Team Bespoke 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Green Monday! Cyber Week may have come to a close but there's still plenty of deals to be had and shopping to be done. We've made our lists and checked them twice. Here's what we're giving and what we hope to hear rattling in the boxes when we shake them.

DEANNA

What I hope to find under the tree:

Hoping Santa slips this one under the tree for ME! The Python Purse Wallet from Lovard, a brand expertly crafted in New York by a mother-daughter team with decades of luxury goods experience. With the gold skull charm, please!

When Mom plays Santa:

Lush Rainbow Soap Bar: get one of these as a stocking stuffer for every kid you know! So much fun, they don’t even remember they are in the bath. This Play-Doh-esque soap will entertain the kiddos for minutes, ha!

We're working on our street cred at the sledding hill and I've got my eye on this Airhead Scoot Snow Scooter for my boys from Target.

For the ladies on my list I'm filling their stockings with Glow Oil Mini shimmering lip + cheek tint from Milk Makeup. It's super moisturizing and gives a subtle natural glow. A majorly grownup upgrade from the days of Lip Smackers stocking stuffers.

Studs Pavé Fringe Huge Earrings pair is the perfect gift for all the ladies in your life (including me, *wink wink* Santa). Dainty and feminine with that subtle touch of bling.

My man can't get enough YETI so I'm adding this Rambler 14 oz. Mug to his collection to keep his coffee hot.

Any dude would love to hang around in this crazy-soft CloudKnit Hoodie from Outdoor Voices. Bonus points for looking nice too, an upgrade to the standard Sunday casual look.

LIZ

Dear Santa:

I love The Exercise Dress from Outdoor Voices all day, every day. I'm in love with the vibrant Scarlet color and feel like it was meant for me. It's also easily accessorized for holiday fêtes and perfect for anyone else who likes to look cute while running to the grocery store.

When I'm tired this is just the pick-me-up I need to brighten up my skin and my mood. I'm hoping for a re-supply of my Tula fave Rose Glow Cooling and Brightening Eye Balm.

My favorite gifts to give:

This book is the best thing ever and a great reminder that

It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work to do incredible work. A perfect gift for anyone but especially your friend who could use a fresh perspective on that whole 'work-life balance' concept.

Also while we are on the book subject, Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes is a great read which changed Melissa's life and certainly inspired mine. Another ideal gift for anyone you think would appreciate its message.

Giving people a place to unplug, be in the dark, motivate themselves and work it out is priceless! Give the gift of Soul!! Everyone deserves a sanctuary and safe place to call their own.

MELISSA

On my wish list:

Sonos One SL - Working from home means I need a pump up in the morning or afternoon sometimes - and these speakers are AMAZING sound quality controlled from my phone in my office upstairs. #Gloria

Devin, one of the buyers at Jayson Home, attends our weekly meetings and this set of Daphnis and Chloe Greek Herbs is part of his capsule gift collection for the holidays. I could eat a Greek salad every day with this oregano!

What I'm gifting:

I have this subscription of monthly flower delivery from UrbanStems going to my mom and she loves it. It's the perfect gift for the person who doesn't need more stuff but likes to be delighted regularly.  

Stainless Steel Mighty Magnets from Container Store - these totally stay on the fridge to hold up your pictures and never fall off. Stocking stuffer winner. Why do they make other magnets?

If you are looking for a way to make a difference and gift in honor of someone to an organization that will really put the money to good use consider a donation to

Girls to Grandmasters! Nicole Maffeo and Karsten McVay, two inspiring women who are friends of mine, started this charity to empower girls to learn chess and gain confidence in all parts of their life because of knowing its tactics.

ERICA

If I make the good list I'm hoping for:

These cozy-chic (has someone made #cozchic a thing yet? Can it replace athleisure?) ribbed sweater pants from Entireworld for my 6-hour Amtrak trip to Wisconsin and lazy days where I see how long I can survive on cookies.

The most over-the-top gift I’ve ever asked for? This Babaton faux fur coat from Aritzia. It’s fluffy and fun and feels very Lizzo-esque. I don’t know how I’ll ever take it off so I fully expect to be watching all 24 hours of A Christmas Story in it.

On my gifting list:

Is it too extra for me to buy my foster dog a coat that matches mine? I think not. Grabbing the Axl Coat from Max Bone because dogs deserve fashion too!

The RecTrek Pant from Outdoor Voices is warm, flexible and cropped for my petite mom’s #walkercising to greet her favorite neighbor: Frosty the donkey.

From sweet to savory cooking I very much adhere to the Elf school of thought that most everything is better with maple syrup. My go-to hostess gift this season is the Tree Juice Maple Syrup from Jayson Home. There's even a CANDY CANE flavor! Totally Elf-approved.