Hey there, Gang!! Our Holiday Shop is back for 2026, and is now – officially – open for business! We have spent the last year tracking down small, independent brands and local makers, tasting wayyyy too much chocolate (it’s a tough job, har har), and finding exactly the gifts that we, ourselves, are planning to give to our families and friends (or, uh…keep – there’s a bunch I’m just gonna keep).

This year, we added a whole Chocolate Shop (to feed our ongoing addiction, haha), expanded our Stocking Stuffers into quite the fun little collection, and pulled together pieces that also make good gifts for him, kids, teens, and hostess gifts. Our holiday jewelry collection is starting to drop, too, with more to come in the upcoming weeks!!

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Earrings | Necklace | Tinseltown Puzzle | Glitter Simple Syrup | Watch Band Bracelet | Tinned Drawing Kit | Fleece-Lined Socks | Candle | Cupuaçu Chocolate

Here’s a few of the holiday collections you can find in this year’s shop…

We basically rounded up our all-time favorite chocolate treats (from Philly to Vermont and beyond), and each of these small batch brands are seriously delicious, and truly giftable.

• Nu Chocolat Shaved Hot Chocolate – The best hot chocolate we’ve ever had, hands down. Worth a visit if you’re ever in Burlington, VT, too!
• Antidote Dark Chocolate Bars – This is the chocolate I had years ago, and was so memorable, I’ve been trying to find it since. Success!!
• MECHA Chocolate “Tea Box” Ganaches – locally made chocolates, in the most complex (and surprisingly delicious!!) flavors. The best hostess gifts ever, says me.

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The first holiday pieces just landed (with lots more on the way!!), but they’re worth sneaking a peek now.

• 8.6.4 Turquoise Double Bead Stud Earrings – the tiniest pop of color, but makes a surprisingly big impact. Locally made in NYC.
• Nach Bijoux Once in a Blue Moon Earrings – The coolest freaking earrings – a little asymmetry goes a long way.
• Michael Michaud Queen Anne’s Lace Cluster Earrings – If the words ‘understated sparkle’ appeal…THESE.

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We’ve been on the hunt all year for fun, unexpected little items to stuff our own families’ stockings. This page is the result. 🙂

• Cotton Twist Roman Tic Tac Toe – once played by the Romans, this a tiny little version fits into a stocking, and will never end up in a tie.
• Zizia Botanicals All Balm Multi-Use Balm Stick – one of the most useful little tubes we’ve found (and pretty gender-neutral)
• Pomegranate Card Decks for the Curious: Iconic Details – an art-lovers edition, with the coolest freaking close-ups.

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Instead of the usual bottle of wine, we rounded up a few hostess gift ideas that are a little unexpected, but really useful.

• Niteswim The Big Pause Bath Salts – these bath salts are amazing, but happen to be formulated especially for menopause (if that’s too, uh, bold for your crowd, we also have Merigold’s Coconut Rose Bath Salts which are STUNNING).
• Wood Stove Kitchen Glitter Simple Syrup – this bottle is so pretty to look at (definitely feels like a gift!!), and would be a seriously fun add to any bar cart.
• Nu Chocolat Italian Orange Segments – candied Italian orange slices fully dipped in dark chocolate – these are a pretty sophisticated treat (bright, bitter, complex), but my mom and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.

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I mean yes – of course we brought back Verloop’s fleece-lined socks. 🙂 As well as some seriously cool little accessories….

• Laolao Studios Cashmere Mini Scarf – literally the best skinny scarf we’ve found, in 100% cashmere. In either red or navy (both look so french-girl cool on).
• Verloop Striped Knit Beanie – cute, cheery, and has a matching triangle scarf – LOVE this set.
• Casupo Woven Checkered Tote Bag – still one of the most useful things I own (and makes such an easy, foolproof gift).

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For a little analog fun….

• O-Sack Handmade Leather Hacky Sack – this is one of the gifts I’m the most excited about for my guys. These are really special and seriously beautiful (and are also hand sewn – from real leather! – by a veteran in New Hampshire).
• Pomegranate Hieronymus Bosch Playing Cards – ok, so these are slightly unhinged but I LOVE them. MikeD will be so excited to get this in his stocking.
• Pieceworks Verbier Vacation 750-Piece Puzzle – this is the puzzle we’ll be doing between Christmas and New Years.

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One of my very favorite categories to gift, these make incredible hostess gifts and stocking stuffers, too.

• Varah Gourmet Tikka Masala Spiced Nuts – We first tried these last winter while at an event in NY and…literally couldn’t stop thinking about them. They are…[deep breath] SO GOOD YOU GUYS.
• Wood Stove Kitchen Hot Honey Sprinkles – I’ve been sprinkling these on popcorn, and the result is delicious. Think: spicy kettle corn!!
• Garnier-Thiebaut French Bistro Kitchen Towel – the new ‘Sommelier’ design is so chic.

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We’re always on the hunt for little upgrades that can easily elevate whatever we’re already working with at home.

• Gingko Planetary System Light – This makes such a cool desk object, but will look just as good on a nightstand.
• East End Press Insect Paper Garland – SO stunning, unexpected, and would work for any season.
• Counterpart Retractable USB-C Wall Charger – Such good design, without unsightly cords.

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So fun, right?? Meanwhile, back at the office, we’re all….

The Hoptimists | Verbier Vacation Puzzle & Tinseltown | Self-Care Cards | ONO Fidget Magnets | Chocolate | Vintage Onyx Bracelet | Antique Scarab Necklace | Antique Pearl Necklace | Vintage Watch Band Bracelets

Yup, Holidays. We’re SO ready for ya.

xo,

S