Anyone who's into the mug/pottery idea: don't worry about chasing down East Fork, look up local potters in your area! You'll support your local community and be able to choose exactly what you think your gift recipient will like the most from a variety of different styles. Not everybody likes Minimal Red Bowl, but between all your local potters (or Etsy potters!), there really is something for everyone!
this is so true! makers markets around this time of year will definitely have local potters selling stuff for a similar price point, and maybe even in an aesthetic your giftee will appreciate even more. i will say to if you’re caught up on East Fork and if you happen to be in the Atlanta or Asheville area you can go in store and cut down on shipping 🫶
Loved all your ideas! As a potter, i think if youre looking for a mug gift and have $40 to spend, you could also consider supporting your local ceramicists and find something that's actually handmade 😊
Immediately loving this casually-voluminous hair, subtle but present jewelry, lipstick-forward makeup, and the fun sheerness of the top! Your whole look, basically 😂
I would add one caveat to that wonderful gift-giving rule: give someone an upgraded version of a product they already use in an area where they would value it, I could totally see someone receiving that clay mixing bowl (as an upgrade to a metal mixing bowl) and then never using it because it's heavy and they don't enjoy having to be so careful with a mixing bowl that will smash into pieces if you accidentally drop it; I think if the "upgraded" version fundamentally changes the way in which someone uses a thing, then they're less likely to easily make use of it
I actually made that exact mistake! My sister loves to bake, so I bought some heavy Mason Cash (I think) bowls, and they were never used because, even though exactly what she'd use all the time, it was too heavy to cart around and had to be washed more carefully.
I love a beautiful serving dish. But for mixing bowls for my baking, metal can be used as a double boiler or over ice for things that need to be quickly cooled. Glass for things that need to be microwaved. 😊
As someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I think the gift I would love to receive from someone who is into makeup is some good brushes. I can never bring myself to buy them, and I usually wouldn’t know what to buy anyway. Just another idea for those in the comments. :)
Your gift guide from last year - specifically the philosophy of giving elevated versions of things people already like - lead me to give some of my most well-received Christmas gifts ever, so thank you for that! And thank you for using your energy to curate a mental boutique of wonderful items for the dark-age dwellers like me who never even considered that an unbreakable claw clip could be purchased
came here to say this exact thing - I have shared this philosophy with several other people ever since I heard it last year from HLP! it's such a game-changer, it truly helped "rewire" my gift-giving (and TBH, gift-asking/receiving) brain! ❤💚
I didn’t remember your gift giving secret from last year but that’s similar what I’m doing for my sibling: she won’t repurchase her favorite moisturizer because it’s $30 so since I’m the one who gave the first bottle of it to them to begin with I’m getting her a new one (and will continue to give her a container of it for Channukkah every year for the rest of our lives if it will get her to use the moisturizer that makes them feel good!)
Great idea! I have a relative who always gets me a new bottle of a perfume that I love but won't get for myself more than once every maybe 5-10 years. I love getting it!
@@totoro7318 the kinship one (I don’t quite remember the specific name off the top of my head but I think it’s super mellow? I believe they only have one moisturizer anyway)
That's actually a great idea to give a luxury gift like that that's consumable cos you can keep giving it. Or like the pottery or mugs, you could keep adding to their set.
Thinking of your "exquisite version" theory, I ordered a claw clip and matching acetate hoops for my mom and I can't wait to give them to her! She's a midwife and is always so busy it doesn't make sense for her looks to be effortful but she loves to express herself with bright colors and chunky jewelry. I think she's going to love wearing the set with her scrubs and they'll be practical pieces that will last her a long time. I learned about the brand from you and I'm so grateful! Thank you as always for your sage guidance.
Hourglass holiday palette was a perfect gift for my mother. She doesn't really know about makeup, but she loves ✨Luxury✨ products. so firstly she was hooked with the packaging. And because she is getting compliments on her skin since she started using it, she loves it and use everyday
Very excited about all of these. Specifically, though, my mom is never without a pocket hair brush, and I don’t know why it never occurred to me that a fancy hair brush would be the perfect gift for her!
I bought the wool top you're wearing from COS because I saw you wear it in a video a couple of years ago ans I love it' a real staple in by wardrobe and I'll definitely invest I'm more colors. I'm short so actually cut mine a couple of months ago to make it fit me better and it washes perfectly, no sewing needed.
A Quince and Jenni Kayne enthusiast here. The Quince version of the cocoon cardi is stunning-I love it absolutely equally to JK, and it’s hundreds of dollars less.
I love giving gifts, thought out, personal gifts to my closest loved ones. I get a thrill when they open it up and feel sort of a "gotcha!" moment when I hit bullseye of gift giving they didn't even know existed. However, this made me realize perhaps I am enjoying the gift giving more than they do the gift getting, and this year I pronounced to them all I am not doing Christmas gifts at all and I do not expect any in return. In fact, I am bailing on the whole holiday and doing a solo cruise in the Caribbean! It's gonna be an interesting experience as I love the cozy Christmas time, but it's time to try something new!
I was skeptical about the mug but the handle actually makes a huge difference in holding comfort. I originally got two for my husband and I but our 3 1/2 yo toddler kept taking mine and so I recently ordered another for her 😅 Having taken a pottery class I will say though using pottery you have made yourself is very rewarding. If anyone is thinking about taking a class I highly recommend it!
Lovely video and very useful list. Quince just came in second behind Nadaam for best value for cashmere, and half the price of Nadaam. I'm so glad that the "maternity leave" that you and Joe concocted was so successful, and happy to be seeing your new content again.
Awesome ideas as usual! I just wanted to leave a comment regarding Jenni Kayne vs Quince Cashmere cardigan (and cashmere pieces in general) for anyone who is interested. I purchased a JK cashmere Cocoon cardigan a couple of years ago and it immediately became one of my most worn articles of clothing pretty much all year round. (Also I purchased it on sale-she does 20% off several times of year and is currently doing 25%). I wanted black so I thought I’d try the one from Quince. And while it is similar, it is definitely not the same. The cut is very different. The shoulder seam is in a different place, the sleeves are considerably shorter (not good for long armed girls like me) and the body is shorter and boxier. The cashmere is much thinner and very prone to terrible static. The JK sweater is thicker, softer and never gets static. The fit is also much more flattering. I have since purchased 2 other JK cardigans. You can often find them secondhand. I have tried other cashmere pieces from quince and agree with you, the joggers are by far the best. The other sweaters were not very soft and I didn’t love the fits-I think I’ve gotten spoiled 😂. However, the one piece I would highly recommend from Quince is the Organic cotton Fisherman sweater-it’s nearly identical to the JK sweater (I also have one of each) and at like a 5th of the price it’s definitely worth it.
Fantastic things I own and love (and have also given as gifts with great success) : BATH - Cacala peshtemals, accept no substitute. So light and supple, 39x71 instead of typical bath towel 30x54, and where a set of six terry towels will take up a full washer load, six peshtemals is maybe 1/3 load. Big plus: pretty enough to also work as a throw. Bigger plus: waaaaaaaaaaaaaay less lint in your dryer, in your bathroom, on your person. My set of six has been our only bath towel action for almost ten years, and they're still like new. A pair of these in a suitable color is a great gift - even if your recipient prefers hugely thick heavy terry towels (WHY? IT'S LIKE DRYIN OFF WITH A DAMN CARPET), they can still be used as a cute blanket or beach towel. KITCHEN : Simple Human's motion-activated soap dispenser. Charges via USB, attractive, never again have the dilemma of "I need soap but my hands are covered with grease/scuzz/raw chicken pathogens." CANDLES : I know, the Lame Default Gift, but if you've got a devotee on your gift list, try a Nouvelle or two. Their big lovely white-crackle-glazed French pedestal urn style are actually a great value re: size/burn time, they're kinda niche so they'll be new/unheard of for many people, they have a lot of very natural/herbal scents, and they have dependably HUGE throw for those who've been burned (heh) by "I paid sixty entire dollars for this effing candle and I can only smell it when I'm six inches away." "Sweet Olive" and "Courtyard" are faves, and, bonus for gardeny types -- once empty they function as a little terracotta planter.
Last Christmas I gifted my husband Quince cashmere hoodie and joggers. He lives in it during cold months. One note - it peels in the beginning, but once you remove that initial peeling, almost no peels.
I was so inspired by the wood kitchen utensils in your last gift guide video that I was inspired to find something similar for my in-laws who I always struggle to buy for, can't wait to see what sparks from this year's video!
Using your gift method last year, I bought my partner an *exquisite* knife for his camping cookware. I think he initially thought it was unnecessarily bourgeois, but after using it on our last few trips he ALWAYS comments on how much he loves it. Also the sleep eye mask you featured ina past guide has quite literally changed my quality of sleep and thus quality of life. My absolute fav videos of yours!
Love these ideas. My beau is a stationery fiend and loves luxe pencils like blackwings and a limited edition is even better. I have a mug place that I adore too (Glosters, in Wales) and every brew with their mugs makes me hugely happier than a brew in any other mug. I also really like a spendy silk hair bobble (scrunchie?) - something so everyday but feels really special when you use it.
So, to be honest, I wouldn't like most of these gifts. I'm kinda weird about money and getting more expensive version of something I already have makes me feel awkward. But in spite of that I love the video, and I loved the last tear one too. Your passion snd joy is contagious
That kantha robe you mentioned last year is one of my favorite things. I wear it every morning, and its weight is perfect for California. Thank you for your great, thoughtful gift guides.
I recently bought a Quince cashmere sweatshirt, and it is flat out my new favorite thing. I already know I will be buying more, including a pair of joggers.
Word of warning regarding Merit for gifting - don't give their solo shadows to anyone with manual dexterity issues. I have found them to be an absolute nightmare to open & shut. I thought the packaging would be like the Victoria Beckham lid lustres which I can just about deal with, but the Merit ones are made of plastic & don't feel sturdy at all, and the dimensions are even more difficult if you have problems with your hands. I wish they were in a plain shaped jar like MAC Paint Pots (only taller). Plus, some of the colours are way off on their website.
The holiday gift guide you had last year literally changed my way of gifting things and I will follow it this year also. With the one different: this time I will also gift myself something from premium.
Quince is so great!! I bought their European linen duvet cover just over a year ago and it’s washed and worn so well. I plan on asking for the matching sheets for the holidays this year - highly recommend!
This eyar I learnt how to hold my hair with a stick, and the hair fork, to the point is my entire personality, it is amazing and in my opinion not only better for the hair but the scalp, and it doesn't weight the hair down? amazing.
I swear I was just scrolling the internet, looking for inspiration for this year's gifts and wondering when/if Hannah would upload her advice for 2023 🎉
I’m also so happy brown is trending. It’s my favourite neutral and I had been shopping for the perfect chocolate brown coat for over a year and finally this fall I could find ones like what I was looking for
The perfect mug is a very, very personal thing. The East Fork mug is beautiful, but my perfect mug is one sold by a Bucharest roastery, Madison Collection 15cc cappuccino cup. I make espresso drinks and I like the competition style cups with rounded bottoms, they fit into the palm of the hand well, so you can maneuver them as you pour milk, and 150ml is perfect, because it allows for just the right amount of milk, to where a double shot isn't too diluted. Most people, of course, drink filter coffee and tea on the daily, and aren't that specific. Another thing I will say about those cups, they don't chip, I have dropped them on the tile floor, they're fine. I also dropped a big serving plate on top of one of those cups, in the sink. The plate chipped
Yes! I love that you’re promoting elevated versions of daily life items. I make Woodburned kitchenwares that are gorgeous and also fully functional. It’s worth it to have beautiful items in your home that you can put to use AND admire and be inspired by. Win/win!!
Learning the “elevated version of something they already use” idea from you last year was a game changer. My pick: Auric Plush Ritual as the most beautiful lip balm someone likely wouldn’t buy for themselves
I love Quince! I have purchased several items from them, and I love them all. I never hesitate purchasing from them because I know whatever it is will be good quality at a fantastic price.
Hannah I look forward to your cultivated list of gifts every single year I cannot tell you how many times I have bought people gifts from your list at almost every price point and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into these videos
so excited for your gift giving wisdom ❤ i love giving gifts but it does NOT come naturally to me. i love the idea of giving elevated things people use daily
I have trouble falling asleep these days, so I hope listening to the video will help ! Stay tuned ! I absolutely don’t have the budget for most of the things you listed, but you sell them beautifully.
I always love your gift guides! I actually gave my whole family Quince cashmere for the holidays last year, and they LOVED them. I am eyeing those East Fork mugs for this year, now - thank you!
I got pretty cleaned out from my wedding this month so this year everyone is getting framed pictures haha. I will say that everything on our registry would be HLP approved 😉 For real this is the video I look forward to this season every year!
I’ve got a silk slip dress from Quince and it’s my go to dress. I don’t wear dresses too often and this one is so easy, looks great with a shirt underneath it
Hey Hannah! I was just watching one of your older fashion videos (styling 10 looks with 10 items) and I would LOVE a video or guide on how to shop for quality items like these. You feature a BEAUTIFUL silk skirt that you made, and when I looked up similar items, it’s virtually impossible to find things not made of polyester??! Even on Etsy (I searched “silk tango skirt” and everything that came up was polyester :() Also very hard to find for plus size. 1. How would you recommend finding quality makers/designers? Quality fabrics? Google has not proven fruitful for me, and I want to support and find smaller makers. 1a. Bespoke shoemakers? 2. Would you ever consider making made to order luxury dancewear/luxury clothing again?
I'd love to try Merit (it's on my wish list) but unfortunately it's not accessible in Australia. Some beautiful ideas in this video Hannah - and I have to remind myself of the elevated version approach - may solve many buying conundrums.
Immediately bought the Quince cashmere gloves and East Bay pottery mugs after seeing this video!! Thank you so much for the suggestions. I also have the Quince cashmere joggers and would warn that they do always seem to shrink in length after washing (even though I hand wash the same way as my Babaa sweaters!) Some of my personal suggestions for quality gifts for anyone that also lasts... Manitobah suede/fleece moccasin slippers and Staub cast iron tea kettle. My best purchases ever!!
Ooh pretty Cashmeres sweather and skirts ...My son would love a nice item that you mentioned, thank you ❤️ oh so much......my brothers birthday is in December, and I am do Hope I am blessed to give to him , be has plenty. ❤❤❤
Hannah I love your gift guides, as they are a perspective changer! Although, I'll admit, I went on the Quince website and ended up buying myself a luxurious upgrade. Happy to see you back and happy holidays!
I gifted the cashmere joggers and hoodie! After an initial quizzical look, he out them in and hasn't taken them off in 4 days. Great suggestion. Thanks.
I’ve bought sweaters from Quince for gifts for cashmere-loving friends, and I agree that its quality is very good. However, I would make sure that anyone you’re considering buying cashmere for is neither vegan and nor wool-averse. I don’t know if it counts as an actual allergy, but even what others consider the softest cashmere makes me feel as though I’m lying in a bed of fire ants.
This is always one of my favorites! Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm glad to be reminded about Necessaire a great gift for my brother and his beautiful wife also Casey says I have a printfresh 'problem.' I told him the only "problem" is that my drawer isn't large enough!
I absolutely love those tops you wear, the are so flattering on you, and as for those Machete sunglasses - fantastic! I birthday gifted the Merit set to myself and it is amazing. Can back up your recommendation, as it seems it would suit everyone 😊
I LOVE your approach to gift giving! Brilliant! It's my love language as well and I work hard to find just the perfect thing for each person. You gave me so wonderful ideas!!! Thank you so much.
I'd love a work from home focused styling video about how to add visual interest from shoulders up. More traditional work wear style advice doesn't apply when people can't see your whole outfit.
YES!! I have come to look forward to these videos every year. I've already finished my gift shopping for the season, but catch me taking notes for next year's gifts ❤
Last year's guide helped me so much for getting gifts for my parents! They've loved the printfresh robes. I did my shopping early this year, but I'm already considering some of these as options for next year. Gotta come up with your own gift-giving plans when your giftees "don't need anything" 😅
If you live in a cold climate, alpaca wool socks! My mom got me a pair as a gift and they are delightful. Maybe the only thing that actually keeps my feet warm
I have been searching for the perfect cardigan for months and months. Thank you for pointing me towards Jenni Kanye! It is exactly what I’ve been looking for, but the brand has never crossed my radar. Now I just need to wait for them to restock. 😊
"maybe this IS your first time to channel". Hannah you are talking to all my favorite people since I've shared this with all them. I love how you think about gifts! I'm the same way but you always put feelings into clear concepts so much better than my brain haha
Anyone who's into the mug/pottery idea: don't worry about chasing down East Fork, look up local potters in your area! You'll support your local community and be able to choose exactly what you think your gift recipient will like the most from a variety of different styles. Not everybody likes Minimal Red Bowl, but between all your local potters (or Etsy potters!), there really is something for everyone!
this is so true! makers markets around this time of year will definitely have local potters selling stuff for a similar price point, and maybe even in an aesthetic your giftee will appreciate even more. i will say to if you’re caught up on East Fork and if you happen to be in the Atlanta or Asheville area you can go in store and cut down on shipping 🫶
I wanted to say this exactly. Hand made mugs or bowls are easy to find and so beautiful/meaningful!
I would never buy myself Minimal Red Bowl but you have noooo idea how perfect it is for my MIL. 😅
Loved all your ideas! As a potter, i think if youre looking for a mug gift and have $40 to spend, you could also consider supporting your local ceramicists and find something that's actually handmade 😊
Immediately loving this casually-voluminous hair, subtle but present jewelry, lipstick-forward makeup, and the fun sheerness of the top! Your whole look, basically 😂
ALSO! Congrats on these recent sponsorships :)
Very Drew Barrymore-esque
She does look gorgeous, doesn’t she? 😍
I would add one caveat to that wonderful gift-giving rule: give someone an upgraded version of a product they already use in an area where they would value it, I could totally see someone receiving that clay mixing bowl (as an upgrade to a metal mixing bowl) and then never using it because it's heavy and they don't enjoy having to be so careful with a mixing bowl that will smash into pieces if you accidentally drop it; I think if the "upgraded" version fundamentally changes the way in which someone uses a thing, then they're less likely to easily make use of it
I actually made that exact mistake! My sister loves to bake, so I bought some heavy Mason Cash (I think) bowls, and they were never used because, even though exactly what she'd use all the time, it was too heavy to cart around and had to be washed more carefully.
I love a beautiful serving dish. But for mixing bowls for my baking, metal can be used as a double boiler or over ice for things that need to be quickly cooled. Glass for things that need to be microwaved. 😊
As someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I think the gift I would love to receive from someone who is into makeup is some good brushes. I can never bring myself to buy them, and I usually wouldn’t know what to buy anyway. Just another idea for those in the comments. :)
Your gift guide from last year - specifically the philosophy of giving elevated versions of things people already like - lead me to give some of my most well-received Christmas gifts ever, so thank you for that! And thank you for using your energy to curate a mental boutique of wonderful items for the dark-age dwellers like me who never even considered that an unbreakable claw clip could be purchased
came here to say this exact thing - I have shared this philosophy with several other people ever since I heard it last year from HLP! it's such a game-changer, it truly helped "rewire" my gift-giving (and TBH, gift-asking/receiving) brain! ❤💚
I didn’t remember your gift giving secret from last year but that’s similar what I’m doing for my sibling: she won’t repurchase her favorite moisturizer because it’s $30 so since I’m the one who gave the first bottle of it to them to begin with I’m getting her a new one (and will continue to give her a container of it for Channukkah every year for the rest of our lives if it will get her to use the moisturizer that makes them feel good!)
Great idea! I have a relative who always gets me a new bottle of a perfume that I love but won't get for myself more than once every maybe 5-10 years. I love getting it!
I do the same for my Mom.
What moisturizer is it? Do tell.
@@totoro7318 the kinship one (I don’t quite remember the specific name off the top of my head but I think it’s super mellow? I believe they only have one moisturizer anyway)
That's actually a great idea to give a luxury gift like that that's consumable cos you can keep giving it. Or like the pottery or mugs, you could keep adding to their set.
Thinking of your "exquisite version" theory, I ordered a claw clip and matching acetate hoops for my mom and I can't wait to give them to her! She's a midwife and is always so busy it doesn't make sense for her looks to be effortful but she loves to express herself with bright colors and chunky jewelry. I think she's going to love wearing the set with her scrubs and they'll be practical pieces that will last her a long time. I learned about the brand from you and I'm so grateful! Thank you as always for your sage guidance.
As a fan of homemade gifts, the idea of the mug with homemade hot chocolate mix and marshmallows sounds excellent.
Can we get a tutorial on that braided French pin look? That sounds lovely 🥰
Hourglass holiday palette was a perfect gift for my mother. She doesn't really know about makeup, but she loves ✨Luxury✨ products. so firstly she was hooked with the packaging. And because she is getting compliments on her skin since she started using it, she loves it and use everyday
Very excited about all of these. Specifically, though, my mom is never without a pocket hair brush, and I don’t know why it never occurred to me that a fancy hair brush would be the perfect gift for her!
Machete makes a "petite" version of their brush, too!
@@HannahLouisePoston a perfect gift! Thanks, Hannah!
My favorite video of the year! It always boosts our household use of "exquisite" threefold.
"Happy Holidays! I don't brush my hair"
is going in all my Christmas cards this year, I think
I bought the wool top you're wearing from COS because I saw you wear it in a video a couple of years ago ans I love it' a real staple in by wardrobe and I'll definitely invest I'm more colors. I'm short so actually cut mine a couple of months ago to make it fit me better and it washes perfectly, no sewing needed.
A Quince and Jenni Kayne enthusiast here. The Quince version of the cocoon cardi is stunning-I love it absolutely equally to JK, and it’s hundreds of dollars less.
The info we all need ❤❤❤
The master of gifts emerges 😂 Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas and thoughtful browsing.
I love giving gifts, thought out, personal gifts to my closest loved ones. I get a thrill when they open it up and feel sort of a "gotcha!" moment when I hit bullseye of gift giving they didn't even know existed. However, this made me realize perhaps I am enjoying the gift giving more than they do the gift getting, and this year I pronounced to them all I am not doing Christmas gifts at all and I do not expect any in return. In fact, I am bailing on the whole holiday and doing a solo cruise in the Caribbean! It's gonna be an interesting experience as I love the cozy Christmas time, but it's time to try something new!
I was skeptical about the mug but the handle actually makes a huge difference in holding comfort. I originally got two for my husband and I but our 3 1/2 yo toddler kept taking mine and so I recently ordered another for her 😅
Having taken a pottery class I will say though using pottery you have made yourself is very rewarding. If anyone is thinking about taking a class I highly recommend it!
Lovely video and very useful list. Quince just came in second behind Nadaam for best value for cashmere, and half the price of Nadaam. I'm so glad that the "maternity leave" that you and Joe concocted was so successful, and happy to be seeing your new content again.
Necessaire is my go to gift for men!
Awesome ideas as usual! I just wanted to leave a comment regarding Jenni Kayne vs Quince Cashmere cardigan (and cashmere pieces in general) for anyone who is interested. I purchased a JK cashmere Cocoon cardigan a couple of years ago and it immediately became one of my most worn articles of clothing pretty much all year round. (Also I purchased it on sale-she does 20% off several times of year and is currently doing 25%). I wanted black so I thought I’d try the one from Quince. And while it is similar, it is definitely not the same. The cut is very different. The shoulder seam is in a different place, the sleeves are considerably shorter (not good for long armed girls like me) and the body is shorter and boxier. The cashmere is much thinner and very prone to terrible static. The JK sweater is thicker, softer and never gets static. The fit is also much more flattering. I have since purchased 2 other JK cardigans. You can often find them secondhand. I have tried other cashmere pieces from quince and agree with you, the joggers are by far the best. The other sweaters were not very soft and I didn’t love the fits-I think I’ve gotten spoiled 😂. However, the one piece I would highly recommend from Quince is the Organic cotton Fisherman sweater-it’s nearly identical to the JK sweater (I also have one of each) and at like a 5th of the price it’s definitely worth it.
Fantastic things I own and love (and have also given as gifts with great success) : BATH - Cacala peshtemals, accept no substitute. So light and supple, 39x71 instead of typical bath towel 30x54, and where a set of six terry towels will take up a full washer load, six peshtemals is maybe 1/3 load. Big plus: pretty enough to also work as a throw. Bigger plus: waaaaaaaaaaaaaay less lint in your dryer, in your bathroom, on your person. My set of six has been our only bath towel action for almost ten years, and they're still like new. A pair of these in a suitable color is a great gift - even if your recipient prefers hugely thick heavy terry towels (WHY? IT'S LIKE DRYIN OFF WITH A DAMN CARPET), they can still be used as a cute blanket or beach towel.
KITCHEN : Simple Human's motion-activated soap dispenser. Charges via USB, attractive, never again have the dilemma of "I need soap but my hands are covered with grease/scuzz/raw chicken pathogens."
CANDLES : I know, the Lame Default Gift, but if you've got a devotee on your gift list, try a Nouvelle or two. Their big lovely white-crackle-glazed French pedestal urn style are actually a great value re: size/burn time, they're kinda niche so they'll be new/unheard of for many people, they have a lot of very natural/herbal scents, and they have dependably HUGE throw for those who've been burned (heh) by "I paid sixty entire dollars for this effing candle and I can only smell it when I'm six inches away." "Sweet Olive" and "Courtyard" are faves, and, bonus for gardeny types -- once empty they function as a little terracotta planter.
Your gift guides are THE BEST thank you so much! 💝
Last Christmas I gifted my husband Quince cashmere hoodie and joggers. He lives in it during cold months. One note - it peels in the beginning, but once you remove that initial peeling, almost no peels.
I so agree with your enthusiastic riff on Eastfork. It is the J.A.M. It literally “sings.” I esp love their popcorn bowl.
I was so inspired by the wood kitchen utensils in your last gift guide video that I was inspired to find something similar for my in-laws who I always struggle to buy for, can't wait to see what sparks from this year's video!
Aaaaand I've purchased a Machette Barrette for my mother, I think she'll love it, such a perfect upgrade of something I know she uses all the time
East Fork is a truly galaxy-brain suggestion, thank you!!
Using your gift method last year, I bought my partner an *exquisite* knife for his camping cookware. I think he initially thought it was unnecessarily bourgeois, but after using it on our last few trips he ALWAYS comments on how much he loves it. Also the sleep eye mask you featured ina past guide has quite literally changed my quality of sleep and thus quality of life. My absolute fav videos of yours!
Do you remember where the eye mask is from? I'm in search of a new one.
@@catetanenbaum2418 I think I ordered it on Amazon. It is linked in her gift guide from last year.
Love these ideas. My beau is a stationery fiend and loves luxe pencils like blackwings and a limited edition is even better. I have a mug place that I adore too (Glosters, in Wales) and every brew with their mugs makes me hugely happier than a brew in any other mug. I also really like a spendy silk hair bobble (scrunchie?) - something so everyday but feels really special when you use it.
Yes Quince is such a great brand. I have bought sweaters and blouses from them and even gifted a sweater to my boyfriend and it's his favorite.
So, to be honest, I wouldn't like most of these gifts. I'm kinda weird about money and getting more expensive version of something I already have makes me feel awkward. But in spite of that I love the video, and I loved the last tear one too. Your passion snd joy is contagious
That kantha robe you mentioned last year is one of my favorite things. I wear it every morning, and its weight is perfect for California. Thank you for your great, thoughtful gift guides.
I recently bought a Quince cashmere sweatshirt, and it is flat out my new favorite thing. I already know I will be buying more, including a pair of joggers.
Word of warning regarding Merit for gifting - don't give their solo shadows to anyone with manual dexterity issues. I have found them to be an absolute nightmare to open & shut. I thought the packaging would be like the Victoria Beckham lid lustres which I can just about deal with, but the Merit ones are made of plastic & don't feel sturdy at all, and the dimensions are even more difficult if you have problems with your hands. I wish they were in a plain shaped jar like MAC Paint Pots (only taller). Plus, some of the colours are way off on their website.
love Quince, their washable silk items were a must in Florida’s hot humid climate.
The holiday gift guide you had last year literally changed my way of gifting things and I will follow it this year also. With the one different: this time I will also gift myself something from premium.
Quince is so great!! I bought their European linen duvet cover just over a year ago and it’s washed and worn so well. I plan on asking for the matching sheets for the holidays this year - highly recommend!
I love their linen sheets, but a hole did wear into the fitted sheet in less than a year of using 😕
Half my wardrobe is Quince! I absolutely love the style and quality plus return policy is fantastic
I INSTANTLY knew that was Velvet Dragon. Iconic 👌🏻💄
This eyar I learnt how to hold my hair with a stick, and the hair fork, to the point is my entire personality, it is amazing and in my opinion not only better for the hair but the scalp, and it doesn't weight the hair down? amazing.
I just adore you Hannah Louise Poston!
I adore Quince, lovely quality. Great price
I swear I was just scrolling the internet, looking for inspiration for this year's gifts and wondering when/if Hannah would upload her advice for 2023 🎉
Ugh the hair, the hoops, the red lip ♥️ beautiful!
Best gift giving guide on the internet. I’m so glad you made one this year!!
No, not too bananas. I mean, I invite and encourage you to go bananas about stuff more often. I love it!
I’m also so happy brown is trending. It’s my favourite neutral and I had been shopping for the perfect chocolate brown coat for over a year and finally this fall I could find ones like what I was looking for
Your gifting guides are always so thoughtful! And in this one, I particularly like how your lipstick matches the ceramics. Well-played, Hannah!
The perfect mug is a very, very personal thing. The East Fork mug is beautiful, but my perfect mug is one sold by a Bucharest roastery, Madison Collection 15cc cappuccino cup. I make espresso drinks and I like the competition style cups with rounded bottoms, they fit into the palm of the hand well, so you can maneuver them as you pour milk, and 150ml is perfect, because it allows for just the right amount of milk, to where a double shot isn't too diluted. Most people, of course, drink filter coffee and tea on the daily, and aren't that specific. Another thing I will say about those cups, they don't chip, I have dropped them on the tile floor, they're fine. I also dropped a big serving plate on top of one of those cups, in the sink. The plate chipped
Yes! I love that you’re promoting elevated versions of daily life items. I make Woodburned kitchenwares that are gorgeous and also fully functional. It’s worth it to have beautiful items in your home that you can put to use AND admire and be inspired by. Win/win!!
Learning the “elevated version of something they already use” idea from you last year was a game changer.
My pick: Auric Plush Ritual as the most beautiful lip balm someone likely wouldn’t buy for themselves
You look especially gorgeous in a red lip! 🤎🤎🤎
I love Quince! I have purchased several items from them, and I love them all. I never hesitate purchasing from them because I know whatever it is will be good quality at a fantastic price.
Hannah I look forward to your cultivated list of gifts every single year I cannot tell you how many times I have bought people gifts from your list at almost every price point and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into these videos
so excited for your gift giving wisdom ❤ i love giving gifts but it does NOT come naturally to me. i love the idea of giving elevated things people use daily
I love Quince! I have one of their cashmere sweaters, washable silk blouse, and purse. Such good quality.
I enjoy your gift giving ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Your gift guides are the best!! 😊
I have trouble falling asleep these days, so I hope listening to the video will help ! Stay tuned !
I absolutely don’t have the budget for most of the things you listed, but you sell them beautifully.
No joke, that red mug is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen 😅
I bought the Quince joggers and hoodie for myself for my birthday this year- I love them too!
I always love your gift guides! I actually gave my whole family Quince cashmere for the holidays last year, and they LOVED them. I am eyeing those East Fork mugs for this year, now - thank you!
Just seeing HLP's crimson clad smile in the thumbnail was my serotonin boost for the day.
I’m a big fan of the HLP gift giving guide. So many good ideas!
I got pretty cleaned out from my wedding this month so this year everyone is getting framed pictures haha. I will say that everything on our registry would be HLP approved 😉 For real this is the video I look forward to this season every year!
I’ve got a silk slip dress from Quince and it’s my go to dress. I don’t wear dresses too often and this one is so easy, looks great with a shirt underneath it
omg I love quince and own nearly every linen item they sell. I also asked for their leather jacket as a gift and I love it SO MUCH
LOVE your gift guides!
Hey Hannah! I was just watching one of your older fashion videos (styling 10 looks with 10 items) and I would LOVE a video or guide on how to shop for quality items like these. You feature a BEAUTIFUL silk skirt that you made, and when I looked up similar items, it’s virtually impossible to find things not made of polyester??! Even on Etsy (I searched “silk tango skirt” and everything that came up was polyester :() Also very hard to find for plus size.
1. How would you recommend finding quality makers/designers? Quality fabrics? Google has not proven fruitful for me, and I want to support and find smaller makers.
1a. Bespoke shoemakers?
2. Would you ever consider making made to order luxury dancewear/luxury clothing again?
I, too, think your ideas are brilliant!! Just bought the Merit set and Cos merino sweater for two SILs! Thank you HLP!
I am also a BIG East Fork Pottery fan, loved to see the shout out for them!! ❤
I'd love to try Merit (it's on my wish list) but unfortunately it's not accessible in Australia.
Some beautiful ideas in this video Hannah - and I have to remind myself of the elevated version approach - may solve many buying conundrums.
Beautiful Bardot hair! Looking forward to watching this!
Immediately bought the Quince cashmere gloves and East Bay pottery mugs after seeing this video!! Thank you so much for the suggestions. I also have the Quince cashmere joggers and would warn that they do always seem to shrink in length after washing (even though I hand wash the same way as my Babaa sweaters!) Some of my personal suggestions for quality gifts for anyone that also lasts... Manitobah suede/fleece moccasin slippers and Staub cast iron tea kettle. My best purchases ever!!
I gifted so many items from your guide last year, the mugs from East Fork were a huge hit with the three coffee-loving ladies who received them ❤
I gave the sleep mask you recommended last year to half my family and my partner, they were a smash hit!
Agreed on the Quince cashmere sweats! Received last year for Christmas...they are still fabulous! That pottery is beautiful!
Lovely recommendations. I'm in the UK so not much of what you've mentioned is available. Will definitely try on the COS wool shirt if I find it!
I’d love to see the French hair pin video!
Thank you for these ideas 😊
The first video did help me with gift giving! And this one did too. Thank you very much.
This idea of giving "exquisite" versions of what they already use has helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Ooh pretty Cashmeres sweather and skirts ...My son would love a nice item that you mentioned, thank you ❤️ oh so much......my brothers birthday is in December, and I am do Hope I am blessed to give to him , be has plenty. ❤❤❤
Hannah I love your gift guides, as they are a perspective changer! Although, I'll admit, I went on the Quince website and ended up buying myself a luxurious upgrade. Happy to see you back and happy holidays!
I gifted the cashmere joggers and hoodie! After an initial quizzical look, he out them in and hasn't taken them off in 4 days. Great suggestion. Thanks.
I’ve bought sweaters from Quince for gifts for cashmere-loving friends, and I agree that its quality is very good. However, I would make sure that anyone you’re considering buying cashmere for is neither vegan and nor wool-averse. I don’t know if it counts as an actual allergy, but even what others consider the softest cashmere makes me feel as though I’m lying in a bed of fire ants.
Same. Love their organic cotton.
This is always one of my favorites! Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm glad to be reminded about Necessaire a great gift for my brother and his beautiful wife also Casey says I have a printfresh 'problem.' I told him the only "problem" is that my drawer isn't large enough!
I absolutely love those tops you wear, the are so flattering on you, and as for those Machete sunglasses - fantastic! I birthday gifted the Merit set to myself and it is amazing. Can back up your recommendation, as it seems it would suit everyone 😊
I got a sweater for my daughter and caved and got one for me too. You are talented and dangerous, Ms. Hannah! (Or perhaps I am weak for nice things!)
I LOVE your approach to gift giving! Brilliant! It's my love language as well and I work hard to find just the perfect thing for each person. You gave me so wonderful ideas!!! Thank you so much.
Hannah, I love the Serving bow abd your hair💄lips are stun aling with your hair, today ❤ excellent... beautiful gift items ! Thank you
I'd love a work from home focused styling video about how to add visual interest from shoulders up. More traditional work wear style advice doesn't apply when people can't see your whole outfit.
I was so excited for you post this one. Wonderful choices. 🎁💞
What a GREAT gift guide!! Thanks, Hannah!
YES!! I have come to look forward to these videos every year. I've already finished my gift shopping for the season, but catch me taking notes for next year's gifts ❤
I want to be you. We have to have goals! Brava for getting that done already!
Last year's guide helped me so much for getting gifts for my parents! They've loved the printfresh robes. I did my shopping early this year, but I'm already considering some of these as options for next year. Gotta come up with your own gift-giving plans when your giftees "don't need anything" 😅
If you live in a cold climate, alpaca wool socks! My mom got me a pair as a gift and they are delightful. Maybe the only thing that actually keeps my feet warm
I have been searching for the perfect cardigan for months and months. Thank you for pointing me towards Jenni Kanye! It is exactly what I’ve been looking for, but the brand has never crossed my radar. Now I just need to wait for them to restock. 😊
"maybe this IS your first time to channel". Hannah you are talking to all my favorite people since I've shared this with all them. I love how you think about gifts! I'm the same way but you always put feelings into clear concepts so much better than my brain haha