mood board : an intentional gift guide

A VIDEO IF YOU’RE MORE VISUAL LIKE ME

i protested the name of this blog being a “gift guide” because i refuse to add to the noise, discontentment, and comparison that this season undoubtedly adds to our lives, but the definition of a “gift guide” is essentially what this is - so just know, this is not meant to be an urge or push to buy anything.

i wanted to accumulate some things i have on my own wishlist(in life, but around the holidays as well), of intentional and meaningful additions to my home and life. these are NOT things i NEED to live, but are things i would love to receive as a gift :)

so here’s my little “gift guide” of sorts — i hope you find inspiration, and that this is helpful if you’re wanting some intentional things this year :)

some links are affiliate links - they add no cost to your purchase, in fact, some are a little discounted beacuse of my personal link — but by purchasing through my links, you are very meaninfully supporting my family & allowing me to be home with my daughter, while being able to contribute as little as i can financially as well. so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

BEAUTY COUNTER — their counter time collection is one that i will slowly begin to accumulate, whether that’s through gifts, or just slowly purchasing them myself! i love what beauty counter is doing, and how clean and intentional their products are. my friend is so wise about all things wellness, and is a part of their community! so give her a follow here if you wanna keep up with her and all the informative things she has to offer! she inspires me every day to take my health seriously!

LUNATA BEAUTY — since becoming a parent, i’ve learned the importance of “chord free”, and i have had the same straightener, hair dryer, and curling wand since high school (about 15 years now….)so when i upgrade, i am trying to be intentional about what i’m investing in. I love that this is a woman-owned, smaller company & how beautifully they’ve designed their products.

DAWAD AIR FRYER — we(my husband and myself)have wanted an air fryer for over a year now, but i honestly don’t want to spend the money on another appliance to put away and take back out all of the time. i enjoy a minimal clutter space, which is why i am intentional about what i’m bringing in. THIS is the answer, you guys. this is a convection oven, microwave heater, toaster, air fryer, thaw box, and dehydrator all in one AND it’s beautiful! we have had a toaster since we got married 4.5 years ago, and it’s beginning to die(insert happy dance) once it bites the dust, we are getting this guy! intentional, beautiful & useful!

VITRUVI DIFFUSER — i enjoy nontoxic things, it’s no secret if you’ve read anything i’ve written over here or through my social media accounts. i have had diffusers since i was 22 years old that are currently fighting for their lives(lol), so slowly investing in good quality diffusers is a must for me. cheap ones are totally cool if that’s what you can afford to do, i have those too, but i find that i waste more money, in the long run, that way by repurchasing as they die so quickly, and saving money in the long run by just getting the higher end one to begin with! i love vitruvi, and have wanted one of their diffusers for a long time now!

WOODEN PORTAFILTER — my least intentional/purposeful ask is this pretty portafilter! simply a “sparks joy” gift & those are okay too

COZY CHECKED THROW — another ask that seems luxurious and not a “need”, but we don’t actually have many throws, especially warm ones & living in the midwest it gets coooooold! as i’m typing it is 25 degrees out & i’m dreaming of how soft and cozy this beautiful green blanket must be lol the intentional aspect of this is to buy replacements for things that are on their way out!

LOMI COUNTER COMPOST — i remember when this counter compost was being promoted before it was even released & wanting it so bad! i love Pela so much already & their mission for sustainability(i literally only ever use their products for my phones & have been for years now), and a dream gift would be their Lomi counter compost. ugh.. dreaming big for this one!

COURANT CHARGING PAD — remember what i said about living that chordless life? my sentiments continue on. it’s beautiful, it’s multifunctional(i have an apple watch i never charge because i don’t have enough outlets near me, so i never take it out)and looks nice on the bedside table! can i get an amen!?

DIME BEAUTY — i’m gonna be real, i don’t know how this smells, but i love their collections and have used their skincare for over a year now and will assume their perfumes are just as lovely! lol plus… i need perfume im my life… i’m done smelling like a sahm… lol idk what that even means, but it’s how i feel & i’m picky about perfumes! Dime is nontoxic and i’ve heard really good things about their scents, so here’s for hoping!

CARAWAY HOME — i asked for their pots and pans set last christmas, and have used them since then, every day, and hiiiiighly recommend! this year i have my eyes on their food storage set!! look at those colors too!

BONDI WAVER — lastly, another nonessential, but something i would like to have at someone else’s expense lol

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