The nature of working for a publication like Rue means that I’m always learning about new and exciting products. Needless to say, gone are the days of wandering the mall in search of the perfect present! Now, I just keep a list in my Bookmarks and add to it all year long. Then come Christmas, I’m able to sort through the best of the best, quickly add to my cart, and consider my shopping complete. This year, I wanted to share the wealth! Whether you’re shopping for your oldest friend or the neighbors who just moved in, I think there’s something for everyone. Start the slideshow for the gifts that will be under my tree this year.
Our Managing Editor’s Must-Have Gifts of the Season

Bedding might seem like an intimate gift. But if you really know someone’s style, then Morrow Soft Goods will be the most luxurious present under the tree. Their bedding is crafted from 100% French flax, which has the durability and texture of linen with softness of the highest quality cotton. (Plus, I have it on my bed right now and am obsessed.) Don’t know their bed size? Then an alpaca throw will be the key to giving high quality comfort.

This gift warms my heart to no end! Nonna Box is a gourmet food subscription box. (You can also buy them individually!) Each one features 6 full-size, imported, and hard-to-come-by Italian products from the month’s featured region. Plus, you’ll meet a new Nonna (grandmother) from Italy and snag her 3 favorite recipes.

Olive & Cocoa has long been my gifting go-to. Their packages arrive in really cool wood boxes, so you don’t have to worry about gift wrap. I gave this Winter Cocktails set to my husband and the gilded glassware is beautiful. (Plus, I benefit from the recipes in the book. Tasty!)

For the person who is SO hard to shop for (we all know one!), a candle is perfect. I really love the quality of Linnea’s Lights. This set includes two ceramic candles (in Cashmere and Forest Fir), a card, a box of matches, and a wick trimmer. Bonus: these are proudly made in the USA!

You can’t go wrong with chocolate! I like to buy these gift sets from Vosges Chocolate and have them on hand for neighbors, unexpected house guests, and my husband’s coworkers. The packaging is all adorned with Crystal Sloan’s festive illustrations. It’s a (literally) sweet sentiment that everyone will love.

Is it okay to add an item that I really just want for myself?! I recently discovered this line and they’re quite honestly, my favorite pair of pajamas that I’ve ever owned. Why? The super soft 100% Pima cotton doesn’t wrinkle! I plan to gift these to all my girlfriends.
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