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Put something special under the tree.
By Aly Walansky — Written on Dec 19, 2019
You're one lucky guy, landing such a unique woman and making her the most important person in your life. But you probably scramble to think of gift ideas, maybe even waiting until the last minute to do so.
Because your wife is the most unique person you know, she deserves unique gifts too, right? That's why this year, it's time to go above and beyond with unique gifts for your wife. Because who doesn't love unique Christmas gifts, whether it's gadgets, beauty products, or the coolest trinkets?
Someone as uniquely special as her deserves a gift just as perfect as she is, and that means taking some time to get a little creative. Find something that speaks to her interests, that shows you appreciate her, and that, ideally, no one else has already gotten her. And this gift guide is here to help.
Style, Beauty and Wellness
1. Pinot Noir Body Scrub
Pinot Noir from “Richebourg Grand Cru” of Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret is a body scrub with a rich texture, loaded with antioxidants from the prestigious pinot noir marc, seeds and raffles. No parabens, no phenoxyethanols and cruelty-free.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
2. Anti-Aging Roll-on Skincare Serum by Irene Michaels
This is an amazing serum that helps keep skin hydrated, plump and healthy with a really cool and unique stainless steel roller ball. Hypoallergenic and cool to the touch, it offers smooth and precise application under the eyes and around the lip line and creases of the nose.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
3. Signature Foolproof Blending Sampler
These samples of classic fragrance notes allow you to layer or blend your own. Scents include: Baby Powder, Pure Soap, Kitten Fur, Sunshine, Gin & Tonic, Clean Skin, Wet Garden, Salt Air, Lavender, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, and Myrrh.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
4. RPZL Polisher Brush
What’s unique about a hair brush? Well, this is a pretty unique brush with soft-touch handle and nicely cushioned bristles that will last for years and get serious results. Happy hair equals happy wife!
(RPZL, $40)
5. Genevieve Rose Atelier Ines Leopard Print Headband with Veil
For the one who can’t get enough of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, these headpieces are the perfect “royal approved” gift. These sleek and sophisticated toppers also amp up a holiday party. Genevieve Rose Atelier is handcrafted by expert milliner Genevieve Foddy in her NYC studio.
(Olivia Palermo, $271)
6. Conscious Cashmere Socks
Made with cashmere yarn spun in Italy and woven in Scotland, Frances Austen’s conscious cashmere socks are the coziest gift to give that will keep your wife warm and comfortable walking or lounging around.
(Frances Austen, $75)
7. Baublerella Pop Fizz Bling Brush
This portable jewelry cleaner can be used on both fine gemstones and fashion jewelry, and comes packaged in a fun champagne bottle. The gentle brush is soft like petals and gets grime out from behind tiny crevices.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
8. Gold Mountain Beauty Organic Rosehip Oil and Gold Dust Elixir
This multi-purpose beauty oil works wonders for your skin and hair thanks to the nourishing properties of rosehip oil. The unique formula also contains gold dust to add a beautiful and luminous glow to your skin. Together, these two ancient beauty secrets provide your skin and hair with a variety of vitamins and natural oils, creating glowing, radiant skin and silky, shiny hair.
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9. Vinesime Autumn Scented Candle
Autumn is the time for harvest in Burgundy. The air is rich with the scent of ripe grapes, fall fruits and berries. Presented in a biscuit porcelain jar, this candle adds elegance and creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
(Vinesime, $75)
10. Social Value Mix and Match Diamond Initial Studs
Create a custom, personalized gift for her by selecting letters that are close to her heart.
(Etsy, $63)
11. Olive & Cocoa Emerald Garden Kimono
She'll feel spoiled when she receives this stunningly beautiful emerald green robe with black velvet trim, pink florals, gem-toned butterflies, and subtle golden undertones. Draping just right, kimono has an outside sash with belt loops, inner closure, and side slits. The kimono arrives gift wrapped in a hand crafted wood crate with ribbon.
(Olive & Cocoa, $234)
Books and Games
12. Remind and Inspire Journal Cover
The journal is custom made from clothing that holds special meaning for the recipient. It could be her baby's outgrown clothes, her favorite concert t-shirt she no longer wears, or a hankie from her wedding day. The journal is a mix of modern fabric with a piece of clothing, blanket, or accessory that holds special meaning.
(Remind and Inspire, $65)
13. The Couple's Bucket List
Not sure what to do on date night? Want to bring the focus back to romance in your relationship? Why not give your loved one the perfect gift to show them you care? This beautiful box is filled to the brim with 100 fun and fresh date night ideas for couples. It's broken up into three themes: Life, Love & Laughter, and even has dividers to keep track of what items have been done.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
14. We’re Not Really Strangers x Red Table Talk Inner Circle Expansion Pack
We're Not Really Strangers is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections, by creator Koreen Odiney. The Inner Circle Expansion Pack was specifically developed by the ladies of Red Table Talk — Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris, better known as Gammy, for the purpose of getting to know people in your inner circle on an even deeper level than you (think) you already do.
(Red Talk Table, $34)
15. MOM AF by Christine Michel Carter
MOM AF follows one working mom’s journey to owning her s*** (the good and the bad), and redefining what truly makes her one sane, strong, and sexy mother. This novel is essential because, in each chapter, the reader will see their lives and nod in agreement, curse in anger, or even chuckle out loud, thinking, “I get you, and you get me.” MOM AF deals with lessons learned in mental health, marriage and mother-daughter relationships.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
16. Pink Picasso Kits
For the woman who loves art, but never has time to take a class, buy her a Pink Picasso Kit this holiday season. Pink Picasso Kits are paint-by-number kits for adults in original floral designs like hydrangeas, zinnias and roses. Each kit has a high quality 16"x20" canvas printed template, a set of pre-mixed acrylic paints in small resealable pots, four paint brushes, and a map for reference.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
17. Still Novel Art Prints
Signature Art Prints are personalized 16x20 infographic photo art prints that tell the story of a couple and their wedding using technology and design. Turn a special moment into a work of art within minutes!
(Still Novel, Starting at $60)
Food and Cooking
18. Olive & Cocoa Personalized Holiday Tray
For the wife who loves to entertain, she'll love this personalized tray that features a festive Olive & Cocoa exclusive design of watercolor-style evergreen boughs, pinecones, and holly berries. Measuring approximately 16" square with cutout handles and custom tray arrives adorned with a fluffy signature Olive & Cocoa satin bow.
(Olive & Cocoa, $148)
19. Elyx Boutique Copper Tiny Tini Martini Coupes
The Copper Tiny Tini Gift Set is a set of two 3oz copper martini coupes designed to be the perfect size for a tiny, colder martini. Created as miniature replicas of the full-size counterparts, the Copper Tiny Tini Coupes emanate the aura of romance and elegance this much-loved shape is known for.
(Elyx Boutique, $49)
20. New York Distilling Company’s Dorothy Parker Rose Petal Gin
Rose Petal Gin combines eight carefully selected botanicals of juniper berries, coriander, elderberries, hibiscus petals, green cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, lemon peel, and orange peel, to produce a versatile gin with hints of elderberry and cherry, and a purposeful focus on the fruit quality of the juniper berries. In addition to the vibrant hue, the lively aroma and flavor of floral rose complement existing hibiscus notes and results in a sweet and creamy finish.
(Astor Wines, $30)
21. Unicorn Color-Changing Coffee Mug
Fun, high-quality mug makes a sweet, fun gift for your wife or girlfriend. Mug is black when cold, but cute Unicorn and sassy "100% That Unicorn" text appears when hot liquid is added to the mug. Surprise your wife or girlfriend with a cup of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
22. Design A Tea
Customers can design their tea blend from scratch with dropdown menus and personalize the label with a message, inside joke or even a picture. It makes a very unique gift for any occasion.
(Design A Tea, $4.95+)
23. Red Velvet Berries from Edible Arrangements
The international brand known for creating the all-natural fruit arrangement just added red velvet-covered strawberries to its product roster, just in time for unique holiday gifting. Surprise your wife with a box of fresh strawberries dipped in semisweet chocolate and rolled in red velvet cake crumbles.
(Edible Arrangements, pick up in-store for $10 off $50 using code TAKE10)
24. Grubhub Gift Card
What’s more romantic than not having to cook dinner? It’s essentially a get out of cooking free card, and who wouldn’t want that?
(Grubhub, gift card amounts vary)
25. "L" Sparkling Lavender Wine
Sure, you can buy a bottle of wine, but how many wines out there are lavender? Lightly sweet and crisp, with nice acidity, a bit of effervescence, no tannins and a hint of lavender.
(Free Range Flowery Wine, $30)
26. Tipsy Scoop Ice Cream
She loves a cocktail... and she loves ice cream. Why not give her both? These liquor-infused ice cream pints have some amazing flavors (try the Mexican hot chocolate!) and can be shipped nationwide.
(Tipsy Scoop, $48/4-pack)
27. Sugarwish Choose A Candy
She can customize her own gift set of candy and other treats shipped right to her door. How perfect for a sweet holiday!
(Sugarwish, starts at $19.50)
28. Table Grazing Extra Long Cheese Board
She loves cheese, right? Help her go wild with this cheese board that's long enough to showcase her cheese pairing expertise. Just add wine and friends.
(Uncommon Goods, starting at $110)
29. Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
Some like it hot, right? If your wife does, she can make her own full-bodied hot sauce with this DIY kit that offers a kick from chipotle and guajillo peppers.
(Uncommon Goods, starting at $35)
30. Sushi-Making Kit
This is great for date night or any time at all. If she loves ordering in sushi, she'll love learning to make it! This DIY kit includes everything you'll need to create your own fresh sushi rolls.
(Uncommon Goods, $24)
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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who loves browsing for cute gifts (and great sales) on the Internet, so she found a way to make it part of her job! Find her on Twitter or via email.
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