Gift Ideas (that People actually want)! Warning: You'll Want These Too!

Kati's Favorite Things! 

Anyone

• Gratitude Jar from Studio Penny Lane ($34) Obsessed with these! I feel like it's the perfect gift for ANYONE. Whether you have a positive friend..or someone who needs some positivity in their life...they can benefit from this. What you focus on EXPANDS! These beautiful jars have messages about faith, spirituality, RELATIONSHIPS & gratitude. I love them so much I want to get one for myself hehe
  
  
• Barefoot Dreams Cozy Blanket ($108+)  Before you slide right past this one due to the price (trust me, I can appreciate the sheer insanity of spending a hundred bucks on a throw blanket), let me just say I am forever grateful I gave them a chance! In fact, we loved these so much, we couldn't share and had to snag a second haha! 
  You know those ridiculously soft, stretchy socks that feel like heaven on your feet? ...yea...imagine a BLANKET from that material. 
  Somehow this throw is WARM but breathable. I don't understand it.... but it's been PERFECT for both summer and winter. 
  If you are looking for a White Elephant gift ($100 value), your friends and family will be fighting over this once they feel it! haha 
  Baja Blanket & Solid Long 54" x 72"


• Candle by Voluspa ($26) A cliché gift? Maybe... But once you smell this baby, you will be CONVINCED it's worth it. I cannot get enough! I burn this anytime we have guests, and we always get compliments on it. I can't speak for the other scents...but Goji & Tarocco Orange is to DIE for! 
  They sell these on Voluspa's website, sometimes Amazon, Anthropologie, Alter'd State and more...I prefer to buy through Nordstrom for the points! 

• Canvas Laundry Cart from Restoration Hardware ($63-111) This might seem like an odd addition to the list... but in thinking about the things that make my life easier... this is at the TOP of the list. I flippin' LOVE this Laundry cart. (In fact, I have two! The large version and the medium round one).  We have the benefit of a first floor bedroom, so it's easy to toss clothes in and glide across the house.
  It makes your laundry room look pretty & profesh..and doubles as a doggie stroller lol
  
  
• Winter Accessories (Hat, Scarf & Gloves)
  The North Face Fur Pom Beanie ($35)
  Free People Brushed Fringe Scarf ($48)AE Lace Up Gloves ($21)
  
  Another cliché gift...but truly...can you ever have enough protection from the cold? Prices range WILDLY on these items. You can find super cute options at Target, Tj Maxx etc...opt for super functional items from REI or fancy ones from Nordstrom. PS I love Free People & American Eagle for these items too!
  
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• Shark Tank Bundle! ($ varies)
  Last year, I had the most fun putting together a "Shark Tank" gift box for my friend Billy!
  If you know anyone who is an avid fan of the show, this is so fun to do! You can set your budget, Google "Shark Tank Products" and order the ones you think they will like!
  

Ladies

• Robe by Gillian & O'Malley at Target!  (Orig $39. On sale) Cannot get enough of this robe! It's like wearing a large cozy blanket! Size up for extra snuggliness.
  
  
  
• Boots! Minnetonka 'Double Fringe' Boot ($63) Adorable, comfy & they pair well with so many outfits...from jeans to dresses.
  
• Faux Fur Eye Mask Nordstorm ($29) Target ($9)
  Are you sensing a trend here? I like fuzzy, furry, comfy things... I hope you (and your friends do too! hehe)
  
  
  
• Sunglasses: Quay $50 My friend Brittany started a MASSIVE trend with this adorable sunnies! They flatter just about every face shape!
  
  
  
• Fuzzy Slippers by Beverly Rock Not only are these cute, but they are so comfy and soft! (Note: I just discovered these are currently sold out on Amazon)
  

Dog Lover

• Ornaments! For the animal lover in your life, you cannot go wrong with sentimental gifts. My bestie gifted me with BEAUTIFUL silhouette ornaments for each of my furries & I absolutely treasure them!
  
  
  SerendipitiniPet  ($17)
  
  The other option I really like is a customize-able ornament that features their breed and name on a Christmas-y scene from Ovris ($39)
  
  
  
• Painting/Sketch/Watercolor from Etsy! What is more special then a CUSTOM drawing or painting of their beloveds?  If you can't tell, I'm very sentimental! hehe Prices range pretty widely depending on quality, detail, style...etc...
  A couple shops that caught my eye...
  The Paper Woodland ($85+)
  Treehouse Crafts ($95+)
  Doggy Arts ($30)

• Stockings! Pottery Barn Kids ($20+) I get the warm & fuzzies everytime I pull out the kids' stockings hehe  I just love the fun animal designs and having their names added makes them even more lovable! 

Jewelry 

• Pendant Necklace:Nadri ($50)  Simple, understated and versatile! A staple in any girls' jewelry box
  
  
  
• Jewelry Organizer & Protector  QVC ($45 set of two) I actually bought something from QVC and I love it! Not only are they functional but they keep your pretties tarnish-free. 
  

Beauty

• Falsies: For the GLAM girl in your life, you can't go wrong with falsies! My two FAVORITE brands are House of Lashes & Lily Lashes ($9+)
  
  
  HOL has the BEST glue & I love their eyelash holder case for their lash stash! Tons of options.
  LL are sooo glam! Super FULL, high quality and long lasting.
• Bath Bombs: Make them feel warm & fuzzy with some Lush Bath Bombs. They have gift options to fit literally EVERY budget! Bonus: All of their stuff is super cute! ($12.95+)

• Hair Ties Love Mia & Co (Etsy) ($3+)
  Ok, these make great bridemaids gifts...but they are also super cute for your besties, everyday use (and your TEAM if you are a fellow biz owner hehe).

Social Media Lover 

• Selfie Ring Light ($20) Perfect for someone who selfies! 
• Portable Charger ($48) If you know someone who is ALWAYS on their phone or who travels, this is a MUST! I constantly use my portable charger to juice up at the airport (instead of having to sit on the floor near an outlet)
• Pop Socket ($8) Get a grip on your phone! It's the best thing you never knew you needed haha
• Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 8 Instant Camera ($60) So much fun for just about any age! Take (instant) mini polaroids! 

Traveler

• Neck Pillow ($18) As someone who travels a fair amount, having a solid neck pillow is important. Believe me when I say I've tried them ALL. I have a total of 7 neck pillows in my possession...including a $40 version. After many hours of field testing, this is HANDS DOWN the best one I've ever used!
• Luggage: Raden ($295) This is tied for priciest item on the list (it even made Oprah's Favorite Things List! and with good reason).
  It's self-weighing, waterproof, beautiful, smooth spinner wheels, AND it lets you charge your devices from it's USB ports. And it's lightweight!
  They also sell this at Nordstrom in some pretty colors.
  
  
  
• Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones ($295)  Back to back the other priciest item on the list.
  For me, there was life before my headphones...and life after.
  Odd fact about me: I have insanely sensitive ears. It started when I was about 25...but loud noises physically hurt me. So these babies are a MUSTTT when flying!
  Also, if you are like me and cannot focus/work with a lot of noise going on around you...throw these on & play rain sounds or soothing spa music. It works wonders when our lawn service comes with the mowers and blowers.
  Another side note: these babies are WELL-MADE. For those of you who remember when I traveled to Punta Cana to rescue puppies...one of the pups got a hold of these and they survived! LOL