Little Luxuries Gift Guide
- Jennifer DeWitt
- 29 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Small gifts can be the hardest to get right. Too often, they end up feeling like afterthoughts: obligatory stocking stuffers grabbed at checkout or generic cheap trinkets that scream, "I forgot about you until yesterday!"
I think the best small gifts are the indulgences people wouldn't buy for themselves. Think upgrades to everyday routines and little things that make ordinary moments feel special.
Here are five little luxuries that punch way above their weight class. They’re small in size, big on impact, and guaranteed to be remembered long after the wrapping paper's been tossed.
1. Malachite Huggie Earrings
Good jewelry doesn't have to be serious jewelry. These huggies prove that point perfectly. They're small enough to wear every day but interesting enough to feel special. The malachite adds just enough color to catch the light (and compliments), while the gold plating keeps them from feeling precious in that "only wear on special occasions" way.
These are the earrings she'll reach for constantly, whether she's running to the grocery store or heading to dinner.
2. Pura Car Diffuser with Scent Pod
We spend absurd amounts of time in our cars, yet most of us settle for those terrible visor-clip air fresheners or nothing at all. As a Pura product devotee, I knew I had to have this for my car the minute I discovered it. The scent pods are so easy to switch out, and your car will smell like a dream.
As with all Pura products, you control it from your smart phone, and can set it to the intensity that works best for you. It's the difference between tolerating your commute and actually enjoying that quiet moment before you walk into the chaos of your day.
3. Jenny Bird Lisieux Brooch
Brooches are having a moment, but not the dusty-vintage-store kind. This elongated egret design is modern art you can wear on a lapel, pinned to a bag, even in your hair if you're feeling creative. The design is interesting without being so avant-garde that it's unwearable.
This little luxury is for the person who treats getting dressed as an art form, not a chore. (P.S. It’s on my most wanted list!)
4. Talova Face & Body Balm
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This isn't some wellness trend that'll be forgotten next month. It's legitimately one of the most effective balms I've used, and I've tried everything. The grass-fed tallow and emu oil sound unusual, but they absorb beautifully without that greasy film other balms leave behind. Botanical oils give it a subtle and sophisticated scent, not like you raided a farmhouse pantry.
This is what you give someone who's tried every luxury skincare brand and is still searching for something that actually works. Insider tip: apply the balm to your feet before bed and wake up with the softest feet you’ve had since you were a baby!
5. Snif Laundry Starter Pack in Signature Spin
Luxury laundry products might seem ridiculous until you realize how much time we spend in our clothes and sheets. I don’t want to promise that this will make laundry fun (I fear nothing will do that), but I can state for a fact that everything you wash will smell luxurious instead of artificially "clean."
The liquid scent booster is genius. Your clothes actually hold the fragrance without that synthetic smell that gives you a headache. For anyone who cares about how their home and wardrobe smell, this is a game-changer disguised as detergent.
Why Little Luxuries Make the Best Gifts
These gifts work because they upgrade the mundane. They take something ordinary (getting dressed, driving to work, doing laundry) and make it feel considered and special.
That's what luxury really is: not the price tag, but the feeling that someone thought you deserved better than the basics.
Ready for more little luxuries? Check out my complete guide and all my other guides for the holiday season on ShopMy.
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