This week, I’m dishing about one of my favorite subjects: gift giving. Guys! I loveeeee giving gifts. It’s especially great when I manage to come up with the perfect gift. My best strategy for gift giving during the holidays is giving gifts I know to be tried and true – stuff that I love.
To kick off the week, I’m teaming up with some great bloggers to share our favorite things – gift guide style! Plus, we’re each giving away items from our gift guide. If you’re stopping over from my girl Jamie’s blog So Much Better with Age – I’m so glad you’re here! Be sure to check out my giveaway + the 12 others at the bottom of the post!
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I mentioned how I love giving gifts that are tried and true favorites. When I was curating this gift guide, I thought back over the last year about my favorite purchases. All of these items are my tried and true favs!
1.This scalloped cutting board is perfect for entertaining. If you have a hostess in your life – they’ll adore this cutting board/platter.
2. Boxwood wreaths are just classic to me. I have one on my door nearly year round (the only exception being my Christmas wreath).
3. These utility mixing bowls are everything. There’s an entire kitchen set and I’m seriously considering buying it all.
4. Okay – so I know you probably aren’t going to be buying this for your BFF but I couldn’t leave it off because it is my FAVORITE buy of the year. Matt and I bought the Serta iComfort in February and have been sleeping on a cloud ever since. I wouldn’t give it up for anything!
5. My love for all things nautical is still strong, yall. This print from The Sweetest Digs Etsy shop is a beauty for sure! Check out the giveaway below!
6. To go along with my new bed – we scooped up a new down (alternative) comforter. I read a trick about buying a comforter a size up so it extends a bit over the bed + it’s more cozy. Totally true! This comforter is the coziest.
7. I bought this hand soap on an impulse one day and I NEVER looked back. It smells soooo good.
8. The Minted.com has some gorgeous wall art. I ordered this print for our new living room and I can’t wait to decorate with it.
9&10 I think by now you know about my love for Walls Need Love. Their decals are truly the perfect option for temporary wall treatments. I’ve used the stripes and the doggy decals. The dots are classic and the anchors are just plain fun. Check out the giveaway below!
11. I bought some gold flatware at the beginning of fall because I thought they would be perfect for the holidays. They are so chic I can’t even.
12. If you’ve never used a cast iron skillet – BUY one! If you know someone who doesn’t have one BUY THEM one. I don’t know if it’s because I’m in the south now or what but, I finally bought one and we literally use it every day.
For more gift gifting ideas see: Gifts For Her and Gifts For Him
Next, you’ll want to head over to Lines Across and see what favorite things Rachel has selected!
Check out all 13 Bloggers’ gift guides here:
mindy says
November 23, 2015 at 7:42 amawesome
Lisa Cooper says
November 23, 2015 at 7:42 amThe BEST gift I ever received was my son! I gave birth to him at age 42 after years of thinking I would never have a child. I am blessed to have him in my life!
Alison S says
November 23, 2015 at 8:09 amA trip to Florida from my husband!
Krist says
November 23, 2015 at 9:19 amSO much pretty! I’d be so thrilled to find any of these under the tree!
Sheila says
November 23, 2015 at 10:16 amMy husband bought me a table saw for Christmas one year <3!!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:43 pmummmm AMAZING!! That’s a good man there 🙂
Breenah says
November 23, 2015 at 10:34 amMy sewing machine, from my husband.
Tara M. says
November 23, 2015 at 10:56 amMy DSLR camera, from my father. I have been able to capture so many beautiful family memories with it!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:43 pmLove my DSLR too! That’s a great gift!
Susan M. says
November 23, 2015 at 10:59 amI will always cherish the wooden spoons and handprint ornaments I receive from my grandbabies, the best gift I received was a picture of my three girls when they were 14, 16 and 18. I had no clue they had scheduled a sitting. Love that picture to this day!
Thanks so much for the opportunity – my fingers are crossed!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:46 pmThose are all such thoughtful gifts – I really think those are the best kind! Happy holidays, Susan!
Katy Glynn says
November 23, 2015 at 11:18 amI received a playset as a child and I love watching my niece and nephews play on it now!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:45 pmWow, Katy! That is so cool!
Jessica K says
November 23, 2015 at 11:23 amThe best gift is spending time with family during Christmastime!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:44 pmCouldn’t agree more, Jessica!
Denise says
November 23, 2015 at 11:32 amLove all these things! 🙂
Denise says
November 23, 2015 at 11:33 amBest gift was marrying my husband! Because of this we have a beautiful
family!
Sherry Fram says
November 23, 2015 at 11:49 amA trip to Hawaii from my mom!
beverly e says
November 23, 2015 at 11:56 amThe best gift I received was a photo of my beautiful granddaughter in a unique frame… it makes me smile every time I look at it.
Cara Cook says
November 23, 2015 at 12:08 pmLove this gift guide – so cute!!!
CONNIE says
November 23, 2015 at 12:25 pmThe best gift I have ever received is a sweater from my father, that he bought without the help of my mom.
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 12:45 pmThat’s great Connie! It’s because of the thoughtfulness isn’t it? I love gifts like that!
Rust says
November 23, 2015 at 12:47 pmThe best gift I’ve ever received was from my very young children. They picked out a leaded glass hummingbird that I’ve treasured for 20 years.
julia mcintosh says
November 23, 2015 at 1:02 pmI got a sewing machine when I was younger.
Sean says
November 23, 2015 at 2:03 pmMost definitely when I was 7 and wanted a Cabbage Patch with customized name and got it!
Alina says
November 23, 2015 at 2:07 pmThree years ago, when my husband asked me to marry him.
Chelsea G. says
November 23, 2015 at 2:26 pmI received concert tickets one year from my boyfriend which was a lot of fun!
Christina W. says
November 23, 2015 at 3:01 pm3 years ago, my early surprise Christmas present was my husband come home from a deployment! He had returned ADVON and had told me he was going to stay with main body and main body didn’t get back until the 29th, so we were able to spend Christmas together and he got to meet his daughter for the first time!
Chelsea says
November 23, 2015 at 11:20 pmThat is THE best! Last year, my husband came home on Christmas Eve – that was certainly a great gift for us!
Denise says
November 23, 2015 at 4:17 pmThis is my favorite time of year! i LOVE to give gifts. i get such joy out of choosing just the right gift.
Lyn M says
November 23, 2015 at 6:00 pmA lovely pair of Island Cowgirl earrings from my hubby 🙂
Sue Taylor says
November 23, 2015 at 6:46 pmMy favourite gift was a custom made wooden bed that my husband gave me one Christmas.
Beth says
November 23, 2015 at 7:14 pmMy favorite gift was tickets to a Rolling Stones concert.
jenny stratton says
November 23, 2015 at 7:48 pmMy favorite gift is spending Christmas with my family and watching the look on their faces when they see the ornament of the year I made for everyone.
SONJA HANSEN says
November 23, 2015 at 7:55 pmANYTHING FOR WALLS IS WELCOME AT MY HOUSE.
Katie Scalmato says
November 23, 2015 at 10:23 pmThe best gift I’ve relieved was 2 twin puppies.. double trouble!!
Jo Skidmore says
November 24, 2015 at 12:53 amA favorite gift… Tickets to Book of Mormon!
Pat Schwab says
November 24, 2015 at 1:30 amMy son bought a Chromebook for me so I could read my blogs. He also got Chromecast so I can watch my shows on my TV. My daughter made me a scarf last XMAS. My youngest daughter bought post -it notes and things I really needed. I still love the little gifts they made in elementary school.
April Miller says
November 24, 2015 at 2:15 amThanks for the great ideas!!
Susan Hartman says
November 24, 2015 at 3:12 amOn my 10th anniversary my husband took me back to Paradise Island where we spent our honeymoon. He managed to keep it a surprise.
Meg S says
November 24, 2015 at 8:26 amMany years ago, my family got our dog for Christmas! Couldn’t have asked for a better gift in a million years.
LaTanya says
November 24, 2015 at 10:46 ama necklace with my son’s birthstone in it
Maria says
November 24, 2015 at 11:24 amMy favorite gifts were a Nook color and the boxed set of the West Wing
Katherine says
November 24, 2015 at 4:17 pmA handmade quilt from my SIL
Chelsea says
November 24, 2015 at 4:23 pmHandmade is always the best!
Amanda says
November 24, 2015 at 4:24 pmThe best gift is without a doubt is time with my family.
Richard Brandt says
November 24, 2015 at 7:12 pmA copy of JOE BOB GOES TO THE DRIVE-IN by Joe Bob Briggs. Someone gave me that present who really knew me.
Trish F says
November 25, 2015 at 11:55 amThe best gift I ever got was a piece of family heirloom jewelry from my grandmother. It has large sentimental value. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Hanna says
November 25, 2015 at 3:08 pmThe sweetest gift I ever received was a long list from my husband of all the reasons he loved me.
Wehaf says
November 25, 2015 at 3:30 pmMy boyfriend got me an amazing book edition of Audubon prints a few years ago – that’s tops everything else I’ve ever gotten.
Caroline f says
November 26, 2015 at 3:36 pmI like your home decor list! The best gift recently was a camera.
Tina W says
November 27, 2015 at 3:30 amMy all time favorite was a big (like 3 feet long!) stuffed hippo my sister made for me. That hippo was on my bed for more than 20 years, it even went to college with me!
Rose says
November 28, 2015 at 5:55 amOne of the best gifts I ever got was a foot spa to use at home. A nice soak after a long day is always wonderful.
Marsha Anderson-Corns says
November 28, 2015 at 9:41 amMy best Christmas gift is a calm, relaxed day with family!
Danyelle H says
November 28, 2015 at 3:23 pmThe best gift I’ve gotten is a picture from our honeymoon that my husband had turned into a really neat abstract painting
iamalighthouse says
November 28, 2015 at 7:19 pmThe proposal from my husband was the best Christmas gift for me!
Maryanne says
November 29, 2015 at 12:12 pmThe best gift I was ever given was my sewing machine! I love it!!!
Joan Kubes says
November 29, 2015 at 7:07 pmI loves the rabbit fur MUKLUKS my hubby got me two years ago!
natasha lamoreux says
November 29, 2015 at 8:57 pmMy best gift was a kitchen aid mixer. I love it and use it almost daily.
Liz K says
November 29, 2015 at 10:47 pmOur cats!
Kristen says
November 30, 2015 at 12:19 amThe best gift I’ve received was tickets to a play I really wanted to see.
iamalighthouse says
December 20, 2015 at 10:54 pmHave winners been chosen? 🙂
Chelsea says
December 21, 2015 at 11:33 amYes, the winner has been selected and notified. Thanks!