We're officially 20 days from Christmas, but raise your hand if you're not even remotely close to having completed your holiday shopping. Gift giving can be tricky, especially when it seems like everyone in your life already has everything that they could possibly need. When we think of gifts, we typically think of something you can physically hold and touch, something that can be wrapped in the most festive of wrapping paper and that can don the cutest, most perfectly tied bow. But this is the cold, hard truth: sometimes non-physical gifts feel the most priceless. And sometimes, non-physical gifts are the gifts that keep on giving (a luxury bag rental subscription, for example).
If you're stumped on what to get a certain loved one this holiday season, we're breaking down experiential gift ideas that are sure to add an element of fun, relaxation, or excitement to anyone's life.
A Luxury Bag Rental Subscription
VivrelleWho it’s for: The fashion girls who A) have too many bags but still can’t resist taking new ones for a spin, B) are indecisive, C) have constantly evolving aesthetics, or D) simply want to test a bag and see how it works with their wardrobe before splurging.
A Luxurious Facial
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Who it’s for: The beauty lovers in your life will never turn down a treatment—especially when it's gifted to them. Our favorite estheticians offer facials with the best of the best technology, are pros at customizing a treatment to the individual, adding in enhancements when needed, and have curated chic, cozy studios. This holiday season, considering gifting a facial with noticeable results.
We recommend: Skin Laundry for a laser membership, Elizabeth Grace Hand at Ställe Studios, Sofie Pavitt, & Crystal Greene.
A Massage
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Who it’s for: For those in need of a good tension release before heading into the new year (all of us). Our favorite massages have felt life-changing, we feel like we emerge entirely refreshed and, in my own recent experience, I experienced the deepest relaxation of my life in a way that felt like it transcended space and time. Doesn't that sound like a priceless gift?
We recommend: The NOW, Aman, The Spa at Hotel Chelsea, Shibui Spa, Spencer's, & the Soothe app for at-home massages on demand.
A Membership Subscription
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I recently attended the opening of Moss, a new members only club in New York City, and felt like my chicest self simply because of the setting and atmosphere. Members only clubs in New York have so much to offer: a gorgeous space to work and socialize, get beauty treatments, and even workout and watch a film screening. This holiday season, consider gifting your well-connected friend a membership to Majesty's Pleasure so she can get her nails done in a stunning café-like space, an Equinox if she's obsessed with working out, Remedy Place for wellness obsessives, or even a referral to a members club, like SAA or Moss (priceless!).
We recommend: Majesty's Pleasure, Equinox, Remedy Place, Moss, SAA
A Spiritual Reading
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Here are Coveteur, we are big fans of all things spiritual: astrology, tarot, and literally anything that will give us insight into ourselves and our lives and, in turn, a better understanding of our self. For those friends very in touch with the spiritual realm, considering gifting a reading that will offer a better understanding of what makes them tick, whether it's a human design, psychic or astrology reading.
We recommend: Fiona Bicknell for Human Design, Rachel at Ora Mer, Corbin Chamberlin, Astro Bhambi, & Rebecca Gordon.
Meditation
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Meditation is far from easy, but it can truly feel life-changing. In a world that constantly feels like it's falling apart in a brand new way everyday, it's so important to slow down, let go of what's weighing you down, and focus on your breath. This is all way easier said than done and we all sometimes need a little guidance. Considering gifting a loved one a meditation course with an expert (Dominique Perkowski is a favorite of our EIC Faith Xue), or even just a meditation app subscription to get them started on their journey.
We recommend: Dominique Perkowski course, Sage + Sound gift card, Othership class, & Calm app subscription.
A Creative Class
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I'm a huge proponent of this: even, and especially, as adults, it's important to play. Creative hobbies allow us to disconnect from our day to day troubles and express ourselves in ways that we don't always get the opportunity to.
We recommend: an Ikebana class, porcelain vase pottery workshop at Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics, a class at Mosaic Art Studio, & oil painting at The Art Studio NY.
