Ho! Ho! Ho! Love it? Hate it? Face it. The holidays are upon us, and we are here to help with your gift giving ideas...
For your most sentimental friend, commission a photo with The Heirloomist. Shana, aka the Heirloomist, Novak is a kickass photographer who snaps editorial shots you may have already seen (plus many of the awesome photos on the Castel site). She will take your most precious possessions and photograph them in the most lovely and artistic way.
For your girliest girlfriend, hook her up with this irresistible lip2cheek by the organic and super cool RMS Beauty.
For your mountain climbing (or wannabe) boyfriend, make him psyched with the latest Patagonia Ascentionist pack.
For your foodie cousin who is homesick for NYC, a shipment of of lox and latkes from the hometown favorite Russ & Daughters, just in time for Chanukah!
For your smarty pants brother in law, peruse this NY Times Best of 2105 books list.
For your globe trotting BFF, this monogrammed Darjeeling weekender. Or, if your BFF is more preppy Hamptons rather than Wes Anderson, go with this country club worthy canvas and leather number.
For your more earthy friends, a piece of handcrafted Redraven porcelain is a sure fire bet.
For your sister, whom you adore, a sisters' weekend away! No kids, just spa time and bonding at this most perfect sanctuary in the hills above Santa Fe.
As long as we are on the travel kick, For your sweet and uber adventurous husband who is always busy doing for everyone else, a Peruvian trek away from it all.
And don't forget your favorite design besties, who may love a few of yards of Castel's latest and greatest!
If all else fails, booze is always a safe bet. If you are in NYC, check out the most adorable wine shop near the South Street Seaport, Pasanella and Son. They also ship charming gift boxes!
Happy and Merry!