JTD Gift Guide - Christmas 2025
Do you follow influencers on Instagram? I have a handful that I really enjoy and they usually share great gift guides, but this year everything feels the same. I have a few people on my list who are hard to buy for and I’m sure you do too. So I decided to share some of my own favorite things in case you need a little inspiration.
Pajamas are always a good idea for the women in your life and these are some of the best I’ve ever worn. The website would have totally turned me off as it’s obviously focused for a younger demographic, but I was able to visit the store over Thanksgiving to take advantage of their Black Friday sales. I bought two sets of the Aerie “Real Soft” Pajamas. I’m currently wearing one as I write this and the other is for my stepdaughter. They are SO SOFT and I love the leopard print with the green stripe. I’ve already added the short sleeve set to my own wish list.
Another great idea for any woman in your life are Scout bags. My absolute favorite style is the Original Deano Large Tote. I have two myself and I’ve gifted it to at least five people. I like it because it doesn’t have a zipper and holds so much stuff. Scout has such great patterns and the quality is amazing. I also have the Layover Tote with the matching cosmetic bags that my sister gave me for my birthday. I use them all the time for weekend trips. If you’re local to Tallahassee, The Polka Dot Press sells Scout if you want to check them out in person.
I used to think digital frames were only for people my parent’s age, but I absolutely love ours. It sits on the kitchen counter and it scrolls through my favorite people every few seconds. I’ve had the Skylight Frame for a few years and I highly recommend it. Adding photos is super easy. You just set up an email address and send them each time you want to add to the frame.
Coffee table books are always a great gift idea. I currently have a stack on mine and one of those is “Arriving Home” by James Farmer. He’s an interior designer from Georgia and his style is truly southern. His personal home was the inspiration for mine and it’s on the cover. If you order from his website, I’m pretty sure he personally signs each book. I would highly recommend any title from James Farmer.
Finally, I’m sharing a gift my husband absolutely loves. He uses our Opal Nugget Ice Maker every day. We even designed a special shelf in our pantry for it. There is nothing like nugget ice and if you need a gift for a couple who has everything, this is it. Or buy one for yourself!
If you or someone you love has been struggling with a decorating project, my virtual consultation makes a great gift. We meet on Zoom for 90 minutes and work through your design questions. The possibilities are endless and you’d be amazed at how much we can do in that amount of time. I’m offering an exclusive deal for my blog readers through December 21, 2025. You can purchase one for just $385.00. That is a $40 savings! Just mention this post when you reach out and on my contact form. If you want to give this as a gift for someone else, let me know and I'll put together a gift certificate you can easily print at home.