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18 Holiday Gift Ideas … aka Snowberry Essentials

December 7, 2020 By Juliet 38 Comments

Front Door Christmas WreathHoly moly … it’s December!

The Four Phases of Fall Décor are behind us and I’ve spent the week decorating for the holidays.

It’s Snowberry’s first Christmas!

Christmas Wreath Dutch Door

With gift guides flying around the inter-webs, I’m jumping into the fray and sharing some of my favorite things. Let’s call them Snowberry Essentials. Not only are they essential to my life … they also make great gifts.

Before we get into all that, I’m floating on cloud nine after being featured on The Vintage Contessa’s Ageless Style blog series. La Contessa, aka Elizabeth, of The Vintage Contessa is one of my favorite bloggers. She’s also my blogging champion. In fact, she announced my blog debut on The Vintage Contessa last summer.

Blue and White Stripe Blouse

Our favorite Contessa and her blogging pal, Cindy Hattersley, host Ageless Style, a monthly blog series featuring interviews with stylish woman over 50.  I’m not sure how I ended up in the mix, but let’s not question a good thing.

Anyhoo …. I’m shameless thrilled and can’t stop talking about it. I hope you’ll visit The Vintage Contessa to check it out. You’ll also enjoy her past Ageless Style posts and everyday musings, which I promise are unique and fabulous.

So, back to my Snowberry Essentials Gift Guide. The list is long, but I narrowed it down to 18 holiday gift ideas. Let me just say, I’m a very practical gift giver … so with that disclaimer, let’s go.

Christmas Gift Wrap

Milk Frother. I start my day with hot chocolate. In lieu of coffee. Caffeine makes me jittery. Over the years, I’ve searched in vain for an at-home milk frother. And then … along came the Breville Hot Cocoa & Milk Frother. It’s easy to operate and it works!

Breville Hot Cocoa & Milk Frother

Sound Machine. Insomnia be gone. After reading that sound machines help you fall asleep and stay asleep, I bought Snooz’ portable. I love it and bought another for our guest room. We’ve only had one overnight guest since Covid … our niece. She travels with her own sound device – but forgot it (as well as her toothbrush) and was thrilled to find it in her room. Wish I’d known about these miracle devices sooner.

Snooz Sound Machine

Mask Chains. What’s the fashion accessory of 2020? The mask, of course. I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself halfway across a parking lot before realizing I left my mask in the car. Tani, from Beltini Santa Monica, identified this issue early on and introduced the mask chain. I was so excited to get mine. She also carries the best accessories including her signature belt bags. She’s a fun Instagram follow.

Mask Chains

Ugg Socks. I have cold feet … not the pre-wedding jitters kind. Just cold feet. Thick, fuzzy socks are essential to my existence. It can be the hottest day of the year and I still wear socks to bed. My nieces accuse me of obsessively trying to get them to put socks on. Apparently, they don’t suffer from cold feet. I have a feeling when they see these cute Ugg Fleece Lined slipper socks they’ll have a change of heart. I got a pair from Stitch Fix; Anthropology carries them too.

Ugg Fleece Lined Socks

Minnetonka Slipper. While we’re on the subject of cold feet, not only do I wear socks in the house, but slippers too. I consider them a house shoe. I love these Chesney Mule Slippers. For years I wore the Ugg version, but I think these are more comfortable and they’re less than half the price. I guess slippers are kind of a cliché gift, but everyone loves and needs them.Chesney Slipper Mule

Ocho Candies.  My sweet tooth craves a little chocolate something after lunch and dinner. Ocho minis are the perfect thing. They come in several flavor combinations, but the one I can’t live without is dark chocolate filled with coconut. They can be hard to find at grocery stores because they sell out. Ocho also sells direct. This is the perfect stocking stuffer for a chocolate lover.

OCHO Candy

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Watering Cans. House plants are the bane of my existence. I wasn’t thrilled when they hit the comeback trail. This year I succumbed and added a couple small plants and a tree to Snowberry. I either over or under water. A cute watering can that doubles as décor is an in-plain-sight reminder to water (but not too much). I adore a classic copper can, but this sage can is pretty darned cute. It comes in lots of other colors too.

Watering Cans

Trays. Can you ever have too many trays? No. This is an exception to my less-is-more décor philosophy. Not only are trays great for entertaining, but you can group three unrelated items on a tray and viola … a vignette! For those of us challenged in the area of styling, the tray is a godsend.

Coffee Table Tray

Here are some of my favorites.

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Candles. I like to have a good supply of pillar candles, in several sizes, on hand. Real, unscented, pillar candles. Usually in ivory. I use flameless candles for my outside lanterns or in any situation when the candle is out of my sight. Restoration Hardware makes the best flameless candles in my opinion, along with a remote. I love tea lights in votives, and I go through a lot of them. And, let’s not forget the classic taper. I’m not sure this makes for an exciting gift … but it’s practical and everybody needs them.

Scented Candles. Truth. I’m not a huge fan, but there are exceptions. Anything with a little citrus, eucalyptus or Christmas can be amazing. I love to burn a scented candle while soaking in the tub. These are a few recent favorites.

La Vela Candle on Tray

La Vela soy candle … the Fig Rhubarb scent is amazing.

Red Leaf Home in Citrus & Neroli.

We Took to The Coast in Coastal Christmas.

Not only is the packaging gift-worthy, but their scents are subtle and divine.

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Throw Blankets. Like trays, you can never have too many. Are you starting to doubt my dedication to less-is-more?

I have two kinds of throws … decorative and workhorse. My favorite decorative throws come from Serena & Lily. I drape them over chair and sofa arms as well as benches … as a finishing touch.

Foyer Bench with Throw

I just bought this cute plaid and faux fur throw for our front porch Christmas decor.

Front Porch Bench Decorated for Christmas

As for the workhouse variety, I use them to cover sofa and chair cushions as protection from dirty paws and shedding. When I notice Jim’s backside is covered in dog hair, I toss them in the washing machine. Earlier this year I bought multiple ivory throws from Target for this purpose.

Workhorse throws are also the ones we cozy up underneath. My all-time favorite cozy throw is Pottery Barn’s cable knit throw lined with fleece. So good.

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No Snowberry gift guide would be complete without wine accessories.

Wine Glasses. Those spritzers don’t contain themselves. A couple of years ago we got rid of our long-stemmed wine glasses. They’re beautiful, but a pain in the you-know-what to wash and store. For every day, we use stemless wine glasses … Riedle ‘O’ glasses … they’re easily tossed in the dishwasher. We have the red wine and white wine versions because I’m not completely immune to wine snobbery. Good wine glasses are a welcome gift for young couples and I have a few in mind.

Wine Bottle Coaster. Water rings are never a good thing. I like to use wine bottle coasters … they get the job done and make things look a little fancier.

Wine Bottle Coaster

Wine opener. Gadgets to open wine are getting more elaborate and crazier. Why? I love the classic Laguiole waiter corkscrew. Another great gift for those setting up housekeeping.

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Let’s not forget our four-legged family members.

Pippa
Maggie

Chinoiserie Pet Bowls. When we were building our Fidalgo Island house I ordered these adorable blue and white chinoiserie food and water bowls from Indigo Home Shop. They look just as good at Snowberry. I have one personalized for each dog and a plain water bowl. They come in other colors too.

Chinoiserie Dog Bowls

Outside Water Bowls. I keep additional water bowls for the dogs in the front and back yards. After completing our landscape renovation, I ordered these Yeti water bowls. Yes, Yeti. The bowls are the best quality and don’t have those weird rubber rings at the bottom that fall out get icky. Okay, they’re a bit of splurge, but they’re sturdy, keep water cool, look really good. Pippa and Maggie are worth it!

Yeti Dog Bowl

Last but not least … books!

Books. Books are my favorite thing to give or receive. Coffee table books, cookbooks …book books. Here are a few favorites from this year and a couple oldies but goodies.

Books on Shelf

“Modern Comfort Food” by Ina Garten – Ina’s known for her uncomplicated, foolproof recipes. I have every single one of her cookbooks. She has perfect timing, because comfort food is exactly what everyone’s craving right now.

“More Beautiful” by Mark D. Sikes – who doesn’t appreciate the timeless designs of Mark Sikes. Nirvana for blue and white lovers.

“The House on First Street” by Julia Reed – I was devastated to hear of Julia’s passing. She led a fascinating life much of which she chronicled in countless essays and brilliant books. Her love of food, entertaining, travel and the peculiarities (and hilarities) of life in the South are legendary. Of all her books “The House on First Street” documenting the trials and tribulations of renovating an older home in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina is my absolute favorite.

“Cocktails” from William Sonoma. Our son and his fiancé gave me this book for my birthday. It fell open to a perfect holiday cocktail which I’ll be sharing a little later this month.

“Style & Simplicity” by Ted Kennedy Watson – when we lived in Washington, I visited Watson Kennedy ‘s two home shops as often as I could get into Seattle. His book became my go-to gift, but I’ve run out of people to give it to. It’s a classic.

“The Home Edit Life” by Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin – the follow up to their best seller “A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals” does not disappoint. Neither do their Instagram stories or Netflix series. What did we ever do without these two organization gurus?


Cocktail Recipe Book William Sonoma

And, because the best gifts come from our kitchen …

Mystery Chocolate Toffee. Every year I make a several batches of Mystery Chocolate Toffee … by popular demand. It’s a simple, delicious and fun holiday treat and it’s easy to package as a gift. Believe me, it will be very welcome.

Mystery Chocolate Toffee
Mystery Chocolate Toffee

Mystery Chocolate Toffee

Mystery Chocolate Toffee

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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 22 Soda Crackers with unsalted tops
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2/3 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 3/4 cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil, bring foil up sides
  • Cover bottom of foil lined pan with one layer of crackers
  • Melt butter, stir in brown sugar and bring to a boil. Let boil for one minute, stirring constantly
  • Pour syrup over crackers, spread evenly and bake for 7 minutes
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread melting chocolate evenly
  • Sprinkle almonds over chocolate and press into chocolate gently
  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until firm
  • Lift from pan and break into chunks

Gift Guide Collage

 

I’m having so much fun decorating for the holidays! After five years living in flux with most of my things in storage … I went all out! Well, as all out as my less-is-more-in-seasonal-décor philosophy will allow. I can’t wait to share it with you throughout the month …  Snowberry’s holiday-palooza!

First Ever Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Cocktail – Cranberry-Tequila Punch

First Ever Holiday Home Tour

Holiday Cocktail – Raspberry Kir Royale

And, last but not least, my Christmas Morning Breakfast Table Setting

Table Christmas Tree

As always, I appreciate your visit and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Cheers from Snowberry!

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Unless otherwise noted, all photos in the post are by Monica Vargas Photography.

 



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  1. Robbin says

    December 8, 2020 at 4:04 am

    What a great list !! Enjoy this FIRST CHRISTMAS in your new home !!!

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Thanks, Robbin … and now it’s time to get my shopping done! Quite a few things on this list will be popping up under our kids trees! xo

      Reply
    • Ginger says

      December 24, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Juliet you so informative and entertaining! I love your light hearted writing style and your favorite items gift list contains so many treasures that I would like to share with friends and have myself! As per La Contessa, she is amazing and that’s how I found you!

      Reply
      • Juliet says

        December 24, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        Hello Ginger! And, thanks for stopping by the blog! It’s been a fun, new adventure and I look forward to where it takes me in 2021. Merry Christmas to you! Our Contessa is the best … she loves to bring people together. xo

        Reply
  2. onmoonlightlane says

    December 8, 2020 at 5:35 am

    I love this list! Seems like everyone and their brother is posting them and yours is definitely the best of all. LOVE the dog bowls! Toffee recipe looks great but I can’t read some of the quantities, i.e. brown sugar and chocolate….can you share?

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Hi Holly … thanks for letting me know! I just added a printable recipe so you it should all be clear. If not, let me know. It’s so delicious – and easy – hope you give it a try! xo

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      • onmoonlightlane says

        December 9, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Oh thank you! Yes this is just right and I will include in my neighbor Christmas goodie bags! Happy Christmas to you and your family….

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        • Juliet says

          December 10, 2020 at 6:46 pm

          Your neighbors are going to be so happy! Merry Christmas! xo

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  3. Judee Biggles says

    December 8, 2020 at 6:21 am

    Great post, I’d love the Toffee recipe, can’t read the whole thing.

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Hi Judee … thanks for letting meet know. I added the recipe in a printable format so you should be able to find the entire thing now. It’s so easy and very very good! xo

      Reply
  4. LA CONTESSA says

    December 8, 2020 at 7:31 am

    OH MY GOODNESS……..what a TREAT to read this with my morning CAFE!
    I was mentioned FOUR TIMES IN ONE PARAGRAPH!YOU have ACCOMPLISHED THE LINK UP FOR CERTAIN!
    I was trying to explain how to do that to a woman YESTERDAY in TASMANIA!!!!!!
    Well, it took me LONG ENOUGH to ask YOU but as I said somewhere YOU DO NOT LOOK or REMIND me of a GAL OVER 50!!
    AGELESS STYLE got a BOOST with your presence!!
    Your LIST of HOLIDAY buys was VERY FUN TO READ…….( I usually skip those!)I AM IN NEED OF ZERO NOTHING!SO, quickly move on.AS far as GIFT GIVING I TOO LOVE TO GIVE BOOKS and recently gave the BAREFOOT CONTESSA to Mary Ann!As you know I borrowed all the JULIA REED BOOKS FROM YOU and DEVOURED THEM!I agree the book on FIRST STREET was a HUMDINGER to READ!!!I am SO SAD she is GONE and I only discovered her after her DEATH!SHE WAS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY and COULD WHIP UP ANYTHING!
    I AWAIT WITH WONDER THE VIEWING OF SNOWBERRY IN ALL HER CHRISTMAS GLORY!
    CONGRATULATIONS on putting down roots and STARTING THE BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR Makes it SO ENJOYABLE not to be forgotten TOO the BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!!!
    I THINK WE ALL SHOULD CALL YOU THE PRINCIPESSA of BLUE & WHITE!
    THANK YOU and a BIG HUG traveling across the HIGHWAY!
    XOXO

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:42 am

      Good morning, Contessa … as you drink CAFE I sip cocoa … and scroll! The Principessa of blue and white?! I’ll take it! 🙂 Tutoring a woman in Tasmania … you never cease to amaze me. Hugs coming back from across the great 24 divide. The sun is out, the wind has died down … have a lovely day! xo

      Reply
  5. Heidi says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Hi Juliet,
    I’m enjoying you gift guide, so far I’ve seen four things I want to purchase, for ME! Not that I need a thing. You’ve got great taste and it shows in your carefully curated list.
    I’m looking forward to seeing your home all done up in its holiday finest! So fun to celebrate the first one in your new home!
    XO Heidi

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Good morning, Heidi … we can’t leave ourselves off our Christmas lists, right?! xo

      Reply
  6. Katie Clooney says

    December 8, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Fabulous finds, Juliet! I have never heard of mask chains but love the idea! I also did not know Yeti water bowls for pooches! I need to order some! Have a great week, sweet Juliet. I’m off to Yeti!

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Chowdah & Chili will thank you … as well as be the envy of their new Texas friends! Thanks for stopping by Mrs. Clooney … it’s always a thrill to see you here on the blog! And, now I’m off to read your latest post … to get ideas for my mister (aka the techie in my life)! Cheers! xo

      Reply
  7. Carol Karl says

    December 8, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Congratulations on being featured – you are very stylish so I can see why. Great gift ideas here. I think I need one of those mask chains for my glasses, not my mask! I’m always losing them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Carol. Yes, they’re great for glasses too … I wonder if I can attach my mask AND glasses?! xo

      Reply
  8. Annemarie Byrnes says

    December 8, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    This is the best gift guide I’ve seen all season. Could it be because I’d like one of each, please? It shouldn’t surprise me as I absolutely love everything you’ve done at Snowberry. Your color selections make me stop and stare. I’m so happy I discovered your blog right from the very beginning and I really enjoy riding along. Excited to see Christmas at Snowberry!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Annemarie … you are the sweetest! Clearly we should be BFF’s! Thank you so much for following along. In January I’ll start digging into the renovation room by room. It’s what I intended when I started the blog … but then I got sidetracked by the holidays. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! xo

      Reply
  9. northerncalstyle says

    December 8, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    Juliet, This is the best holiday gift list. I would love all of these things. They are practical, but also all beautiful.. essential in my book. You also made me laugh about three times reading this. Something I really could use now. Thank you for sharing these ideas!! Working on my book one.. Love your books too. That cocktail book I am ordering ! xoxo Kim

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Hi Kim … you’re so sweet! I’ll be looking forward to your book gift guide. I live for your recommendations. You’ll love the WS cocktail book … in addition to humor, we need a cocktail (or two) to help us through these interesting times. 😉 xo

      Reply
  10. pineconesandacorns says

    December 8, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Juliet, I knew that we were kindred spirits, hot chocolate is my beverage of choice, I’ve never had a cup of coffee. Books, candles, throws and gifts for the pups, I have the same thing on my gift list they are all my favorite things. Elizabeth is a wonderful blog friend and a champion of many.

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    • Juliet says

      December 8, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      You too! I’ve had one cup of coffee … in my early twenty’s at the beginning of a work day. My heart was still racing at 5pm. Oh my. Isn’t Elizabeth … La Contessa … wonderful?! She’s an encourager and a connector. I’m so lucky we live in the same town! xo

      Reply
  11. Faith and Farmhouse says

    December 9, 2020 at 7:17 am

    What a great gift guide! Congratulations on your feature, how exciting!!! And this cracker toffee is one of my favorite things! When I make it, I cannot stop eating it!!!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      December 10, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      Isn’t that the truth?! I don’t think I’ll be making it this year … as we won’t be having any guests I’ll gobble up the entire thing myself! Thanks so much for your visit! xo

      Reply
  12. this dear casa says

    December 9, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    I read your feature in the Contessa’s blog- you’re my idol! Love your gift guide. I’ll take a copy of Style & Simplicity, please 😉

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      December 10, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Oh, Marie … thank you so much. Thank you for reading the feature … the Contessa really is quite something and it was an honor to be included. Have you been to Watson Kennedy’s shops since you moved to Seattle? I heard he’s writing a second book! xo

      Reply
      • this dear casa says

        December 11, 2020 at 7:44 am

        Of course! It was a great read; fun to learn about your style journey. I’ve been to the location on Pine. Now I need to check out their other location!

        Reply
  13. Ashley says

    December 10, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    Now I know why we’re friends! Everything from the Snoo to the wine bottle coasters…amazing choices my friend!
    Xo

    Reply
  14. classiccasualhome says

    December 11, 2020 at 10:07 am

    I want EVERY SINGLE THING on your guides! So does Chief.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      December 12, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you! I hope Chief finds something similar under the tree! xo

      Reply
  15. David says

    January 5, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Thanks for the great gift ideas! They’re very useful. I believe they make perfect gifts!

    Reply

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