While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift.

Forever French, the softest bamboo pajamas + matching family pajamas

One step into these luxuriously soft PJs – crafted from bamboo – and you may never got out of them. We like how they are lightweight and perfect for travel, as they don’t take up a lot of room in a suitcase.

Turn on a friend to this brand and you’ll both surely be living at home in them day and night. Besides sleepwear, the collection includes swimwear, rompers, daywear, and separates, catering to newborns, toddlers, tweens, and adults. Looking for a matching family set with adorable holiday prints?

Founder Chantelle French was inspired by her daughter Charli, who is on the autism spectrum. Chantelle began the manufacturing research process while in the waiting rooms of her autism center. Charli’s artwork, which was the first print in the collection, represents the brand’s deep family connection and purpose.

Leather Honey Cleaner and Conditioner for shoes, cars, handbags, jackets and more

For your friend who has it all, this leather honey cleaner and conditioner will be appreciated. Vintage furniture lovers, handbag, shoe and jacket aficionados, car collectors and more seek out this special clean nontoxic formula that has been around since 1968. We recommend the Leather Honey Suede & Nubuck Cleaner to clean and restore all your needs from vinyl, canvas, rubber, real and faux vegan leather, suede, and nubuck.

A great stocking stuffer for a fashionista who wears leather, suede, and western wear.

NICE Coffee Roasters Holiday Blend, from various small farm holders

Feel good about your cup of morning Joe with a purchase or subscription from NICE Coffee Roasters, who sources their beans from ethical small family farms from around the world, like Kenya and South America.

For the coffee obsessed who is looking for the next best sip, gift the gift of espresso, drip, or cold brew at home with NICE Coffee Roasters Holiday Blend and Kichwa Tempo Kenya.

Doug Meils and Elliott Lau, the co-founder duo behind Nice Coffee and Nice Coffee Roasters, opened a café residency recently at Carla’s Fresh Market in Highland Park at 248 N Ave 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042. The café activation will run through end of year with potential for residency renewal. Hours of operation will be Wednesday-Monday 8 AM-2 PM. In addition to the full beverage menu, you can pick up their delicious freshly roasted coffees by the bag, including their special Holiday Blend. Free parking is available.

Be nice, drink nice. Check out their brewing recommendations at @benicedrinknice

Palm Springs Art and Design Coffee Table Book by Assouline inspires a lifestyle

Books are not dead, and certainly not hard cover coffee table books of this caliber. Known for their luxe travel series, Assouline is often spotted in sophisticated worldly homes showing us a glimpse into life around the globe in the most scintillating settings. Now, the desert of Palm Springs has received its own nod of celebration showcasing its past and present, a city that feels like a small town operating like a cosmopolitan oasis.

Art, design, fashion, foodie, nature and vintage lovers and those enthralled with Greater Palm Springs will want to get their hands on this book. The introduction is so beautifully written that anyone who doesn’t know this area will sense its magic, and dream to visit. Give the gift of inspiration, where “the sun spends its winter (Bob Hope).”

Did you know Assouline aims to create a more sustainable world? Assouline plants one tree for every book sold. Once these trees reach maturity, Assouline aims to create a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees it has planted.

Fayah Athletics and Streetwear, eco-friendly fabrics for men, women, and unisex cut options

Go bold, Go big, Go colorful! Give the gift of a fashion with a statement piece such as a retro dress, an uber comfy sweatshirt in florals or bravado colors, or a windbreaker and leggings that turn heads. Surprise a friend with a new wardrobe piece.

Check out Feyah’s cozy hoodie and joggers meant to be worn at home or anywhere, as these well-made unisex designs are sure to get noticed. For those who spend their time poolside, beachside or surfing, you’ll adore Fayah’s Swim and Resort line with active sexy swimwear. The Performance and Swim apparel has UPF 50 built into the fabrics to help block the sun’s harmful rays.

Ayo Abiola, the creative spirit igniting FAYAH, is an Afro-Canadian designer whose passion for art and fashion has been a lifelong odyssey. With a discerning eye for detail and an inherent understanding of aesthetics and color, Ayo began her journey of sewing in her youth, perfecting her craft over the years. Her artistic pursuits extend beyond the realm of fashion; she is also a gifted sculptor and painter, weaving a distinctive blend of artistry into her creations. Her brand Fayah launched in 2022, following decades of crafting bespoke garments.

Shades of Shan, The Liquid Blush to tint your cheeks

Shades of Shan Cosmetics dropped The Liquid Blush in numerous tints, like Glowing Guava and Daring Dragonfruit. For your makeup obsessed friend, purchase the whole bundle.

Easy to blend and to control the shade with the amount you put on, the Korean-made pigment packed blush gives an effortless glow. The brand’s honor this year as Pantone’s exclusive beauty partner for the Color of the Year 2024 is a testament to its commitment to celebrating every shade of beauty. What is even more amazing is that a portion of the proceeds benefits single parents.

Thrive Causemetics, build your own gift set

Mix and match 10 of their vegan, cruelty free products for your beauty loving pal who will appreciate this thriving makeup and skincare brand. Choose from any array of products like Brilliant Eye Brighteners with shimmer that can be used in many ways, Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks, Hydrating Lip Tint that smells great, Liquid Balm Lip Treat (in holiday scents like peppermint and gingerbread), and more.

Veronique Gabai AROMA Collection Gift Sets

You may know Veronique Gabai’s perfumery and stunning scents inspired by the Mediterranean and French Riviera in gold bottles that looks like jewelry, something you would want to display on a shelf for all to see. Now, make someone feel special with by choosing one of three fragrance therapy variants: Heart, Body and Soul to stimulate your chakra. This “perfume therapy” line is a collaboration by Olfactive Therapist Isabelle Sogno Lalloz and Perfumer Frank Voelkl (of Firmenich) and contains ethically sourced natural essential oils selected for their therapeutic benefits and finished with perfume blends selected for pleasure.  Each set contains an Eau de Parfum 100ml, Essential Blend roll-on, and candle.

Heart is a citrus-rich formula to bring joy and positivity. The notes were carefully selected to fight anxiety and fatigue, renew self-confidence, and help open up to others with notes of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon,citronella, cedarwood, clary sage, clove and jasmine. 

Body is a floral-rich formula formulated to balance emotions. A floral-rich formula, Body is a regenerative tonic to alleviate stress, enhance sensuality and even act as a light aphrodisiac with notes of rose, patchouli, geranium, benzoin and clove leaf. 

Soul is a wood and lavender-rich formula with a tranquil and soothing aroma. A spiritual boost, Soul calms nervous tension to open the mind up to new, elevated experiences with notes of cedarwood, lavender, elemi, olibanum.

Halt Fire Spray for kitchen and home safety

Give the gift of home preparedness as we all know sometimes a loved one can start a kitchen fire accidentally or holiday decor can even lead to fire hazards. HALT Spray is an at home fire extinguisher designed to act quickly and put out small fires easily in seconds unlike hard to use standard fire extinguishers. 

El Cristiano Tequila

EL CRISTIANO, the world’s first additive free tequila is made from the finest batches of Jalisco Highlands Blue Agave and the family behind the brand has been in the tequila business for over three decades. Impress with you knowledge of this fine spirit. Consider the sipping tequila with unrivaled complexity, El Cristiano Black Label Extra Anejo aged for 3 years in American Oak. 

Explore the Galápagos Islands with Ecoventura on a Relais and Chateaux yacht

Surprise your loved one with a memory they won’t forget – an expedition to the Galapagos Islands that will alter one’s mind for a lifetime. Connect with endemic species daily as this 10-cabin cruise takes guests to multiple islands daily, to witness the wildlife. After daily hiking, adventuring and deepwater snorkeling, return to a luxe boat where 5-star service and outstanding menu options with local ingredients will be the icing on the cake. Learn more here.