2024 Holiday Gift Guide!
She’s here! The gift guide for everyone on your list from the baker to the beauty lover to the dog mom/dad and more. These are some of my favorite things that I already own, that I have on my wish list and that I have gifted to those that I love. Enjoy and I hope you find some things on here for Santa to bring you!
xo,
Kendra
KitchenAid with Walnut Bowl. This gorgeous walnut bowl is such a stunning way to elevate this powerhouse machine. Every kitchen needs a KitchenAid Mixer and this one is so beautiful!
Silicone Tool Set. Get rid of the plastic and move onto my favorite heat safe silicone tools! They are reinforced internally so they don’t bend and tear the way other tools can. You’ll use them every day.
The Elements of Baking. I can’t speak highly enough about this amazing book. Written by a food loving scientist, she really understands how food works together and the purpose of different ingredients in baking. This book helps you understand the reason why and then also how to remove certain allergens from recipes all with an amazing formula that makes it foolproof! This has become my bible for perfect recipes that can be adjusted to egg free, dairy free, gluten free, nut free.
Marble Pastry Slab. I was gifted a marble slab when I was 14 and had just begun really learning about food and pastries. This is something that can be an heirloom passed down all the while being so functional for a baker. The marble surface is smooth and stays cool, helpful to keep fickle pastry at the optimum temperature!
Sio Silicone Anti Wrinkle Patches. I discovered these patches over the summer and love them! My favorites are the neck and chest patches. Pop them on, sleep overnight and wake up with smoother skin!
Henne Organic Lip Tint. A fan of this lip tint for years, it’s moisturizing and gives you just a hint of color.
Lunya Washable Silk Pillowcase. Ladies, a silk pillowcase will change your life! Better for your skin than cotton and you’ll wake up with smoother hair and fewer fly aways!
Lunya Washable Eye Mask. Literally couldn’t live without this. Soft silk that envelops your eyes but it’s not just an eye mask. It’s so wide it covers some of your ears and makes it dark and cozy for dreamy sleep!
Handmade Italian Comb. This beautiful comb is made by Italian artisans and has wide teeth for perfect combing of hair-wet or dry.
Vivian Lou Weight Shifting Inserts. Designed by a rocket scientist, these weight shifting insoles adjust -ever so slightly-how your weight is distributed when you wear high heals! If you have heels you need these!
Red Light Therapy Mini Face Wand. This mini red light want for your face is the perfect size for daily red light therapy for your face. Help reduce wrinkles, reduce inflammation, lift and firm with daily use.
The Uncommon Book of Prayer by Heidi Smith. Author, Flower Essence Practitioner and Psychosomatic Therapist Heidi Smith wrote this beautiful book about the power of prayer, with or without religious attachment. She guides you on how to use prayer as an intimate and personal practice that can bring joy and enlightenment, heal deeply felt trauma, and work toward planetary healing.
Andy Warhol Inspired Crayola Crayons and Tin. Pop art inspired crayons and container! What could help bring out your creativity more than this Andy Warhol inspired tin?
Calder Playing Cards. Let’s bring back game night and add some art into it! Calder art printed on these playing cards will make your playing night more fun and much prettier.
Pier 40, a Collection of Poems by Joyce Englander Levy. My dear friend, meditation expert and poet has penned her first collection of poetry. She has been described as “a cartographer of the soul” and those words couldn’t be truer. She has beautiful words that will resonate with you as you turn the pages. Available for pre-order.
Palais des Thés Best of Collection. What better than to sip on beautiful tea while reading, drawing of playing cards? This collection of tea from a lovely French tea company will be a welcome company to your collection.
Maldon Salt. As a chef this is my hands down absolute favorite finishing salt. It’s thin enough to crumble between your fingers but still delicate in flavor. Clean, bright and a great way to finish your dishes. Pair it with a beautiful salt cellar and never be without it!
Onyx Mortar and Pestle. Making a sauce by hand is one of my favorite things to do. It’s meditative and also creates a lovely texture that you cannot get with a food processor. Plus it’s a beautiful pieces to leave on the counter!
Around our Table Cookbook. A collection of delicious, unfussy recipes from Sara Forte of Sprouted Kitchen fame. Flexible and tasty these are fun recipes that you can use day in and day out.
Anatolia-Adventures in Turkish Cooking Cookbook. A beautiful book that I have had the pleasure of owning for years. This book not only offers gorgeous Turkish recipes but stories and history to accompany them.
Subscription to Schramsberg Wine Club. A quarterly surprise delivered to your home! The entry level for this wine subscription ships 2 bottles every 3 months. 2 stunning sparkling wines from their collection with the winter delivery including one of their prestige bottles. One of my favorite memberships I have had for almost a decade!
Personalized Ceramic Dog Bowls with Stand. Dogs deserve to eat in style, too! This elevated stand is personalized with your dogs name, the ceramic bowls offer a clean design and are easy to wash.
Interactive Dog Ball Toy. Video worthy! These dog balls move and bop around to keep your 4 legged friend entertained and engaged!
Cone of Shame Book. Cone of Shame but make it art! This book showcases different dogs with art inspired cones of shame for plenty of little giggles.
Pet Photography Session. Show off your animal’s personality with a personalized photography session. Mid-treat-catching pictures, tongues out, wagging tails-these are pictures you’ll want framed all over to enjoy!
LuluLemon Oversized Cropped Sweatshirt. I own this in cream and wear it almost daily! It’s a mid weight material, is so comfy and hits and the perfect waist height. Get them in every color!
Weighted Vest. Love going for walks? Make it even better with a weighted vest. A great way to add more bone strengthening to a walk and will intensity those step workouts!
Full Blood Panel Test including Hormone Levels. As someone entering perimeonpause, I knew something was off. Joi wellness offers an extensive blood panel including hormone levels to give you an incredible snapshot of your health. I also order my Hormone Replacement Therapy through them as well as customized supplements. Consultations are virtual so anyone has access to this incredible service!
Vuori Performance Jogger. The only comfy pants I have and wear every day. They’re comfortable, not baggy but not tight. They offer fabulous colors and matching tops. Not to mention how soft they are!
LMNT Electrolyte Hydration Packs. Workouts, sauna, steam can all depleted you of minerals such as potassium and sodium. Balanced electrolytes in your system can make a huge difference in how you feel daily and these packets are an easy way to help with that not to mention they taste delicious!
Italian Phrase Dessert Plate. Add some whimsy to your dessert with these cute little plates adorned with Italian phrases like “La Dolce Vita.”
Mr & Mrs. Night Water Set. Hydration is key! And what better way to remind yourself to drink water than with this set adorned with sweet faces. Different sizes, colors and styles are available.
Pea Pod Brass Pull. These are hand polished to be the perfect patina in solid brass. Dress up your kitchen cabinets with these beautiful, artisanal pulls. (*and fun fact, these are made by my fiance for one of our favorite shops in LA-Blockshop!)
Potato Brass Pull. Part of the same collection as the pea pod pull, these little potato nubs are a fun way to add a round looking nob but with some whimsical charm.
Dinner Party Menu Book. Documenting my dinner parties has been a really fun treat since I received this book. You record everything from guest list to music to the food and the wine served. It’s a really fun way to revisit beautiful nights spent with friends around the table.
Cobra Bowl. This functional fruit bowl is also stunning on a countertop! Kitchen deserves art also!
Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle. Fresh, bright and earthy I guarantee most of your friends have never had a tomato candle. It’s the smell of your feet in the earth during summer months and fresh farmers markets. One of my favorite candles.
Mini Mushroom Lamp. A sweet little light that adds some joy wherever you place it!
I hope you found some inspiration and fun gift ideas within these lists. It was so fun to put together!
Happy holidays and happy shopping!!
