At Love and Lavender, we’ve received requests from our readers to create an article featuring birthday wishes that can accompany gifts. We believe the perfect birthday message blends sincerity with a touch of humor. Here’s a comprehensive list of birthday wishes for various relationships and occasions. For Friends For Family Members For Partners For Colleagues […]
For as long as I can remember, my mom has wanted a diamond tennis bracelet. She wears barely any jewelry, aside from some simple sterling silver hoops and her wedding band. Yet, she continues to drop hints about an elegant, thousand-dollar tennis bracelet. There really is no in-between with her, which is why I guess […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Aah yes. It’s getting close to the holiday season, and you have zero ideas of what to get for your manly man this year. It’s a very, very common situation. If you’ve been hanging out with us for any amount of time, you probably […]
Gifts for women should not feel like a trap. But when you’re shopping for a woman who has everything? She is not exactly low maintenance when it comes to gift-giving. You want thoughtful but not clingy. Funny but not weird. Expensive but not we’re secretly dating a royal. And please—no monogrammed wedding band for your […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Think of all the times you’ve racked your brain trying to think of the perfect gift idea for a Christmas gift, or even a great gift for a co-worker. Or, perhaps you’ve perused Amazon for decent stocking stuffers until you were cross-eyed. Unfortunately, sometimes […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Hooray for the big three-oh! A 30th birthday is a big deal, even if your man tries to say otherwise. Around here we like to think it’s often the ‘official’ entry to adulthood (whereas your twenties were all about ‘adulting’.) So, if you’ve got […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. If you’re a tea lover, you know that a warm cup of Earl Gray, Rooiboos, or Chai is like a being wrapped in a big bear hug. That’s why I’m always pleased as punch when I have a tea lover on my shopping list. I know […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. We love to read around here. Many of the items we’ve shared are gifts we’ve already received, or they’re on our wish lists! This is why when it comes to choosing gifts for book lovers, we’ve got your situation covered. So look no further […]
Sentimental gifts for boyfriend won’t be found in a clearance aisle five minutes before dinner. Christmas already has enough chaos without adding panic-bought socks to the mix. The best sentimental gifts for boyfriend hit that sweet spot between meaningful and memorable — a little personal, a little practical, and guaranteed to stick with him long […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More When I went pescatarian the first time (yes, it took multiple tries to stick with it), bacon was the thing that tempted me back to eating things with feet. And that was after a pretty […]
Having a tough time finding a gift for your brother? No worries – we’ve been there, and have plenty of sibling-approved gift ideas to help you out. I happen to be very lucky because I have two fantastic brothers who are a lot of fun to hang with, along with two more fantastic brothers-in-law I […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Summertime’s on the way, you guys! That means no school, no shoes, and lots of flowers in our little corner of the planet. So, in the spirit of the season, we figured we’d pay homage […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Figuring out what to buy your girlfriend’s parents can be overwhelming. If you’re in a new relationship, you may have no idea where to start. You want to make a good impression on them, so […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Everyone has a favorite animal, but I think it’s safe to say that a whole generation and their parents became serious llama lovers when the book “Llama Llama Red Pajama” came out in 2005. Cut to sixteen years later, and it makes perfect sense […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. We all know that couple. They’re the married couple that has remained best friends through it all. They have so much fun together, and their joy is contagious. Their love is inspirational to everyone they meet! Believe it or not, these couples are actually fairly […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Monthly subscription boxes are one of our new favorite things. No matter who you’re buying for there’s something for everyone. But monthly book subscription boxes are perhaps our favorite among favorites. Oh, and we’d highly […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Chess has seen a resurgence in popularity as of late. People everywhere are dusting off their old chess sets, getting comfy, and settling in for long evenings of strategy. We’re guessing that has something to do with being stuck at home for so long. […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Is there anything better than receiving snacks through the mail? We think not. And the very best snack subscription boxes will have you waiting at the door with anticipation whenever you hear a delivery truck rumbling down the road. That’s because there’s nothing that […]
Trying to find the perfect gift may seem like an impossible task. It gets even harder as you get older because when you’re an adult, you just buy the stuff you need as you go along. Kids are no easier to buy for because they are inundated with stuff every holiday and birthday. Parents often […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More With its debut in 1992, it’s really no surprise that the Golden Girls became a pillar in pop culture. The Girls quickly garnered a cult following (Are you a Blanche Devereaux, Dorothy Zbornak, Rose Nylund, […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. The time for resolutions of self-improvement is upon us once again. Of course, the most ubiquitous is the pledge to get healthier. Unfortunately, all too often, that’s the first one to bite the dust. But what if there were incentives? A little extra “motivation” […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. If you want to live, DO NOT call him a tween. Or a child. Other than that, and the outrageous sounds they can produce, 11-year-old boys can be somewhat unpredictable. That’s why finding gifts for 11-year-old boys can be a challenge. But fear not! […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. If you know anyone bitten by the cycling bug, you know how easily the hobby can spiral into an obsession. Oh sure, it begins innocently enough with “I think I’m gonna start riding my bike on that trail in the park to get some […]
When you’re searching for a gift for your sister, you want to get something that she can’t believe she lived all these years without it! After all, she’s your sister and you’ve undoubtedly been through tribulations and adventures in childhood, teenage life, and now adulthood. Some may find it easy to choose a great present. […]
Regardless of your preferred sport, for many young people (or people of all ages, actually), their coach is one of the most important influences, mentors, and friends. When the season’s over and it’s time to celebrate, finding the right gift for your amazing coach is a great way to let them know how much you […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Whether you love clothes shopping and accessorizing, unwinding with some yoga and aromatherapy, or just cutting a little time off of dinner prep, it’s time to treat yourself! In 2022, we all need a little […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More There’s nothing quite like the love of your mom. It’s truly unconditional. No one else will ever love you so selflessly as she does, so make sure to let her know how much you appreciate […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More In fairytale stories, stepmoms are often the villain. Thankfully, real stepmoms don’t lock anyone in towers and are usually just trying to do the best they can! It can be hard entering into a ready-made […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Oh coffee, how we love thee. You’ve seen us through countless groggy mornings and late night marathons. When we just need to get away and take a break, you’ve always got our back. Our collective love of coffee is why there are so many […]
Sigmund Freud once said time with cats is never wasted, and we whole-heartedly agree. If you’ve spent any time with cats, you’ll know that each one has layers upon layers of personality. And every cat adds great joy to their human’s daily life. That’s why gifts for cat lovers that are feline-inspired will always be a […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Every Friday after he got home from work my dad would come in the door, kiss my mom, plop his briefcase down and head over to his home bar to pour himself a couple of fingers of whiskey. Boom: instant chill. If you’ve got […]
Love & Lavender is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Yoga is the one form of exercise I don’t mind doing daily. That’s a big deal coming from the girl who sends her kids to get the remote across the room because she can’t be bothered to […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. Getting out to the movies hasn’t exactly been on any film fan’s agenda for the past year-ish. (Who knows if we’ll get a holiday season release rush this year?) As a result, the home-theater is trending bigger than ever. If you have a favorite […]
The best part of gardening is getting down and dirt-y while cultivating your own beautiful corner of nature. There is something immensely rewarding about growing your own veggies, herbs, and flowers, spending time each day watering and pruning and caring for your little sprouts. And if you’re a gardener, chances are your list of pals who share […]
If the perfect gift for the octogenarian in your life is obvious, consider yourself lucky! For the rest of us, these 80th birthday gift ideas should help. Infinitely wise and experienced, eighty-year-olds have lived a lot of life. This can make it tricky to find the right gift to show them just how treasured they […]
When Amazon was just a baby global online marketplace finding its way into practically every home on the planet, a good friend of mine described it as the digital version of Mary Poppin’s carpetbag. It’s still a pretty good description, only now it has plenty of competition from other sites full of cool things to […]
Everyone slips up once in a while, and I am as guilty as the next person in accidentally forgetting about an impending birthday. If you need a last-minute birthday gift for mom, dad, your wife, or husband, we’ve got you covered! Here are some great gifts we picked that are so fabulous, they won’t even […]
The book “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” was published in 1992, but I believe this classic still highlights a modern truth. When it comes to figuring out the opposite gender, sometimes we might as well be from two different planets. What do you get the girlfriend who has everything? How do you […]
It can be hard enough buying a gift for your own 8 year old girl, let alone for a granddaughter, niece, or goddaughter who you don’t see 24/7. Even as a parent, trying to obtain gift ideas from my kids is like extracting teeth. They have a few currently-popular big-ticket items, and then their list […]
My hubs is pretty low maintenance when it comes to gifts which is, at times, infuriating. “It’s all good,” he says. “I’ll like whatever you get me!” He says. Whatever. If your husband is like mine, you and I both know that look on his face when he unwraps it. It’s a look of restrained […]
If you’ve read any of our past posts on gifts for guys, you know we’ve got the man gift down to a science. So why dedicate a list specifically for gifts for guy friends? Let me explain. I have a friend since middle school who happens to be a guy. I am not a guy. […]
Even though it was back in the stone age, I remember my 21st birthday like it was yesterday. (Shocking, I know.) I also remember the 21st birthday gifts I received because they stole the show right out from under the thrill of being carded when ordering a special birthday margarita. Partly because, disappointingly, our server […]
If your sister-in-law is as fabulous as mine, you’ll want to give her a gift that shows how much you appreciate the bond between you. Seriously, I couldn’t have picked a better sister if I tried. Now that I think about it, I probably owe my brother a thank you card or something! Let’s get […]
For those of us who need a time machine to remember what we got for our 18th birthday, the idea of finding just the right thing for a friend or loved one hitting the big one-eight can seem a little daunting. After all, what are those wacky kids into these days? Well, it so happens […]
It’s not hard to see why a cute giraffe is a favorite animal among many. They have so much personality – ranging from majestic to goofy and everything in-between. (Malcolm from Madagascar is SO lovable!) We scouted around for cool giraffe gift ideas for those quirky people who identify as a little preoccupied with the […]
If anyone deserves a great gift, it’s those brave souls toiling away in medical school so they can make a difference in the world as a future doctor. First, we’d like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We probably don’t need to tell you that the world needs you, now more than […]
It’s funny, but it seems like the guys in our lives can be the hardest people to shop for. Fortunately, gift baskets for men are the perfect solution! We’ve come a long way from the classic fruit gift basket. Due to their booming popularity, a gourmet gift basket has become more diverse and creative. This […]
Are you a newbie cookie baker or bread baker who’s taken up the hobby during the quarantine of ’20/’21? Or, perhaps you’re a cake baker from way back. Either way, new baking accessories are always fun to receive! Gifts for bakers run the gamut between practical kitchen staples like a baking sheet, or funny not-so […]
My favorite friends happen to be the most unusual. Come to think of it, everyone on my friend list is at least funny or odd or quirky in some way. And by the way, that proud title extends to my friends at work as well. Not gonna lie, the crew at Love and Lavender is […]
Every year my brothers and I join forces in an attempt to find an amazing gift for our dad. Regardless of the occasion, Christmas, his birthday, or Father’s Day, let’s just say he’s ‘challenging to buy for’. Read: the man already has everything. Thank goodness for the advent of monthly subscription boxes! It has completely […]
My father says that by the time 70 rolled around, he wasn’t so focused on gifts. “Sure, they’re appreciated, but they’re not really necessary,” he said. “When you get to my age, if you want something fancy, you go get it yourself. Done and done!” But let’s face it, the gifts are happening. Whether your […]
Turning 40 is a gigantic milestone! Think about it, you’ve basically been an adult for half of your life when you celebrate the big 4-0 birthday party. And that’s a big deal in our books. So we’ve come up with some 40th birthday gift ideas for the husband, friend, or whomever the birthday guy in […]
“After a man passes 60, his mischief is mainly in his head.” Sorry, Washington Irving, we must disagree with you. If the behavior of some of our favorite 60-year-olds is any indication, the mischief is just beginning. And we’re all about it. In that spirit, the best 60th birthday gifts should have a perfect balance […]
In honor of those for whom the garage beckons and the open road calls! Gifts for car lovers are abundant, but is it easy to find one that fits your particular auto enthusiast? Maybe. I know my car enthusiast can be finicky at times. So if yours is like mine and can be a little, […]
You know what? If I knew then what I know now, my 30th birthday would’ve looked a lot different. Or at least a lot more exciting. You see, I stayed home because I thought I had just turned old. HA! Not even close. But again, hindsight. If you’ve got a special daughter, sister, girlfriend, or […]
We’re guessing a chic and high-quality leather camera bag is hanging in every jet-setting celebrity’s impressive closet. After all, if we want to capture all the fun of press junkets in exotic places and vacations on private islands, it has to be done with style. Luckily, there are plenty of leather camera bags that look […]
Goal: Acquire a timeless leather bag that is stylish, quality, and extremely functional. That’s the leather messenger bag in a nutshell. Seriously, think about it. When you picture a Roman courier needing to carry something from one place to another in a hurry, it’s in a leather messenger bag, right? Or maybe even a messenger […]
Hooray for turning 50! It’s a huge milestone birthday that should be absolutely celebrated to the nines, and it’s definitely NOT the birthday to scrimp on a great gift. You need to find the best 50th birthday gift ideas ever, and lucky for you, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Love & Lavender […]
If your guy is anything like mine, when he sees something cool, he just buys it. With no regard for how close it is to his birthday, Christmas, or any other gift-giving occasion. It’s enough to make a gift-giver want to throw up their empty hands in frustration. Now just take a deep breath, it’s […]
Everyone loves a good gift basket, and there are gift basket ideas for just about any interest. If you’ve been giving the classic fruit basket, or crackers, salami, and cheese baskets over and over , maybe it’s time to think outside of the box a little. Or, if you want to stick with the classics, […]
All brand new parents look forward to the milestones ahead — especially all the firsts. All are unforgettable moments. The next thing you know, you’re sending out first birthday invitations! In the interest of helping make this milestone just as special as the others, we’ve put together this quick guide to choosing your baby’s first […]
