Cue the holiday jingles and pop some bubbly—IT'S GIFTING SEASON! In my household, we’ve been playing the Punjabi Christmas Album Hits on repeat (yes, it’s a thing). Please tell me I’m not the only one obsessed and that you too, listen to it every year. I NEED to know!
If you’ve been following my blog or social media for a while, you already know I’m all about creativity, charm, and bringing sparkle to everyday moments. That’s exactly what this guide is here for: thoughtfully curated gifts that are as fun and fabulous as the drink recipes, entertaining tips, and hostess-with-the-mostess vibes I share with you all year long.
You’ll find everything from cocktail essentials to gastrotourist-approved finds, chic hosting upgrades, and gifts that will have everyone asking, “Where did you find this?” Whether you’re shopping for the newly minted home bartender in your life or the friend who swears by a perfectly curated chaat-cuterie board, this guide saves you from endless scrolling and searching. Cause honestly, who’s got time for that? Think of it as your ultimate cheat sheet for gifting your favorite people (or yourself—cause you deserve it) with finesse and ease. Let’s get into it!
Click the > arrows next to each header below to reveal a drop-down list of all my gifting recommendations for that specific category!
For the Cocktail Enthusiast —
Martini earrings: I absolutely love my Retrofête earrings pictured here and while they are sadly sold out, a cute pair of martini earrings make for such a great conversation starter at holiday parties. I am eyeing these from Kate Spade for myself. They are fabulous for $40 as are these timeless stunners from Mignonne Gavigan. Also while on the topic, these fruit drop earrings that my friend Shiv wore to her baby shower were the CUTEST thing IRL. I also love these cherry ones, both 30% off right now at Anthro.
Vibrant coupe glasses: I will die on the hill that glassware makes for the best gifts. You'd be surprised how many people have basic glassware covered (glasses for drinking water + mugs for coffee in the AM) but don't have a proper set of glassware to host! Coupe glasses are a great place to start. I gifted these coupe glasses to my best friend Karish as a housewarming gift, made drinks at her place with them for us, and then ended up getting myself a matching pair. It's a no-brainer they are a CB2 best-seller and lucky for you, a set of 4 only runs you back $22 during Black Friday. A few other stunning options are the tried-and-true Ramona glasses from Anthro (30% off when added to your cart) and these Viski stunners now 20% off that come as a set of 2. I own so much Viski glassware that I've had for years and the quality is truly, unmatched. I'd vouch for anything made by the brand if you're looking for any glassware at all this season.
A one-of-a-kind wine charm set: Wine charms are such a lovely gift and have a permanent spot on my bar cart. It's wild to say that this year, I don't have to look elsewhere and can gift my own. I created the first Indian-inspired wine charm set in collaboration with Tinted Heritage and they are just the sweetest. They were intentionally designed to fit in a stocking but I also love the idea of gifting them as party favors. Use THETASHMASHUP for 10% off!
Candles that smell like a favorite cocktail: For our engagement, our sweet friends Jenny and Anish gifted us a Big Ass Luxuries candle and goodness - what a statement. The first thing guests notice when they come over is this candle and boy, is it a big ass luxury to light a candle like this! The burn time is INSANE - we are talking up to 500 hours and the sparkling Paloma scent is delightful. I also am excited to come across the brand, Wixology. This particular Coffee & Bourbon cream candle screams 'Christmas is near' to me and is less than $20 right now.
For the Designated Home Bartender —
For the Gastrotourist —
For the A++ Party Host —
For the R&R Connoisseur —
For the One that Values Experiences > Material Gifts —
All of the shoppable links can also be found via my ShopMy page, here. Happy shopping and most importantly, happy holidays to you and yours! Xo,
Tash
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