Something they Need
Second only to the food guide - I sure do love a useful stocking stuffer. Some of my favorite things to give and receive are useful, practical and remind you of the gifter on a regular basis. (Ben, I love my box slicer and think of you with every Amazon package opened!)
For pockets, purses, desks and drawers. Because it’s something truly everyone needs - personality-driven box sets from Mulberry Market, customizable gel in a variety of barrel colors from Leuchtturm, and for those who prefer pencils - a handsome British box set from WMS & Co.
For making life easier. Tiny tools they didn’t know they couldn’t live without - handy magnetic carrot (or daikon) snips for keeping on the fridge from Niwaki. The world’s smallest spatulas for scraping out the last bite of a favorite condiment (or the last swipe of overpriced skincare) available on Amazon. For keeping the bottoms of bags and backpacks clean and crumb-free, a sticky ball that can be revived with a quick rinse available on Amazon. And lastly - for hanging, clipping and organizing anything - magnetic grippy clips, perfect for campsites, boats, the gym, you name it from Keepa.
For washing, draining and soaking the rice that’s a part of many weekly meals. An essential tool - 3 Way Rice Washing Bowl available from Japan with Love.
For enjoying those weekly rice bowls - or elevating their takeout habit. Smart silver chopsticks in an array of handle colors from Sabre Paris.
For keeping everything in its appropriate place and because there is no limits to the pouches we need. Accordian Bag by Honeycat.
And for keeping hot tools in their appropriate place. A thermal-lined travel organizer for throwing tools in on the go - Kusshi Hair Tools Bag available on Amazon.
For stunning selfies and footage on the fly. A mag connected ring light from Harlowe.
For elevating their hot sauce habit. A pewter Tabasco holder from Hudson Grace.
For standing out at baggage claim. Beautiful custom leather tags from Mark & Graham.
For keeping kicks fresh. A shoe cleaning kit for deep cleans and quick fixes - Jason Markk Travel Kit available at Nordstrom.
For tiny teeth and the most aesthetic baby accessory. Arch Ring Teether from Milk Teeth
For solving insufficient outlets wherever they may go. A travel power strip available on Amazon. And for keeping displays elevated while charging, a mag-charge button - Power Bug from twelvesouth.
For combatting soggy winter gear. A high-powered dryer to eliminate the damp - Hedgehog Hanger Rapid Dryer available on Amazon.
For keeping meals hot (or cold) on the buffet or for the potluck. A new age thermal dish blending form and function. Host Thermal Dish.
For protecting phones against freezing temps - and thus extending battery life on the slopes. I’m particularly partial to this NASA design, but there are many others to choose from - Phoozy Thermal Phone Case.
For an improved take on a (nearly) nightly essential. A better designed waiter’s wine key from Craighill (love it in tortoiseshell).
Finally, for making difficult decisions - be they one more episode, one more game, one more chapter - or my favorite for its medieval styling, “be good” from Shire Post Mint.