Welcome to this year’s edition of the best gift guide ever! You have 19 days until Christmas (and Hanukkah has already begun) so it’s time to skedaddle. Fortunately for you all, we are back again this year with your definitive guide to all the best gifts in D.C. (and beyond). We’ve combed the city and went to some of our favorite shops in town to put together this fever dream of a guide that’s guaranteed to help you find a gift for everyone you are socially and emotionally obligated to purchase something for.
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We had SO MANY incredible gifts that we have split this gift guide into two parts! In Part Two you’ll find gifts for the Frida Kahlo fans, your friend who keeps killing plants, giant hamburger lamps, and so much more!
There was literally SO MANY Frida Kahlo gifts we decided it needed its own set up, perfect for your friend who’s into art, your sister who has a unibrow (solidarity!), and really anyone and everyone.
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- Frida by Sebastien Paerez and Benjamin Lacombe – National Gallery of Art
- Frida Kahlo Pins – Kramer Books & Afterwords
- Frida Zipper Pouch – National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Frida Kahlo Finger Puppet – Kramer Books & Afterwords
- Frida Bookmark – National Gallery of Art
- Frida Paper Pad – Steadfast Supply
- Great Modern Artists Mug – National Museum of Women in the Arts
The best kind of energy, they’re there for you when you need someone to chat with you on the phone as you walk home at 2am, be there for them with a No Drama Llama print.
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- Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay by Phoebe Robinson – Penguin Books
- Becoming by Michelle Obama- Penguin Books
- La Joy Patch – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Otherland Harvest Scented Candle – The Wing
- Coco Rose Body Scrub – Take Care Shop
- Gold Kastrup Crystal Stars And Tears Necklace – Curio
- “So Excited” Card – Salt & Sundry
- Llama Print – Steadfast Supply
- Keychain – Salt & Sundry
- Glossier Lip Gloss – BYT Private Collection
- “Three Wise Queens” Card – The Wing
- Poketo Comb – Take Care Shop
- Sticky Notes –Cherry Blossom Creative
- LuxBoWhim Grapefruit Rose Hand Soap – The Wing
Gifts for your foodie friend who has also been to Cava three times this week.
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- Men’s OV Clifton – Outdoor Voices
- Kansas City Barbecue Sauce – Sloppy Mama’s
- Timex Watch – Maketto
- Fries Onesie – Steadfast Supply
- Woven Pear Ice Cream Socks – Steadfast Supply
- Vintage 90’S German Hand-Painted Hamburger Lamp – Curio
- Follow Your Gut – Apothékary
- Hot Peri Peri Sauce – Nando’s Peri Peri
- Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz- Kramer Books & Afterwords
For the friend who has killed approximately 26 succulents but keeps buying more.
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- Floral Dresses – d/eleven
- Handmade Houseplants: Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make with Paper by Corrie Beth Hogg and Christine Han – Kramer Books & Afterwords
- How to Raise a Plant: and Make It Love You Back by Morgan Doane and Erin Harding – Kramer Books & Afterwords
- The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone- Penguin Books
- SALT Soak Infusion – Ivy Wild
- Plant Heart Patch – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Orgaid Organic Sheet Mask – Ivy Wild
- Aesthetica Botanica: A Life with Plants by Sandu Publications – National Gallery of Art
- Aster And Bay Essential Travel Kit – Take Care Shop
- The Aspen Succulents – Urban Stems
Gifts that say “I understand that 2018 has been kind of a nightmare”.
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- Not Up For Grabs Tee – National Museum of Women in the Arts
- So Sad Today: Personal Essays by Melissa Broder- BYT Private Collection
- Malvi Hot Cocoa & Mini Marshmallow – Salt & Sundry
- “Your Happiness Disgusts Me” Card – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Get It Together Paperclips – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Confidence: Battle Against Timidity Cards – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Wander Dream Journal – Cherry Blossom Creative
- “Let It Be” Hands Candle in Teal – Curio
- “Too Stressed To Be Blessed” Card – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Compartes Chocolate – Cherry Blossom Creative
For the friend who fully plans on spending December re-toxing.
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- ⅞ Spring Leggings – Outdoor Voices
- Bamboo + Fresh Mint Clearing Mist – Ivy Wild
- Free To Be Serene Bra – lululemon
- Balls & Racquet – Squash On Fire
- Matcha Tea Set – Teaism
- Palo Santo Wood – Salt & Sundry
- Bright & Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask – Take Care Shop
- All Your Small Things Pouch – lululemon
- HYDRATE Face and Hair Mist – Take Care Shop
- Yoga Pants Pin – Take Care Shop
- Jasmine Body Oil – Herbivore Botanicals
- The Original Golde Turmeric Tonic Blend – Salt & Sundry
- Haters Say It’s Photoshopped – Apothékary
- Teatox – Apothékary
This is what the male presenting humans in your life really want this holiday season.
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- Swanson Plaid Shirt – Hugh and Crye
- REI Co-op Wallace Lake Down Vest – REI
- Checkered Flames Hi-Tops – Maketto
- All Other Trends Suck Gloves – Maketto
- GrowlerWerks uKeg Pressurized Growler – REI
- Carter Cutlery Muteki Zen Damascus Kitchen Knife – District Cutlery
- Peanut Cocoa – Tavern At sweetgreen
- James Baldwin Candle – Kramer Books & Afterwords
- Small Pleasures Cards – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Where’s the Dude?: The Great Movie Spotting Challenge by Sharm Murugiah and Adam Woodward – Kramer Books & Afterwords
Forget gifts for other people, YOU need more sequins in your life.
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- The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis – Penguin Books
- Velvet Envelope Clutch – Ann Taylor
- White Earrings – Shelter
- Crystal Tassel Earrings – Ann Taylor
- Studio Sequin Wrap Dress – ELOQUII
- Emerson Fry Sequin Topper – Shelter
- Metallic Leather Clutch – Salt & Sundry
- Wunder Under High-Rise Tight Foil 28″ – lululemon
- “Happy Holidays” Card – Cherry Blossom Creative
Gift Guide is one of our favorite things we do every year, and EVERY YEAR without fail we fall in love with some of the items, here’s this year’s batch of things we were very determined to not have to give back.
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- Scarf Scarf – National Gallery of Art
- The Eye: How the World’s Most Influential Creative Directors Develop Their Vision by Nathan Williams- Salt & Sundry
- Paris By The Book by Liam Callanan- Penguin Books
- Black Tea Candle – Murdock London
- Grace Bag in Black Patent Leather – Curio
- “Make America Gay Again” Card – Cherry Blossom Creative
- Mickalene Thomas Pocket Mirror – National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Rodarte Enamel Pins – National Museum of Women in the Arts
- KimYe Earrings – Steadfast Supply
- Small Ball Studs – Shelter
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THIS GUIDE WAS PRODUCED BY:
Sourcing: Marissa Rubenstein, Svetlana Legetic, Tom Hausman
Photography: Jeff Martin
Styling, sourcing, emotional, and creative assistance, hand models, actual models: Kaylee Dugan, Jenn Tisdale, and Ashley Bui
Many thanks to lululemon for letting us use your space for our photoshoot, and just generally being forever amazing partners. Go check out their new NAVY YARD store, opening Friday, December 7th.
