https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:21:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762225 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:37:59 +0000 Liz 1762225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have a Whole Foods near you, they usually have rosemary trees this time of year -- fresh rosemary plants trimmed into the shape of Christmas trees. They're festive for a hostess gift, and also provide a great rosemary plant at the same time. </p> <p>I also like doing magazine subscriptions. Subscriptions to an "of the month" club are also nice (fruit, flowers, coffee), because the gift extends way past the extravaganza of Christmas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762219 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:06:38 +0000 cindysmith 1762219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a tendency to gift little luxuries as last minute gifts. Really nice wines, chocolates, extravagantly overpriced yummy smelling soaps or lotions. I have gifted gourmet coffees, beignet mixes from New Orleans, really nice teas, or special cocoa mixes. I've also crocheted washable makeup removers and face scrubbers pads out of soft cotton yarns (if you don't crochet, maybe you know someone who does, they whip up quick). I like the idea Sylvie had of gifting artisan salts; DH and I have quit using regular salt and use Himalayan or Black salts (which would be expensive if we used a lot of salt but he has ungodly high blood pressure so we use it sparingly). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762182 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:25:47 +0000 El Cee 1762182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like April, I have a "gift closet" where I keep special items so that I can be ready with presents for friends and surprise holiday visitors. My stash this year includes handmade soaps; fragrant candles; hand lotions and body wash; pretty bags with travel size toiletries; special cocoas, coffees and teas; Christmas ornaments; and fancy spice assortments.&nbsp;I recently loaded up on items from Penzeys (a spice company): <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.penzeys.com">https://www.penzeys.com</a>&nbsp; They have items&nbsp;that my husband will use and love (like BBQ spices/rubs) -- but that could be gifted last minute to other hard-to-shop for guys. They also have wonderful gifts for folks who love to cook. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762168 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:34:58 +0000 Lisa 1762168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy tea, hot chocolate, hats and gloves (or hats and scarves), and gift cards as last minute gifts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762157 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:24:39 +0000 April 1762157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My last-minute gifts are more like "nifty gifties". &nbsp;I have to admit I keep a closet where I stash things that are special but not overly personal, if that makes sense. &nbsp;The sort of thing that almost anyone would enjoy, but that weren't bought with a specific recipient in mind. &nbsp;You know, like a hostess gift. &nbsp;This is where I "go shopping" when I need a last minute gift.</p> <p>So what's in the present closet right now... &nbsp;Lots of higher-end scented soaps and candles (I only use these when I know someone loves scents and isn't sensitive to them) and fancy boxed matches to pair with the candles; a variety of mugs stenciled with initials; a little gold Coach wristlet (not for anyone with a big phone); a variety of little handmade cloth bags from etsy, meant to hold tissues or makeup in a handbag; an assortment of my favorite little French paring knives and printed French linen dishtowels, for people whom I know do a little cooking. &nbsp;A holiday-themed soap-and-lotion set in lovely pump dispensers. &nbsp;Then there is always the last-minute bottle of wine or champagne, if I know my recipient enjoys that. &nbsp;I tend to buy these things when I see them and just tuck them away for when I need a gift. &nbsp;</p> <p>I use the same closet to hide Christmas and birthday gifts for Mr. April and Little Mr. April so the rule is that after July or so, they're not permitted to open the door (they both have winter birthdays.)&nbsp;</p> <p>It occurs to me that right now, I have nothing in that closet suitable for a child, so I'd better keep my eyes open for something to fill that gap. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762132 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:38:54 +0000 Elle 1762132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often give nice soap (from Whole Foods or my health food store). &nbsp;One, nicely wrapped, is a nice little treat without making the recipient feel like they have to escalate.</p> <p>Other ideas:<br />&nbsp;--Small foldup umbrellas<br />&nbsp;---Package three nice spices (not supermarket) - like the sea salt idea above. (I'm giving three different baking spices this year, whole nutmeg, good quality cinnamon, good quality vanilla).<br />---Reusable grocery bag (Baggu has some cute ones).</p> <p>My feeling, especially this year, is to give small useful treats to keep the focus on the friendship rather than the gift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762126 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:43:40 +0000 unfrumped 1762126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh these are good.<br /> I may need coloring book items for a 3rd grade girl-- something staring to be less baby but still appropriate and maybe more fun markers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762122 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:33:50 +0000 sylvie55 1762122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Last year I gave tins of fancy artisan salt (pink himalayan and herb-flavored) as last-minute gifts. So many people are doing Paleo and other sugarfree diets that I was scared off fancy chocolate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762115 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:14:11 +0000 JAileen 1762115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We bought pretty sketch notebooks and sets of colored pencils for a couple of preteen girls. For another relative who likes coffee, we bought some locally roasted coffee beans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762112 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:50:56 +0000 Sisi 1762112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thirkellgirl has some good ideas. I like to give food as Christmas gift, last-minute and not. It is always well accepted! Olive oil, honey produced&nbsp;by a friend of mine (I keep a supply at home, for last-minute emergencies!), luxury chocolate cream, wine ... But also gift certificates for a day in the spa, a massage or&nbsp;a face treatment are always appreciated.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762110 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:43:07 +0000 kellygirl 1762110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>seconding Thirkellgirl on the Trader Joe's hand cream. I read somewhere it's comparable to the L'Occitane version. It is my coworker gift this year. &nbsp;I've been using it daily for awhile and I really like it. I use the head to toe balm on my hands at night--it's a lot heavier and comes in a tin.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762107 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:36:31 +0000 Anonymous 1762107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gift Certificates (especially to restaurants). donations in someone's honor to a cause they champion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762102 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:01:36 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1762102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trader Joe's chocolate stuff is always a hit, especially their English toffee or truffles, and they have a seasonal trio of fantastic hand creams that are a lovely gift, especially for 8 bucks. I'm going there this morning to pick up a bunch for my daughter to give to work friends. Panera cards (it's everybody's go-to for coffee around here), and I get a kick out of giving Chik Fil A calendars (which come with lots of freebies) to young people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-last--minute-christmas-gifts#post-1762101 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:56:14 +0000 unfrumped 1762101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, as usual I feel I am getting my "Christmas focus" late and did not have a lot of time off before the actual holiday/ travel time. </p> <p>So now I'm starting to get ideas but running out of time to execute. And it's too late for most online to armchair- search for exactly what you want. </p> <p>I know everything is individual, but who's had some great finds that are locally available-bookstores , Target, gourmet shops, gift cards-- both " typical" ( Sephora card for young ladies; gourmet treats) or maybe some new interesting product that has potential for one of those last- minute but useful gifts?<br /> Sorry started this on Iff Tooic but I always check inspiration so here it is. </p>