The most wonderful time of the year is here, and after what 2020 has been, we definitely need some holiday cheer to lift our spirits! I’m determined to end the year on a positive note, and I’m grateful for the blessings that I’ve had despite the challenges that the past couple of months have thrown at us.
Although my holiday energy is usually “I am the gift,” ? I haven’t seen many of my family and friends this year, so I’m planning on reminding them how important they are to me with thoughtful gifts. It seemed only fitting to continue my #BuyBlack energy into my holiday gift shopping, and I’ve been able to find tons of gift ideas from Black owned businesses! From fragrant candles, unique jewelry, and trendy clothes, to inspirational books, fun toys, and fancy kitchenware, our Black owned holiday gift guide has tons of gift ideas at every price point ($5-$250)!
Check out the list below, support Black businesses and get shopping!
Beauty & Self-Care Gifts
If it were up to me, taking time for self-care would be compulsory. You can never go wrong with deliciously scented candles, luxurious body balms, and nice manicure sets to make your mother, sister, best friend or colleague feel like an absolute queen! You’re sure to find something to gift to someone who deserves some pampering in this selection of self-care items:
Better Every Day Journal $30
Pear Nova Holiday Gift Set $90
Eu’Genia Shea Butter Gift Set $60
FORVR Mood Gift Set $125
Alexandra Winbush Self-Care Set $36
Harlem Candle Company Room Spray $30
125 Collection Candle $35
Born Indigo Candle $52
Better Every Day Journal $30
Pear Nova Holiday Gift Set $90
Eu’Genia Shea Butter Gift Set $60
FORVR Mood Gift Set $125
Alexandra Winbush Self-Care Set $36
Harlem Candle Company Room Spray $30
125 Collection Candle $35
Born Indigo Candle $52
Home & Living Gifts
Some of my personal favorite types of gifts to receive are decorative and functional household goods. Ya’ll know how much I love my plants, how much fun I’ve had decorating our Nairobi apartment, and how I much I enjoy whipping up a bangin’ meal. So, I found these home and living gifts that I would love to receive (except for the Karibe set because I already have it!):
The Muted Home Spice Jar Set $125
Baghaus Salt & Pepper Shaker Set $54
Come Home Design Coasters $52
Yowie Torso Bath Mat $60
Mario Burgos Velvet Pillow $139
Karibe Utensil Set $46
Hortiki Plants Organic Kitchen Herb Set $35
Eco Vibes Lemon-Lime Prayer Plant $28
Eco Vibes Plant Pot $30
Home x Be Wine Rack $88
The Black Home Flatware Set $33
Anaya Arts Print $77
The Handmade and Co Macrame Wall Hanging $56
LouLous Studio Custom Family Portrait Illustration $75
MKoby Print $30+
Food & Drink Gifts
Eating and drinking are obviously such a big part of the holidays, and food and drink items can make lovely gifts too. Gifting a friend or family member a nice bottle of wine or decadent chocolates, that they can open up and share with you or save for later, is always a sweet gesture. Check out these Black owned food & drink options and take your pick:
Partake Harvest Variety Pack $15
Blondery Red Velvet Variety Box $65
Essiespice Signature Sauce Collection $42
AskAnya Haitian Chocolate Bar Se $33
McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic 3 Wine Set $62
Happy Hour Kits Whiskey Business Set $100
Maison Noir Wines Gift Set of 12 $185
Phillip Ashley Chocolates Advent Calendar $99
Partake Harvest Variety Pack $15
Blondery Red Velvet Variety Box $65
Essiespice Signature Sauce Collection $42
AskAnya Haitian Chocolate Bar Se $33
McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic 3 Wine Set $62
Happy Hour Kits Whiskey Business Set $100
Maison Noir Wines Gift Set of 12 $185
Phillip Ashley Chocolates Advent Calendar $99
Books & Paper Goods Gifts
Whether you’re thinking of putting a Black authored book, fun post-its or a yearly planner in a stocking, grab bag, or under the Christmas tree, these paper goods gifts are a guaranteed hit for your distant relatives, secret Santas, or new Zoom work wife:
A Promised Land by Barack Obama $45
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays $25
Effie’s Paper Post It Notes $5
Alter Planning Co 2021 Planner $42
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi $28
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris $30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama $45
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays $25
Effie’s Paper Post It Notes $5
Alter Planning Co 2021 Planner $42
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi $28
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris $30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama $45
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays $25
Effie’s Paper Post It Notes $5
Alter Planning Co 2021 Planner $42
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi $28
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris $30
Women’s Gifts
There are a ton of amazing women in my life and every year I take special care in making sure I spoil them whenever I can. It was pretty difficult keeping some of these items out of my shopping cart for myself, and I knew I had to share them in this gift guide. From fancy silk pajamas, to gorgeous gold jewelry, high quality shoes and more, get clicking below for exquisite women’s gifts.
Omi Woods Country Coin Necklace $110
Fanm Djanm Arm Cuff $20
Oma the Label Ring $79
Shop If You Dare Earrings $45
Imani and Community Gold Cross Necklace $42
ZouXou Belen Pump $220
XouSou Loafers $220
Love Cortnie Card Holder $32
Prayer and Plans Silk Pajama Set £150
Omi Woods Country Coin Necklace $110
Fanm Djanm Arm Cuff $20
Oma the Label Ring $79
Shop If You Dare Earrings $45
Imani and Community Gold Cross Necklace $42
ZouXou Belen Pump $220
XouSou Loafers $220
Love Cortnie Card Holder $32
Prayer and Plans Silk Pajama Set £150
Men’s Gifts
I’ll admit, it’s always a bit more tricky for me to figure out what to get for the wonderful men in my life. As uncomplicated as my husband, dad, and brothers are, I find that I always spend the most time searching for the perfect Christmas gift for them. For those of you in the same struggle, here are some men’s gifts:
Crunchy Boutique Barbecue Set $70
Blk Mkt Vintage Sports Illustrated Covers $35+
Aromalogy Mens Spa Gift Basket $85
Omi Woods Cowrie Cufflinks $167
Kingley Leather Wallet $83
Just Liv’n Mini Jordans Keychain $25
Izu & Vash Custom Ankara Suit $230
Goodee Hoodie $100
Crunchy Boutique Barbecue Set $70
Blk Mkt Vintage Sports Illustrated Covers $35+
Aromalogy Mens Spa Gift Basket $85
Omi Woods Cowrie Cufflinks $167
Kingley Leather Wallet $83
Just Liv’n Mini Jordans Keychain $25
Izu & Vash Custom Ankara Suit $230
Goodee Hoodie $100
Babies & Children’s Gifts
Even though they’re sometimes too young to truly appreciate their gifts, it’s always so nice to get cute little items for the babies and children in our lives. Although there are so so many Black owned baby brands, I’ve selected some clothing items, inspirational books, toys and more between that you can get for your mini humans, or as baby shower gifts. And even if they end up playing more with the packaging than the gift itself, it’s the thought that counts!
Barlowe’s Learning Box $75
Cool Cuts Book $17
Woke Baby Book $7
Quincy Mae Cable Knit Sweater $40
Pretty Please Teethers Rattle $20
Design Dua Changing Basket $115
Ebony Seeds Cotton Blanket Gift Set $24
Sun and Lace Baby Ballet Shoe $32
Little Likes Kids 48 Piece Puzzle $19
54 Kibo Stuffed Hippo $45
Sidai Crib Mobile $75
Barlowe’s Learning Box $75
Cool Cuts Book $17
Woke Baby Book $7
Quincy Mae Cable Knit Sweater $40
Pretty Please Teethers Rattle $20
Design Dua Changing Basket $115
Ebony Seeds Cotton Blanket Gift Set $24
Sun and Lace Baby Ballet Shoe $32
Little Likes Kids 48 Piece Puzzle $19
54 Kibo Stuffed Hippo $45
Sidai Crib Mobile $75
Cards & Wrapping
Finally, why not go all the way with your #BuyBlack holiday shopping with some cool wrapping paper, gift bags and cards that are Black made or from Black stores. You can wrap your gifts with a Black Santa design, or DIY your holiday cards with a nifty stationery set. Scroll through these cards and wrapping items to put the final touch on your holiday gift shopping:
Crunchy Boutique Gift Sack $18
Unwrp Reindeer Wrapping Paper $18
Unwrp Reindeer Card $6.50
Copper and Brass Paper Black Santa Wrapping Paper $18
Effie’s Paper Boxed Stationery Sets $18
Crunchy Boutique Gift Sack $18
Unwrp Reindeer Wrapping Paper $18
Unwrp Reindeer Card $6.50
Copper and Brass Paper Black Santa Wrapping Paper $18
Effie’s Paper Boxed Stationery Sets $18
Crunchy Boutique Gift Sack $18
Unwrp Reindeer Wrapping Paper $18
Unwrp Reindeer Card $6.50
Copper and Brass Paper Black Santa Wrapping Paper $18
Effie’s Paper Boxed Stationery Sets $18
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Are you eyeing anything from this Black owned holiday gift guide?
Be sure to check out my Holiday Hub for more holiday content!
Now, you know that I’m love the women gifts. Stylish,different, more expensive and us!❤️❤️❤️