Here are Susannah’s favorite things: All the hot holiday finds for foodies, cocktail fiends, pet owners, plant ladies (and gentlemen) and travel lovers are here in my annual holiday gift guide!
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Susannah’s Favorite Things: Holiday Gift Ideas
Ahhh, it’s the holiday season again! It came around quicker than usual, didn’t it? I swear, the months seem like they’re getting shorter every year.
Anyway, this means it’s time for the Feast + West Holiday Gift Guide! Yesss! There’s something here for everyone on your list, but if you’d rather make your gifts, try a homemade popcorn tin, a DIY airplane cocktail kit or a bottle of homemade liqueur!
I love to put together different gift guides for various groups and interests, but below are some of my favorite things I’ve bought and loved this year.
Keep reading for tips on what to get my fellow mixologists, foodies, plant lovers, pet owners and travel fiends on your list this year! Which gift are you most excited about? Tell me in the comments!
See all of our gift guides:
- Cocktail lover gift ideas
- Bourbon lover gifts
- Coffee gift ideas
- Wine gift ideas
- Foodie gift ideas
- Ideas for newlyweds
- Travel gift ideas
- Beer gift ideas
- Tea lover gift ideas
Foodie gift ideas
Basic bar set
Buy Now → If you’re like me and love mixing up cocktails, a basic bartending set is essential. I finally treated myself to this more expensive set this year, and it has everything you need to shake, stir and pour drinks like a pro — perfect for entertaining or a night in.
Table lights
Buy Now → I fell in love with these lights at a restaurant last year and was delighted to find out you could enjoy them at home. They are great for dining outside, but they also came in handy when our power went out for a few days during the hurricane.
Food huggers
Buy Now → Food Huggers are a must in my kitchen. I use these every single day! They can help you save half of a cucumber or kiwi, or you can cover an open cat food can.
Chemex coffee maker
Buy Now → Earlier this year I packed up our drip coffee maker to hang in the garage until we have guests, all because we fell in love with our Chemex. The coffee is top-notch but my husband and I adore the slow pace of actually making the coffee. It’s so relaxing yet invigorating.
Plastic wrap dispenser
Buy Now → We have had this plastic wrap dispenser for years and I still can’t believe how much easier this makes my kitchen routine! The dispenser doesn’t move while you pull out the plastic wrap and cuts it cleanly. This keeps it from getting tangled so I can cover leftovers in a snap! Plus the wrap itself is higher quality than what you’d usually get at the store. I love giving these as gifts — they have aluminum foil and parchment paper ones too!
Electric salt & pepper grinders
electric salt & pepper grinders
Buy Now →We absolutely love cooking with these electric salt & pepper grinders because they make it such an easy and fun activity. Just press a button, and you get freshly ground salt or pepper with no effort — perfect for when your hands are full while cooking! Even better, the grinders light up so you can more easily see what you are doing.
Travel gift ideas
Iridescent organizer bag
Buy Now → I carry an irridescent organizer bag like this in my purse everywhere I go, and it helps to keep it organized! I love that it is clear so I can see what is in there at a glance.
Pocket knife
Buy Now → Ladies need pocket knives too! I always used to carry one, then unfortunately lost it and never replaced it. I finally purchased a new one before our camping trip this summer and it’s been so handy! It has just about everything you could need, and it fits neatly in my purse.
Silk sleep masks
Buy Now → There’s nothing better for a restful night’s sleep than a silky, smooth sleep mask. It’s super soft on my skin, blocks out light completely, and feels like a little luxury every night. I always pack one if I head out of town or on an airplane.
Plant lady ideas
Continuous spray bottle
Buy Now → If you didn’t know, I’m kind-of a plant lady! This spray bottle is my favorite for keeping plants misted and hydrated. It gives a fine, even mist that is like a mini spa treatment for your plant babies every time you use it.
Cocktail herb garden kit
Buy Now → This year I got very into gardening. I’ve long enjoyed having a hydroponic garden inside my house, but this year I built a raised bed and did a lot more! My cocktail herb garden is my pride and joy though, and I love using my own herbs for making syrups and cocktails.
Plant propagation station
Buy Now → I’ve been a plant lady since before it was cool, and I am obsessed with my plant propagation station like this. You can easily re-grow cuttings from your plants in this beautiful centerpiece, then re-pot them to grow your collection or share with friends. This station is my usual dining table centerpiece (until we got a curious kitten!) and I always get questions about it when we have friends over.
Pet lover gift ideas
Catnip fish cat toys
Buy Now → Julep’s favorite thing: It wouldn’t be a gift guide from me without some pet recommendations! Our kitty Julep loves herself a catnip toy and these catnip fish cat toys were an instant hit.
Automatic laser pointer
Buy Now → Mojito’s favorite thing: We adopted our kitten Mojito this summer and this automatic laser pointer has been a lifesaver for keeping him intertained! Bonus: Our dog likes it too.
Puzzle ball dog toy
Buy Now → Rey’s favorite thing: When we put a treat or smaller toy inside this puzzle ball dog toy and throw it, Rey goes nuts to chase it and try to get the object out.
Dog waste bag holder
Buy Now → My favorite thing for Rey: We bought a new leash for our pup for our camping trip to Maine this summer and needed a new dog waste bag holder. I am obsessed with this find and want to get another one. It’s such a little thing to care about, but it’s so easy to use and even it has a convenient hook for hanging a full bag to keep your hands free.
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