Britt’s 2018 Gift Guide
You know that feeling you get when you give someone the perfect gift? That moment when their face lights up and you know you just nailed it is a feeling I live for. I take pride in finding unique and thoughtful gifts that I know the ones on my list will really love. What I have realized over the years, though, is that not everyone enjoys going to stores and shopping as much as I do. So, I decided to share my go-to gifts this holiday season that you can find right here in Old Town!
For the hostess with the most-est
With flavors like Candy Cane, Eggnog, and Whisky in Blüprint Chocolatiers' Holiday Assortment, you are sure to please all chocolate lovers! (Available at Blüprint Chocolatiers, $12.75 for 6 pieces, $33.50 for 16 pieces)Support a local charity and buy a one-of-a-kind gift, hand made right here in Old Town with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation custom cutting board. (Contact Kathy Seifert at seifert@alexandriaseaport.org, $100-$200)
For the men in your life
SAXX boxers are Geoff’s absolute favorites! (Available at TSALT, $32)Not only does it look cool, the USB rechargeable candle lighter never runs out! (Available at TSALT, $30)Fulton & Roarke solid cologne is a great gift for guys who travel a lot and don’t want to risk the bottle breaking and spilling all over their bag. (Available at TSALT, $42)
For the women in your life
Pucker up! These long-wear lip crèmes, toppers, and glosses in the Jouer Get Charmed Best of Lip Gift Set will stay looking fabulous even during a long night out. (Available at Bellacara, $36)The Smashbox Holidaze Always On Eyeliner Set is a great and fun gift because everyone wants to try something new but is too afraid to commit and buy a crazy color and then not like it. (Available at Bellacara, $39)Carner Barcelona Perfume because it smells so, so good! (Available at TSALT, $120)
Stocking stuffers
The winter always wreaks havoc on my hands, the self-warming Patchology Perfect 10 hand and cuticle mask is exactly what I need! (Available at Bellacara, $10)Kitsch hair coils are no slip and don’t crease your hair. (Available at Bellacara, four for $6)The Good Patch's Hangover Patch is infused with hemp and vitamin B to help you make it through! (Available at Bellacara, $12)
For you...because, of course!
I love this hero mug, because this holiday season, you are a hero. (Available at Red Barn Mercantile, $20)House shoes are all the rage right now. Pretty You London house shoes are part slipper, part shoe, and I’m all in! (Available at TSALT, $60)Kitsch 100 percent mulberry silk scrunchies are perfect to sleep in. The hydrating natural silk reduces hair breakage. (Available at Bellacara, four for $32)