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Holiday Gift Guide 2020

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The countdown to Christmas in on. Are you ready? Do you have all your gifts purchased? We love to shop local if we can BUT with family in other states, sometimes local just isn’t easy if you are a procrastinator like myself. That’s when Amazon comes in super handy. Santa’s elves here at Staged by Design® have created an Amazon gift guide to help you give some great gifts on a tight timeframe.

Jamie Oliver Cutting Board

This cutting board is so versatile. If you read our blog post about Staging Food, you will be able to use this board to present the most amazing snacks/meals when entertaining or simply just family dinner. It is a manageable size for your charcuterie boards or just cutting up those vegetables for a warm winter soup.

WeatherTech Car Coasters

What is the hardest part of your car interior to clean and keep clean? That would be the cup holders for me. These WeatherTech car coasters solves the problem. They fit most manufacturer’s cup holders and can easily be removed for cleaning. Whether is a male, female or new teen driver on your list, this is practical and sure to please.

Made for Living by Amber Lewis

One of the best design books of 2020. Amber’s designs are beautiful yet, literally, made for living. Her book gives you tips and tricks and breaks down her design thought process so that you can become inspired to create the look that feels distinctly yours.

Bluetooth Microphone

Got someone on your list who loves to belt out some good 80s tunes? This bluetooth karaoke microphone would make the best gift. How fun to have this for a family fun night or just to sing Christmas cheer loud enough for all to hear?! I can’t tell you how many songs our staff member, Wendy, could sing with this little gem.

Nest Candles

These candles smell amazing. Enough said. Everyone loves a good candle and Nest provides a warming holiday scent to fill your “nest” with the smells of Christmas.

Leather Wristlet

Such a great versatile bag for every lady on your list. This purse is made of crazy horse leather and comes in a variety of colors. It can be worn as a small crossbody, carried as a wristlet or as a clutch. This is handy to keep in any work bag for that quick trip in the grocery store on your way home.

Fleece Lined Gloves

With the onset of winter, a great gift is always the gift of warmth. These gloves are perfect for those cold mornings scraping the frost off your car windshield and driving to work. They have a warm fleece lining inside to keep your fingers nice and toasty. Plus they feature fingertips that will allow you to still use those smartphones and tablets. Who wouldn’t appreciate?!

Black Rifle Coffee

This coffee company has recently risen to the occasion of providing a great specialty cup of coffee. This American based company is owned and operated by Veterans and support Veterans, first responders and law enforcement officers. With every purchase they give back. They even have a coffee subscription on their company website so you can enjoy it all year long without thinking about replenishing your stash.

Echo Show 8

Alexa - show me a great gift idea. Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is a great for the techy person on your list or even the not-so-techy. The Echo Show helps you manage your day in one place. It allows you to video message, control your smart home features such as ring doorbells and smart thermostats, entertain you with music and tv and give you information such as the weather forecast for the day. It’s an all in one command center.

Throw Blanket

This incredibly soft microfiber throw blanket is perfect for snuggling up on the couch with a fire and your favorite movie. If you have someone on your list who is hard to buy for, this blanket is the perfect solution. Comes in a variety of colors but we love the neutral taupe. :)

Letter Cork Holder

Do you have a wine enthusiast on your list? Did someone you know get that amazing Costco wine advent box this year? This fun decorative cork holder makes a unique gift for that individual. Made of durable metal and can be hung on the wall near that butlers pantry or bar setup.

We hope our suggestions help you fulfill all those last minute gifts on your list. All of us here at Staged by Design® wish you a very happy holiday season. We wish you JOY, peace and hope this new year.

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The Mother of All Quarantine Holidays

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Mother's Day is right around the corner! Friday is May 1st. The Mother of all quarantine holidays is quickly approaching! Mother's day is the 10th (just in case you don't know what time, day or month it is right now....we get it). But don't worry, our staff has rounded up some great Amazon gift ideas for mom.

We can't count on those precious homemade gifts this year for Grammy since kids aren't in school. And social distancing, as well as a short time frame, have limited our resources. So, our staff picked out some great Amazon gift ideas for mom you can ship directly and act as if you had a plan all along. These gifts are sure to please the mom you haven't seen in a few months due to COVID-19, or the mom who is working from home and juggling online school with her kids. AND if you're a mom reading this, there's no harm in forwarding this on to special members of your family to "suggest" a nice gift idea. Let's be honest - sometimes they need a little push in the right direction. Am I right?!?

If you missed our blog earlier in the year on Top Picks for Design Books, these make GREAT gifts for some design/decorating inspiration. We are all getting rather bored with our homes at this point and wanting to freshen up our spaces. Go check it out!

Now for our Staff picks:

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Leigh - Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard

This is great for those who are home cooks that are pressed for time or just starting out. It's a go-to for hassle-free meals that never sacrifice taste.

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Wendy - Harney & Sons Tea Sampler + Cute tea mug

Tea lovers will enjoy the variety in this sampler pack and who wouldn't cherish a mug that reminds them of the greatest song ever by Whitney!

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Lauren - Best Mom Ever Wine gift set

What mom doesn't need this during quarintine? Enough said.

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Kim - Hand lettering workbook by Amy Latta + Tombow dual tip pens

We could all use a little distraction in our days - why not learn a new hobby? Create beautiful art with easy step by step instructions.

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Tracy - Biking outfit

Since the gyms are closed, try something new. Biking the trails is fun and why not look cute while you do it?!

If mom is a "hard to buy for lady" - try to support a small business with a gift card. We offer online redesign consultations. You can book online at https://sbd.appointlet.com/ - distance is not a problem! Find a way to honor mom - THIS year she deserves the attention since we can't be together! We hope you all have a safe, relaxing Mother's Day 2020.

*Disclaimer: This page contains Amazon affiliate links which means Staged by Design® may earn commission if you use links provided