Edie's Holiday Gift Guide for Every Person in Your Life

The holiday season fills up a shopping list fast. There is the sister who hosts every year, the friend who travels more than she is home, the golfer who swears he needs nothing, and the family member you still have not figured out after a decade of trying. 

Edie's holiday gift guide takes the guesswork out of gift-giving this season. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, and maybe pick something out for yourself along the way.

How to Pick a Gift Someone Will Actually Use

Useful gifts are the safe choice. A study found that gift givers lean toward the impressive option, while recipients would rather have something they will actually use. A hand cream she reaches for every day is a better gift than something flashy that sits in a drawer, and it will remind her of you every time she uses it.

A few rules for gift-giving we follow here at Edie:

1. Start with how they spend a Saturday. The host, the golfer, and the bookworm all want different things.

2. Choose something they would not buy for themselves. An everyday upgrade makes a great gift because it feels like a treat but still gets used.

3. Pair a small item with a bigger one. A cocktail book with a bar tool or a hand wash with a candle feels more thoughtful than either on its own.

4. Pick something you would like to receive! If you like it, chances are they will too.

The Gift Guide, Person by Person

Are you stuck trying to find something that person in your life will actually enjoy? At Edie and Marigold, we have something for everyone. New arrivals come in on a weekly basis, so be sure to check back all holiday season for new picks and gifts.

1. The Host Who Loves a Full Table

The host is the one who says "come over" before anyone else can. Shop Home & Hosting for serving bowls, platters, and trays they will use at every gathering this year. Our stainless steel champagne chiller keeps a bottle cold on the counter, and a set of stemware or a charcuterie board rounds out the perfect host gift. These are timeless classics that work just as well for a holiday dinner as a summer soiree.

Wine and Champagne Chiller

2. The Home Bartender

For the friend with opinions about ice, start with a piece from our bar tools and accessories. A cocktail shaker, a bar set, or a golf ball wine stopper pairs well with a pick from recipe and cocktail books. A recipe card deck is a fun way to gift, since the cards live on the bar cart and bring a fun twist when someone is looking for a new beverage. Add a jar of bourbon cherries, and you have a perfect present for the cocktail enthusiast in your life.

3. The Skincare Lover

The skincare lover on your list is easy to shop for, because small self-care luxuries are a fun gift to put together. A new hand cream, face mask, hair perfume, or bath bar makes any weeknight feel like a spa night. The Volcano Glimmer Hand Wash has warm spice notes and a bottle that looks good on any sink. For a laugh, the Bitch Bar soap (yes, that is the real name) is our favorite thing to tuck into a bag for your sister or your best friend. Gift boxes like the Swedish Dream soap and hand cream set are already packaged, so there is one less thing to wrap.

4. The Friend Who Always Looks Put Together

Amy, owner of Edie Boutique, points to the accessories. "Adding a scarf, adding jewelry, or adding a bunch of bracelets on your arm- it's the finishing touches." Shop jewelry for stackable bracelets and earrings, hats for embroidered caps, and bags and totes for a cute crossbody, tote, or a Hydrobag to hold their water bottle. The full accessories collection has options for every style.

5. The Traveler

Your travel wardrobe starts at Edie. "You only have so much room in your luggage, so you want to take ten pieces that can mix and match for a two-week trip," Amy says. Our travel collection has totes, tech kits, and fashion tape for the person who is always packing. Add a soft sweater she can layer on the plane or a T-shirt from our tops collection that goes with everything in her suitcase.

Golf Teddy Pouch

6. The Golfer

Our golf accessories cover the golfer who owns every club, such as hats, pouches, accessories, totes, or the perfect pair of embroidered golf socks. The golf collection also holds most of our men's apparel, including William Murray polos every golfer will love. For the 19th hole, a golf-themed glass makes a great gift to pair with a bottle.

7. The Cozy Homebody

Colder months are this person's favorite time of year, and they love to cozy up on the couch with a good book. Loungewear sets in scuba knit are a gift they will always reach for, and a blanket or throw belongs on their couch. Add a candle, a 1,000-piece puzzle for the coffee table, or a new book, and you have the perfect gift basket.

Bumblebee Warmie

8. The Newest Family Member

A baby's first holiday calls for something special and soft. The Baby Shop has Warmie plushes, board books, swaddles, and keepsakes that the new parent in your own family will appreciate. A plush tucked into a stocking is a cute, thoughtful gift for your little nephew, cousin, or granddaughter, and it will be their favorite thing they open on Christmas morning.

9. The Person Who Has Everything

Every family has one. An Edie + Marigold gift card works in-store and online, never expires, and comes in amounts between $25 and $500. Our stocking stuffers guide is full of small, unique gifts that fit in a stocking or a gift bag. Add a mug or tumbler with a lake life or hometown print that will be used every morning, and you have this person covered.

Make Holiday Shopping Easy This Year

Shop in store and skip the wrapping. Walk into any Edie or Marigold location and your purchase leaves in one of our bags, ready to give. Our team can pull options for everyone on your list in a single visit, which is a game changer in the last week before Christmas. Find a store near you.

Edie opened in Lake Geneva in 2015, named after Amy's fashion-loving grandmother. Learn more about us on our about page. Fashion is supposed to be fun, and a gift is supposed to be easy to give. Happy shopping, and happy holidays from all of us.