For making it personal, custom, and bespoke.

A Hyper-Specific, Super-Sporadic, Delightfully Chaotic Gift Guide

Has a signature scent (but deviates often). Chronic doodler. Has a favorite font; it’s obviously a serif. Self-identifies as high maintenance. Bows on the Christmas tree, tinsel in hair. Made sure daughter has matching initials for posterity. Libra sun. Gemini moon.

HADES Alphabet Scarf, $166

There are also letter sweaters, neat little hoods, and more in the loveliest color pairings.

Officine Universelle Buly Monogrammed Soap, $35

This French maker of intricate, lovely, almost too-scented skin and beauty products can do no wrong. The monogrammed lip balms, which apparently now come in necklace form, are the expected way to go. Soaps are the real slam dunk here.

Gucci Play Watch, $2,950

Calling anything that rings in at 3k “play” is borderline baiting, but I’m rolling with it because it’s pretty and elegant and, okay, playful. Technically, it’s seven watches in one, so that’s like…$450 per Gucci watch if you factor in taxes and tariffs and duties and all that. If further justification is required, try calculating the annual cost per wear.

Prose Boar Bristle Brush, $72

Brushing with boar bristles makes hair shinier and silkier. It’s true. Ask anyone.

Fleur du Mal Bestie Thong Set, $128

Friends don’t let friends have visible pantylines.

Here & Always Engraved Matchbox, $40

Something about the perfect match.

STAUD Oversized Shirt with Custom Pet Embroidery, $245

While it’s too late for holiday delivery, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so you’re actually thinking ahead.

Parker Thatch Daily Nylon Bag, $568

The straps are swappable, and there’s a special pocket for an emergency cardigan.

Lil Milan Cover Ring, $409 and up

A going-out top for your Oura ring.

Petite Plume Pima Pajama Set, $138

Place your order today, 12/2, for guaranteed Xmas delivery. Otherwise, send a prayer up to the shipping gods.

Boarderie Charcuterie Boards, prices vary

Three sizes and countless variations—meat, no meat, extra meat—plus the option to personalize with initials made out of cheese.

I wrote about both scented soaps and alphabet sweaters in my first Stack two years ago. All links have been updated for easy shopping.

Twelve Under-$50 host gift ideas, here.