Christmas with The Gilded Bellini | Holiday Gift Guide 2019
It’s the best time of the year again – the debut of The Gilded Bellini’s annual Holiday Gift Guide! I couldn’t be more excited to share with you all some of my favorite things this holiday season that make for such fabulous gifts.
What makes half the fun of the gift guide each year? The decorating! This year’s colors are hot pink and gold. Does it get any more “gilded” than that? Of course, I owe most of the glitz and glam of the tree decorations to my favorite store for all sparkly home decorating accessories, Z Gallerie! Everything from the tree skirt to the gold ornaments to the garland all came from Z Gallerie. I love how each piece is timeless and can be used each year countless times to create a magazine-worthy set up. I’ve linked all the items I decorated with at the bottom of this post!
Now, onto the gifts!
Chandon's LED Harvested Under the Stars Limited Edition Brut, Winter 2019
Such a festive bottle! Chandon harvests under the stars each year because the cool California night protects the quality of the grapes. The acidity and aromatic finesse of the fruits are preserved when gathered in the evening, and now Chandon is bringing that magic to gatherings all season long.
SHIFFA Fasha Massage
For the skincare lover! SHIFFA introduces its FaSha tool, a specially designed crystal by a doctor, to give your face an effective lifting and toning massage. Using our specially designed facial FaSha tool and massage, we release blockages in the skin, muscle and fascia that prevent optimal blood and lymph circulation, and help
release aging tension. You find that with use, circulation is enhanced, deep lines soften, and skin becomes rosy and plump again.
Rose Gold Sneakers by Wanted
The ultimate platform sneaker. The holographic rose gold detail is such a throwback and makes for a super unique touch. These sneaks are definitely a conversation starter. Also comes in black, silver and white.
Good Day CBD-Infused Beverages
These are my new favorites drinks… ever! Good Day offers CBD-infused beverages for a balanced lifestyle and better days all around. For the holidays, Good Day is offering a 7 Day Assortment box so you don’t have to choose. Great for the person in your life who may work long hours and likes to have their own stock of drinks on hand at the office. Or, wake up and pour yourself one of these cold brews! Just pick your mood and soak in all the benefits: Cold brew coffee helps deliver easygoing energy. Citrus sparkling water helps bring you mental refreshment. Chamomile herbal tea helps to enhance your relaxation. How you choose to use them throughout your day or week is up to you.
Grande Cosmetics Beauty While You Sleep Set
Featuring hero, performance-first favorites + a bonus pink turban towel to get you in the pampering mood…
GrandeLASH-MD (full size) – This breakthrough multi award-winning eyelash enhancing serum promotes longer & thicker looking lashes in 4-6 weeks
GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper in Clear (full size) – high gloss, volumizing lip treatment is specially formulated to give you instant and long-term hydrating benefit
Joanna Vargas Twilight Face Mask
Just about everyone knows that Joanna Vargas is the queen of all things skincare. She works magic, and so do her products! Since Joanna is high in demand in both LA and NYC, it’s hard to get an appointment. Luckily, wither her masks, we can get a piece of her miracle work in the comfort of our own homes! This deep conditioning mask delivers Epidermal Growth Factor to promote optimal vibrancy and skin resilience. Made with bamboo, this sheet mask will reverse negative effects from the sun and is perfect post-peel or laser treatment to heal the skin.
Old Camp Whiskey
From the boys of Florida Georgia Line! Tyler & BK pushed the envelope on this one – taking inspiration from their innovative fusion of country, rock, hip-hop and pop – to create a whiskey that’s truly unique. It’s so smooth and has a beautifully distinctive taste that really anyone will enjoy. Old Camp is Peach Pecan, easy drinking whiskey that doesn't sacrifice anything to be smooth. Florida Georgia Line says, "Whatever you do, Never go in alone. And always do it right."
Lavender Hot Chocolate Kit
From one of my favorite coffee shops in Los Angeles, Demitasse! 10 oz of Demitasse’s hot chocolate mix, 4 jumbo marshmallows and a vial of lavender extract are included in this cute box to make this at home.
Winged CBD Relaxation Gummies
Tastes like candy, but better! These can be for anyone, especially those who seem to be stressed a lot. They promote calmness and relaxation! Winged is the first CBD product line formulated exclusively for women. The brand addresses the most common issues facing today’s woman such as stress, mood support, sleep improvement and hormonal balance.
RELAXATION Gummies: Full spectrum CBD and non-drowsy stress support nutrients to help calm your mind and unwind including Lemon Balm Extract, Chamomile extract and L-theanine
Campo Viejo Limited Edition Brut Cava
A stylish and bright budget bubbly that is under $15 - because wine-ing down for the holiday season doesn't always have to break the bank. Campo Viejo Cava is fruit filled with a bright, exuberant mouthful and a crisp freshness on the palate. Campo Cava is made in what is recognized as the most high-quality sparkling wine process. This creates greater complexity within the wine as well as a finer, more effervescent bubble structure. The Limited Edition bottle is available on Drinks & Co for $14.
Victoria Wine Bag from Z Gallerie
Make gift-giving a cinch. Show up to your next soiree with an extra layer of thanks - your hosts will love you for it.
Accessories from Lulus
What girl doesn’t love Lulus? It’s the ultimate site for all things clothing for women!
Sunset Slay Gold Rhinestone Pouch Bag - The perfect finishing touch for your night-out look! This chic little bag features shiny gold rhinestones linked together to create a chainmail effect, and a rounded design.
Dream Catcher Cognac Leather Pointed-Toe High Heel Boots - Know someone who is shoe obsessed? Add this pair to their closet! Crocodile embossed genuine leather shapes a pointed-toe upper, and mid-calf silhouette, atop a sexy stiletto heel.
I’m Just Here for the Drinks Book
For the person in your life who appreciates a serious cocktail! A Guide to Spirits, Drinking and More Than 100 Extraordinary Cocktails.
Folly Fire Liquid Fame Body Glow Mist
Nothing says festive holiday party like glowing skin. Brand new from Folly Fire, Liquid Fame Body Glow Mist disperses glam straight onto the skin with shimmery micro-particles in a lightweight body formula that scatter and amplify light. Use it wherever a high-dose of irresistible radiance is needed. Available in three finishes: Royalties (shiny, crystalline), Drama is Life (shiny, rose-gold) and Paparazzi (shiny, metallic blue).
Patchology Patching All The Way
A chance to try out each and every Patchology eye and lip gel designed to perk up, soothe, or bring on the relaxation.
FlashPatch: Hydrating Lip Gel, Illuminating Eye Gel, Rejuvenating Eye Gel, Restoring Night Eye Gel
MoodPatch: Down Time Eye Gel, Happy Place Eye Gel, Perk Up Eye Gel, Keep Smiling Lip Gel
Whispering Angel Rosé
A classic. Whispering Angel is forever effortlessly cool, is sensational on the palate and comes in a stunning bottle. The rosé lover in your life will certainly appreciate this.
Onzie Athleisure Set
Onzie is one of my all time favorite work out wear brands because the fit is SO good and compliments the body so well. Every piece is smooth, breathable and super comfy to wear, whether you’re actually working out or if you just feel like being chic and comfy while going about your day! Love this new black/gold set and that special someone in your life who appreciates a top notch work out look will definitely appreciate this. PS - the pants are SO solid for anyone who is on the shorter side - they hit the ankles perfectly, so no need to roll them under!
Glow Bra - With a strappy back and elastic shimmer band, the Glow bra will be your new favorite sports bra. Feel confident and supported while perfecting your practice.
Shimmer Midi Legging - Add a touch of Shimmer to your workout. With shimmer elastic details to the waistband, the Shimmer Midi will elevate your next workout. These yoga leggings are designed to be a second skin that will stretch and move with your body.
Slim Flask
Next time you hit up a party, slip this pretty gold flask in your bag to share with friends if the cocktails aren't up to your standards.
ESSENTIAL COTTON ROBE
For the man in your life! A classic Buffalo checkprint makes for a stylish at-home look. Combat the chilly days and frosty nights with this essential cotton robe by 2(XIST).
Victoria Wine Cooler from Z Gallerie
Give your bubbly extra sparkle! This cooler is dressed to impress at your next soiree.
Daily Wonders What Happened Last Night? Skincare
A gift for anyone who is a skincare junkie, but especially perfect for the special someone in your life who loves to party! This will make them laugh.
What Happened Last Night? Mask - Revitalize and restore radiance to your skin with the “What Happened Last Night?” mask. Ginseng and artemisia extracts soothe and refresh your skin after a long night, so no one has to know.
What Happened Last Night? Cleansing Oil - Need a fresh start after not remembering "What Happened Last Night?" This mild deep cleansing oil gently removes makeup and impurities while moisturizing the skin with Argan Oil, Orange Extract and Grapefruit Extract. Malic acid from orange and grapefruit extracts brightens the skin by removing sebum and dead skin cells. Rich in Vitamin A and E, Argan Oil improves skin texture by keeping the skin moisturized. Antibacterial tea tree oil helps fight blemishes, hydrates, and softens the skin, resulting in a healthy glow.
Sitto’s Kitchen Cookbook
A phenomenal, unparalleled and authentic Syrian cookbook by my grandmother, Janice Jweid Reed! This book holds memories and distinctive recipes that I have grown up with and have contributed to how I was brought up and from a young age had an appreciation for food, specifically Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sitto’s Kitchen II, the Enhanced Full Color Version with bonus recipes, includes the original recipes, memories and more, which were carried by my grandmother’s grandmother onto the shores of Ellis Island in 1912. These treasures, taught to her grandmother in Aleppo, Syria, comprise over 100 years of traditional Arab cooking. This second cookbook captures many more photos of these delicious Syrian foods, all in full color, along with additional recipes.
Cozy Crewneck
This classic pullover for the guy in your life features a flattering trim fit and lightweight, super-soft construction to maximize your comfort.
Taffer’s Mixologist
You can’t go wrong with cocktail mixers by Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer! Flavors for every circumstance and celebration. Dressed up or down, they’re delicious every time.
Star-Printed PJs by Carve Designs
From movie night to breakfast in bed, the Arleta legging keeps you comfortable and confident in an ultra soft waffle knit featuring an elastic drawstring mid-rise waist and tapered leg with ankle cuff. Keeping Mother Earth happy and healthy with non-GMO, pesticide-free cotton! Contains sustainable fabric made with biodegradable, earth-friendly yarns derived from quickly renewable trees.
COCOOIL Tanning Oil
Love this tanning oil because it literally smells like you just cracked open a fresh coconut! Perfect for the person in your life who is taking a winter getaway soon. Formulated with certified Fair Trade cold-pressed Organic Coconut Oil, natural botanical oils, and beeswax to hydrate skin and leave it soft, supple and deeply moisturised. With SPF 6 protects skin from harmful UV rays to deliver a beautiful tan. Add to your beach bag, travel case, or simply use as your daily moisturiser with added SPF protection to keep skin healthy!
Hampton Water
Because rosé should be enjoyed all year round! The premium rosé label, created by award-winning music icon, Jon Bon Jovi, son Jesse Bongiovi, and acclaimed French WinemakerGérard Bertrand, launched in early 2018. In its inaugural year, Hampton Water received a 90-point rating from Wine Spectator. The esteemed organization also named Hampton Water the top-ranked rosé in the world in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018. In 2019, Hampton Water received the award for Market Watch’sBest New Wine Product and won Wine Enthusiast’s 2019 Wine Star - Wine and Culture Award.
The idea to create a wine, emblematic of a bon vivant lifestyle, emerged during time spent in the Hamptons, between father and son. Hampton Water is described as a fresh and lively rosé, with distinctive minerality. The wine is made up of the perfect blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre grape varieties distinctive of the French Mediterranean region of Languedoc. Available for online purchase through WineOnSale.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Photography by: Grace & Light Photo
