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A long time ago in a different life (or at least i A long time ago in a different life (or at least it feels that way) I was riding in a car at night with @whereissionnie to meet up with @ruthielindsey and @1924us for bonfires and general cabin shenanigans outside of Nashville. 

I remember the drive so well. It’s a conversation that always stuck with me. We talked about trauma and crisis. And I don’t know much, but I shared the only thing I know, a thing that has served me well through the natural undulations life is bound to bring.

And that is simply sometimes you have to cling to the mast. You aren’t doing anything but surviving but that’s the most important work of all. Because the storm WILL pass. And you‘ll be left standing.

And when it does you can mend the sails. Untangle the ropes. And get on with the business of sailing.

I’ve learned to give myself permission to do nothing but make it through. To sleep a little too late. To dance in front of the mirror and feel myself even when I look ridiculous. To load and unload the dishwasher and allow that to be a great victory. To dress like a cartoon character in nothing but white t-shirts and denim shorts.  To eat mac & cheese from a box and frozen chicken nuggets sometimes. To not respond to text messages. To flail and get back up over and over. To ask for help. A lot.

And also permission to feel it all. Rage. Grief. Joy. Hope and hopelessness. And sometimes all within the span of a few minutes. 

And most of all, whether navigating calm waters or stormy ones, what matters more than anything is the crew you’re doing it with. Surround yourself with solid people.

People that challenge you with compassion. And humor. People whose strengths buttress your weakness. People that don’t judge you. That believe in you even when you think they’re maniacs for doing so.

I know a disproportionate amount of us have had rough seas this year. Cling to the mast in the storm. Choose your crew wisely. No storm ever lasted forever. But there never was a last storm in the world. Accept that they will come and be prepared.

Local Milk Gift Guide | 2018

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12.04.2018

The 2018 Local Milk Holiday & Christmas gift guide is a curation of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas for slow living, the minimalist, fashion, wellness, home, stocking stuffers, babies & kids, and him & her to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas for the slow home with ideas for the design minded nester in your life to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas For Slow Fashion & Style for Her to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas for the kitchen with ideas for the cook in your life to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted wellness gift ideas for spiritual, fitness, and health minded people on your list with ideas to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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!)

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas for Kids and Baby with ideas for every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted ideas for him with ideas for dapper men for every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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.

The 2018 Local Milk Blog Holiday and Christmas gift guide is full of beautiful, sustainable, minimalist, and hand-crafted stocking stuffer ideas for him, her, kids, and babies with ideas to suit every budget. We have gifts from artisans, makers, small shops, designers, and more.

  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

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13 thoughts on “Local Milk Gift Guide | 2018”

  1. Louise C says:
    December 4, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    All crazily wonderful selections. You’ve outdone yourself and there are things I will consider for myself or my own house. But if the best gift to ourselves is slow living, the best way to achieve this is spend more time with friends and loved ones and stop this Christmas craziness and stop shopping and buying gifts. The planet will thank us for it 🙂. This is where we’re at. We only have two years to slow down the process. For the first time in a long time, my sister invited the whole family at her cottage. And she said, no gift exchange this year. I was really surprised, it’s the thing I would have done myself, the Christmas I was looking for.

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    1. beth says:
      December 4, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      I agree that this is a noble aspiration and such a great thing to do! But I also know that so many people love the joy of giving gifts and so many makers and authors and small business owners out there really need support too! We wanted to include the idea to give to a charity that someone believes in as a “non-gift” gift but sadly decided it might be considered complicated by some (which charity, tell them how much or not…) BUT between you and me that’s something I would love: if people supported mental health & suicide prevention charities as a gift!

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  2. Aja says:
    December 4, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    The stocking stuffers sections skipped past #14. I’m curious about that one for my daughter, a dinosaur lover.

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    1. beth says:
      December 4, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Fixed it!! : )

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  3. Gai says:
    December 5, 2018 at 4:43 am

    Wonderful suggestions! Just ordered a few (one for myself 🙂

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  4. Rae Lambert says:
    December 5, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Love this list and the charity idea! I find Charity Navigator a great resource to find reputable charities who have been rated by how efficiently they use their funds to make an impact: https://www.charitynavigator.org

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  5. Helen - Mom Bureau says:
    December 6, 2018 at 12:02 am

    Never seen a very detailed, complete in-sync to the minimalist theme product suggestions. Simply amazing!

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  6. Kristen Nielson says:
    December 6, 2018 at 1:23 am

    Beautiful list Beth! Thanks so much!

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  7. Ursula Dean says:
    December 6, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Lovely !

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  8. Noelle says:
    December 6, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    You have such gorgeous taste, Beth! I must say, I especially love the title of this guide “Gifts for the Intentional Kitchen” and the ramen puzzle! But seriously, all the finds are wonderful.

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  9. Rachel Gordon says:
    December 6, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    Beth – you always present the classiest & most thoughtful ideas in the most aesthetically pleasing way; I definitely saved some of these ideas for my sweet daughter, Clementine. And I have to say, I agree with giving back to charities in whatever way we can (whether that’s time or money.) However, that doesn’t mean I don’t like to bless my loved ones with a little something special, even if it’s a thoughtful dinner party; so thank you for sharing!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Sincerely,

    Rachel Kathleen

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  10. Casey says:
    December 26, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Such a thoughtful round up, thank you! Just got the ramen puzzle for a friend who loves… ramen and puzzles, duh!

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