🎁 Founders Favorites - Gift Guide ✨

If you’ve ever been to one of those Favorite Things parties where everyone brings the little items they’re obsessed with… this is basically the gift-guide version of that. A little random, a lot personal, and packed with things we genuinely love. It's an eclectic mix of small-business gems, tried-and-true Amazon finds, and those go-to gifts we’ve bought again (and again) for people we adore. Consider this our curated list of “you HAVE to try this” favorites - perfect for treating your people or, honestly, yourself. 🎁✨

1. Cozy Home, Comfort & Everyday Joy

(warm, cozy, comforting, easy-to-love gifts)

Flora + Moon Candles

• Hand-poured and beautifully clean-burning, these clean ingredient candles you can buy online or local in Franklin,TN at the farmers market!

Hanna Jams Organic cotton family Christmas pajamas

• Made from buttery-soft organic cotton, these matching PJs make Christmas morning photos (and memories) extra sweet.

Comfort Toes Bedding System Set

• Handmade custom bedding, designed specifically to alleviate foot pain at night from the pressure and weight of traditional sheets and blankets!
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Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Pillows

• Finally, the perfect pillow! You can adjust them to your comfort. Our family has a range of the toddler pillows, body pillows, moon shape and more!

Towel Warmer

• Quite literally the definition of cozy and comfort! So grateful for this little luxury during the chilly winter months! It can fit a few towels or even warm your robe

Woodhouse Chocolate (truffle assortments)

• I feel like this needs no explanation but the truffle assortments are the best and we've been ordering these chocolates for over a decade!

Jcoco Chocolates

• Gourmet chocolate bars with elevated flavors and beautiful packaging, perfect for gifting or tying onto a stocking or table setting. This one is my fav - white chocolate is chefs kiss!

Balega Socks

• Fav running socks! Soft and perfectly cushioned. Plus, they have golf socks for guys

2. Kitchen & Food Loves

(meals, drinks, snacks, and kitchen favorites)

Sun Basket Food Subscription

Music City Fit Meals

• Local to Franklin, TN!

RAWR Bars Subscription

Anthropologie Vintage-Inspired Enamel Trays

• We have 6 or 7 of these around the house in various sizes! Perfect for entertaining, charcuterie or bathroom trays. The extra small ones can be used for coasters too!

Modcup

• Our favorite coffee to gift right now!

Equator Coffees

• Best decaf blend!

Fellow Products Matcha Kit

• Y'all know we've been a fan of matcha for a few years now and have just found a new blend that we love! This matcha kit makes a great gift, you could always include a kettle from Fellow too!

3. Beauty, Body & Wellness Essentials

(self-care, health tools, body-care items that actually get used)

Glowxie Hypoallergenic Glass Foot File

• Don't knock it til you try it! this glass foot file leaves your heels baby-soft in seconds and lasts practically forever

CorrectToes Original Toe Spacers

• We're big on foot health if you can't tell! These toe spacers help realign, strengthen, and revive tired feet - perfect gift for walkers, runners, or anyone who lives in cozy shoes a little too often.

Red Light Therapy Sunset or Sunrise

• These clever glasses help support your circadian rhythm by mimicking natural morning and evening light — a simple, science-backed way to wind down better and wake up easier.

Flying Cow Tallow 

• Well - duh! ;) Pick from dozens of blends or gift a sampler set to your bestie who has never tried it before!

4. Small-Biz Treasures & Meaningful Gifts

(heartfelt, handmade, sentimental, artisan pieces)

Custom Christmas Portrait by Liza Proch

• Every year Liza does a handful of beautiful custom Christmas portraits, made to order! She also carries stickers and hand-painted canvas artwork. 

Paper Planes by Ryan Dube

• Written by a family friend, for all the travel lovers out there! 10 years of letters from international adventures come together in this amazing book

Aster Clay Handmade Jewelry

• By our very own Cambrie Holguin! Makes the perfect stocking stuffer, mother's day gift, best friend b-day present
  

Wellness Journals

• We love a good planner or notebook! These guided wellness journals are a thoughtful gift for the new year to start fresh and start strong!

Cageless Birds Leather Goods or Journal

• Handcrafted with intention, these journals and leather goods feel like heirlooms - the kind of pieces you carry for years and fill with things that matter.

Felt Banner

• A sweet, simple decor gift that adds instant warmth to any space

Cement 6 Sustainable Fashion

• Timeless, ethical pieces that feel good on and even better knowing they support slow, sustainable fashion. You have to check out their full story!

5. Kids’ Favorites 

(play-based, sweet, imaginative, and screen-free)

Goodnight Stars Hollow

• Gilmore Girls fans, where you at?! The perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of Stars Hollow. Also written by a dear friend!

Goodnight West Texas

• Available on Amazon, Target, and more - this beautiful kids book highlights the magic scenery of West Texas (written by a native Midland gal!)

Sarah’s Silks

• Something different for the kids! Great for encouraging open ended play

The Wooden Wagon Toy Blocks

• Honestly, we couldn't pick just one set! There's a variety of sizes and shapes but the quality of the wood and the paint is unbeatable. They're built to last with years of play!

Montessori Wooden Bee Hive Matching Game

• A favorite of our youngest!!!

Wooden Activity Cube

• A toddler favorite that keeps little hands busy and little minds curious!

A Busy Board (Etsy)

• The one and done Christmas gift for your toddler!

6. For the Guys 

(practical, cool, and things they actually use)

Peanut Cordless Beard Trimmer

• Joshua swears by this one!

Secrid Wallet

• Available in our stores on online! Handcrafted, RFID blocking 

Walking Pad

• For the guy who wants to sneak in extra steps without ever leaving his desk — compact, quiet, and honestly good for the whole family!

Charging Station

• Easy guy gift! So many options, wooden ones and portable ones etc!

Freshee Toothbrush

• Sooo handy! Makes a great stocking stuffer too

Holiday gifting doesn’t have to be complicated — a handful of thoughtful picks can add comfort, spark joy, and support the people behind the products. We’re grateful to share some of our favorites with you, and even more grateful you’re here.

Wishing you a cozy, meaningful season filled with rest, connection, and a little something special under the tree!

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