Best Curated Last Minute Gifts for Those on Your List

We’ve all been there: the holidays are practically here, the calendar is screaming ‘December,’ and somehow, a few names on your list remain maddeningly unchecked. Forget the panic and the frantic dash to generic stores. This year, we’re swapping stress for strategy with a carefully curated collection of last-minute gifts for those on your list that look anything but rushed. Hopefully this list will be your secret weapon for finishing strong so that every gift you give feels personal, intentional, and on time! Let’s chat about my Best Curated Last Minute Gifts for Those on Your List.

Mersea Jacket & Jeans

Since I know you will ask, you can find my jacket here, the comfiest jeans here, and sweater here. They are all from Mersea. My boots are from Gentle Souls and Kenneth Cole is is offering 20% off sitewide with code Cindy20.

Uncommon Goods

If you are looking for a unique gift, Uncommon Goods is one of my favorite places to look when I need a gift that’s our of the ordinary. It’s the retail equivalent of a really great craft fair, sans the crowds. They focus on goods, accessories, and home items that are often handmade by independent makers, many of whom use sustainable or recycled materials. They also are a certified B Corp that pays a fair wage and donates to non-profits with every purchase. What’s not to like?

Girlfriend Gifts

Several of you have asked for a girlfriend’s gift guide. You can find my girlfriends gift guide here. All items are under $55 and many are under $30.

Summer’s Favorites and Wish List

Summer decorating pots 2025

I find Zara has the cutest “Summer Approved” clothes if you want to order something for your 7-8 year old granddaughter. Keep in mind Summer wears a size 12 due to her height. It can be tricky finding things that aren’t too tweeny for her age. Here is the link to her favorites on Zara. Summer’s room is quite small so she is hoping Santa will bring her this bed situation from West Elm. I have compiled a list of Summer’s approved picks here on ShopMy. Many of the games she already has and loves, and a few things she is coveting.

https://www.zara.com/share/wishlist/-yyka5_5MAOI-zQu56BZuA

Steve’s picks

Steve and Scout wine tasting

Steve ordered himself a new wine cooler that will fit in our existing pantry, and he is coveting some new golf clubs so his list is pretty small. You can find his favorites here. For the best dog gear on the planet (this is not sponsored) Atlas dog gear is the best. They guarantee their products (Scouty chewed his harness in half) and will repair them even if your dog does the damage.

Shop My Options

As I have stated before, I have spent a lot of time curating my ShopMy store. If you look under the main headings you will find many options for shopping. The beauty area is lacking but I plan to work on that after I have evaluated a lot of the gifted products I have received. Under the Over 50 Fashion heading for gifting, I have recently added a lot of unique jewelry items to my Bespoke Jewelry Shop here., and scarves in every price range here. Under the Home Decor heading you can find my favorite candles , decorative items I have in my own home and more. Under Entertaining you can find some of my favorite entertaining items.

Amazon

I know many of you have decided to no longer shop on Amazon, but there are also many of us who( let’s face it )have to indulge in the convenience from time to time and for last minute stocking stuffers and gifts this time of year. You can check out my Amazon storefront here. I have all of my favorite gardening books featured here, and my favorite design books here, including Nate Berkus’ new book which I am looking forward to!

Vintage Curated by Double RL

I am working on a post of all my favorite resale sites and how to shop them, but for kicks check out the Vintage curated by Double RL site. Prepare to browse some incredible pieces that will make your jaw drop (and likely, your wallet cry). For example, I own a very similar bracelet to one currently priced there at $6,900, but I snagged mine for under $200! It’s proof that a little digging pays off. Still, if you’re looking for curated perfection and have cash to burn, nobody builds a vintage collection quite like Ralph Lauren and company. This is also a good spot to find something you are coveting and do a google image search and find it at a better price!

Artful Home

I recently featured the Lisa Bayne collection from Artful Home here. If you are looking for a special gift for a special person or yourself Artful Home has so many wonderful items from individual artists that are unique and one of a kind. You can use my code CINDY25 for 25’% off the entire site. Today only they are offering free shipping on the entire site.

Discount Codes

Below are all the discount codes that are exclusive to my readers!!

Gift Codes List #1
Gift Codes #2

So there you have my best curated last minute gifts for those on your list, it a carefully chosen roster of gifts that proves last-minute doesn’t have to mean less-than-thoughtful. Next week we will take a break from all the shopping madness and focus on pretty gift wrap ideas entertaining and enjoying the holidays!

Now let’s pop over and visit Mary Ann and Annie to see what they are up to!

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12 Comments

  1. Cindy! I love that jacket from Mersea! It’s so fun! Summer’s list is adorable! Hope Santa gets Summer her “bed situation” haha
    xx

    1. That Mersea jacket is so fun. I reach for it all the time! Summer really only wanted that bed and like two other things…so funny…

  2. Hi Cindy-great blog! Except that I don’t wear black, the “statement piece” on your last post was
    fabulous! My color is navy.
    For all your readers, Thriftbooks is a great alternative to Amazon-zillions of new and used books.
    https://www.thriftbooks.com/ And I regularly buy enough books to qualify for their
    “$5,00 and under” free book (shipping is $1.49).
    Yes to resale and shopping one’s closet. To go to Iceland, I bought an Arc’ertyx rain jacket for
    1/2 price, fabulously made and worth every penny of the $200 I spent, on their resale site.
    And Etsy: we bought a lovely iron hanger for a potted plant outside–beautiful and less expensive
    than any number of big box stores.
    Thanks again for a great blog!

  3. Hi Cindy! I love the suggestions for gifts! …And what about that great basket on your front door??? Are there any links for that?

  4. Hi Cindy,
    Love reading your blog every Sunday and hearing your news, thank you for a wonderful year! Your amazing style has inspired me so much!
    And thank you for getting all those amazing discounts for your readers, what a lovely gift!
    Here’s wishing you and yours much joy and laughter this Christmas and all the very best in 2026!
    Take care, xo

    1. Hi Francesca

      You are darling! Thank you so much for being so supportive over the years!! Happiest of Holidays!!

  5. The Zara link and ShopMy link for Summer’s favorites aren’t working for me…it’s probably me. Thanks for all this good info. Going to look through Uncommon Goods now.

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