The transition to summer presents lots of opportunities to celebrate people — graduates, teachers, hostesses, sports coaches! Sharing a couple of great gift ideas for these loved ones (and others) below.
Gifts for Grads.
SWEATSHIRT // STATIONARY SET // BOOKPLATE STICKERS // CAMERA // BOAT AND TOTE // COSMETIC BAG // TOWEL SET // STANLEY PINT CUP
01. Customizable boat and tote — the large size is perfect for weekend trips! This is my go-to gift for high school and college grads. I just ordered one for my neighbor.
02. This HART airplane charm or this cosmic key charm. Such a sweet and personalized way to celebrate a big moment with something they can wear on them. I’d enclose with a thoughtful note explaining why I picked the design!
03. Rechargeable and reusable digital camera — perfect for capturing the summer before college!
04. Parke varsity mockneck — easy throw on for college class! These are SO TRENDY for the high school set.
05. This Stanley pint insulated cup. We actually use these in our house constantly for the kids, but they’re also a cute gift for a grad, especially with a gift card tucked inside or bundled with this brain dump notepad.
06. I swear by these leather travel cases for toiletries, and they’re such an elegant investment piece for a lady flying the coop!
07. This is perfect for the skincare-loving grad in your life.
08. Adore this customizable vanity bag.
09. Personalized bookplate stickers. A chic nod to academic endeavors ahead — perhaps bundled with a few favorite or recommended reads!
10. This bracelet would make such a meaningful addition to a jewelry collection.
11. Sweet Hill House cosmetic bag.
12. Colorful stationary set or these camp postcards (depending on age).
13. Weezie towel starter set — perfect for high school grads going to college! I tend to give towels as gifts to newlyweds, new homeowners, etc. Who doesn’t love a fresh, fluffy stack of great towels?!
Gifts for Teachers.
The consistent feedback I receive from magpies who are teachers is that they’d prefer a hand-written note and a gift card. I try to stick to this and add a little something extra along the lines of the items below, although this year, I splurged on these gorgeous throw blankets (use code JEN20) for my son’s teachers.
ROSE BLOCK // SMALL WONDERS // PERSONALIZED NOTEPAD // OVERNIGHT REPAIR CREAM // NOTEPAD
01. Rose block artwork — perfect for desk/window decor, and a sweet twist on “here’s a bouquet of flowers.”
02. Chic personalized notepad.
03. You can’t go wrong with this classic notebook — have it personalized with his/her initials! I swear by these notebooks. They’re the only thing I use!
04. This overnight repair cream is everything — a thoughtful “thank you” for the many hand washes a day, and something luxe they might not buy themselves.
05. Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life’s Quiet Joys. Self-explanatory 🙂
Gifts for Hostesses (Weekend Stay or Longer).
Bigger gifts for generous hostesses who lend you their house or have you stay for more than a few days. It’s a Chappywrap summer, because I’m also giving one of these blankets (use code JEN20) to friends who are loaning us their country house for a weekend! (Sort of a relief to just place on order and cover a number of gifting occasions!)
BLANKET // CANDLE // SMALL BOWLS // BON BON CANDY BOX // HAND TOWELS // WINE CHILLER // TERRACOTTA POMEGRANATE
01. Chappywrap blankets are a fan favorite — use code JEN20.
02. This candle is INSANE. One of my absolute favorites for summer – like vine-ripened summer tomatoes.
03. Chic gift box of Swedish candy. Another gifting go-to for me! Fun to leave out for a family movie night.
04. This terracotta pomegranate makes every room smell incredible. I keep one in my closet and my housekeeper always raves about it :). She said “it’s my favorite room to go into.”
05. Love this chic coaster stack. My personal favorite coasters — we have them throughout our home. They wipe clean but have such a high-end textile look.
06. The cutest set of bitty bowls — great for mixing spices, holding rings or keys, serving as little pinch bowls for snacks. Love the color options.
07. Lovely floral scallop hand towels.
08. This insulated wine chiller!
09.L.L. Bean deluxe scrabble — great to gift for a long weekend trip and pretty enough to leave out on the table.
10. Stunning lettuce leaf vase! You could deliver with fresh peonies inside!
11. This bowl for popcorn on family movie night!
12. Steeped rose kitchen cleaner set.
Gifts for Hostesses (Social Gathering).
Smaller gifts as an alt or supplement to a bottle of wine —
BOW PLATES // PAPER PLATES // JOT IT DOWN NOTEPAD // Q-LESS GAME // SPLATTER SHELL // CATCH BALL SET
01. This shell splatter dish would make a fab gift.
02. These masa chips are so delicious — pair great with fresh gauc or salsa. We order in bulk and bring them basically wherever we go.
03. Ceramic-inspired paper plates — perfect for hors d’oeuvres.
04. Everyone needs this game. I keep it in my bag for restaurants, doctor’s offices, etc — the whole family loves it, but you can also play by yourself.
05. Quick-dry kitchen towels. MY FAVORITE. I swear, you’ll never go back!
06. Love these plates — available in a variety of designs.
07. These lemon cake bites are always a crowd pleaser!
08. Jot it down square notepad.
09. This catch ball set is perfect for a family beach game — an ideal gift when you’re hanging with the whole family.
10. Colorful playing card set.
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P.P.P.S. Morning on the roaring fork, 1998.
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