FMM's Random Gift Guide
It my first newsletter post AND my first gift guide EVER...whaaaaat!?
Hello! I hope you are all doing great. Thanksgiving came and went...it is almost Dec and I am sharing my random gift guide for everyone that shops late (like me) and needs to shop for a variety of personalities.
Why a random gift guide? Because I always find myself shopping for my husband, clients, friends, family, kids, other people’s kids, teachers & the occasional stranger so the selection is well…random.
One last disclaimer, most of the items on here ARE food/foodie life related because I believe they make the best gifts! After all, Food IS My Muse.
The Random Gifts!
Le Creuset Braiser - is one of my favorite gifts for anyone that even remotely enjoys cooking. They are SO versatile and beautiful! Also, lets face it…a bit on the pricey side so it is one of those things people might not buy for themselves. I also love this round dutch oven and this carbon steel farmhouse skillet !
Bistro Tile Drinkware Collection! The decanter is always a classic gift because it is functional AND decorative. As far as glasses go, I specifically love the Old Fashioned Glasses , Coupe Glasses, Highball Glasses & Shot Glasses.
Mackenzie Child’s Check Chop Board - I LOVE giving beautiful boards because I LOVE receiving them. I am applying that whole do unto other’s as you want them do unto you or something like that! They also have a Check Carving Board that I love.
Lou Rota Nature Table Monogram Mug - Pretty mugs, monogrammed or not is one of my go to gifts because I feel like everyone can use them whether or not they drink coffee. I get these for client, kid’s teachers and even friends! I also love the Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug and the Bistro Tile Mugs (I know, I am in love with the whole bistro collection)
Apothecary 18 Floral Night Gardenia Ceramic Jar Candle - Candles are such a great gift, I especially love Anthropologie ones because they are always beautiful! I also love the Voluspa candles and the Voluspa Forbidden Fig Reed Diffuser.
Rosle Kitchen Torch - I think it goes without saying that I am OBSESSED with my torch! I would brûlée myself if I could…ok too far. It is one of those kitchen gadgets that isn’t a necessity which is exactly what makes it a great gift! Here’s a couple other kitchen gadgets that aren’t a necessity but make great gifts: Ruffoni Truffle Shaver (I use it for parmigiano), Breville Smoking Gun & The Cutest Tortilla Press.
Personalized Aprons are SO fun, I love getting them for adults and they also have some really cute personalized kid aprons .
The Stanley - I get it, it is cliché but you know what? I love mine! It is under $50, non sentimental so you can give it to just about anyone. I literally got one for each of my kid’s teachers and you know who else loves it? My kids! and their friends so I get them the Little Stanley and they are super happy.
Kindle Oasis - I am OBSESSED with this little device. I have been reading way more since I got it because I am not distracted by notifications of my phone etc. It has the really handy turn buttons and it is no glare, which is always a plus when reading outside. I also like the Kindle Paperwhite. As far as books go my ABSOLUTE favorites are Atomic Habits by James Clear, Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and The Power of Letting Go by John Purkiss.
Edible & Drinkable Gifts!
GoldBelly Top 100 Gifts is a really fun round up of delicious actual food gifts! My favorites are: Blue Ribbon Special Sushi DIY Kit because I think it is such a chic gift! you get to customize the fish selections and add ons. An obvious one for me is LADUREE Macarons. Nancy Silverton’s Favorite Gelato Giftbox because as far as storebought gelato goes, they truly are one of the best. I love that it comes with 9 different flavors. Chef Thomas Keller Regiis Ova Caviar Set is definitely a splurgy one but def a favorite of mine, it comes with a gift box and 3 types of caviar. You can also add in a mother of pearl spoon. Then we have Martha Stewart’s Famous Chocolate Cake because it is DELICIOUS and comes in the cutest box! They also have Din Tai Fung’s Steamed Buns Sampler Box which includes the dreamy chocolate ones. Last, but not least we have the FAMOUS Joe’s Stone Crab Claw Box!
Dashfire Lavender Bitters are one of my favorite things to gift because they make the most delicious drinks and I feel like it is one of those things people don’t buy for themselves, but appreciate receiving you know? They also have grapefruit and orange bitters that are delish!
Flamingo Estate’s Olive Oil & Fuyu Persimmon Vinegar Set- This is one of my favorite gifts to give because I feel like they are pretty non specific and everyone always loves trying a new olive oil & balsamic set! I also love Brightland’s Mini Olive Oil Sampler & Ancient Olive Trees Perfect Pair.
The Salted Quartet Salt Gift Box - I love gifting salt and spice samplers! I also love this Fleur De Sel.
Edy’s Grocer Middle Eastern Spice Kit - I mean, branding is adorable and need I explain why I love gifting Middle Eastern Spices?
Love the ideas!!