Unique Gifts to Splurge On (2023)

For the first time in the six years I’ve been serving y’all Gift Guides, I am not writing blurbs for every single item. This was a really hard decision for me as a writer (no, really. I’m being funny but also not really), but it’s been a busy season and curating these guides took so much longer than I wanted it to. Besides, who reads all my blurbs anyway (I know so many of you do, and I can’t tell you how seen it makes me feel)?

If you have any questions about any gifts you see on these guides, please feel free to reach out and ask me directly via Instagram or email (emma@emmasthing.com) or by leaving a comment on whichever gift guide it is. Also, remember: Just because these guides are labeled doesn’t mean they don’t span across all genders, relations, personalities, etc. Buy whatever for whoever this holiday season!

Aesop Pumice Hand Soap

You don’t have to break the bank to make your bathroom look and feel fancy. This hand soap is luxury and has little pumice stones in it to exfoliate your hands. I have it in all of our bathrooms.

The Bigger Carry-On by Away

This is on my personal wish list. I want it, I need it, oh baby oh baby. You can even personalize it! Obsessed.

Bearaby Weighted Blanket

Sézane Pippa Ankle Boots

I got these in the caramel and they are beyond stunning. Would make an extremely thoughtful gift!

Catbird Swimming Pool Bracelet

Catbird Demi Tennis Bracelet

XL Jane Slouch Bag by Parker Thatch

I’ve never heard of this brand and now that I’ve discovered this bag, I want it so bad.

West Elm Day Bed

AGOLDE Pinch Waist High Rise Kick Jeans

Chan Luu Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

Have these, love these. The quality is unmatched!

Zoe Lev Star of David Necklace

Zoe Lev Diamond Initials Cuff Ring

Absolutely beyond obsessed with this.

Sèzane Two-Toned Black Handbag

Leather and suede — what’s better? This bag is gorgeous.

Jenni Kayne Shearling Moroccan Slippers

MAYSON the Label Ribbed Tank Top

Like the Target one on the For Her guide but 100x nicer.

LOEWE Sneakers

One of my biggest regrets in life is not buying these when we were in Italy last year on our honeymoon. They were cheaper because of the Euro, and I really missed out. Now they’re super popular but so expensive but like…worth it.

Classic Overcoat by Vince

Le Creuset 7.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven

KEEP Intelligent Medicine Storage

The first of its kind, this gorgeous box keeps medicine safe and un-messed-with. You open it with your fingerprint or face ID, it stores the medicine at the right temperature, and it even has alarms. It’s pretty genius IMO.

Seth Rogan Standing Ashtray

For the bougie stoners, this is so fucking cool.


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