Couples Gift Guide


We’ve reached the age where when someone asks what I want for the holidays, I am always at a complete loss because anything I truly want, I usually buy for myself. What Gary and I have ended up doing the last few years is joining forces and asking for joint gifts. Things that we will both get great use out of and are things for the house that we have really wanted to upgrade! Some of these gifts are also great for new parents or newlyweds! 

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  • At the top of our list this year is a new crock pot! We use ours weekly – at least 2-3 times a week and it’s time we got an upgrade. As new parents, the gift of not having to cook dinner when we get home from work is the best! 
  • Along the same lines for new parents and any coffee lover is a coffee maker! I absolutely love our Nespresso machine and feel like it’s another gift that just keeps on giving! Especially since you could always gift a machine and the limited edition pods as a great gift. The frother is also a great add on gift! I prefer the mini sizes of the machines because they don’t take up too much space and are really sleek! 
  • If you have friends or family that love to entertain, one of my favorite gifts to give and to get is anything personalized. We have a few personalized and monogrammed cheese boards and I love taking them out for parties! 
  • I love when people come over with flowers, but undoubtedly never have a great vase to put the flowers in! I thought it would be a great gift idea to not only come to someones home with the flowers, but to take it a step further and gift them a new vase as well. Another item that can be personalized as well! 
  • One of my favorite gifts to bring over is a bottle of wine – of course it’s an easy gift to give, but I think gifting a nice wine rack or bottle opener to go along with it is a nice touch! You could always do a wine of the month club as well! 
  • Couple friends who are celebrating their first married holiday together or any milestone would love something to commemorate that, like a personalized ornament. I actually had one made for us that says “First Christmas as a family of 3” and then I also got one to celebrate Sophia’s First Christmas! 
  • Something a bit pricier but on our wish list this year are Nest Protect Fire Alarms. While we certainly don’t expect to have our entire home outfitted in one go, having one changed at a time is nice! Don’t tell, but a certain someone is getting this for Christmas! 
  • I know that a nice throw isn’t the most unique gift, but it’s certainly one that can be combined with an apple gift card, popcorn & candy! A movie night at home all cozy is a great and fun twist on a seemingly simple gift!




What would you gift to a couple?


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21 Comments

  1. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    November 21, 2018 / 11:11 am

    Some beautiful gifts! I especially love the vase and the wine opener, both of which I need! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

  2. Rachel F
    November 21, 2018 / 11:33 am

    I love the idea of couple's gifts!!! Great idea! xoxo, R

  3. Andrea Nine
    November 21, 2018 / 12:21 pm

    Such a fun idea for a gift guide, we have a lot of friends that we spend more time as couples with so these ideas are perfect! Happy Thanksgiving beautiful and first to Muss Sophia!!! x

  4. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    November 21, 2018 / 12:31 pm

    I'm the same way–I typically have trouble thinking of gift ideas because I end up just buying it myself lol! LOVE your picks–that wine rack is so cool! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving friend!!

    Rosy Outlook

  5. Kate at Green Fashionista
    November 21, 2018 / 1:12 pm

    Such a creative idea! We could definitely use a good cheese board because we love to entertain and because cheese! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving sweet friend <3

    Green Fashionista

  6. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    November 21, 2018 / 1:29 pm

    I like the idea of couples gifts! I could buy one for my sister and new brother in law. I like that pretty vase too! Hope you have a great first thanksgiving with Sophia xoxo

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  7. Unknown
    November 21, 2018 / 1:34 pm

    So many great ideas! Nespresso is on my wish list for sure!

    xx Leah / leahbehr.com

  8. Rebecca Jo
    November 21, 2018 / 1:51 pm

    OHHH – a throw. I could not for the life of me figure out what that picture was. I thought it was a block of cheese 🙂 HAHAHAHA

  9. kerri @ cheshire kat
    November 21, 2018 / 1:55 pm

    great ideas! nepresso – I mean you cant go wrong with coffee. and I love all things from nest. oh technology. have a wonderful thanksgiving!
    xoxo cheshire kat

  10. Shannon Jenkins
    November 21, 2018 / 2:33 pm

    So many great ideas! Griffin wants a Nepresso this year for Christmas! I wouldnt mind it either haha!

    <3 Shannon 
    Upbeat Soles

  11. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    November 21, 2018 / 2:38 pm

    I love that y'all are asking for joint gifts — I think that's a great idea — might have to steal it!

  12. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    November 21, 2018 / 7:55 pm

    I love the idea of a personalized cheese board. Such cute and practical gifts for the home. I use my electric wine opener all the time! Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis

  13. Unknown
    November 22, 2018 / 12:18 pm

    So many great gift ideas! I love it!

    Mira Audrey’s

  14. Anonymous
    November 22, 2018 / 9:08 pm

    Brill ideas! We love our Nespresso – it would make a fab gift – super compact too. A vase is a good one too, as it is not something we'd often think to buy ourselves – I am always running out of them (or can't find them haha). Our next couples' wish list gift is a coffee grinder – for the beans and the smell! I hope you all have a lovely Thanksgiving xx

  15. Kay R.
    November 23, 2018 / 1:26 pm

    I love love the special ornament. Ill likely get one for me and hubby!

  16. Melissa
    November 23, 2018 / 3:45 pm

    I think a great throw or chunky blanket is a fantastic gift idea! I love gifting them because they're warm and cozy and chic all year long 🙂 Great ideas all around!

  17. Katherine
    November 26, 2018 / 12:11 pm

    I love these ideas! Truly perfect for any couple.

    Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com

  18. Lindsay's Sweet World
    November 26, 2018 / 5:24 pm

    I love that throw with the pom poms! I have one similar on my Christmas wish list!

  19. a little bit of emily
    November 26, 2018 / 6:33 pm

    It's too funny you posted about that Nest alarm, because I just got one yesterday! I find that stuff to be so neat – it's a great gift idea! My brother and sister in law always include couple / family gift ideas on their wish list – it's nice because I can get each of them something smaller, but then something they collectively appreciate, too!

  20. Tanya Dufour
    November 26, 2018 / 6:45 pm

    I never thought about asking for joint gifts. It's a great idea!

  21. NotJessFashion
    November 27, 2018 / 3:36 am

    Can't go wrong with any of these, especially the nespresso machine!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com