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Flowers are some of my favorite gifts to give. They can be the perfect gift for any occasion. The right bouquet is great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Hostess Gifts, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Tuesday! Flowers can brighten any day, but from a florist a beautiful bouquet can cost a pretty penny. Here are a few tricks I’ve picked up to help you create a stellar bouquet at a fraction of the cost and make a florist-worthy bouquet at home. F I N D I N G T H E F L O W E R S : If you are blessed to live in a city with a thriving flower market, then hop over to your local wholesale flower market. I have found stunning flowers at The Original Flower Market in Los Angeles and the Flower District in New York City. There are also resources online for flowers at wholesale prices such as Blooms by the Box that can offer larger quantities of flowers at better prices. The most convenient option for flowers is probably grocery store flowers. Now, I know images of bad bouquets in patterned plastic wrap are running through your head, but trust me, grabbing flowers from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods can help you create perfect presents. I steer clear of the pre-made bouquets and purchase bunches of individual flowers. Trader Joe's is my favorite for selection and consistency but different locations will have different options so check out all of your local grocers for the best variety. With flowers from Trader Joe's you can expect a single bunch of flowers will cost about $4-6, which gets you about 4-6 stems depending on the flower. These stems might have multiple blooms on it, which is a great bonus! A florist could charge you $3-4 for a single stem, so you do the math! C H O O S I N G A B O U Q U E T : For DIY bouquets, I categorize them into three bouquet types that increase by difficulty and price level. Type One: Simple and Stunning What you’ll need to shop for: - Just one type of flower This bouquet is easy to shop for and put together. You only need one type of bloom, but a lot of them to make a statement worthy, but super simple, bouquet. I love to do this type of bouquet with someone's favorite flower. It's also great during peony season because everyone goes crazy for these flowers. If you purchased five bunches from Trader Joe's that would give you about 20-25 stems for about $25. With this type or bouquet, more is more, so if you can add another bunch or another two bunches to this bouquet you'd really have an impressive bouquet of flowers. Type Two: Elevated Elegance What you’ll need to shop for: - One type of main flower (a flower with a large blossom) - One small flower - Greenery This bouquet steps it up just a little bit but in an easy, do-able way. Sprucing up the Simple and Stunning bouquet with the added touch of a secondary, small flower and greenery. Type Three: The Bold and the Beautiful What you’ll need to shop for: - One type of main flower (a flower with a large blossom) - One small flower - Greenery - Pop – a unique flower or plant of interest for texture This bouquet adds a little surprise to the mix with the added visual impact of an interesting flower or plant. Think of an air plant for spring, or holly berries or pussy willows in the winter, or even a vibrant flower that will stand out from the rest of the bouquet. A S S E M B L I N G T H E B O U Q U E T : I'm assembling a bouquet with all of the elements from the Type Three Bouquet, The Bold and the Beautiful. It's easy to put all of the parts together to create a great gift of flowers. What you'll need: Flowers Scissors Ribbon 1. Select the flowers. I chose a monochromatic bunch of flowers for a white and green look. 2. Grab one stem of your main flower. Then add greenery around the front and back of the main flower. Think of the bouquet like a spiral and the main flower in the center is your starting point. Add greenery around the outside of the main flower to start the next ring of the spiral. 3. Add some of the secondary flower around the greenery to create the third layer or ring of the bouquet. 4. Add another layer of greenery. 5. Add a layer of the "pop" plant or flower. 6. Repeat steps two through five until you run out of flowers. Alternating between the main flower, greenery, secondary flower, greenery, and pop again--and then back to the main flower will keep your bouquet visually interesting. 7. When you're finished adding flowers to your bouquet, grab your ribbon and scissors. Tie a ribbon around the bouquet so it keeps the flowers together. Either a bow or knot is fine. I usually hold the bouquet in one hand while wrapping the ribbon around the stems with the other hand. If this is difficult you can cut one 12" segment of ribbon before you get started on the bouquet. 8. Now trim the stems to make them approximately even. Make sure to cut the stems at an angle so they can absorb water when your recipient puts them in a vase. Remember there are no rules, these are just guidelines to help you create the bouquet. So don't worry, you can't mess this up. Flowers are beautiful so you will be creating and giving something beautiful even if you decide to get creative with the guidelines. W R A P P I N G T H E B O U Q U E T : Wrapping the bouquet is just as important as wrapping a gift so don't skimp on the wrapping! What you’ll need: - Craft Paper - Tissue Paper - Scissors - Tape - Ribbon I chose white paper, white tissue paper and kept using the green ribbon to keep a consistent color pallet with the flowers. The white craft paper, white tissue paper and green gross grain ribbon were purchased from Micheal's. 1. To start, cut the craft paper into an even square. 2. Grab one piece of tissue paper and fold the sheet in half. Fold the paper in half so none of the corners touch and you can see all four corners above the fold. Take the folded tissue paper and put it onto the top corner of the cut square of craft paper. 3. Place the bouquet of flowers on top of the tissue paper close to the top corner of the tissue paper and craft paper. 4. Add another piece of folded tissue paper on top of the flowers. 5. Cut the craft paper (not the tissue paper) to trim off any excess paper if necessary, but do not cut higher than than the flower stems. 6. Make another cut in the craft paper, this time cut along the diagonal of the paper, parallel to the flower stems. 7. Now we're ready to wrap the paper around the flowers. First, grab the longer left side of the craft paper and fold it over the flower stems. Then grab the shorter edge of the craft paper and fold it over the entire bouquet. 8. After the craft paper is folded over, tie the ribbon around the stems and craft paper to keep the paper secure. Fluff the paper and tissue paper as needed and you're done! Now you have a beautiful bouquet that makes a great gift for anyone! These elements make the flowers feel like they are expensive and come from a florist! Coordinate the flower, paper and ribbon and your bouquet will look like you spent at least twice as much on it. Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

Flowers are some of my favorite gifts to give. They can be the perfect gift for any occasion. The right bouquet is great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Hostess Gifts, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Tuesday! Flowers can brighten any day, but from a florist a beautiful bouquet can cost a pretty penny. Here are a few tricks I’ve picked up to help you create a stellar bouquet at a fraction of the cost and make a florist-worthy bouquet at home. F I N D I N G T H E F L O W E R S : If you are blessed to live in a city with a thriving flower market, then hop over to your local wholesale flower market. I have found stunning flowers at The Original Flower Market in Los Angeles and the Flower District in New York City. There are also resources online for flowers at wholesale prices such as Blooms by the Box that can offer larger quantities of flowers at better prices. The most convenient option for flowers is probably grocery store flowers. Now, I know images of bad bouquets in patterned plastic wrap are running through your head, but trust me, grabbing flowers from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods can help you create perfect presents. I steer clear of the pre-made bouquets and purchase bunches of individual flowers. Trader Joe's is my favorite for selection and consistency but different locations will have different options so check out all of your local grocers for the best variety. With flowers from Trader Joe's you can expect a single bunch of flowers will cost about $4-6, which gets you about 4-6 stems depending on the flower. These stems might have multiple blooms on it, which is a great bonus! A florist could charge you $3-4 for a single stem, so you do the math! C H O O S I N G A B O U Q U E T : For DIY bouquets, I categorize them into three bouquet types that increase by difficulty and price level. Type One: Simple and Stunning What you’ll need to shop for: - Just one type of flower This bouquet is easy to shop for and put together. You only need one type of bloom, but a lot of them to make a statement worthy, but super simple, bouquet. I love to do this type of bouquet with someone's favorite flower. It's also great during peony season because everyone goes crazy for these flowers. If you purchased five bunches from Trader Joe's that would give you about 20-25 stems for about $25. With this type or bouquet, more is more, so if you can add another bunch or another two bunches to this bouquet you'd really have an impressive bouquet of flowers. Type Two: Elevated Elegance What you’ll need to shop for: - One type of main flower (a flower with a large blossom) - One small flower - Greenery This bouquet steps it up just a little bit but in an easy, do-able way. Sprucing up the Simple and Stunning bouquet with the added touch of a secondary, small flower and greenery. Type Three: The Bold and the Beautiful What you’ll need to shop for: - One type of main flower (a flower with a large blossom) - One small flower - Greenery - Pop – a unique flower or plant of interest for texture This bouquet adds a little surprise to the mix with the added visual impact of an interesting flower or plant. Think of an air plant for spring, or holly berries or pussy willows in the winter, or even a vibrant flower that will stand out from the rest of the bouquet. A S S E M B L I N G T H E B O U Q U E T : I'm assembling a bouquet with all of the elements from the Type Three Bouquet, The Bold and the Beautiful. It's easy to put all of the parts together to create a great gift of flowers. What you'll need: Flowers Scissors Ribbon 1. Select the flowers. I chose a monochromatic bunch of flowers for a white and green look. 2. Grab one stem of your main flower. Then add greenery around the front and back of the main flower. Think of the bouquet like a spiral and the main flower in the center is your starting point. Add greenery around the outside of the main flower to start the next ring of the spiral. 3. Add some of the secondary flower around the greenery to create the third layer or ring of the bouquet. 4. Add another layer of greenery. 5. Add a layer of the "pop" plant or flower. 6. Repeat steps two through five until you run out of flowers. Alternating between the main flower, greenery, secondary flower, greenery, and pop again--and then back to the main flower will keep your bouquet visually interesting. 7. When you're finished adding flowers to your bouquet, grab your ribbon and scissors. Tie a ribbon around the bouquet so it keeps the flowers together. Either a bow or knot is fine. I usually hold the bouquet in one hand while wrapping the ribbon around the stems with the other hand. If this is difficult you can cut one 12" segment of ribbon before you get started on the bouquet. 8. Now trim the stems to make them approximately even. Make sure to cut the stems at an angle so they can absorb water when your recipient puts them in a vase. Remember there are no rules, these are just guidelines to help you create the bouquet. So don't worry, you can't mess this up. Flowers are beautiful so you will be creating and giving something beautiful even if you decide to get creative with the guidelines. W R A P P I N G T H E B O U Q U E T : Wrapping the bouquet is just as important as wrapping a gift so don't skimp on the wrapping! What you’ll need: - Craft Paper - Tissue Paper - Scissors - Tape - Ribbon I chose white paper, white tissue paper and kept using the green ribbon to keep a consistent color pallet with the flowers. The white craft paper, white tissue paper and green gross grain ribbon were purchased from Micheal's. 1. To start, cut the craft paper into an even square. 2. Grab one piece of tissue paper and fold the sheet in half. Fold the paper in half so none of the corners touch and you can see all four corners above the fold. Take the folded tissue paper and put it onto the top corner of the cut square of craft paper. 3. Place the bouquet of flowers on top of the tissue paper close to the top corner of the tissue paper and craft paper. 4. Add another piece of folded tissue paper on top of the flowers. 5. Cut the craft paper (not the tissue paper) to trim off any excess paper if necessary, but do not cut higher than than the flower stems. 6. Make another cut in the craft paper, this time cut along the diagonal of the paper, parallel to the flower stems. 7. Now we're ready to wrap the paper around the flowers. First, grab the longer left side of the craft paper and fold it over the flower stems. Then grab the shorter edge of the craft paper and fold it over the entire bouquet. 8. After the craft paper is folded over, tie the ribbon around the stems and craft paper to keep the paper secure. Fluff the paper and tissue paper as needed and you're done! Now you have a beautiful bouquet that makes a great gift for anyone! These elements make the flowers feel like they are expensive and come from a florist! Coordinate the flower, paper and ribbon and your bouquet will look like you spent at least twice as much on it. Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

If you're looking for the best online flower delivery services to order flowers for your mother, grandmother, wife or friend here are some great options with a fresh take on arrangements. The Bouqs This elegant arrangement would make anyone's day! The neutral combination of white and green make it the perfect accent for anyone, any time of year. Farmgirl Flowers An explosion of peach and pink petals is complemented by this mauve vase, making it a great addition of warmth and love in any space. Urban Stems White on white yet oh so bright! This beautiful bunch of peonies would make a crisp and clean statement gift for any recipient. FLOWERBX Anyone not receiving this arrangement will be green with envy! The lovely curves of each petal as they bloom is organic yet architectural in detail. Bloomsy Box This bouquet is a great way to offer someone a little bit of sunshine to brighten their day, or even week! High Camp Supply These fragrant, luxury blooms are more delightful than any perfume gift but will smell as sweet! With all of these great options, now all you have to decide is who is the lucky one to receive them! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

For mothers with a strong craving or who just need a break from of cooking, shippable food gifts are great for your mom, grandmother or a friend who has been like a mom to you. Mother's Day Gift Idea: Mother's Day Bouquet Cupcakes Were you thinking of getting your Mom flowers for Mother's Day? What about edible flowers as a great gift? This adorable bouquet will feed her love for flora and food! Mother's Day Gift Idea: Gourmet Cookie Gift Set Do your Mom say, "Me Want Cookie" or was that Cookie Monster? Or better yet Cookie MOMster! Okay, okay, but you get the point, this is the prefect gift for any Mom with a cookie craving! Mother's Day Gift Idea: Soup Meal Package If your Mom craves something a little more warm and hearty then this gift package from Spoonful of Comfort will make her feel warm on the inside! With sweet little gifts and a full meal, this is a great gift you can't be with your Mom on Mother's Day. Mother's Day Gift Idea: Strawberry Shortcake Is there anything better than strawberry shortcake when the weather starts to get warm? Ok, maybe strawberry shortcake with ice cream! This delicious treat is a great way to treat Mom on Mother's Day (ice cream not included). Mother's Day Gift Idea: Ice Cream If after reading about ice cream above, you really wanted ice cream then I give you... Jeni's Ice Cream. The Queen of Cream will not let you down as all of her flavors are mouth-watering and pair perfectly with any cake, brownie or even on their own! Choose from nationwide delivery of a variety of flavors. These gift will be the joy of any recipient! Make your Mom happy with any of these gifts, but don't wait, shipping windows are closing so order now! Very Happy Mother's Day! ... VHM

If you're looking for a gift that has a little longevity and promotes reusing and recycling then vintage gifts are for you. If you're ready to search your local flea market or Etsy shop then here are some great gift ideas to start your search! Vintage Home Goods: Mother's Day Gift Idea: Salt and Pepper Shaker A mother's love is seasoned with and dash of insight, a sprinkle of heart and a good helping of patience! A love like this deserves these vintage salt and pepper as a place of honor on her table! Mother's Day Gift Idea: French Country Bowl This bowl is great on it's own but would also be a lovely gift for you to add several orchids ( a la Trader Joes) and some orchid potting soil and moss for an elegant gift! Mother's Day Gift Idea: Toile Napkin Set Because your Mom has cleaned up your messes for so long, give her this beautiful napkin set to make up for it! Vintage Jewelry Mother's Day Gift Idea: Locket A locket is a great gift when you add pictures of your Mom's favorite people--you and your siblings! Mother's Day Gift Idea: Lucky Necklace Lady Bugs are said to be lucky! If your Mom has always brought you luck give her this sweet necklace to remind her how important she is to you. Mother's Day Gift Idea: Flower Brooch A flower for her lapel is a great gift for any Mom that loves to throw on a blazer or sweater. Give this flower pin to a Mom that loves a little embellishment! If your Mom has a love for vintage items these gift ideas should help make getting her a great gift really easy. As with all vintage items, these are one-of-a-kind so don't wait. For more ideas check out your local flea market or search Etsy for great vintage finds. ... VHM

Do you have any one in your life that spends more time looking at cute little baby booties than they do looking for items for themselves? New mothers and expecting mothers are a category of mothers that deserve some attention on Mother's Day. Even if they aren't technically a mother yet, they are about to embark on a lifelong commitment of love and care. One of my rules for these special mothers is that you are giving a gift to the MOTHER, not the child. The child's birthday is another day, and they can be spoiled then. For Mother's Day it is definitely acceptable to give a multi-functional gift that both the mother and child will love, but it has to be for the mom. As cute as baby shoes are, you won't catch Mom going out to dinner in baby shoes! If you're looking to treat the expecting mother or new mother in your life here are some great ideas! MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: Ritual Non Alcoholic Spirits Things are about to get really, well real, in an expectant mother's life and if they are used to relaxing with a cocktail at the end of the day or week, these months where they can't consume alcohol can be a challenge. Enter Ritual! These completely alcohol free spirit replacements allow for the mother to be or lactating mother to "drink," without consuming alcohol. Ritual states that their "products are alcohol and allergen free, enjoyed by many many pregnant women. But if you have any doubts given your unique health circumstances, we always suggest that you consult your doctor to be sure." MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: BELLY MASK Self-care has never been more important that in this stage of a woman's life. Help the mother-to-be in your life relax and enjoy a little me time with a sheet mask for her belly! MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: BELLY TATTOOS Embrace the wild child within, in more ways than one, with these chic yet edgy belly tattoos! These temporary embellishments will add a modern edge to any growing baby bump. MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: Keepsake Book For the sentimental soon-to-be-mom, give her this keepsake book to keep track of all of baby's firsts! This beautiful linen covered book will not only look great on a nursery shelf but will be a valued gift for years to come. Who knows, she may even give the memory filled book as a gift to her soon to be son or daughter, years later, upon the birth of their first child! MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA: Food Pregnant women are _________ (fill in the blank). Hungry!! Eating for two, maybe more, can make you very hungry! Make eating and feeding her bun in the oven super easy with a meal subscription service! Freshly offers COOKED meals that are delivered right to their home. This takes cooking, and standing on their feet to make a meal, off the table--while putting a ready to eat meal on the table! These great gifts for the mother-to-be will bring a smile to her face and joy to her heart! Very Happy Mother's Day! ... VHM

If your Mom needs to be celebrated, and who's Mom doesn't, may I ask then these champagne themed gifts will really make her feel special! Whether your Mom loves champagne, or you're throwing a champagne brunch in her honor on that special day, these gifts will make her smile all year long (champagne not included)! GIFT IDEA: Champagne Bucket with a Twist A traditional trough for a delightfully fizzy beverage has been upgraded with a blue and white ginger jar motif, accented with a rattan handle. This stunning piece will be treasured by your Mom for years to come as a champagne bucket, a vase for flowers or a large counter catchall for fruits and vegetables. GIFT IDEA: Champagne Coupe Glasses Pair any bottle of champagne with these beautiful glasses or even the champagne bucket for a really luxurious gift! Even on their own these glasses are overflowing with styles and come in an assortment of colors! GIFT IDEA: Mimosa Cubes These orange, grapefruit and lemon flavor cubes are simply dropped into a glass of champagne to create a delightful mimosa cocktail! These are also available in grapefruit and peach cubes, orange and strawberry cubes, and raspberry and lemon cubes. What a wonderful (and easy) treat to pair with a bottle of champagne! GIFT IDEA: Hand Painted Champagne If you're looking for a beautiful bottle of champagne to give to you Mom either on it's own or with any of these gifts, this painted bottle is a great choice! Filled with bubbly on the inside and fantastically designed on the outside, you can't go wrong with this bottle. GIFT IDEA: The Widow Clicquot book If your Mom needs a little bit of reading material while she sips her champagne this biography of the woman behind the brut brand will leaving her feeling tipsy with girl power! Pick up any of these great gifts and cheers to your Mom on Mother's Day, she deservers it! ... Very Happy Mother's Day!

When Spring comes around, it's time for Spring cleaning! What makes sticking to any cleaning routine easier? Cute stuff! Think about it, when you want to work out you treat yourself to new workout gear. When it's time to keep clean, grab a few new soaps for yourself or to give as a gift. Handwashing has never been more important so here are some great ideas for giving soaps as gifts. Leaf Soap Perfect for a hostess gift or a housewarming gift, this beautiful thin leaf of soap comes in single use leaves for each wash. These would be great for a guest bathroom or just to remind us throughout the spring to keep washing our hands. Flower Soap Keeping with the botanical theme, this lovely soap is shaped like a flower and smells like one too! Pull a petal, lather up and enjoy! Bar Soap Set This gift-boxed set of miniature bar soaps is handcrafted with fragrances. This set is ideal for breaking up into mini gifts or giving as a one great gift. Confetti Guest Soaps Celebrate any occasion with these pretty little soaps. In such bright pastels these are the perfect spring cleaning soap gift! Soap Stand + Brush Add luxury to any bathroom with this elegant gift. This French block soap paired with a nail brush has a vintage esthetic while helping to keep your hands and nails incredibly clean. This gift is sure to clean up with anyone! Monogramed Soaps Adding monogrammed initials to any gift makes it extra special, even for bathroom accessories. These precious soaps are powder room perfect and make a great gift. These items make great upgrades to anyone's hand washing routine for you or someone you love. These would make great housewarming gifts, or the perfect gift for someone obsessed with a clean and organized home. For even more cleaning gift ideas check out this post! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

When Spring comes around, it's time for Spring cleaning! What makes any chore easier? Cute accessories! Think about it, when you want to work out you treat yourself to new workout gear. When it's time to clean, go and get a few new cleaners for yourself or to give as a gift. Here are some great ideas for cleaning accessory gifts. KITCHEN ECO CLEANING BRUSHES: Oh the dishes! At times they seem like they are never ending and always piling up. How do you make kitchen cleaning fun--ok well, at least a little, tiny bit more fun than usual? Stylish cleaning accessories of course! MINI BROOM + DUSTPAN: Keeping things tidy in the kitchen is made a little easier and a little chicer with this mini broom and dustpan. Designate this chic set for counter and table cleaning as an elevated crumb-catcher! BATHROOM TOILET BRUSH: When it comes to one of the ickiest things in the house, we don't think about making it look chic, but this toilet brush is a classy touch to a necessary tool. Make anyone's bathroom a bit more fashionable with this cleaning accessory. TRASH BIN: Just because unmentionables go inside, doesn't mean we can't mention the outside! This trash bin makes the perfect companion to the toilet brush or is great on it's own! Clean on the outside so your bathroom stays tidy on the inside. LAUNDRY THE LAUNDRESS SET: Upgrade any laundry detergent with this Laundress Brighten Up Duo. This will help white and colored clothing look its best all while looking great in your laundry room! DRYER BALLS: Laundry is a critical part of spring cleaning as well as a reoccurring part of our cleaning routine. Make the process a little faster and little more eco-friendly with these wool dryer balls. These items make great individual upgrades to anyone's routines as individual gifts or group them together as a bigger gift for you or someone you love. These would make great housewarming gifts, or the perfect gift for someone obsessed with a clean and organized home. For even more cleaning gift ideas check out this post! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM

Spring is the time for cleaning and cleaning gifts. If you know anyone with the desire to get more organized then now is the prefect time to gift them great tools for getting their prized possessions perfectly placed. My recent obsession is Stackers jewelry organizers. They make jewelry drawer organizers in several different sizes, styles and colors. These are perfect for organizing rings, earrings, watches, sunglasses and everything else you’ve shoved in your jewelry drawer! I love giving these organizers as gifts because you can give a little travel jewelry case to your friend who is always on the go, you can give the larger sets to anyone looking to stay organized or you can pair any of their styles with the gift of jewelry. I love the idea of pairing these organizers with earrings or bracelets! These make great gifts for any friend or family member looking to stay organized or can make perfect additions to your jewelry drawer! … VHM

When the weather starts getting warmer everyone starts to open the drapes and windows and let new light in. Then we all start to see the dust and dirt that has been accumulating in corners throughout the winter. It’s time for spring cleaning! What better way to freshen up then with some tools that make cleaning easier and easy to gift. If you’re looking for a way to encourage cleaning, say to your college aged dorm dweller or even as a housewarming gift to a new home owner, this little gift basket could make the cutest present! CLEANING CADDY This cute basket is perfect for filling with cleaning tools! CLEANER This all natural cleaner makes a great gift by combining a great natural scent with a powerful clean. SPONGES Sponges are a great addition to help clean the kitchen or the bathroom. DISH TOWELS Help them wipe up the mess and dry the dishes by adding towels to this gift. BETTER TOGETHER Putting all of these great cleaning items together makes a great gift with a cleaning theme. I also added in some dish gloves to add to the basket. Wrap up your basket in cellophane and tie it up to make a great little gift! Very Happy Gifting! … VHM

Here are some great gift ideas for the traveler in your life. Lately it has been especially rough for travelers. For those used to traveling multiple times a year for business or those looking forward to their annual vacation, schedules were thrown into a tailspin! These gifts will help any traveler see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to this year’s travel. 1. Away Bigger Carry-On This carry-on is my personal favorite piece of luggage! With an optional included battery, your traveler can glide through the airport with 360 degree wheels while charging your phone. The hard outer shell compresses clothes so they can pack more! This suitcase is the perfect marriage of form and function. 2. Homesick Candles If your traveler is missing a specific location then these candles are a great reminder of their beloved destination. These would also be great gift to give to any family member that you couldn’t visit this year. Send them your city’s candle with a sweet “wish you could be here” note. 3. Quip Toothbrush For any traveler who wants to keep up their great dental hygiene while on the road, this is a great stocking stuffer! This vibrating toothbrush is thin, sleek and battery operated so they don’t have to pack a bulky charger! 4. Travel Home This is a great gift for the jetsetter who is also home décor obsessed! Not only does this book look great as a coffee table book but it has great design tips including what to buy while abroad and how to showcase any prized souvenirs! 5. Truffle Clarity Organizing Cases Is your recipient an organized traveler? Or do they want to be an organized traveler? Then gift them these beautiful cases to keep everything in it’s proper place. I love that these are clear so that you can actually see what’s inside without opening everything up just to peek inside. 6. Top Tote Hat Clip Question: when you’re on your way to an beach getaway, how do you pack your straw hat? Answer: Use Top Tote’s hat clip! Because there are times when you don’t want to wear a hat on the plane, this ingenious little hat magnet clip allows you to attach it to your suitcase or purse. 7. Away Mini Case I’ve already professed my love for the Away Luggage brand, so it’s easy to see why I love this mini hard case. This little case is perfect for protecting your toiletries from getting smooshed and then leaking all over your bag. Add in a few beauty trinkets like hand cream and hand sanitizer for a great gift! This also works great to protect any tech gear that your recipient is traveling with. Packing a backup battery or portable hard drive inside this hard case alleviates any worries about anything pressing down on them. 8. Travalo Perfume Atomizer For some people, they casually spritz on perfume and for others, perfume is a religion. If your traveler loves perfume, this refillable atomizer allows them to take their favorite fragrance with them on the go! 9. Cuyana Travel Jewelry Case Jewelry completes an outfit, and shouldn’t be ignored on a trip! This luxurious leather case organizes jewelry and helps prevent then tangled mess that can happen when removing your jewelry from a plastic bag when traveling. 10. Lunya Sleep Mask Sleeping away from home can be hard. This luxurious silk mask covers the eyes to block out light and covers the ears to help block out sound. This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to sleep on a plane or at their destination. 11. Cereal Travel Guides These beautiful city guides will suggest great locations in your destination but will also look great at home. These hardcover cream books will look great as home accessories while your recipient is planning their next trip! 12. Leatherology Cord Wraps These are on my Christmas list! Luxurious organization is the name of the game when it comes to traveling. These elegant cord wraps keep cords tidy and in place while you’re traveling. Pair these with number seven for a great kit for organizing travel technology and cords. I hope that this list gave you great ideas for any traveler on your list or great additions to your suitcase for your next trip! Very Happy Gifting! ... VHM