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The Anyone Gift Guide + $250 Giveaway

Uncategorized December 10, 2015

Guys, have I told you lately how much I adore the Bay Area? Yesterday I was at an outlet mall nearby us and discovered all these stores I didn’t even know existed there. I texted my husband telling him I hope we never have to move, haha. Obviously there are a million more things I love about the Bay than the shopping, but….the shopping is pretty amazing 😉

Today I’m collabing with the awesome Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, CA. This shopping center has about everything: luxe brands like Stella McCartney, staples like J.Crew, delicious shops like LA’s famous Pressed Juicery, etc. My favorite discoveries were that they have a Sprinkles Bakery (the only one in Northern California), Muji, a Japanese store I adore, and Marimekko, which I thought was Japanese at first but it’s actually Finnish and they carry the most amazing home designs.

Another shop that sticks out is Glassybaby. If you haven’t heard of them, well…it’s hard to sum up their amazing story in only a few sentences, but they essentially create hand blown glass votives that are meaningful in a multitude of ways. The company was created by a mother suffering through her third cancer diagnosis, and is built around easing the suffering of others. Ten percent of each Glassybaby sale is donated to a specific cause. For example, proceeds from the grateful red votive are donated to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, just right next door to the Stanford Shopping Center. So Glassybaby makes both beautiful, quality gifts as well as meaningful ones, and they are apparently very fun to collect too.

Today you get a chance to start your own collection of Glassybaby’s with this giveaway! They are giving away one free grateful red votive, along with Stanford Shopping Center who is giving away a $250 gift card! Just in time for some last-minute Christmas shopping, yay! Below I put together a gift guide inspired by the shops at Stanford. They are all things I honestly think would be great gifts for just about anyone, and most of them even work whether your recipient is a guy or a gal. So check it out below, and make sure you enter the giveaway!

*You obviously have to be able to physically shop at Stanford Shopping Center to use the gift card, so this giveaway is open to all my fellow Bay Area residents. Good luck!

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1. For people with phones: Stella McCartney gold lips iPhone case. Also love this shark one.
2. For people who say thank you: Kate Spade Thank You cards. Male-friendly version here.
3. For people who write: an awesome leather-bound notebook.
4. For people who send letters: a package of beautiful Marimekko postcards.
5. For people who cook: the prettiest little apron. Love this fun Pike-in-a-pocket one too.
6. For people with feelings: Glassybaby. 
7. For people who listen to music: Bluetooth Bose speaker.
8. For men who shave: The Art of Shaving gift set.
9. For people who get cold: a non-frumpy sweatshirt. Guy version here.
10. For people who sleep: classy pajamas. Guy version here.
11. For people with names: monogrammed cosmetic bags. Dopp kits for guys here.
12. For people who like to smell nice: Marc Jacobs roller gift set. Guy version here.
13. For people who like to eat really delicious cake: Sprinkles cupcake mix.
14. For people who eat fruits and veggies, and those who should: a juice subscription or juice cleanse from Pressed Juicery.
15. For people who like chocolate: Godiva. Enough said.
16. For people who like hot chocolate: make your own hot chocolate gift with snowman marshmallows, gourmet hot chocolate, and a monogrammed mug.

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Comments

  1. Gina G says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    I know right?? Haha they make me so happy looking at them

    Reply
  2. Gina G says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Oh good! Good luck!

    Reply
  3. Gina G says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    haha you definitely do ^^

    Reply
  4. Gina G says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    good luck!

    Reply
  5. Gina G says

    December 15, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Oh my goodness I love a fancy sweatshirt, it means I can wear it every day and not feel that frumpy ^^

    Reply
  6. Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:10 am

    yes yes stationery!! 🙂 I love those sweet little marshmallow snowmen too. How cute are they?!?!?! XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

    Reply
  7. Shveta Sontakey says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Amazing gift guide! I love everything you've picked <3

    I entered your giveaway, I'm originally from the Bay Area and often go back to visit my family there! Thanks for hosting the giveaway <3

    http://www.SHVETA.com

    Reply
  8. Miss LovelyAttitude says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    wow, that are really amazing gift ideas 🙂
    http://www.youtube.com/c/MissLovelyAttitude
    http://lovelyattitude.com

    Reply
  9. The Bandwagon Chic says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Godiva chocolates are perfection.
    I love the pajamas set as well.
    Cool gifts!

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic

    Reply
  10. Abigail Castro says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Looks like a nice giveaway, Gina!! Too bad I don't live in the Bay Area 🙁

    xo,
    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

    Reply
  11. Shaira Manalo says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    I love that first iPhone case! So chic!!! <3

    Have a great day!

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. Gabrielle says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    I'm genuinely disappointed I don't live around that area now haha, what a fabulous giveaway! You've featured some gorgeous gift ideas, particularly the Daisy by Marc Jacobs gift set and box of chocolates 🙂

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
    x

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  13. Jacquard Flower says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Great gift guide. Gemma xx
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

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  14. Sybil says

    December 14, 2015 at 6:08 am

    love the wide range you've tackled with this gift guide! 😀

    Have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

    Reply
  15. Jessica Garcia says

    December 14, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Well now I need to live in the Bay Area you make it sound perfect 🙂
    xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries

    Reply
  16. Gil Zetbase says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Amazing!
    Have a nice week!
    Photographer Gil Zetbase
    http://www.gilzetbase.com/

    Reply
  17. Trend Mix says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    It sounds like you have a lot of great shopping near by! Glass baby also sounds like an amazing brand! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
    http://trend-mixblog.com/

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  18. Simply Davelyn says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Cute gift ideas! Love the journals! Stores with anything paper related are so dangerous for me – I love them way too much haha. I don't even know how many journals I have purchased to date; ironically, I never finish one. I think I'm just addicted to the possibilities that lie in the empty sheets lol.

    xo, mikéla / simplydavelyn.com

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  19. Gabrielle Crystal RoseBonniee says

    December 12, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Nice tips! Lovely photos ♡

    Have a nice day xx Love from Slovakia ~
    ♡ ESTÉE LAUDER ♡

    Reply
  20. ►Nadush says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    lovely post 🙂
    please follow my blog : THE COLORFUL THOUGHTS

    Reply
  21. Harija says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Thanks for the comments and love the post
    MyLyfeMyStory

    Reply
  22. Adriana R. says

    December 12, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Wow amazing selection and giveaway!
    The Fancy Cats

    Reply
  23. Jessica Garcia says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:32 am

    What a great giveaway and what an ever better gift guide!!
    xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries

    Reply
  24. Amanda Robbins says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:32 am

    I really love that adorable apron! Such a good price, too. The lips phone cover is so much fun.

    xo
    Amanda
    http://www.fashionablyclearance.com

    Reply
  25. Heidi Hendricksen says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Such a great and versatile gift guide! Hope you have a great weekend, Gina!

    Wishes & Reality

    Reply
  26. Keri H says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Ooh loving these ideas. Awesome gifts for the holidays!

    Enclothed Cognition

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  27. Brianna Degaston says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Hope I win! Hope you have a great weekend! xo

    Love,
    Bri
    http://www.cityfashiongirl.com
    http://www.youtube.com/briannadeg

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  28. Catarina Neves says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    I absolutely love your selection!
    http://www.silkypearl.com/

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  29. Valerie Price says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    This gift guide is perfect! I'm loving the super cute lip iphone case and the beautiful sweatshirt! Also it sounds like I need to take a trip to the Stanford Shopping Center some day…I want to check out Muji! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    http://roadesque.com
    http://ourruins.com

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  30. Jalisa G says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Such a great gift guide; you have so many awesome ideas here! Anyone who knows me well, know that I surely wouldn't mind receiving a box of chocolate 🙂 But that cell phone case has my name written all over it, totally want! I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead, lovely!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    Reply
  31. Shea Sayers says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    I love all of these picks, especially the adorable apron and the beautiful Glassybaby votives. What a great story too! Love how you categorized everything… "for people who like to eat really delicious cake" made me laugh. Who doesn't? 🙂

    Reply
  32. Aleczandra Sallows says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    Wow, Glassybaby sounds like such an amazing company. I love hearing about places like that. Hahah I would also end up with the J Crew sweatshirt! I love the details on the shoulders.

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

    Reply
  33. Gina G says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:20 am

    You should enter the giveaway and then plan a trip to San Francisco if you win! 😉

    Reply
  34. julie @ jewelswandering.com says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:19 am

    Glassybaby sounds awesome..! And it's really cute! Ooh, I was totally eyeing up that JCrew sweatshirt..!

    Reply

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