The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2016

It’s that time of year again: you find yourself standing in the store sweating profusely and wondering if Aunt Jean would be happier with a basket of soaps or a variety pack of gourmet popcorn this year. How about choosing something more personal? There’s nothing like a gift that speaks to someone’s personal likes or style. We have a wide variety of gifts in our Holiday Marketplace that will appeal to everyone, no matter their style preferences. You’ll find a gift for everyone on your list from parents to distant relatives to the neighbor down the street (and you’ll probably walk out with some new decorations for yourself) with our ultimate holiday gift guide!

Every fall and winter we see a resurgence of all things plaid. It just evokes feelings of warmth and thoughts of thick blankets and comfortable flannel shirts. If you know someone who breaks out the plaid as soon as the first chill hits, then you will want to check out these pieces. Impress Santa with a red and black stocking or sip cocoa from a plaid mug.

Plaid stocking, $7.99 each (in store only)

If you have a family member whose favorite winter activity is staying inside by the fire all season, then consider cozy throw blankets and bright accent pillows. Smarten up bedding with a plaid set and throw on a couple of accent pillows in a contrasting plaid print for a pop of color.

Pillow, $16.99 (in store only)

We all have one friend or family member who loves to throw the annual holiday party. These are the social butterflies of the group who could always use a few more tools and accessories to help them throw the most spectacular shindig. Consider coordinating wall decorations, glasses, coasters, napkins (or even a flask, much more portable) to make the next party sparkle.

Flask, $12.99 (in store only)

Maybe you know someone who likes to keep it simple during the holidays. They don’t cover everything in tinsel and don’t want anything too flashy. Maybe they like the house to smell like a Douglas fir and cranberry and like to have a touch of the outdoors inside. We have rustic-inspired tabletop decorations and signs welcoming Santa to plant in the front yard (just in case).

Rustic trees, $7.99-$13.99 (in store only)

If you know someone whose favorite holiday movie is ‘A Christmas Story’ and likes to make shortbread cookies for a holiday treat then consider gifts that evoke memories of a simpler time. Think burlap, distressed design and vintage-inspired toys and decorations.

Sitting snowman, $11.99 (in store only)

Whatever your gifting needs, the Holiday Marketplace is sure to have what you need for even the most hard-to-shop-for person on your list!