Holiday Sneak Peek
Oo early to be thinking about the holidays? Never! Here’s what’s trending for 2022 in decor and gifts.
T1. A customer favorite for its realistic look, the artificial Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garland dresses up tablescapes, mantels, entryways and wherever you need a bit of green. As much as we love the real thing, this garland fits the sustainable trend, as it can be reused annually for many years to come. $58, afloral.com
2. Cozy hand-hooked pillows (like Snow Sports Pillows, made of premium wool) check two trendy boxes: our love for items that are nostalgic and personalized. $199, markandgraham.com
3. Here’s a thoughtful gift that smells great and is environmentally friendly too. Kobo’s Heath Lavender Candle, part of its Plant the Box collection, is packaged in a biodegradable, seed-infused box that recipients can plant. $29, kobocandles.com
4. Game night offerings—like the Sudoku Wooden Board Game from Kubiya Games—are always a great
gifting idea. (Etsy saw a 45 percent increase in searches for “board games” this year.) $40, etsy.com
5. Home scents are all the rage, and this Pura Smart Fragrance Diffuser ups the fragrance game. Using an app, you (or your favorite gift recipient) can adjust the scent intensity and create on/off schedules right from a smartphone. Choose scents from favorite brands, such as Capri Blue, NEST, LAFCO and Apotheke. $44 for device, trypura.com
6. Need a gift for your holiday hosts? This Night Before Christmas Personalized Book can be customized with the family’s last name, children’s names, location and more. $35, iseeme.com
7. Glassware in festive hues—like these handblown Italian Retro Goblets—help set the holiday scene. $68 (set of two), food52.com
8. Radiate’s Portable Campfire is the perfect miniature gift for adventurers to take on the road for safe fire-gazing and s’mores roasting. $28, radiateportable campfire.com
9. It’s not the holidays without a hot toddy. This whimsical Nutcracker-themed Holiday Porcelain Mug serves it up in style. $22, riflepaperco.com
10. For the holiday traveler who doesn’t want their headwear squished and deformed when stashed in luggage, the Toptote Hat Holder by Lindsay Albanese uses a magnet and clip to secure the brim to a bag and allow for hands-free travel. $69, nordstrom.com
11. This stellar stocking stuffer delivers an upgraded shower experience. Ouai Scalp and Body Scrub (made with sugar crystals and coconut oil) leaves winter skin velvety smooth and with just a hint of rose, bergamot, lychee and cedarwood. $38, theouai.com