Boxwood’s Handpicked Holiday Gifts for Hosts, Teachers & Everyone You Love
The best gifts feel like a story — a scent that calls home to mind, a color that brightens a room, a small treasure that turns everyday moments lovely. The Boxwood Holiday Gift Guide has officially arrived, filled with festive favorites for her, him, teachers, hosts, and every delightful wildcard on the list. This year’s collection brings together pretty pieces, practical gems, and joyful surprises, each chosen with real holiday moments in mind: last-minute invitations, thoughtful thank-yous, and those magical little gifts that make the season feel truly special.
In true Boxwood fashion, the guide leans into charm, warmth, and a bit of holiday humor. Some gifts bring sparkle, some bring comfort, and some bring the kind of smiles that become tradition year after year. From stocking stuffers with personality to standout pieces that feel truly heartfelt, this guide celebrates the fun of finding “just the right thing.” So here’s to a season filled with merriment, good wrapping days, and gifts that make the holidays feel wonderfully bright.
FOR THE HOSTESS
Lodestone Holiday Candles
These hand-poured soy candles capture all the best winter moments — cozy hearths, festive gatherings, and quiet twinkly nights. Made locally on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Lodestone candles are rich, layered, and crafted with so much heart. The moment the lid lifts, a home just feels special. Available in Holiday Hearth, Festal Forest, and Winter Berry & Cypress.
Preserved Boxwood Wreath with Ivery-Gold Ribbon
They brings a touch of timeless holiday charm to absolutely any spot — perched on a place setting, hung on a cabinet door, tied to the back of a dining chair, or even adding festive cheer in a child’s room (one has been in my daughter’s room for 15 years and it still makes me smile). This petite preserved boxwood wreath stays beautifully lush year after year, and its ivory-gold ribbon adds just the right hint of seasonal sparkle. Available in 6-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch diameter.
Geometry Tea Towels (Holiday Prints)
These ultra-absorbent, quick-dry towels come in joyful seasonal designs that are pretty enough for display yet tough enough for daily spills. A charming little holiday helper for any kitchen — and the perfect, practical hostess gift that brings a festive touch to all the merry moments.
2026 En Fleurs Desk Calendar (with easel)
It's a collaboration close to our hearts. The beautiful illustrations are created by French artist Aurélie Baudry, and the final calendar is thoughtfully assembled and produced by our friend and local maker, Mary Tobias of Carland Collections. A little piece of art and a whole lot of community, all wrapped into one lovely desk companion.
Bella Cucina - Chefs Collection Gift Box
It's the kind of foodie gift that feels special without trying too hard — vibrant flavors, beautiful packaging, and endless ways to use each jar. The Chefs Collection Gift Box features a sunny yellow box filled with three 6 oz. jars of pesto in delightfully unexpected flavor combinations: Sweet Roasted Pepper, Artichoke Lemon, and Arugula Pine Nut. Each jar includes recipe suggestions, making this set a thoughtful, delicious gift for hosts.
FOR HIM
Zafferano Polidina Tall Cordless Lamps
A standout gift for him—practical, stylish, and ready for every night in or night out. Italian, rechargeable lamps that move effortlessly from room to patio, offering a dimmable glow and quiet charm wherever the evening leads. The colors are fantastic, the portability is downright addictive, and that clean, cord-free light brings a thoughtful, modern touch to any setting.
Travel-Ready Roll-Up Backgammon
A classic, portable game that makes an excellent gift for him. A handsome, packable game that plays just as well on a dining table as it does fireside at a weekend Airbnb. It’s screen-free competition, clever design, and just enough strategy to spark friendly rivalry and plenty of rematch requests.
Light Grain 5-Piece Tall Flask Set
A sleek, modern set with a light wood-grain finish, complete with a tall flask and matching accessories. It quietly says, “let’s take this party with us.” A fun, shareable little set that brings responsible good times to any outing — a fantastic gift for him.
It’s every forgotten essential, zipped into one heroic case — a smart, no-fuss gift for him. A compact, full-zip case packed with everyday essentials. One side holds a comb, nail tools, and mirror; the other keeps a lint brush, bottle opener, and shaver at the ready. Everything neatly organized in one sleek little travel companion.
FOR HER
Effortless, all-day fragrance that leaves any room — yes, even the powder room — feeling freshly aired and subtly elegant. The porcelain flower atop the diffuser is stunning on its own, adding a sculptural touch that feels like decor and scent in one. A gorgeous, thoughtful gift for her.
Oh My Mahjong - Pearlescent Tiles Set
There’s something undeniably special about the Pearl Tiles — that soft shimmer, the gentle glow, and the way the light dances across the table with every move. They feel timeless and feminine, a little whisper of luxury that turns a simple game night into something memorable. The pearlescent backing is truly stunning in person, catching the light in the prettiest way.
Tile sets patterns also available at Boxwood: La Fete, Luminaire, Palm Royale, Taylor and Sorbet.
Classic Scalloped Trays by Addison Ross
Addison Ross brings their signature elegance to this glossy scalloped tray, creating a beautiful accent that works in any room. It’s a perfect catch-all for vanities, coffee tables, and nightstands — stylish, functional, and unmistakably Addison Ross. Available in round and rectangular in a variety of gorgeous colors.
Meg Carter Earrings & Necklaces
Meg Carter creates jewelry with that rare mix of timelessness and coastal ease — pieces that feel effortless, beautiful, and quietly special. Each design blends classic materials with a modern, fresh touch, making her collection a joy to gift and an even bigger joy to wear.
Two personal favorites: the Sutton Necklace and the Gold Hydrangea Pearl Earrings. Each one carries that signature Meg feeling — feminine, graceful, and meant to be loved for years to come.
A huge favorite at Boxwood — these VIETRI Hibiscus Vases have this magical way of making even the simplest blooms feel special. The shape, the colors, the sweetness of each little piece… they just bring joy. Gifting one feels like sharing a small, everyday moment of beauty. A truly lovely gift for her this holiday season.
FOR THE TEACHER
LAFCO Woodland Spruce Votive Candle
This little candle is pure charm — a petite, elegant jar filled with a grown-up blend of saffron, sandalwood, and soft woods. It’s the kind of scent that makes a desk, reading nook, or classroom corner feel calm and a touch luxurious. It’s the perfect holiday thank-you for a teacher, and a lovely way to say, “you truly make a difference.”
Sweater Shaped Plate w/Hat Shaped Dish
A sweet little mug-and-plate duo with a cozy cable-knit texture — perfect for tea, cookies, and those rare, quiet five-minute breaks every teacher deserves.
Vietri Giftable Holiday Plates
Vietri’s holiday cookie and nutcracker plates bring all the festive cheer — whimsical, colorful, and full of that signature holiday charm. They make even the simplest treats feel special, and each one arrives ready to give in a beautiful Vietri gift box. It’s a festive, foolproof teacher gift that always brings a smile especially during the holidays.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Miss Maude’s Chocolate Holiday Bar
A little bar with big holiday charm — festive packaging, rich chocolate, and that perfect hint of nostalgia that makes the season feel extra sweet.
Instant self-care in five minutes. No setup, no fuss… just a deep breath, a beautiful scent, and a moment she’ll actually take for herself. Perfect for her stocking.
Pickleball Paddle, Mahjong Tile & Gold Card Ornaments
Tiny ornaments with big personality — pickleball, mahjong, gold card, and more. Guaranteed to make the tree (and her) grin.
Clean, confident scents, like exotic musk and sandalwood or midnight amber, giving that smooth, just-shaved feel.
Making Spirits Bright Ornaments
A witty, elegant nod to his favorite nightcap for the tree.
FOR TEENS & KIDS
Red Coquette Bow Claw Hair Clip
A sweet little claw clip with major Coquette energy — pretty, fun, and instantly outfit-making. It’s not just an accessory… it’s wearable art, and teens are going crazy for it.
Spongellé Happy Holidays Tree Body Butter Gift Set
Festive little soap-sponges that suds, scrub, and smell amazing — basically tiny bath-time miracles disguised as holiday trees. It’s two-in-one fun. Perfect for stockings.
They may insist on shorts until the first snow falls… but these beanies & slippers are so soft and festive they’ll actually keep them on.
At Boxwood Old Town, the holidays are always about heart — the small moments, the shared laughter, the thoughtful gifts that become traditions. Every piece in this guide was chosen with that spirit in mind, inspired by the joy that fills the shop this time of year. From tiny stocking treats to meaningful tokens of appreciation, each item carries a bit of the magic that makes Boxwood, well… Boxwood. Here’s to a season of warm homes, happy gifting, and holiday moments that linger long after the lights come down!
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