A Gift Guide For Homebodies and Roadtrippers Alike
Some of us are staying put for the holidays, and others are hitting the road. It's very nice to have options, and we've come up with gifts for each group.
For those staying put, connection is still so important. FaceTime, yes, but also mail! Recently featured in The Washington Post, Penny Post's card wall is probably the best place to start. Our greeting card collection is extensive, sweet, thoughtful, hilarious, beautiful, sassy, and at times, incredibly specific. Pair the perfect card with a thoughtful gift any snail mail enthusiast would enjoy.
1. You cannot go wrong with a beautiful set of stationery. (Juliet Rose Stationery, $25)
2. A book for inspiration and ideas on how to turn cards and letters into treasures. (How To Write A Letter, $15)
3. This art print is a sweet way to display one's love of letters and snail-mail. (Floral Envelope Print, $24)
4. Stickers to celebrate and adorn outgoing mail! (Snail Mail Sticker Sheet, $6)
5. A fancy brass pen that will oxidize, acquiring a natural antique character as letters are written through the years. (Kaweco Liliput Brass Fountain Pen, $85)
6. A stunning wax seal is icing on the envelope. (Brass Wax Stamp, $39)
7. The whole Kitta line of washi tape is adorable. It's a cute way to seal your letters, and we have so many different patterns available. (Karakusa Washi Tape, $6)
8. A new arrival, this key tag is giving us BFF necklaces vibes. (Penpal Society Key Tag, $10)
9. An address book to keep track of names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses. Sometimes it feels good to keep things offline. (Address Book, $48)
Now that there are ways to travel again safely, Red Barn Mercantile has put together a guide for jet-setting and road-tripping friends. Comfort is key!
1. A stylish travel kit equipped with taped seams and a water-resistant cotton canvas lining to protect valuables from the occasional leaky bottle. (Buffalo Check Travel Kit, $85)
2. 'Tis the season to never leave home without chapstick. (Sweet Lips Honey Lip Balm, $12.50)
3. A festive polish with a beautiful, long-lasting finish to see them through the holidays. (Vegan Nail Polish, $14)
4. An ornament for those putting their passports to good use again. (Passport Ornament, $18)
5. Smaller than a throw. Bigger than a scarf. Chic, cozy, classy comfort. (Wearable Wrap, $140)
6. An organic handmade lavender eye pillow to relax puffy eyes and relieve stress, which both seem to go hand-in-hand with travel. (Eye Pillow, $38)
7. A travel journal for itineraries and notes. (Switchback Leather Notebook, $59)
8. Do we need to explain? (Hand Sanitizer, $10)
9. Really, really tasty snacks. (Duck Fat Caramel, $27.50)
10. A lovely bar of shea butter soap to add a touch of luxury wherever they are. (K. Hall Triple Milled Bar Soap, $12.50)
11. A travel-size lotion enriched with honey and vegetable oils that hydrates and soothes, leaving hands wrapped in softness and comfort. (Lavender Hand Cream, $9)
If any of these ideas speak to you, or if you need help assembling a gift, let us know! It would be our absolute pleasure to earn you the title of best gifter this holiday season.
