Slow living is never more delicious than during the holidays. Copper pots of cinnamon sticks, clove, and orange peel simmer on the stove. A wood fire burns in the hearth. Steaming cups of cider & cocoa always close at hand along with creamy batches of homemade eggnog with a drop of smoky bourbon. Balsam fir and dulcet carols. Royal icing and gingerbread. Spiced cakes and succulent roasts. Hand-knit sweaters and homemade wreaths.

And, and, and….OR does this sound more familiar: a hectic freight train called CHRISTMAS barreling at you as you try to pull it all together in time for the holiday party, for Christmas morning, for last minute shipping deadlines. I know all too well what that pressure is like. Which is why in this year’s annual Local Milk Gift Guide 2018 I’ve done all the hard work for you and curated a selection of over 150+ gifts for him, her, and the little ones so you can spend your time with a bit more holiday zen and a bit less zoning out on Google combing the internet for the perfect gift. Because the gift of slow living is the best gift we can give ourselves. For even more ideas after you peruse this guide make sure to also visit our past gift guides from 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Also, I made a gift for YOU for the holidays: 2 FREE Lightroom editing presets for desktop and mobile so you can edit your photos like a pro for your blog, Instagram, or brand. They’re the two most popular presets from The Instagram Collection, and one is dark & moody while the other is bright and poppy! I hope they save you time creating beautiful visual stories & help you get a little more slow living during this busy season!

| Minimalist Home Gift Ideas |

Gifts for the less-is-more, quality over quantity home—beautiful, functional objects of use and art.

1. Matte Black Vase
2. Hans Napkin by Blockshop
3. Moon Dish
4. Vitruvi White Stone Diffuser
5. George Mirror
6. Painted Sketchbook by Moglea
7. Brass Cup
8. Beeswax Woman Candle
9. Natural Leather Coasters
10. Equinox Print by Rebekka Seale
11. Copper Box
12. Swallow Tail Rug by Blockshop
13. Arches Print by Blockshop
14. Andalusia Rug by Cold Picnic
15. Bedside Carafe in Smoke
16. Solid Brass Bookend
17. Ceramic Watering Can
18. Wabi Sabi Welcome by Julie Pointer Adams
19. New Form Print by Riikka from The Poster Club
20. Desert Bells by Katherine Moes
21. Mountain Blossom Furoshiki Cloth
22. Sojirushi Kake Chohou Broom
23. Chunky Woven Blanket
24. Ceramic Container
25. Abstract Brass Mobile

| Slow Fashion Gift Ideas |

Loungewear, statement earrings, comfy (yet stylish) shoes, and bold accessories—gift ideas for the girl with the capsule wardrobe.

1. Mara Romper by Elizabeth Suzann
2. Baserange Bell Basics Underwear
3. Small Bauble Ear Cuff by Faris
4. Golandrina Caftan
5. Lune Earrings by Crescioni
6. Capote Coat by Lauren Manoogian 
7. Patchwork Zippered Wallet from Goodwin
8. Alabaster Gaucho Hat by Clyde
9. Terracotta Earrings
10. Pink Fuzzy Slippers
11. Marbled Peach Ring from Goodwin
12. Babouche Black Leather Slippers
13. Sailor Pant in Tobacco by Jesse Kamm
14. Brussels Earrings by Eesome
15. Mock Neck Body Suit by Land of Women
16. Milo Jumpsuit by Ilana Kohn
17. No. 6 Pull On Shearling Boot in Smoke
18. Outline Earring
19. Arc Necklace by Crescioni
20. Closed Toe Clog by Zuzii
21. Mustard Linen Robe
22. Sparrow Scarf by Blockshop Textiles
23. Oak & Leather Pump by Wal and Pai

| Gifts for the Intentional Kitchen |

Form and function reign in the intentional kitchen—handmade ceramics, sustainable basics to help do away with kitchen waste, quality ingredients, and inspiring cookbooks.

1. Walter Water Filter
2. Tarala Ceramic Bowl
3. Rosti Mepal Storage Bowls
4. Kishibori Shoyu
5. High Vibrational Beauty
6. Colleen Hennessey Clayworks Serving Bowl
7. Soma Water Pitcher
8. Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook
9. Speckled Ceramic Casserole
10. Blush & Terracotta Salt and Pepper Grinders
11. HEA Ceramics Lady Mug
12. Brass Trivet
13. Carafe
14. Notary Ceramics Teapot
15. Handmade Twist Trivet
16. Dining In by Alison Roman
17. Bread Proofing Basket
18. Terracotta Tea Towel
19. Japaneasy by Tim Anderson
20. Berti Utility Knife
21. Pink Marble Nesting Bowls
22. Blush Kitchen Utility Set
23. Mushi Nabe Donabe Steamer
24. Noble Handcrafted Black Truffle
25. HG Seashore Honey
26. Ojas Cookbook by Nera Kehar
27. Stagg Electric Pour Over
28. 3 piece Gold Flatware
29. Sacred Sister Tisane
30. Usurai Glasses
31. Brass Cake Server

| Wellness & Self-Care Gifts |

Beauty starts on the inside—and we have you covered with gift ideas from spiritual practice to skin and hair care to fitness.

1. Binu Binu Soap
2. Austin Austin Bergamot Juniper Shampoo
3. Oribe Dry Styling Kit
4. Pink Mountain Salt
5. Aesop Marrakech Eau de Toilette
6. Beechwood Flat Brush
7. Yin Adaptogenic Powder
8. Golden Thread Tarot Deck
9. Outdoor Voices Spring Legging
10. Soma Water Bottle
11. Sea Sponge
12. Wooden Spoon Herbs Mushroom Cocoa
13. Jade Gua Sha Facial Toner
14. The Neat Matcha Sticks
15. Palo Santo White Sage Incense
16. Make Beauty Terrazzo Bronzer

| Gifts for Babies & Littles |

Gifts beyond the plastic: beautiful, sustainable toys and clothes for kids and babies from the coziest winter coat to a felted CSA box to an heirloom quality play kitchen (that we got Eula this year!)

1. Bacabuche Teddy Coat
2. Cinq Bamboo Bowls
3. Wooden Rainbow Stacker
4. Bobo Chose Socks
5. Space Princess Doll
6. Buds Along the Path Coloring Book
7. Father’s Factory Wooden 35MM Camera
8. Milton and Goose Play Kitchen
9. Meet Georgia Art Book
10. Hazel Village Ada Doll
11. Banwood Balance Bike
12. Kalinka Knit Romper
13. Andean Drum
14. Ship Shape Quilt
15. Bacabuche Kimono Gown
16. Knit Feminist Crown
17. Belle Enfant Romper
18. Kids Clog by Zuzii
19. Olli & Ella Wicker Shopper
20. Grandpa Whale
21. Dayhike Booties
22. Kids Oxfords by Zuzii
23. Pom Bonnet
24. What do Grownups do All Day?
25. Wooden Tool Kit
26. Rocking Sheep
27. Rubber Ducky
28. Warhol Crayon Collection
29. Felt Veggie CSA Box
30. Ferm Modern Dollhouse

| Gifts for Him (or Her) |

From whiskey to coffee to records and more—we’re got you covered on ideas for men. The record player is one of the best that doesn’t require a whole system, and the whiskey and coffee are Matt Lud (my resident beverage expert) approved as the best out there. I’d be happy to receive almost everything on this list myself.

1. Ember Mug
2. Angora Knit Beanie
3. Kinto Travel Tumbler
4. Playing Cards 
5. OFS Smoked Salt
6. Pradel 1920 White Knives Set
7. T. Rex Electric Warrior on Vinyl
8. Record Cleaner
9. Project Debut Turntable
10. Drink Stones
11. Stranahan Diamond Peak Black Label Whiskey
12. Extra Large Ice Cube Tray
13. Copper Flask
14. Ceremony Coffee
15. Japanese Brass Folding Knife
16. Folding Comb
17. Merkur Steel Safety Razor
18. Beechwood Shave Brush
19. Apple Airpods
20. Makr Landscape Wallet

| Stocking Stuffers They’ll Actually Be Happy to Get |

Let’s be honest: most stocking stuffers end up in the bin. This year, take the less is more approach with gorgeous gifts in a small package.

1. RMS Lip to Cheek Color
2. Parisian Truffles
3. Zero Waste Scrunchie
4. Brass Hair Pin
5. Hand Forged Brass Tea & Coffee Scoop
6. Natural Bristle Toothbrush
7. Linen Dish Cloth
8. Merino Wool Dryer Balls
9. Metal Corner Bookmark
10. Brass Chopstick Rests
11. Wooden Spoon Herbs Anxiety Ally Tincture
12. Down and Out on a Yacht
13. Fort Standard Brass Bottle Opener
14. Wooden Dinosaur
15. Le Labo Camphor Balm
16. Hiba Wood Oil
17. Pink Peppercorn Chocolate
18. Gold Foil Matches
19. Sibilia Brass Key Chain
20. Tonkatsu Ramen Puzzle

Disclaimer: This post contains a few affiliate links though the vast majority are not! No one can buy their way into this gift guide, and it isn’t sponsored. The only way to get into this guide is for me to think something is awesome! Affiliate links just mean if you like what I picked out and go buy it, I receive a small commission from the seller that goes towards keeping this blog up and running! Thank you for all your support & happy holidays! xo