Only three more business days until Christmas weekend. Time to run to a nearby store or take advantage of Amazon Prime's 2-day free shipping. I've put together a gift list with items that should be easily accessible and that most of the adult women in your life will appreciate. Now, get crackin'.
1. Diptyque Paris Candle $62
These fancy candles fill an entire home with their elegant scents and the wax burns evenly. Even if she doesn't know about Diptyque Paris already, she's guaranteed to love it. Sold at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Diptyque Paris Candle, Baies Scent $62
2. Coffee or Lunch Gift Card
If you know where she stops for her morning coffee or her go-to spot for soup and salad, make the next few on you.
3. S'well Water Bottle $25 - $45
Yes, these insulated stainless steel bottles are a thing - make sure she doesn't already have one. Sold in a wide variety of colors at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Whole Foods and The Container Store.
S'well Water Bottle $25 - $45
4. Vrai & Oro Vertical Bar Necklace $195
For the sophisticated stylish woman in your life. This Vrai & Oro 14k solid (yup, solid) gold minimal necklace is sold in yellow, rose and white gold. You can't go wrong.
6. Ceramic Jewelry Dish $14
These hand-painted star-sign jewelry dishes from Anthropologie are personal and useful. Everyone needs a place to throw their jewelry at the end of the day. Just make sure you get her correct star-sign.
Anthropologie Star-Sign Jewelry Dish $14
7. Haflinger Classic Slipper $75
The most reputable and comfortable house shoes, Haflinger slippers provide great arch support and are made of breathable wool so her feet will never feel sweaty and will always stay warm.
Haflinger AS Classic Slipper $75
8. Madewell Medium Leather Tote $158
Made of genuine leather and large enough to fit her laptop and everything else she hauls around, this tote is the perfect everyday carry-all. It's both fashionable and functional.
Madewell Medium Transport Tote, Black $158
9. Travel Hand Cream Set $28 - $79
L'Occitane en Provence makes beautifully scented moisturizers and these 1 oz tubes can be thrown into any handbag. Sets of 3 to 10 tubes could last her all year and are available at Macy's, Nordstrom and Sephora.
L'Occitane 5-piece Hand Cream Bouquet $42
10. Leather Cord Holder Set $20
Genuine leather cord keepers snap those cords and earphones into neat bundles.
Hide & Drink Rustic Cord Keeper 4-Pack, Bourbon Brown $20
11. Nike Weekend Shoes $90
Black and white Nike Roshe Twos. Done.
Nike Roshe Two, Black $90
12. Marble Cheese Boards $24 - $40
Chic serving boards for the woman who loves to entertain. Two sizes available at Williams Sonoma - both boards together and a bottle of wine will make for a thoughtful gift.
Williams Sonoma Marble and Wood Cheese Boards $24 - $40
13. Soft Knit Pajama Set $55
My mom has a long tradition of giving everybody in the family pajamas for Christmas. I love to sleep so naturally I love this tradition. I own this soft cotton knit pajama set from J.Crew and I highly recommend.
J.Crew Dreamy Cotton Stripe Pajama Set $55
14. Velvet Clutch Bag $39
Velvet is hot this winter in womenswear and a Nordstrom tassled clutch is the perfect velvet accent.
BP. Tassle Velvet Crossbody Bag, Burgundy $39
15. D-Ring Earrings $148
Unique and fun, these Anthropologie 14k gold-filled deco earrings are made for the funky and fashionable.
Anthropologie Gold Deco Hoop Earrings $148
16. Buffalo Plaid Cape-Scarf $70
So versatile, she can wear it to travel home for the holidays or just to keep warm on the couch, this J.Crew cape-scarf-wrap is both cozy and tasteful.
J.Crew Oversized Plaid Cape-Scarf $70
17. Christopher Radko Tree Ornament $49
Great for your mother (or mother-in-law) or festive friend who collects tree ornaments. Christopher Radko is famous in the Christmas world for his blown-glass and hand-painted ornaments made in Poland. Available at Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Amazon.
Christopher Radko La Cavalera Glass Ornament $49
18. A New Experience
Gifting an experience is gifting a memory you will share forever. Tickets to a show, an afternoon sail or even bungee jumping (if she's into that) are worth more than any one item.
I personally recommend an EatWith dinner - foodie-centric group dinners hosted by excellent chefs in most cities around the world. I've done it and loved it - I ate the best food, drank specially-made cocktails and imported beer and had interesting conversations with several really cool people.
EatWith Dinner