Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gorgeous Picks from Our Community

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The Alt Summit Community includes some of the most talented designers and makers on the planet. We’re delighted to feature their creative and gorgeous wares in this helpful, handy gift guide. Will these products make perfect gifts for friends, co-workers, and the children in your life? Yes. Will you want one of each for yourself? Also yes.

From designer and illustrator Lisa Congdon’s delightfully colorful shop, we recommend the Lapin Bleu (blue rabbit) Bandana, ($20). It’s 100% American made from all pure cotton that will soften with wear. Order a few to have on hand for last-minute gifting, and get free shipping with orders over $75.

From it-girl favorite Clare V, the Petit Moyen bag ($385) is bound to be your recipient’s most loved gift. It’s the cutest zip-top mini messenger, with room for a phone, keys, small wallet, and sunnies. It’s made of handwoven leather, comes in 10 different colors, and ships for free.

From Mochi Kids, you’ll love the Kawaii Bread Kids Graphic Tee ($32), featuring all of our favorite carbs. This tee is made in Los Angeles of super soft cotton, and the boxy fit is perfectly comfy. Use code BF20 for 20% off Mochi Clothing + BF15 for 15% off everything else. And get free domestic shipping on orders $150+.

Tea towels make such an easy gift. They’re pretty and practical (but not at all precious), and bring visual delight to everyday kitchen tasks. We recommend the Sardines Tea Towel ($20) from Hazelmade. It’s screen printed on 100% cotton flour sack and made in the Midwest. Order several and make it a hostess gift for your holiday parties.

From Benzie Design, the place for crafting with felt, we love the Pink Moth Felt Ornament Kit ($26). Designed by Lolli + Grace, this DIY ornament kit includes all the materials you need to make a pretty pink moth ornament, plus a full-color printed booklet with step-by-step photos and instructions.

For something really special, gift a Golden Coil Linen Covered Notebook ($86). It has 242 pages and you can completely customize the interior pages—classic patterns like dot, lined, and grid, or choose specialized pages for projects or calender-ing. The dyed linen covers are available in 12 gorgeous colors.

Jenny Lemons is all about food-themed accessories for colorful people. We recommend their Mini Crab Hair Claw Clip ($12). It’s handmade and hand-painted from eco-friendly cellulose acetate. Each claw features unique color variations, making every little crab one of a kind. Their biggest sale of the year is on now—get 30% off with code STUFFED, and free US shipping over $35.

A fun destination for seasonal decorations, unique gifts, prints, collaborations, and more is House That Lars Built. When you explore their offerings, don’t miss the Speckled Loopy Mugs by Betsy Croft ($58). These one of a kind handcrafted mugs feature funky handles, and are made from durable stoneware that is oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Get free shipping on orders $50+.

The perfect gift for the sticker lover in your life—even if it’s you! These unique wood-free paper designs from Pipsticks cannot be found anywhere else. If you like the idea but aren’t sure how to begin a sticker collection, we recommend A Good Start ($4), which includes one 4” x 4” sheet of stickers. Use it in a stocking, or pair it with a notebook for collecting. Get 40% off now in their Pre-Black Friday sale.

Hedley & Bennett aprons are beloved throughout the culinary world. You really can’t go wrong with anything they offer, but if you need help deciding, try the Smock Apron in Broccolini ($106). It’s made of cotton and linen, with super comfy crossback straps—a timeless design that has been around for centuries, updated in a modern way. The smock collection features 28 colors and patterns. Their Black Friday sale is happening now with 20% off sitewide, and up to 40% off.

How great are these Atomic Pink Kid’s All Weather Rubber Cowboy Boots ($50). From Dakota Ridge, these boots are built to withstand the heaviest of downpours while keeping your little wrangler’s feet cozy and dry. If atomic pink isn’t quite right, they also come in brown, black, and white. Get 40% off your entire order in their Black Friday sale which is live now.

Glad & Young Studio makes fun-loving, hand made leather goods that we adore. For holiday gifting, we recommend the Highly Classified Envelope ($28) that comes in 20 different colors. It’s sized perfectly to hold credit cards and cash as mini-wallet, and would also be ideal as a business card holder—so you can gift it to your favorite business bestie. You can even personalize it with gold foil initials. Enjoy 15% off all orders through November 30th.

We know you’re ready to deck the halls, and Type Affiliated has an excellent new edition to add to your holiday decor. Check out the Happy Holidays Hand Lettered Pennant ($24). This white canvas pennant is one of a kind—hand lettered and hand sewn. Hang it wherever you need a spot of cheer, or offer it as a holiday house warming gift.

Penpal kits, colorful prints, and cheery wood toys are all Suzy Ultman bestsellers. Our pick is a stocking stuffer idea: A packet of Panda Love Tattoos ($10). It comes with 2 sheets of tattoos that are dermatologically and CE Tested, each tattoo featuring a delightful Suzy Ultman illustration.

You might recognize In Defense of Dabbling ($26) by the incredible Karen Walrond, from her feature interview in an earlier issue of Same Boat. This book is a welcome permission slip to feed our curiosity, to play with and explore whatever it is we’re drawn to—not for our side hustle, not to become a professional, but for our humanity. Gift it to a friend who is feeling adrift, or needs some play in their life.

We’re obsessed with the crafty kits for beginners from Homebody DIY. We recommend the Punch Needle Kits ($40), available in 14 designs. Each kit includes everything you need, included detailed instructions, and has been designed to give you an easy and fun crafting experience. The ideal gift for your friend who loves an excuse to stay home.

We had a hard time picking a favorite from Made by Maeberry’s collection of jewelry, because every piece brings a smile. Have fun browsing and don’t miss the Black and White Duas Statement Earrings ($36). These earrings are sure to elevate your look. They’re perfect for any occasion, and they come in many color combos. Get free shipping on orders over $50.

Maika Goods makes thoughtfully designed, sustainably made bags and accessories. Don’t miss the Essential Tote in Belvedere ($120). Available in 18 prints and pattens, it’s an impeccably crafted bag with carefully considered details—including a sleeve for your luggage so it can perch on a roller bag. Their big holiday sale is happening now with up to 40% off.

Salt and Honey Market was named one of the top small businesses in America, and brings together a vetted assortment of incredible brands and makers. The Evil Eye Porcelain Trinket Dish by Idelwide ($22) caught our attention. It would make just the right spot for things like jewelry or house keys.

We adore Katie and Kin handmade pottery and how every piece feels one-of-a-kind. For your favorite cook, we recommend their Ceramic Spoon Rest ($22). A staple for every kitchen, this spoon rest is made from speckled clay and has grooves for catching drips.

We hope this gift guide gave you just the inspiration you need for finishing (or starting!) your holiday shopping.

There’s so much talent in this community. Please tell us, who did we miss? Add more gift ideas from Alt Alums in the comments.