5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Women in Your Life

We have just over one week left until Christmas! Where has the time gone?! If you still have a few people left on your list to shop for, here are 5 last-minute gift ideas – and a few bonus ideas for cat lovers, specifically!

Pretty Candles

You can literally never go wrong with candles! There are an endless variety of scents, sizes and price points, so they can work for nearly anyone in your life. I especially think they are perfect last-minute gift ideas for teachers, childcare providers, and hostess gifts. I found some gorgeous, glittery candles from Genevieve Boutique. They feel so festive and smell amazing! Look for candles that feel special with a little something extra. Think about the likes, dislikes, and personality of the recipient and choose a candle that you think they would like.

1. Sparkly Candles from Genevieve Boutique
2. Voluspa Macaron Candles from Anthropologie
3. NEST Fragrances Votive Candle- Birchwood Pine via Amazon
4. Chloe Glass Candle from Urban Outfitters
5. Constellation Porcelain Hurricane from West Elm

Sparkly Earrings

Earrings are some of my favorite presents to give to the women in my life. If you need a little something to give to your mother, mother-in-law or your girlfriends, earrings are an easy, but thoughtful option. When shopping for jewelry for someone else, I look for classic shapes (like studs or hoops) that have a bit of fun. The trick is to look for earrings that will stand out from your loved one’s hair color and that complement her style.

1. Sirciam Topaz Milgrain Studs 14K Gold via Anthropologie
2. Baublebar Ciena Pavé Statement Heart Hoop Earrings
3. Gorjana Laguna Drop Hoops
4. Dana Reed Bi-Metal Small Bean Posts
5. Kendra Scott Bea Drop Earrings In Rose Gold

Soft Cashmere Scarves

Do you have someone in your life who deserves a little extra pampering or something special? Cashmere wraps are my go-to luxurious gift. They can be used as a cozy wrap indoors or as a scarf outside. Cashmere is a little more expensive, so give it to someone in your life that you really want to thank – like your mother, who raised you!

1. Grey Cashmere Wrap from Genevieve
2. Halogen Lightweight Cashmere Scarf
3. Jacquard Cashmere Wrap
4. Burberry Giant Leopard Spot Cashmere Scarf
5. Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific Stripe Cashmere Blanket Scarf

Fun Winter Hats

Hats are a great gift. You can find them at all sorts of price points and colors, which makes them fabulous last-minute gift ideas. Hats do not have to be boring and black. When gifting, look for hats that have special luxe details (like cashmere or faux fur pompoms) in a color that will look great with your loved one’s hair. Or think about their go-to winter coat and pick a color that will complement it!

1. Cashmere Beanie from Genevieve
2. Halogen Leopard Print Wool & Cashmere Beanie
3. Ugg Rib Pom Beanie
4. Free People Colorblock Beanie
5. Spiritual Gangster Namaste Beanie

Cozy Pajamas

I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love receiving adorable pajamas! Especially if they have a fun print or pattern that makes you smile. I bought a festive llama print PJ set for Ian and when I was at Genevieve, I had to pick one up for myself so we could be matching this holiday! For pajamas, I always like to aim for fun, festive, and happy – and you know my obsession with animal prints! Life is too short for boring PJs!

1. Festive Pajamas from Genevieve Boutique
2. PJ Salvage Flannel Pajamas in Blush Cat Print
3. Snow Tiger Pajamas from Loft
4. Karen Mabon Tiger Blossom Silk Sleep Shirt from Anthropologie
5. Leopard Print Beautifully Soft Notch Collar Pajama Set – Stars Above from Target

BONUS – For CAT LOVERS Only!

You know I’m a crazy cat lady and love all things fun and kitty-related! So I had to throw in a few options for my fellow cat lovers. And since last-minute gifts usually have a time constraint, these can be picked up at shops here in Chicago or ordered with 2-day shipping online!

1. Meowy Christmas Mug from PaperSource
2. Rails Davie Embroidery Black Wild Cats Top via Nordstrom
3. Amy Heitman Cat Dog Dish Towel via Anthropologie
4. Kate Spade cat noir intarsia beanie via Nordstrom
5. Because Cats Funny Kitties Lounging Around Pouch via Amazon
6. The Marc Jacobs Airbrushed Sweatshirt via Nordstrom
7. Meowy Christmas Socks via PaperSource
8. My Kind of Person Mug via Anthropologie
9. Fred STOP KITTY Wine Bottle Stopper via Amazon