Cupcakes and Cashmere

Holiday Gift Guide – Under $25

December 1st, 2011



It’s hard to believe it’s already December 1st – the official kick off to the holiday season. Similar to last year, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite gifts to give, at a variety of price points. Here’s the first installment, with sixteen picks, all of which are under $25.

1. Terrain Birch Vase $14
2. Topshop Metallic Scallop Clasp Purse $15
3. Forever 21 Embellished Collar Necklace $12.80
4. Jayson Home Farmers’ Market Basket $20
5. Forever 21 Geometric Poncho $22.80
6. Douglas Fir Wildcrafted Sachet $12
7. Whitbread + Wilkinson’s Pantone Mug $13
8. Jonathan Adler Letterpress Cards Ahoy $17.95
9. Crate & Barrel Edge Flute $9.71
10. Zara Long Cashmere Gloves $16.90
11. Idea International’s Gold Playing Cards $15
12. Sephora False Eyelashes $5
13. Lush Flying Fox Shower Gel $17.95
14. Paper Source Rifle Zebra Notepad $8.95
15. Terrain Striped Washclothes $16
16. Paper Source Place Setting Placemats $21.95

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  • http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/ tiffles

    Great gift ideas here! I think my sister would love the poncho! Thanks Emily!
    http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.madforfashionforless.com Berty Morales

    Great selections and I love the necklace.

  • http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/ Olga

    Those are such beautiful pieces! I love these ideas! Thank you so much for the idvice :) ))

    xoxo Olga
    http://hotpinkcouture.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.hannahjholmes.com Hannah

    love those placemats! cute!

  • Allison

    I love the list! Just thought you might want to know that anthro has the farmer’s market baskets a little cheaper and in multiple colors too! Just as an FYI :)

  • http://styleshowdown.blogspot.com/ Priscila

    totes need those cashmere gloves.

    btw, my website is BRAND NEW. check it.

  • http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com jess

    wow, what a great idea, can’t wait for more!!
    jess
    http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

  • http://kiki-seattle.blogspot.com/ K

    Some of these are definitely aimed for specific types of people. I wish I had more options for 16-year-old brothers..

  • http://www.talesofanhbswife.blogspot.com Tales of an HBS Wife

    I love the clutch with the scalloped clasp. So classy and dainty!

  • http://i-dabble.blogspot.com Cara

    SO many lovely items, I would be happy to give or receive any of these. Those long gloves might just have to be for me though :)

  • http://www.ladyalamode.com Caitie

    all of these gifts look wonderful, and way more pricey than what they are!

    xxx
    http://www.ladyalamode.com

  • http://www.icecreamandpizza.com Haley

    I adore your style! We posted a link to your blog today. Stay cute :)

  • http://blurbageness.blogspot.com Blurbs|Blog

    Great gift guide, Emily! K, seriously need that poncho in my life. I just purchased the paper place mats at Anthro during Black Friday! They’re adorable and got ‘em for just $8!! -A

    Blurbs|Blog

  • http://www.southerncharmnola.com/ Liz @ Southern Charm

    Great picks!!! Love them all … especially that vase!

  • http://thewearwithal.blogspot.com/ Stephanie Mathena

    how fabulous! loveee the clutch.

  • http://blacksublime.blogspot.com/ Lauren & Caprice

    This was really helpful! Great idea, thanks :)

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ kristina@beancakes ☆

    love the gold playing cards & the lashes!! ;) ;)
    xx ~ k

  • http://www.hotbeautyhealth.com diana

    Great gift guide. Wow, I can’t believe that collar necklace is from forever 21 and only cost $12.80!

  • http://brunetteblogging.com/ Brunette Blogging

    That poncho is pretty! Might get that one for myself :)

  • http://www.jennysuemakeup.com JennySue Makeup

    LOVE those placemats- I’ve seen those around and think I might need to treat myself to those!

  • Gildete Lima

    Nice!!!!

  • http://www.dragonnfruit.com dragon fruit

    I love how this is all under $25. Incredible!

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://fabulositywithinreach.blogspot.com/ Jules

    Great ideas! I’ll be passing these along :)
    http://fabulositywithinreach.blogspot.com/

  • http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/ Kelly

    candles are my go to gift now!

    http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/

  • http://hauteeyes.com Caitlin

    Love the edge flutes and zebra notepad!! Awesome finds!!

    xo
    Caitlin
    http://hauteeyes.com

  • http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/ Hannah

    i love this economical post!

    http://wtfwhatthefashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://beautyfollower.blogspot.com/ Kompsotita

    I ve got the Pantone mug in purple, well i would like 10 other colors to make a small colection lol!

  • http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/ Stacey

    These are some great finds! I love the vase and the forever 21 pieces!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.pensandpencilskirts.com shaunah

    I love holiday gift guides!!!! I need to do one now! #2 is my fav, need a clutch

    http://www.pensandpencilskirts.com

  • http://vanillachic.wordpress.com/ sarah

    all amazing ideas! love them. esp the kitchen wear pieces. :)

    http://vanillachic.wordpress.com/
    http://vanillachic.wordpress.com/

  • http://www.hemenwaystreet.com Sarah Morgan @ Hemenway Street

    This is wonderful! I love everything here.

    http://www.hemenwaystreet.com

  • http://BeautyAndABaby.blogspot.com Allycia

    Oooooh I love those gold playing cards. Perfect for a quick card game after Xmas dinner with the family!

    xoxo
    http://beautyandababy.blogspot.com/

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    loving that forever 21 necklace!

  • http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com The Rosiest Cheeks

    I love the farmer’s basket, kitchen linens, and the placemats!

    Http://www.TheRosiestCheeks.com

  • http://www.paperdolltheory.com kelly @ paper doll theory

    you have amazing taste! want everythinggg!!

    love kelly

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://www.melissaklotz.com Melissa Klotz (@melissaklotz)

    THANK YOU For doing a realistic gift list! As much as I would love to buy $98 sequined cashmere scarves for all my friends, let’s be real, I can’t afford it!

  • http://www.sheer-heart.com/ Jaki

    That vase is fabulous! It would add a really interesting detail to a nice flower arrangement. I would actually use some dark green leaves that hang over the side to give it a real jungle-like feel. I really want it now!!

    http://www.sheer-heart.com/

  • http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com Michelle Lee
  • http://www.petitekarinne.wordpress.com Petite Karinne

    Wow – that necklace looks amazing! Great post – ciao!! :)

  • http://howlovely.marthastewart.com/ Mariel from How Lovely

    I adore that Forever21 poncho – and love the price even more! Fabulous find

    http://howlovely.marthastewart.com

  • http://yabooksreviews.blogspot.com/ Thea

    Love number 16!

    http://yabooksreviews.blogspot.com/

    for real BOOKS LOVERS… :)

  • http://www.hautecanada.wordpress.com Haute

    Love the Geometric Poncho!! It looks so cozy!!

  • http://www.lenasblend.blogspot.com Lena

    The birch vase is beautiful definitely can’t beat the price.

    http://www.lenasblend.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    Those gold playing cards are amazing.

  • http://caseofthetinycloset.blogspot.com Natalie

    Oh my goodness, I want everything on that list. How amazing all those items are under $25! Thanks for sharing :)

  • http://www.glitterandganache.com glitter&ganache/Tabitha

    This is a fantastic roundup! I love everything from Terrain! :)

    http://www.glitterandganache.com

  • http://www.cammilicious.com CamMi Pham

    Thanks Emily that is amazing gift guide :) really small world a friend of mine at #fashionchat on twitter went to school with you. She said great thing about you
    xo
    Cammi

  • http://wakanetwork.com/wakablog Deal Blog

    You have an amazing post. Fabulous holiday gift guide, thank you for sharing your idea. Anyway, I love everything on your list specially the necklace and purse. Thanks again!

  • http://www.poshmeetspavement.com/ Sierra

    I used those paper placemats for my rehearsal dinner for my wedding! I had my calligrapher do my guest’s names on them and it ended up looking fantastic. Great gift!

  • http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com Prairie Girl in the City

    Super fun gift ideas! I kinda want them all for me. Is that bad??
    ;-)
    Jen xo
    http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com