Alexandria’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Written By Alexandria Yamazaki
 

Focus One

Originally published: December 16, 2020

I begin every holiday season feeling more and more disbelief that the holidays are already here! Though this guide came out a little late, there are a ton of great last-minute gift ideas that can easily be made into stocking stuffers. This guide contains six different pages along with some of my partnerships I’m involved with this year. All of the products here have been vetted by me. I either own them myself, they’re on my wishlist, or someone in my life has and loves them. If you need more ideas, please see last year’s gift guide here.

This year is a bit different, for obvious reasons, and thoughtfulness goes a long way. I get saddened by how the holiday season becomes solely about materialism, which can put a lot of pressure on people in an already trying time. Please don’t forget that writing vouchers, making phone calls, sending letters, text messages, video calls, baked goods, or meal prepping for a loved one could go a long way. Non-materialist items are timeless. If you have any questions, please drop them below, as I'd be happy to answer. Happy Holidays! xx

 
 
 

For My Seattle Locals

01. 203 Coffee Holiday Gift Boxes - Kirkland - USE CODE ALEXANDRIA FOR $5 OFF

02. Jillian Epperson / Estheholic Skin Care Services - Bellevue - 15% OFF ALL SERVICES UNTIL 12/31

03. Sky River Mead - Woodinville

04. Mr. West Cafe and Bar - University Village and Downtown Seattle

05. Cafe Flora - Madison Park

06. Follain - University Village

07. Herban Wellness - Kirkland

08. Vanita Flora - Greater Seattle Area

09. Saltstone Ceramics - Wallingford

10.Peace Love & Happiness Club - Fremont

Partnerships

Branch Basics

I’ve teamed up with Branch Basics and they are providing you with 15% off your entire order when purchasing any Starter Kit. Use code ALEXANDRIA at checkout. This brand has become my tried and true, and I’ve turned my family and friends onto their products. It’s a one-stop-shop when it comes to any household cleaning that’s made safer while being highly effective. I recommend you get the starter kit that includes Oxygen Boost as that solution is so potent and useful.

203ºF Coffee (Seattle Locals)

If you know me, you know my love for swanky cafes and matcha lattes run deep. I’m excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with 203ºF Coffee located in Kirkland, WA. They have provided 6 unique holiday boxes that contain an array of goods like locally made handmade candles, fair-trade chocolate, fair trade coffee, tea, tumblers, etc. We all have those people in our lives who seemingly have it all and receiving a well thought out curated gift box that involves coffee or tea is always welcomed. Please use my code ALEXANDRIA at checkout to receive $5 off when you purchase online or in person.

What’s inside the box? 

An array of brands and items have been carefully curated for these gifting boxes. Before choosing the box you or your loved one would like, get to know the brands inside the box below! Refer here for 203ºF Coffee’s box selection.

— KINTO Tumblers & Drinkware / KINTO is a Japanese brand aspiring to create products that enrich your everyday life. They believe in products that are easy to use daily; human movements such as holding, pouring, and drinking are carefully considered in the design details.

— Sweet Serenity Co. / Sweet Serenity candles light up any room with their classic charm, inviting warmth, and soft aroma. Each handmade, soy wax candle glows as a reminder that even on the dark days, there's still peace to be found and a reason to smile. "Winter Nights" smells wonderfully of Pine & Birch - perfect for the holiday season!

— BLANXART / Enjoy a Blanxart single-origin, an organic dark chocolate bar made with Criollo and Trinitarian cacao from Peru. Tasting notes include wood, licorice, coffee, and lime.

— 203ºF Coffee Co. / Our coffee is direct trade and ethically sourced. Each cup we create is aesthetically and intentionally prepared with the goal of showcasing the complexity and unique flavor profiles of each drink. Enjoy either our current Single-Origin, Espresso, or Fitzroy Blend, freshest within 3 weeks from roasting.

— Hugo Tea / Hugo Tea travels thousands of miles every year pursuing great tea and has bought 100% of their tea leaves direct for nearly a decade. You'll enjoy the taste of modern masters at work within each cup.

— notNeutral Porcelain Drinkware / notNeutral collaborated with award-winning baristas to create the perfect cups for specialty coffee. The interior curvature of each cup is optimized for latte art and thermal insulation, and the handle, flush with the rim of the cup, ensures comfort and control for barista and drinker alike.

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