I am a really good gift giver, just ask me. I try and think about what the person would never get for themselves, what they have admired on me but for some reason have convinced themselves they don’t need. Or, I look for a gift that will be a connector to that person I care about. If all those fail in finding the right gift, my go-to strategy is to gift something that I would buy for myself, because if you want it bad enough, it is likely someone else will too.
There are lots of people to consider this time of year. Family and friends as well as charities and people that help you throughout the year in so many ways. It can be hard, overwhelming and really expensive. Let’s be honest, price point is always a factor. To ease some of the holiday financial pain, keep reading for a discount code at the end.
When you think jewelry, it might not be the gift you would consider buying your friends or family or even yourself. Maybe you inherited your jewelry pieces or you are hoping and dropping hints for someone else to buy for you. Yes, let others buy you fabulous pieces of jewelry… but also buy yourself and others fabulous pieces of jewelry if you so desire.
I adore the team and products at Adina Reyter. I have talked about Adina before. She is a badass female business owner who created her jewelry line for women on her own terms. She designs what inspires her and strongly believes that luxury comes in all price points and can and should be worn in all situations, no matter your lifestyle. She is a supporter of women buying their own jewelry because they can. Her pieces are unique, buildable, timeless and easy.
Gifts for the women in my life that have kept me sane and balanced through some crazy shit.
Over the years I have often gifted some of my closest girlfriends a single earring, keeping the other half. The modern day BFF necklace. Simple studs, posts or ear cuffs are a beautiful gesture to say thank you for sticking with me this year, giving me the tough love I needed and showing me how to stay centered and focused when everything else seemed off balance. Whether you give your friend the full set or share in the ear candy, hopefully they will think of your friendship every time they wear it.
Here are some of my favorites:
Gifts for that badass person who will never shut up and never leave your side: yourself.
Ok, maybe I gift myself all year long, but around this time of year I like to find something or a few somethings that I clearly identify as a gift to myself. I write myself a little note, wrap it and put it under the tree. I’m a weirdo. The thing is, I haven’t always been kind to myself and sometimes I still struggle with confidence, self worth and blame. So the reason I wrap a gift to moi is for the reminder of a few simple truths: 1) I am good, I am ok and I am stronger than I sometimes give myself credit for, and 2) I am in a place in my life that I don’t have to play games—I can identify what I want and work hard to buy it for myself and not wait around for someone else to buy it for me.
Those two reasons alone are enough to feel really powerful and grateful for the past year, so if a gift to myself or yourself helps in that realization and healing, I am all for it. Don’t apologize or make excuses for self gift giving during the holidays.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Gifts (one day) for my little one.
I collect things to give to my kiddos when they are older, more responsible and more likely to wear them. For my daughter I have charms, lockets and little tokens from various places I have traveled in my life. Some are practical, some are not. I keep them safely in a box and occasionally we will look at them together and talk about the places she will go when she gets to wear them all. Piercing of the ears is a big topic of conversation in our house. When she will be allowed to do it and what will her first earrings be. After years of issues as a kid with earrings that I was allergic to, I want to make sure my little kiddo’s lobes are safe right out of the gate. There are so many more safe options now that are both fun and can be worn for years than when I was first getting my ears pierced.
Small studs are not just reserved for first-time earring wearers. I hope to give my nieces some studs when they graduate or will gift studs as an added layering to myself or anyone who may have multiple holes.
Here are a few I like:
Gifts to remind my mom I am her favorite.
The most important woman in my life, my mom, of course and always. I don’t see her as often as I like. With the thousands of miles between us, I don’t get to do all the everyday things she does with my sister. So to win at the favorite daughter game, I think jewelry that can be engraved with my initials is the only way to truly be the winner. Also, I never met an initialed or engraved jewelry piece I didn’t love.
Keep it plain or use these dog tag necklaces to engrave whatever word, name or initial your heart desires (5 letters max). The various dog tag sizes also look great layered. Get creative with your 5 letters. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your kid’s initials or someone else’s. Shit or Hi seem funny to me.
Here are some of my favorites:
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x Sarah
Great post, Sarah. I love Adina Reyter. We sell her jewelry at the shop at work at in Manhattan Beach, CA (gumtreela.com). I am a single mother of two and have been buying, wrapping and putting under the tree gifts for myself at christmas for years. If I don't - who will? What I like to do is sign the FROM card from different people. Last year Oprah, Beyonce and Andre Agassi gave me gifts! Can you believe that?? HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Some beautiful pieces! Thank you for putting them on my radar. Just tried to purchase something and it looks like your code is not working yet. I'll keep my eyes peeled for when the SC25 code will kick in! Love, love, love Laundry Day!