MY 2018 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES | Design by Occasion

‘Tis the season, holiday shopping has officially begun. Have you started to make your gift list, yet? I thoughtfully curated not one but five holiday gift guides! Some items I already own and love, while others may just be on my wishlist (wink). My 2018 gift guides will delight those on your list.

From the ‘home decor lover’ and the ‘chef enthusiast’, to the ‘hostess’ and ‘fashionista’; enjoy browsing my pics for some gift ideas that will help you with your holiday shopping. I’ve also included a gift guide ‘for her’…whether it’s a friend, coworker, or family member.

When it comes to someone who covets home decor accessories, you can’t go wrong with a pretty vase, a chic trinket dish, or scented candles that are housed in stunning vessels, which could be later used to store other items. Candle holders are other items that can be used on a tablescape, on a vignette, or to hold a mini bouquet.

For those people in your life who love to eat and cook, I’ve rounded up some great cookbooks that will inspire new recipes to be added to his or her daily meal routine. I also added a few kitchen essentials too.

Williams Sonoma What’s for Dinner Cookbook Boxed Set | Cambridge Silversmiths 7pc Kitchen Gadget Set | Ina Garten Cook Like a Pro | What’s Gaby Cooking | Simply Vibrant: All-Day Vegetarian Recipes for Colorful Plant-Based Cooking | The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out | Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes | Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian: 220 Foolproof Recipes That Make Every Meal a Party | Stainless Steel 6qt 24kt Gold Plated Casserole Pan | Marble + Brass Salt & Pepper Shakers | Eat Beautiful: Food and Recipes to Nourish Your Skin from the Inside Out

For the hostess in your life who loves to entertain and host soirées, never arrive to their home empty handed. Bring a gift that shows your gratitude for them opening their home to you. While the traditional gift may be a bottle of wine or flowers, I found some great alternatives. For example, this Christmas in a Pitcher by Trisha Yearwood would be great paired with a glass pitcher. Or how about pairing this honey dispenser with a bottle of local fresh pure raw honey? If you do plan on bringing a bottle of wine, gift it with this marble wine coaster. For those who love sipping on tea, check out these assorted tea drops! These tea drops are small little cubes of pressed-leaf tea, spices and sugar, that dissolve instantly in hot water. A few flavors include citrus ginger, rose earl grey, sweet peppermint, matcha green tea, and blueberry acai white tea.

Inspire Me! Marble Tray with Accents | Recipe Cocktail Shaker | Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style: Tablescapes & Recipes for the Modern Hostess | Tea Gift Set – large Tea Drops Assortment Box | Marble Wine Coaster | Cheers 3pc Candy Bento Box | Norpro Honey Dispenser | Gold Pinecone Place Card Holders | Good Tidings Gift Bundle | Trisha Yearwood’s Christmas in a Pitcher | Reese Witherspoon Whiskey in a Teacup | So Much To Celebrate: Entertaining the Ones You Love the Whole Year Through | Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition | Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion

With the holiday season near, the invites to fabulous cocktail parties and dinners will soon arrive. Dazzle them at this season’s festive holiday parties with a bit of sparkle. I’ve rounded up my favorite accessories.