Dear everyone. It's my sincere hope that you find at least one thing on this year's holiday gift guide that makes you go YES. Followed by a little fist pump.
There are 10 categories inspired by popular hobbies or personality characteristics. Have fun and thank you for shopping from my page, where I can make a commission, which supports my site.
1. Crunchy
CROCHETED FLOWERS
Handmade crocheted flower arrangements.
Bowl Cover
Muslin and eyelet lace. Breathability prevents moisture buildup.
Solar Printing Kit
Makes negative style prints with foliage
Reverse Toe Socks
You just have to click & see for yourself.
Squatty Potty
For grown ups who want to poop in the most proper position.
Boar Bristle Brush
Boar bristles + wood handle
Yoga Mat
Botanical floral yoga mat.
2. Reading
Blind Date book box
A book box gift set any book lover would love to open.
Book reading pots
Book reading plant pots. What else is there to say.
book stand
They can use it as a cookbook stand or for displaying favourite books.
3. Photography
Prism Lens
A fun little gadget to keep in pocket for artistic effect.
Hand Beaded Strap
Different styles of camera straps. Hand beaded in Kenya.
Vintage Film camera
For a bit of fun outside the digital realm.
Kodak t shirt
Comes in different colours, but I like this classic Kodak combo.
4. Gardening
COPPER WATERING CAN
3 quart capacity, house plant watering can.
mini modern watering can
A small black watering can for small plants.
CLASSIC WATERING CAN
The OG.
SMALL WATERING CAN
Another one for the little kitchen plants.
wicker trug
A wicker vegetable trug for harvesting vegetables.
Seed 🇨🇦subscription
It holds a loose notebook which can be refilled.
Seed 🇺🇸subscription
A manual on how to develop & write a novel.
My favourite item from this entire Holiday Gift Guide.
I was searching for metal garden tags, because plastic is plastic, and wood will rot. I found a modern/rustic design I liked but they're $25 per tag, so a bit expensive for someone looking to outfit a whole garden.
Then I found the ones below my heart skipped a beet.
CAST IRON MARKERS 1
I especially love this batch the sign says courgette. In Canada we say zucchini.
CAST IRON MARKERS 2
The markers are fairly large. The pictoral labels are 4" wide.
CAST IRON MARKERS 3
I had to google what marrow was. It's a special type of overgrown courgette.
cast iron markers 4
Also loving the beets as beetroot.
I absolutely love them. When I look at them my heart feels all squiggly and wiggly. Like someone's tickling it.
But, if you love them too, make sure you note the price of shipping before ordering them. You can always contact the seller to see if you can combine shipping or get a reduced rate if you order more than 1 set.
Liking the guide so far this year? We're getting back to it right now.
5. Pizza
Ooni Pizza Oven
A countertop version from pizza gurus Ooni.
Pizza Steel
A heavy steel to use in the oven, BBQ or campfire.
Pizza Pedestal
Like a traditional pizza joint.
Pizza Cutter
The Rolls Royce of pizza cutters.
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metal sign
Pizza lovers lane street sign.
4"x16"
Mouse sticker
A ridiculous wall sticker of a mouse making pizza.
Pizza Wheel
There's no handle so it takes up less drawer space.
6. Bric a Brac
TUMBLER DOGS
30 breeds to choose from.
Snoop on the stoop
The 2024 edition of this holiday classic.
aarke carbonator
Making it's 4th appearance on the annual gift guide, my water carbonator.
moose poop
Moose poop fire starters. 100% moose poop dipped in wax.
lacoste cap
I still love Lacoste. It's a high school thing.
glass water bottles
With an ergonomic, nature inspired design.
smart mug
People seem to like these warming mugs. But I mostly drink my coffee all in one gulp.
7. Writing
Smells Like a Bestseller
GIFT ALERT! This Etsy shop has tons of label options guaranteed to delight at least one person on your gift list.
Leather journal
It holds a loose notebook which can be refilled.
The Story Machine
A manual on how to develop & write a novel.
Writer's Digest
Print or Online subscription.
Guided Journal
Moms fill it out for posterity.
Describe their childhood bedroom, what curfews they had, what they did on Friday nights as a teenager ...
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Very effective for focusing.
stephen king - on writing
Part memoir, part masterclass on writing from Stephen King.
"Electric Typewriter" keyboard
Click clack satisfaction! Connects wirelessly to a laptop or other device.
8. Cooking
Custom Branding Iron
Brands buns, steaks, burgers, wood & more.
Sushi Making Kit
Everything to make sushi at home.
Felted Oven Mitts
Felted wool oven mitts with MANY colour choices.
Pyrex Patterns Chart Artwork
For reference & display.
Molecular Gastronomy Cookbook
Smells like leather and paper.
Wood Spoon
What *would* Jesus stew??
the fresh 20
My friend Melissa Lanz founded the genius meal plan service The Fresh 20. A year long subscription to it would be a fantastic gift for busy home cooks.
Mini Waffle Maker
Mini waffle maker from dash makes 4" waffles.
Pasta Serving Sizer
Measures 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings.
Mise En Place
You really can't have enough pinch/sauce bowls.
Wood tongs
Good for serving salad and in non stick pans.
9. Knitting & Crochet
APPLE YARN BOWL
Ceramic,
RAM YARN BOWL
Ceramic with legs so it won't roll away anywhere.
CAT YARN BOWL
Also ceramic. But this time a legless cat.
SKULL YARN BOWL
Some people think skulls are as cute as kittens.
YARN BAG
Handmade leather yarn bag.
HAND DYED YARN
This confetti yarn comes in different weights.
Knitting Needle Stoppers
Kitten paws without the cat claws for keeping your stitches still.
KNITTING Kit
Patchwork quilt knitting kit including yarns and pattern.
10. Baking
Sourdough Dutch Oven
I love the look and colours of these. Not just for bread.
Embroidered Tea Towels
Old timey kitchens are my favourite kitchens.
Pinch bowls
Ceramic pinch bowls for dips or mise en place.
Rainbow Bagel kit
Everything you need to make rainbow bagels
Butter Sweatshirt
... a bit of better butter, that would make her batter better.
yes, chef!
Various sizes of prints or mounted canvas options.
Cassette Tape Cookie Cutter
This Etsy shop has every fun/weird cookie cutter you can imagine.
Stay tuned for the stocking stuffer gift guide coming to your inbox soon. ~ karen
kathryn
L😍ve your lists!
What is your other favourite pizza cook book, please? Link currently goes to the Pizza Lovers sign.
Karen
Oh no! Thanks for letting me know. My two favourite pizza cookbooks are The Pizza Bible by Tony Gemignani & Mastering Pizza by Marc Vetri. ~ karen!
Colleen
Terrific list, Karen! Thank you 🙂
June Fraser
I must say your holiday postings as well as garden ideas are the best and in my wheelhouse of gift giving. My morning coffee and your posts start my day, thank you
MBirds
Great list!
Kathleen
SOOO many brilliant gift ideas!
Unfortunately for the rest of the family, vegetable marrow was my mothers favorite vegetable, so it was often served. Even after 60 years, my gag reflex is activated by just the thought of it. :-(
Jes
Great Ideas! Actually had already bought the Mom, Tell me your story book (and the Dad version too) and saw a few things that were on my wish list, and will add a few more! Cheers
Karen
Oh! I didn't even notice there was a dad one! ~ karen
Vikki
For dog lovers, I highly recommend WeRateDogs who sell "Tell your dog I said Hi" merchandise!
Linda in Illinois
I LOVE ❤️ the poop stool. I just use a basic one but this i have to have. !! Awesome
Thanks for a great gift list Karen.
Gretchen
Best listing EVER! Thank you! I'll be saving it for year round gifts.
Teri on the Wet Coast
Had the same experience with After Hours reverse toe socks. Link didn’t work.
Karen
Hu Teri. Sorry! I fixed the link. Here it is for you https://amzn.to/3Z6sNX7 ~ karen!
Ann Brookens
I ordered a crocheted flower bouquet, a book reading pot, a leather covered notebook, and a smart mug...but SORRY! Not the one you recommended; a cat one, instead. Wonderful list of fun stuff, and I actually had the funds to order them right now!
I was interested in the After Hours reverse toe socks, but the link didn't work. When I looked them up on the internet, all I could find were several sellers on eBay selling individual pairs. Too bad. I hate using eBay!
Ann Brookens
By the way, I feel like the flower crochet artist is under charging. I wish I could have mentioned that to her!
Karen
Hi Ann! I have fixed the link for the socks, sorry about that! Here it is as well - https://amzn.to/3Z6sNX7 ~ karen!
Mary W
The black small watering can is my favorite. It can replace the empty plastic soda bottle I currently use.
The solar printing kit is another - did it once and LOVED the outcome for a quilt.
The branding iron would make a perfect gift for a guy - for anyone but guys are hard to find something great.
I adore the cast iron plant markers so much!!!!!!
So appreciate your shopping ideas but as my Grandma used to say, spit in one hand and wish in the other and see which gets filled first. LOL