:
Gifts for girls
Gifts for moms
Gifts for dads

Stay tuned for a gift guide favorites giveaway next week!