Lolalina Gift Guide: Luxe Finds Under $25

Yippee! I am very pleased to bring you the first part of my Domino Mag-inspired gift guide today. I’ve worked hard to find unique, obsession-worthy finds for each part of the guide, starting with luxe finds under $25 (below), and continuing next week with gifts they can always use, gifts they would never buy for themselves, bound-to-be classic books, and a special section just for the little ones. So are you ready to go shopping? Oh good, let’s go!

1. I love the letterpress owl on this sleek, graphic journal; $10 from Blackbird Letterpress.
2. The small, expertly tailored purses from madebyhank are an Etsy cult favorite for good reason – and the unique designs sell out quickly, so check her shop for current stock; $18 for a small purse.
3. Give a stack of these crisp linen-cotton monogram cocktail napkins to your friend who always throws the best parties; on sale for $3.95 at Anthropologie.
4. Earthy and rustic, these Sierra Cedar Smudge Sticks made from wild plant trimmings are a cool alternative to incense; $8 from Terrain.
5. Design-lovers will swoon over these smooth white porcelain hole jugs; $18-$24 from Global Table.
6. Tillandsias (aka air plants) have to be some of the coolest plants out there, and they require virtually no care; Tillandsia with hanging terrarium from Flora Grubb Gardens, $25.
7. These Blue Hex Website Cards from Avie Designs will make your blogging and Etsy-selling friends squeal with delight – and at $15 bucks for a set of 75 cards, they are a total steal.
8. Cute twin sparrow earrings from Shiho Yamashita would make a cheeky gift for a Twitter-loving buddy; $16.
9. I would use this stoneware egg crate to organize earrings and other small bits and baubles; $14 from Anthro.

1. These are no ordinary candy canes: hand-pulled and flavored with natural essences of anise, cinnamon or peppermint, these will please anyone who complains that candy isn’t what it used to be; $16.50 for a half dozen canes, from Zoe’s Chocolate Co.
2. Embroidery, beading, and pom poms make this little change purse very special; $16 from Anthro.
3. Give the gift of art and an inspiring message with this adorable print; $18 from Ulaa’s Bazaar.
4. Crafty types get obsessive about this Japanese masking tape made from washi paper; $12 for a set of three, from Design Within Reach.
5. This multi-layered, mixed-metal necklace makes a bold statement – and looks like it should cost more than $21.99; from ModCloth.
6. These amazing gold-flecked turquoise stones are actually handmade soaps; $18.99 for six, from Amethyst Soaps.
7. Embellish gifts from your own kitchen with these sweet jam jar covers; $8 for six, from Cozy Memories.
8. The chunks of raw honeycomb in this honey make it feel totally decadent; $24 from Terrain.
9. These block-printed linen sachets are filled with super-fragrant organic lavender; $17 for a set of three, from Jewelweeds.

1. Delicate quartz crystal ornaments feel glamorous and earthy at the same time; $24 for six, from Sundance.
2. The laboratory flower vases from Urban Outfitters are one of those rare items that can please both hipsters and Moms; $14.
3. These hefty paper weights have gorgeous letterpress designs on display under the glass; $18 each, from Delphine Letterpress.
4. Gift these chic little produce bags to eco-friendly family and friends; $5 each, from ordinary thinks.
5. Totally luxe, handcrafted baby fern earrings; $19, from Shiho Yamashita.
6. This charming little letterpress calendar is printed with eco-friendly soy-based inks on recycled paper, and comes with a pretty grosgrain ribbon for hanging; $24 from Delphine Letterpress.

Happy weekend everyone! I’ll be back in a few with one last post before I go, just a short Sweet Obsessions Friday…see you soon!

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