Scene: itâs the start of the holiday season and youâre drafting a shopping list for your friends, family, your apartment buildingâs custodian, and that cute barista who you bonded with over an esoteric French film that you both love. Youâve got everyone matched to the perfect present. Everyone, that is, except for that one friend who you never know what to give for the holidays. So fear not, dear reader. We all know someone whoâs hard-to-shop-for, so weâve put together a unique gifts guide especially for them, and divided it by personality from sweets fiend to fashion follower:
For the zen soul

Otherland âChandelierâ Candle
As its name connotes, this candle has a bright, luminous scent (think champagne, saffron, and leather) that feels appropriately celebratory for holidayâor just a regular Tuesday. Itâs made in the US with premium glassware and a vegan soy/coconut wax blend.

Geo Candle Holder Set
Handcrafted in Ohio, these candle holders from Lauren HB Studio are made of porcelain but inspired by the freeform beauty of geodes. They add an instantly calming, contemporary vibe to any space you decide to grace them with.
For the vegan foodie

The Sweet Potato Soul Cookbook
From sweet potato cinnamon rolls to jalapeño hush puppies to low country grits, this debut cookbook from noted vegan food blogger Jenne Claiborne brilliantly reinterprets classic Southern soul food without a plant-based twist.

Brightland Flavor-Infused Olive Oil Collection
EVOO is a staple in the kitchen of every foodie worth their pink Himalayan salt. And this bundle of three flavored olive oilsâlemon, chili, and basilâtakes the genre to the next level. All are vegan, organic, and produced on Californiaâs Central Coast.
For the sweet tooth

Warming Ice Cream Scoop
Who has time to wait for ice cream to soften? This ingenious warming scoop has some major science behind it; biodegradable liquid inside transfers heat from the handle to the scooping ring, which softens ice cream without melting it. No batteries, electricity, or Herculean muscle strength is needed.

Hu Chocolate Bar 12-Pack
Huâs chocolate bars are all vegan, but theyâre loved by vegan and non-vegan chocolate connoisseurs alike for their incredible quality and taste. Made of certified organic, fair-trade, house-ground cacao, each barâwhether in simple or salty dark chocolate or a more complex flavor like hazelnut coffee and vanilla crunchâwill make a welcome break from holiday stress.
For the celeb-obsessed

Fenty Beauty Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream
This light-yet-hydrating cream is enriched with Barbados cherry extractâpacked with antioxidants and vitamin C, itâs the closest we mere mortals get to capturing even a fraction of the megastarâs signature glow.

Lemlem Eshal Sarong/Scarf
Internationally renowned supermodel Liya Kebede created Lemlemâa brand of clothing, accessories, and more, all made by expert weavers in Ethiopiaâwith a mission of inspiring economic growth and preserving the art of weaving in the region. This vibrant, versatile scarf is the perfect example of the superb craftsmanship evident in each of the lineâs pieces.
For the devoted grower

Chef âN Countertop Sprouter
This compact sprout-grower features a ventilation system designed to increase airflow, reduce mold, and create the ideal environment for growing sprouts. Youâll definitely be posting daily progress updates on Insta.

Terrain Glass Terrarium
Love greenery and gardening? Here is an eye-catching way for you to bring your artistic vision to life. This handmade glass terrariumâs sleek, low silhouette makes the perfect canvas for whatever layers of fabulous fauna you layer within.
For the skincare lover

Plant Apothecary Superfacial Organic Superlight Oil Moisturizer
If youâre a beauty lover, youâll know: oil moisturizers are good for your skinâespecially if itâs oily. This incredibly light, serum-like moisturizer has a mix of soothing and hydrating oils, from white tea to pomegranate.

Caldera Lab The Clean Slate Balancing Cleanser
Elevate your morning and evening routines with this extra-special cleanser (a cult favorite in the beauty world). Itâs powered by plant extracts, glacial ocean silt extracts, and gentle-yet-invigorating amino acids, instead of the harsh surfactants the vast majority of other cleansers are packed with. And it has a featherweight feel thatâs downright luxe.
For the style-seeker

Veja V-10 CWL
Made in Brazil of organic, ecologically friendly materials like Vejaâs proprietary CWL (âcotton worked as leatherâ) and a sole made of wild Amazonian rubber that helps with the areaâs conservation efforts, the V-10 is incredibly conscious. It also happens to be very chic: with its timeless silhouette and minimalist white-and-natural palette, itâs a daily style staple that youâll enjoy dressing up or down.

Adidas by Stella McCartney Tote Bag
Vegan or not, nearly any fashion follower would be thrilled to get virtually anything from the AdidasâStella McCartney collab. This roomy toteâmade with Primegreen, a combination of high-performance recycled materialsâis incredibly practical in addition to being effortlessly stylish.
The Chic Homebody

Recycled Glass & Reclaimed Wood Hooks
Hereâs an inspired way to elevate your space this holiday: Made out of earth-friendly materials by artisans in Indonesia, these are a unique, bespoke take on an item thatâs normally strictly functional. No two of the orb-shaped organic glass hooks are exactly the same. Theyâre available in sizes from 1 to 4 hooks.

The Citizenry San Cristobal Wall Hanging
This eye-catching assemblage of cascading geometric shapesâcast in gleaming bronze by artisans in Chile, then assembled in Austin, TX, by designer Corie Humbleâis an inventive alternative to conventional wall art. Itâll add instant warmth and texture to any room.
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