// Cup of T Holiday Gift Guide //
November & December have been
full of Holiday Hustle.
I pledged to shop small this year. Since I am on both coasts my shop local sometimes is spread
wider than “local” but its supporting small business's like my own that is what's most important to me.
Another tip to shop smart is to buy things that you would like
to receive…that’s how you know it’s a good gift. Then... if you over- buy,
you get a little To-Me From-Me out of the deal ; )
Here are my top 10 favorite gifts that I am giving this year!
HOME
1. @lafortune_artisania macramé // I LOVE these succulent hangings & the maker. My girl Heather (Cape Cod native) just
started her business but has been making these since she was a kid. I’ve
been set up next to Heather at many shows this season & she SLAYS the macramé. One of my lucky friends is getting the cutie pictured above!
2.
FlyingBird Botanicals Tea // Packaging ALWAYS gets me... ALWAYS! I am the girl who over pays for
cute packaging BUT the contents are SO worth it. I’ve been giving
these teas as gifts since I discovered them at Morrice Florist on the Vineyard. A few of my favorite shops sell them & they’re the perfect gift paired with a mug.
3.
Moon
Phase Calendar // I buy a lot of gifts from Little Lark…they are based out of Portland, OR. This year, I found a
CAPE COD moon phase calendar designed by Fishermans Daughter...her shop is on Main St. Chatham. I might have got myself one too...we did a trade though, so it doesn't count.
SKINCARE
4.
SoulSunday // If you know me, you know I am crazy about skin & skincare products.
I don’t just love this stuff because one of my girlfriends, Shea is the
co-founder…but this stuff is MY JAM. I use the facial scrubs every night &
have oil rollers & lip balms in all my spots (Desk, Car, Bureau, NightStand.) I love SoulSunday for gifts because they use all natural ingredients...only the good stuff!
JEWELRY
5.
Ocean Love Designs stamped bangles // are whats up! Dani is supah talented & hand
makes every little detail in her jewels. Before I started Trust, I always bought
jewelry... I still love supporting & wearing other jewelers work.
I'm always wearing shell bangles Dani made me & halffullLA seed beed bracelets (I love Denise too & I have a
promo code for these if ya need one!)
LITTLES
6. Mermaid Tails...for the littles! I discovered the
BEST mermaid tail company...Hampton Mermaid Co. They’re small & local (west coast ) AND their tails are made with quality material. My good friend Brooke of Brooke Rodd sells them & she ships : )
FOOD
7. For
anyone who is a granola freak like me (or food in general) I found a great gift!
My
ALL time favorite granola is Boulder Granola. I fell in deep love with it when
I lived in CO & continued to order it online….BUT I discovered
@thelocaljuice's granola & they sell it in their pantry! This is one of those gifts that needs to be placed in the trunk / way back of the car / out of arms
reach.
HOST GIFTS
(a little something for your holiday
host’s)
8.
PAINE Balsam Fir Incense // This is better than a candle (in my opinion.) Paine is a
family owned company from Maine est. in 1931. The Balsam
Fir incense is basically a Christmas Tree in a box.
These were one of the gifts I "to-me from-me"…like when you buy 2 pretending you have someone else in mind but
really it's you. I got some cute matches (I got mine at Weekend in Orleans, MA...I always buy these matches) to pair.
9.
ARTichoke Dish Towels // My girls Katy & Lizzy have been little ART elves all season long in their
studio in Orleans. They screen print EVERYTHING they sell in the back of their
own shop. It’s a really cool process to watch…they’re two little, paint-mixing art chicks, super mama’s and total boss babes.
Their Tea Towels + a homemade baked bread make the perfect hostess gift!
10.
LunaWishes // Banners + all the party props you'll ever need! Owner, Michelle is one of my best friends so even if I hated her
products I would own them but turns out I LOVE them & have too many!
Every holiday party needs some Luna swag.
So there you have it!
Some of my favorite gifts I am giving this season.
Some of my favorite gifts I am giving this season.
Wherever you are in the world, I hope
you choose to shop local & support small.
Thank you ALL for supporting TRUST this holiday season...because of you, I am able to support other small makers this season : )
xx
