Have the moms and dads in your life been extra nice this year? Did your spouse or partner (or sibling or bestie or nanny) manage to stay off the naughty list despite the trials of potty training, preschool admissions, and/or peace-keeping with a teenager? Show them (or yourself!) some love this holiday season with any of the luxe and lovely gifts on our nice list!
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For Moms: Wrapped in Red
The rich color of an opulent ruby is perfect for adding holiday sparkle to any winter look. Scosha’s Blazonry Necklace in Gold—handcrafted in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from a sliced ruby tablet and a 10-karat gold chain—is sure to prove the adage that great gifts come in small packages. A wax nylon braid detail adds a dash of bohemian sensibility. $1,045, scosha.com -
For Moms: Holiday Magic
Lush’s Magic of Christmas Bubble Bar is a gift fit for the Sugar Plum fairy herself! The multi-use bar (available at the Lush store and spa on the UES) twinkles with a golden glow and is crafted with clove buds, star anise, and a real cinnamon stick handle—it’s a perfect stocking stuffer sure to have mom feeling festive all winter long. $9.95, lushusa.com -
For Moms: Timeless Style
The buy-one-give-one pioneers at TOMS recently partnered with the California-based watch company La Mer for a collection of handcrafted leather wrap watches. The Black Rainbow Guatemalan Wrap Watch is beautifully made with black Italian leather and a 14-karat gold-plated square watch case. Plus, the purchase of this product helps support community health programs for children in Guatemala. $137.50, toms.com/marketplace -
For Moms: Naughty Mommy
Give the hard-working mom in your life full license to spike the eggnog at your next holiday soiree by giving her this cheeky Smathers & Branson Mommy’s Juice Needlepoint Flask. The needlepoint exterior of the stainless steel 6-oz. flask is trimmed with full-grain leather for a sharp look that’s perfect for holding her favorite libation. $65, smathersandbranson.com -
For Moms: Feeling Foxy
What does the fox say? Happy holidays, stylish mama! Kate Spade New York’s Woodland Critters Intarsia Hat in Fairy Tale Red features a sly little fox face (complete with rhinestone eyes) rendered in soft merino wool with a jaunty faux fur pom-pom on top and fox tail design on the back to add some winter flair. $68, katespade.com -
For Moms: Happy Heart
Complete with a sweet shape and holiday-hued gems (including amethysts, garnets, blue, yellow, and pink sapphires, and more) the 14-karat Gold Open Heart Ring by Elisa Solomon for Shoshanna is sure to compliment any style-savvy mama’s holiday party ensembles (no surprise, as designer Shoshanna Gruss is an NYC mom of three herself). A child-sized matching ring is also available for an adorable mommy-and-me gift. $790, shoshanna.com -
For Moms: By Candlelight
Put a twist on the classic scented candle gift with Brooklinen’s Blood Orange + Bourbon Candle. Made in Brooklyn from plant-based ingredients, natural cotton wicks, and perfume-grade fragrances, this candle not only features a warm and enticing aroma, but the exterior has a chalkboard covering, making it easy and fun to personalize for any season. $28, brooklinen.com -
For Moms: Power Up
There’s nothing more frustrating than being in the midst of a busy day and finding your iPhone in the red zone when you need it! Cure the curse of the low battery in the most stylish way with this wireless Studded iPhone Charger by Rebecca Minkoff (a local mom herself). The charger shines with gold stud accents and is compatible with iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6s, and 6+ models. $78, rebeccaminkoff.com -
For Moms: B+M Shoe Club
Founded by two accomplished local stylists, Martina Gordon and Rebecca Klein, the B+M Shoe Club offers 4, 6, or 12 pairs of must-have seasonal shoes, handpicked by the B+M Show Club and delivered quarterly, bi-monthly or monthly to the lucky recipient for a year. The service is unique because they choose the shoes based on our client's lifestyle (determined by a few easily answered questions). And, in a world where everything is an app's touch away, their personal touch always seems to please. Price on request, therestylists.com -
For Dads: Poker Face
What fun-loving dad could resist the chance to take his poker game on the go? Mark and Graham’s Mini Travel Poker Set—which includes free monogramming—includes playing cards, dice of all kinds, 20 blue chips, and 20 red chips all housed in a compact vinyl case that snaps closed. $79, markandgraham.com -
For Dads: Perfect Match
Double the fun for both dad and the kids with a Dad + Kid Set of socks from Pair of Thieves (shown here in the Pa Paul pattern). The company—which counts Jessica Alba’s hubby Cash Warren as a founder—specializes in socks that are super-stylish but that also offer breathability, moisture-wicking, performance fabric, and great support. $16, pairofthieves.com -
For Dads: Mad for Plaid
Few accessories are as festive as a red-and-green plaid bow tie. This Christmas, help dad tie one on in the most dapper way with the Halkirk Bow Tie from Beau Ties Ltd. Handcrafted in Vermont, this gift is sure to take dad from the nice list straight to the best-dressed list. $40, beautiesltd.com -
For Dads: Read the Manual
NYC’s own Kaufmann Mercantile published its first book this year: "The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures." The book—which features 48 how-tos in the categories of kitchen, outdoors, home, garden, and grooming—is a light-hearted, yet practical, tome inspired by a love for learning and discovery. $24.95, kaufmann-mercantile.com -
For Dads: Get Coozy
Faribault Woolen Mill Co., located in Minnesota, is celebrating 150 years of their ruggedly chic wares with these après-ski-worthy Coffee Cup/Pint Beer Glass Wool Sleeves. The coozies are crafted from remnants of Faribault’s signature wool blankets and are finished off with a contrasting whipstitch edge and a cool commemorative 150th Anniversary label. $10, faribaultmill.com -
For Dads: Linked In
Cufflinks have long been considered a go-to gift for men, but this year, we challenge you to put a twist on a time-honored pick with Miansai’s Gold-Plated Rope Cufflinks. These luxe links are gold-plated and fastened with the nautical-inspired brand’s signature maritime chord in a sharp burgundy shade. $105, miansai.com -
For Dads: Such Great Heights
Have a frequent-flying dad on your list? Help him take his in-flight libation of choice to the next level with the Carry On Cocktail Kit available from NYC-based Izola. This kit—which makes two Old-Fashioneds with an airplane mini bottle of booze—includes aromatic bitters, cane sugar, a linen cocktail napkin, a spoon/muddler, and mixing instructions in a handy tin. $24, izola.com -
For Dads: In the Bag
Hand-hewn in Massachusetts with a distinctly New England aesthetic, Forestbound’s WWII Era Canvas Pocket Utility Pouch is perfect for packing toiletries for a trip or everyday essentials for the office or gym. Made from canvas salvaged from a WWII-era US military duffel bag, with outer pockets made from 1940’s-era camp duffel bag canvas, this bag is a great gift for history-buff dads. $60, forestbound.com
