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holiday gift guide 2025 : for the cook
another gift guide! for all your loved ones who are always in the kitchen, i gathered a bunch of unique, stylish finds in all different price points that would make such good gifts if i do say so myself.
amazon
menus: a book for your meals and memories
a journal to document their menus and gatherings, with paintings by jacques pépin
etsy
herb stripper
such an easy way to strip herbs, not to mention it’s a handsome and inexpensive gift
amazon
automatic pan stirrer
an automatic pan stirrer with a timer. you just put this in the pan when the recipe calls for continuous stirring!!
amazon
silicone food huggers
these are super versatile — they can go on fruits, veggies, cans etc. they’re also inexpensive and would make good stocking stuffers too
williams sonoma
jacobsen salt co. infused salt set
you could pair the salt cellar above with this cute gift set of different salts or works just as well as a solo gift
food52
nested food storage containers
nestable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe! we’ve been using these for years and they’re the best.
amazon
reusable bowl covers
love bowl covers!! they are easy to use and wash and so convenient for storing foods or transporting them
material
the 8” knife
the best kitchen knives — we love these. the 8″ chef knife would make a perfect gift but if you really want to go for it, they have a trio of knives too.
hawkins new york
pebble cutting board
you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous cutting board (this one is nice enough for serving too!)
amazon
cooking torch
a blow torch is such a fun gift because they can do so much with it and will always think of you 🙂
amazon
braided rope bundt cake pan
the gold bundt pan i use every year to make my apple snacking cake! it’s so unique.
flamingo estate
winter harvest persimmon vinegar
fancy vinegar (in pretty packaging) is always a hit in my opinion
fishwife
the cookbook gift box
for the tinned fish fanatic — this set comes with the new fishwife cookbook plus three tins of fish
amazon
the sea lover’s cookbook
a cookbook all about coastal living and eating, plus it’s full of pretty photos
amazon
by heart: recipes to hold near and dear
a beautiful cookbook filled with restaurant-quality recipes you can make at home
and if those don’t seem like a match, i have a whollllle list of beautiful cookbooks on my amazon storefront
and that’s it! what are you getting for the cooks on your list this year?
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holiday gift guide 2025 : for the entertainer
always one of my favorite gift guides to make because i loooove pretty hosting things even when i barely host anyone at all! lots of different easy gifts for the host in your lives!
amazon
instax square instant camera
because if they’re into entertaining they must be into documenting memories and whatnot right? and it comes with a matching case
flamingo estate
the tablemates gift set
a really nice oil and vinegar set in pretty packaging. i love flamingo estate!
amazon
gold champagne stopper
if they don’t have a champagne bottle stopper they need one immediately, it’s a game changer
mark & graham
canvas double wine tote
a cute canvas wine tote you can also monogram! don’t forget to throw in a bottle of wine (or two)
pottery barn
shell ice bucket
this whole collection of ice buckets is so fun! comes in different shapes and sizes to choose from. i love
amazon
usb candle lighter
my favorite lighter forever! you just charge it and it will always work and doesn’t need fluid! and it fits inside a candle so much better than the short lighters. i have several of these!
amazon
handmade greeting card & envelope set
everyone needs pretty stationary! you could also pair this with the custom stamp below
cailini coastal
dozen oyster plate
the most beautiful oyster plate! this would make such a special gift.
birch lane
candy bowl
love this cute bowl because you can use it for so many things — a centerpiece bowl, trifles, candy, just endless possibilities!!
amazon
arty parties
a fun book on planning the perfect party, plus a beautiful coffee table addition!
amazon
mother of pearl caviar spoons
for the fancy hosts in your life, these caviar spoons are so pretty and a special gift they probably won’t get from anyone else. throw in some caviar and you’ll win christmas
amazon
bonne maman sampler pack
name one person who doesn’t like bonne maman preserves!! they could use this sampler set for so many gatherings (or just themselves)
amazon
aesop reverence aromatique hand wash
the BEST hand soap, the gentle little exfoliating beads make it feel so fancy
amazon
kitchenaid gingham oven mitts
these pretty gingham oven mitts are nice quality but so inexpensive
hope you found something good! let me know what you end up getting for the entertainers on your list
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cute halloween shirts for kids
now that your kids have their halloween pajamas, it’s time to stock up on spooky tees. love all of these cute options.
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cute halloween art for frame tvs
it’s october!! and that means it’s time to refresh your frame tv with some halloween art immediately.
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printable autumn bucket list
so i’ve already designed a bucket list for autumn/winter but since we’re making the absolute most of things these days, i thought a SPECIFIC autumn bucket list was in order, and i’ll make another one for winter!
i’m sooo excited to do all the fall things but i kept this list a lot shorter than the other so it could be just focused on the fun seasonal activities (i usually include house projects etc as well) but i kept this one JUST FOR FUN.
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cute halloween pajamas for baby + kids
rounded up so many cute halloween pjs for your little ones — click on the images in the collage directly to shop!
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diy glowing ghosts
tomato cage ghosts are all the rage right now — but we came up with a fun spin to make their eyes lit up! it makes it extra spooooky especially at night. sorry i didn’t take a photo of said night but i’m sure you can take my word for it.
we had these lights already because gid just got them for sticking in random stuff for halloween haha — they are small battery powered lantern lights that are perfect for this, because you can screw them to turn them on and off but the batteries actually last for so long.i also just used our actual sheets without cutting them up because a. i want to use them again and didn’t want to ruin my sheets or go buy something and b. actual ghosts always use full bed sheets duh.
i’m hoping we can use these year after year and honestly the fact that they won’t have fabric on them means they probably will end up a lot less gross in our garage by next year.materials
tomato cageS
craft ball (ours are 7.6″ diameter)
LED mini lantern lights
white sheetdirections
01. plop your foam ball right on top of the tomato cage (upside down!)
02. carve small holes into the face where you want to stick the eyes. stick the lights into the holes and screw them to turn them on!
03. cover with some bedsheets and go startle someone!
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apple bundt cake with honey glaze
we made this cake for rosh hashanah and i had to share it (because i keep getting DMs asking for the specifics). it’s jake cohens apple honey snacking cake recipe, but when i saw it i immediately wanted to do it in bundt form with a glaze versus the confectioners sugar (i just love a glaze way more).
apple bundt cake with honey glaze
this apple bundt cake is one bowl, super quick to make and SO MOIST AND DELICIOUS. we make it every year!Ingredients
for the cake
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 honeycrisp apples (mostly peeled, cored and chopped)*
for the glaze
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2-4 tb of milk
- 1 tb honey
- 1 tb juice (i used pineapple)
- splash of vanilla paste
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray or grease the bundt pan.
- in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, granulated sugar, apple sauce, honey, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking soda and stir until just combined. fold in the apples and pour into the prepared cake pan.
- bake, rotating halfway through, for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before glazing.
- mix confectioners sugar, honey, juice and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. once cake is cooled and on a plate, slowly pour glaze all along the top and let drip down the sides. use a spoon to redistribute what drips into the center.
- if you want to decorate with chamomile flowers like i did, just wait for the glaze to dry and cut them so theres a little tiny stem to stick into the cake. it’s actually pretty fun. i just had everyone remove before eating!
Notes
*jake cohen left his apples unpeeled, but we peeled ours. totally personal preference! **if you want more glaze, you can easily make a second batch quickly — honestly i loved the glaze so much, i would maybe try a second batch next time can you tell i love glaze?!sources
jake cohens cookbook / bundt pan / our apple corer
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pretty faux fall stems
okay i am fully channeling all the fall vibes now!! love all these beautiful autumnal stems and best part is they will last all season!
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pretty throw pillows
there is nothing cozier than a pile of throw pillows to plop into, plus it’s the easiest way to switch up your home decor each season. rounded up a bunch of beautiful options below.
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