2020 Holiday Gift Guide

After a long and often brutal year, what better way to show your loved ones how much you care than with these amazing gifts?

We’ve compiled some favorite options from in and around Nashville to help you check every name off your list.

Chic Slippers

Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous. These plush yet polished Dolce Vita Haiden Slippers are the perfect gift for the fashionista who doesn’t want to sacrifice beauty for comfort. $70 (e.Allen Boutique; eallenboutique.com)

Let It Glow

Give the gift of great skin with products from Revision Skincare, including Intellishade®, a 5-in-1 daily anti-aging tinted moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 45 ($75); and the Limited Edition Café Dulce Cleansing Scrub, an energizing pick-me-up for your skin. $45 (revisionskincare.com)

Musical Masks

Hatch Show Print at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has long been known for their screen prints, but the times they are a ‘changing. This year show a friend you love them with a protective face mask with a Music City spin. $13 each. (shop.hatchshowprint.com)

Wine For a Cause

ONEHOPE Wine gives back to a number of causes through the ONEHOPE Foundation. In fact, every bottle of ONEHOPE’S Holiday Etched Shimmer collection (Sparkling Brut) supports childhood hunger through WhyHunger—the company has provided more than three million meals to people fighting hunger since 2007. Now that’s something to toast. $49 (onehopewine.com)

Time to Celebrate

Nothing makes spirits bright like a Rolex. The Datejust 41 with Oystersteel and white gold is a timeless timepiece that makes the ultimate holiday gift. $9,900 (Diamond Cellar, 3805 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-610-7656; diamondcellar.com)

Whiskey Business

Buffalo Chip American Whiskey was born out of the spirit of the Sturgis motorcycle rally, so you can bet it’s not your grandpa’s whiskey. This smooth yet complex spirit has notes of butterscotch and caramel, but with the bold spice of rye. A little sweet and a little tough—sound like anyone on your gift list? $37 (buffalochipspirits.com) 

Cozy Up

This Banded Cashmere Throw is a luxurious way to stay warm all winter long. $546 to $1124 (Restoration Hardware, 2101 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-209-7644; rh.com)

His Holiday Vest

Gift the man in your life a timeless fashion staple. Available in a rainbow of colors, this stately Peter Millar Essex Vest is wind-proof, water-resistant, and totally dapper, making it a fashionable and practical present. $198 (Oak Hall, 4017 Hillsboro Pike #303, 615-454-6497; oakhall.com)

Aroma Therapy

Handmade soaps, lotions, and candles from Ireland like the Art Deco Gift Set are a beautiful way to say happy holidays. With salon-grade hand care, the gift set includes hand scrub, cuticle oil, and hand lotion. $30 to $50 (1124 West McEwen, Franklin; gracioushome.com)

Tequila!

Tequila Don Julio 70 Crystal Añejo embodies the rich complexity of a traditional Añejo in a liquid that is filtered to restore the crisp agave flavor found in a Blanco. With a crisp agave flavor, it’s a perfect gift for the tequila lover in your life. $54 (donjulio.com)

Dolly Holidays

What would Dolly do? The answers are all inside Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words. Carefully curated from Parton’s own public statements, it’s a comprehensive picture of her legacy as one of America’s most recognizable music superstars. $13 (amazon.com)

Light It Up

These Davidoff Year of the Ox 2021 Limited Edition cigars are the perfect gift for the discerning cigar lover, thanks to rich and complex flavors and sweet yet strong aromas. Price upon request. (Belle Meade Premium Cigars, 4518 Harding Pike, 615-297-7693; bellemeadecigars.com)

Do You Fondue?

A perfect gift for the entertainer in your life, this Boska Candlelight Twinkle Fondue Set isn’t the tacky fondue pot of the 1970s. With twinkling votives to melt your cheese or chocolate of choice, it’s as elegant as it is delicious. $100 (Crate & Barrel, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. Ste. E101, 615-942-2664; crateandbarrel.com)

A Canned Christmas

A perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season, Volley is a new tequila-based seltzer made with just three ingredients: 100 percent blue agave tequila, sparkling water, and organic juice. $12 in stores, $14 online. (drinkvolley.com)

Frost Yourself

With its chevron-inspired design, Judith Bright’s Erin Necklace is the perfect mix of retro and modern. Beautiful on its own or great as a layering piece, it’s an elegant gift for any accessory-loving lady. $158 (Judith Bright Nashville, 2307 12th Ave. S, 615-269-5600; judithbright.com)

A CBD Christmas

Looking to help a frazzled friend? Anzie Blue’s original formulation Natural CBD Tincture helps with daily focus and balance thanks to 1,000 mg of hemp-derived CBD isolate and MCT carrier oil. It has no flavor and no taste, so it’s perfect for taking alone or squeezing into morning coffee or a nightcap. $140 (Anzie Blue, 4239 Harding Pike #4, 615-866-9545; anzieblue.com)

Holly Johnnie Christmas

John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend is inspired by the release of Old Highland Whisky in the 1860s. With more whisky being sold overseas, the iconic design of the square bottle and uniquely slanted label were distinct and helped the name stand out against other whiskies. John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend honors the past whilst being an invitation to raise a glass to the next 200 years. $75 (johnniewalker.com)

Puppy Love

This smart dog collar from Fi tracks your dog’s every step and exact location, making you closer than ever to your pup, even when you’re apart. It’s the perfect gift for the lovingly obsessed pet parent (and their furbaby). $149 (tryfi.com)

Home Accents

For the friend who just can’t stop decorating (and redecorating) this Braden Leather Chair in Durango Smoke is a chic piece that feeds their needs for home decor—and tactfully says, “that’ll do, Joanna Gaines. That’ll do.” $1,199 (Bliss Home; shopinbliss.com)

Pinewood In Your Kitchen

Treat a friend to a happy, healthy holiday (and new year) with My Pinewood Kitchen: A Southern Culinary Cure. Chef Mee McCormick shares microbiome-friendly meals with a Southern spin, createdto help heal the gut and fight inflammation. The book includes 130 delicious whole foods recipes, including some favorites from McCormick’s restaurant, Pinewood Kitchen, and info about immune-boosting ingredients and how you can change your fate by what’s on the plate. $27 (Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike #14; 615-953-2243; parnassusbooks.net)

Cooking With Maneet

In Chaat, chef Maneet Chauhan, along with co-author Jody Eddy, explores India’s most iconic, delicious, and fun-to-eat foods coming from and inspired by her discoveries during an epic cross-country railway journey that brought her to local markets, street vendors, and the homes of family and friends. $32.50 (Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike #14; 615-953-2243; parnassusbooks.net)

These Boots Are Made for Wassailing

New-to-Nashville boot shop Planet Cowboy is a hit with celebs like Bella Hadid, Diplo, and Danielle Bradbery. Now gift the boot lover in your life a pair of their incredible creations, like the Rhinestone Cowgirl Boot in white or black. $475 (Planet Cowboy, 2905 12th Ave. S, 615-730-5789; planetcowboy.com)

Christmas All Year

3rd Eye High, a Nashville-based, woman-owned CBD, beauty, and wellness subscription box company, is a great way to celebrate all year long. Each box, valued at over $200, is individually curated with seven handpicked cutting-edge products—both CBD and non-CBD—and designed to align with the seven chakras in the body. Subscribers receive three subscription boxes per year. $375 annually or $35 monthly. (3eyehigh.com)

New Year’s So Bright...

A classic pair of Ray-Bans never goes out of style. These Hexagonal Flat Lenses are both on-trend and totally timeless, making them a perfect gift for anyone on your list. $154 (sunglasshut.com)

Tiny Can, Big Spirit

Don’t let their size fool you. Post Meridiem canned cocktails pack a punch thanks to authentic ingredients and proper proportions. And with a mix of flavors like Vodka Gimlet, Old Fashioned, Mai Tai, and more, there’s something for every cocktail lover. (Visit postmeridiemspirits.com for local retailers.)

Handcrafted Christmas

Created by local artisans and rescued from Nashville’s torn-down properties, 1767’s pieces are the definition of a local legacy gift. Share a special piece of home (like the Vashiti Lux, seen here) with a friend or gift yourself one this holiday season. $595 (1767designs.com)

Great Scotch

The Singleton of Glendullan 12-Year-Old is a Single Malt that tastes great from the very first sip. Best enjoyed in a signature cocktail, The Singleton is an accessible, versatile, and light & fruity Single Malt. $45 (thesingleton.com)

Make a Cameo

A marcasite, shell cameo pin/pendant made with “old” sterling is a perfect way to make new memories while giving a nod to the past. $125 (GasLamp Antiques; gaslampantiques.com)

New Kind of Bike for Christmas

The custom Mercedes-Benz branded Recon Commando Electric Bike is what happens when the bike on your childhood letter to Santa grows up. And goes electric. $4,995 (Mercedes-Benz of Music City; 615-525-2127 —ask for Edwin Vickery)

Bourbon and a Blanket

In the South we’re lucky to be able to enjoy a few warmer days around the holidays. And what better way to soak in some winter sunshine than with High West’s American Prairie Bourbon and a limited-edition High West X Coaltree Kachula Adventure Blanket. And it’s a gift that gives back: $30 from every blanket sale will be donated to support the conservation efforts of American Prairie Reserve. Blanket, $83 (shop.highwest.com); High West American Prairie Bourbon, $34 (buy.highwest.com)

All You Need is Love

This faux fur blouson sleeve jacket from Chaser Brand is a cozy (and chic) way to spread the love this holiday season. $99 (chaserbrand.com)

Your Favorite Uncle

Enjoy Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey in a signature Basic Rock Glass. It’s the perfect way to toast the holiday. $59 per bottle; $8 per glass. (unclenearest.com)

Chanel for Christmas

Make a gold move with this Coco Crush Bracelet by CHANEL. This quilted motif, 18k yellow gold and diamond stunner will ensure a merry Christmas for all. $9,950 (Diamond Cellar, 3805 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-610-7656; diamondcellar.com)

Chic Sneaks

They’re a little bit sporty, a little bit high-fashion. These Golden Goose Running Sole sneakers are hand-painted with a blend of textures and patterns that will have even the most fashionable of your friends rocking trainers instead of heels. $605 (Golden Goose, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. Ste. 253, 629-666-6494; goldengoose.com)

Horsing Around

This Cast Iron Horse Head Bookend is a stately gift and a luxe home accessory that’s sure to be a conversation starter with guests this holiday season and all year long. $250 (Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights; bevolo.com)

Holiday Zen

It’s been a year. Treat a friend (or yourself) to some serious R&R with a gift card to Escape Day Spa & Salon for a bit of pampering and self-care. (Escape Day Spa & Salon; escapenashville.com)

Holiday Spirits

Forget those basic Christmas cocktails. Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream is a decadent way to toast the season. Their holiday gift pack includes a bottle of their original recipe 40 proof Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream liqueur (a perfect gift for whiskey lovers), two mugs and recipes for hot spiked beverages like a Whisper Hot Chocolate. $25 (tennesseesippingcream.com)

Get The Look

Just because it’s been a long year doesn’t mean we have to look like it! Treat a friend (or yourself) to a refreshed look with a gift card to The Look Facial Aesthetic Boutique. And you can really make it special with their holiday offer: Buy a $250 gift card and receive an extra $20, or buy a $500 gift card and receive an extra $50. Talk about a major way to give face. (5000 Hughes Crossing Ste. 110, Franklin, 615-814-2150; thelookfacialaesthetics.com)

Beautiful Board

Entertainers and snackers alike will love Anzie Blue’s Cheese and Charcuterie Boards. Available for nationwide shipping (and free delivery in Nashville), they feed up to eight people and come with photos and directions to help design the board for a delicious DIY project. $125 to $175 (Anzie Blue, 4239 Harding Pike #4, 615-866-9545; anzieblue.com)

Local Brew

Tennessee-based White Bison Coffee is offering custom gift baskets that are perfect for that special coffee lover in your life. Each gift basket comes complete with a bag of holiday blend coffee and either a White Bison t-shirt, travel cup, or stainless tumbler. White Bison also offers gift cards that make for great stocking stuffers. (whitebisoncoffee.com)