The Betty Holiday Gift Guide: Thoughtful, Beautiful, Unbasic

There are two kinds of holiday gifts: the ones that are bought, and the ones that feel chosen.
The ones that say “I grabbed this on the way,” and the ones that say “I saw this and thought of you.”

Consider this your guide to the latter. Thoughtful, beautiful, unbasic gifting. The kind of presents that feel personal without being too much, elevated without being out of reach, and wrapped in that soft, Betty sense of intimacy and intention.

Whether you’re shopping for your Secret Santa, your sister who steals your clothes, or the friend who basically functions as your therapist, this is your go-to gift guide for 2025.

For Your Secret Santa (the un-awkward gift that still feels chic)

• Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Mist — luxurious without being intimate.
• A Papier notebook — useful, stylish, and workplace-appropriate.
• Betty Thunderstorms Tights — a subtle upgrade that feels special without being too personal.
• Flamingo Estate Soap Block — chic, natural, endlessly giftable.

For Your Sister (the one who “borrows” your clothes indefinitely)

• Betty Love Me Tights — delicate daisy embroidery, Italian-made sophistication, and genuinely sister-proof.
• A silk scrunchie from LilySilk — the hair-friendly upgrade she never buys for herself.
• The Frankie Shop quilted tote — a cult-favorite she’ll carry everywhere.
• Nails.INC polish set — a little fun and a shared moment.

For Your Coworker (the office soulmate or the “is this too personal?” colleague)

• A ceramic pen holder from SIN Ceramics — chic desk energy without overstepping.
• A mini tea set from Leaves & Flowers — for the coworker who’s perpetually cold.
• Betty The Perfect Fishnet Tights — for the best office outfits she will throw.
• A minimalist calendar from Appointed — useful, pretty, non-committal.

For Your Best Friend (your soulmate in another font)

• Betty Adore Me Tights — bold embroidered details, the perfect “this reminded me of you” energy.
• A Byredo mini fragrance trio — because she deserves options and surprises.
• Sophie Lou Jacobsen glassware — joy disguised as drinkware.
• A novel she’ll devour — because nothing says intimacy like a shared story. (Popular picks: *The Collected Regrets of Clover*, *The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo*)

For Yourself (it counts — actually, it counts the most)

• Betty With Love Stocking — a curated self-care bundle designed to feel like a love letter to yourself.
• OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil — the glowiest glow; a little vacation in a bottle.
• Damson Madder pajamas — for the coolest pajama you will ever own.
• A bouquet subscription from Bloomist — flowers that show up just for you, no occasion required.

Final Thoughts

The best gifts aren’t loud or extravagant. They’re small acts of tenderness. A shared joke, a tiny luxury, a piece of comfort chosen with intention. Whether you’re giving adornment, ritual, or a little moment of beauty, let your gifts feel like a mirror held up to the people you love most, including yourself.