Beautiful, Helpful & Easy Holiday Gift Ideas
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? It seems people are doing this earlier and earlier each year. There’s something to be said for getting it done before the stores are crowded. Trying to walk Fifth Avenue here during the holidays makes me feel like a sardine in a can. You shouldn’t have to, either, so I’ve sourced beautiful, helpful and easy holiday gift ideas, all in one place. Any one of these is a gift you can with confidence and love. Take a look.
Harper & Hound
I came across this brand through a pet blogging friend. They make matching jewelry for people and the pets they love. The pieces are great looking and have meaning. Beth and Kelly, who founded Harper & Hound after Kelly tried on her dog’s fancy collar and had an a-ha moment, were kind enough to send me, Sophie and Jasper charms and matching necklaces. We love them and want to tell you all about what makes them special.
One of my favorite pieces is Power to the Paws, a three-tiered pewter and copper-plated charm that reminds me of the jewelry artisans make. I love the circular lines and the multi-charm look. It’s message is a good one, too: showing we support the welfare of dogs everywhere. This is a great gift for a loved one, or for you! It’s reasonably priced for designer jewelry. Here are the details:
Harper & Hound’s Power to the Paws necklace
Harper & Hound’s Power to the Paws dog collar charm
- 1″ in diameter for both necklace and dog collar charm
- Secure stainless steel split ring that will fit any collar’s D-ring
- Nickel safe
- Made in the U.S.A.
Where to buy: Harper & Hound
Price: Necklace – $44.99; Dog Collar Charm: $24.99
Another Harper & Hound set I really love is the Rescued. With Jasper as our own little rescue, this set has particular meaning. Also crafted from durable and great-looking pewter, it’s infinity shape is lovely and when you and your pet wear this necklace, it begs the question, “Who rescued who?” I love that Beth and Kelly gift wrap their jewelry, so when it arrives, you feel like you’re opening a beautiful present!
Harper & Hound’s Rescued necklace
Harper & Hound’s Rescued dog collar charm
- 1.25″ wide
- Secure stainless steel split ring that will fit any collar’s D-ring
- Nickel safe
- Made in the U.S.A.
Price: Necklace – $44.99; Charm – $24.99
The Elegant Hare
I met Margaret Konecky at a cat fashion show, of all places, on her very first day of business, and fell in love instantly. Her gorgeous cashmere sweaters and pillows for pets are beyond divine. Each piece is made from soft, luxurious and eco-friendly up cycled cashmere. And, each is one-of-a-kind.
What’s especially exciting about The Elegant Hare, is you don’t have to pay a fortune for luxury sweaters, scarves, neck warmers and pillows. You don’t sacrifice the highest quality materials. Take a look at some of their designs. The pictures don’t do them justice; you’ll need to use your imagination a bit, but picture butter soft cashmere and dazzling, vintage embellishments and trims, and all pieces feature that charming, little gold or silver metal bunny logo. A must have for holiday!
The stunning black cashmere with crystal buttons and trim
Red Christmas Sweater
Irridescent Sequined Bridal Trim on Ivory Cashmere
A Turquoise Dream
Ruby Red Cashmere Pillow
The Elegant Hare Scarves
- Hand-made and one of a kind repurposed from the finest cashmere
- Made in the USA.
- Care: Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and then lay flat to dry.
- Please measure carefully for proper fit as this item is not returnable.
Where to buy: The Elegant Hare
Prices: Sweaters – from $149.00 – $199.00; Scarves – $60.00; Neck Warmers – $60.00; Pillows – $199.00
Couture by Sophie Haute Collars
Honoring full disclosure, this is my own label. And, I love it, of course! 🙂 The velvet Haute Collars are an elegant accessory, very holiday and complete a look in high fashion style. The dazzling Swarovski crystal closure makes the statement. Comes in cherry red, royal blue and brown leopard. A great stocking stuffer or gift for that special pup!
Dress with holiday spirit!
Royalty Ready
Fierce Fashion!
- 100% cotton velvet
- limited edition
- also comes in made to order
- the leopard has a decorative crystal button snap closure
Where to buy: Couture by Sophie
Price: Red & Blue Velvet – $68.00; Leopard Velvet – $48.00
Music to Soothe the Savage Beast
Do you have an anxious dog, one who cries when you go out or tries to destroy the house? Pet Acoustics could be the answer. It helped us a lot with Sophie and Jasper. Here’s some background:
Pet Acoustics has helped thousands of pets worldwide for over 15 years for separation anxieties, thunderstorm nerves, sensory activity and for the general well-being of dogs, cats, horses, and birds. Breakthrough research by Pet Acoustics on the acute hearing sense of animals has created a series of species specific music, conceived by Janet Marlow, a composer and researcher. The music is beautiful and yes, very calming, even to me! I’ve watched how both dogs visibly settle down when this music plays. When you live with very vocal dogs, this quiet time is a godsend.
Here’s what you get: Pet Acoustics is a mobile Bluetooth Personal speaker pre-loaded with special frequency-modulated music, clinically tested and proven to reduce stress and calm pet anxiety. The music is different for dogs, cats, horses and birds, as each species requires a different frequency to calm them. The rechargeable battery lasts 5-10 hours, and the music has a built in repeat mode.
It has clean lines that work well in most homes. And, it’s popular. Pet Acoustics has been covered by media outlets like Good Morning America, CNN, Modern Dog magazine and Martha Stewart, among others.
From my own experience, I highly recommend this. A great holiday pick that solves a big problem in many households. Check out the informational video below.
- Pre-loaded with Canine music
- Bluetooth speaker pairs with digital devices
- 1GB Micro SD Card
- USB charger-lasts 5-10 hours
- Built-in repeat mode for all day play
Where to buy: Amazon.com
Price: $57.73
Summary
What I love about these items are they’re beautiful, of great quality and useful. I hope they’ve given you ideas and helped you solve some challenges!
What holiday gift ideas do you have? I’m always looking for fresh ones, so please share!
