‘Tis the Season for Sustainable Gifting: Shop our Holiday Gift Guide

It’s never too soon to start thinking about holiday gifting. Before you know it, larger family meals will need preparing, and travel plans to spend time with loved ones will need arranging, so why not check presents off the to-do list as early as you can? If you’re looking for sustainable, handcrafted, USA made, organic, and ethically sourced holiday gifts this year, we’ve got something for everyone on your list. Check out our specially curated selection of gifts from some of our bestselling workshop partners, and let Urban Natural help you elf in style this holiday season:

Give the Gift of Handcrafted Artistry

Beautiful, functional, and meaningful all in one gift? An expertly handcrafted piece may be just what you need for a thoughtful holiday present. Our Spencer Peterman wood bowls, handmade with a lathe in Massachusetts, are absolutely one of a kind, and were featured on Oprah’s O list of “15 American-Made Things We Love.” They’re sustainably crafted from upcycled black walnut, maple, and cherry wood, each which imparts a traditional wish for your gift recipient: black walnut for wisdom and inspiration, cherry for love and renewal, and ambrosia maple for transformation and good luck. You might also explore the handcrafted collection from SIN for ceramic stoneware made in Brooklyn; one of their eye-catching vases, lighting features, or other sculptural objects could make the perfect gift-giving statement. Pair a SIN candelabra with a set of hand-dipped taper candles in nature-inspired shades from The Floral Society to complete your handcrafted gift theme. For something on the softer side of life, we also recommend a set of traditionally-woven Belgian linen towels, bedding, throws, or table napkins from Libeco Linen. Luxuriously soft, 100% organic, and always sustainable, Libeco linen offerings are a great way to give a gift of comfort and beauty that’s more environmentally friendly, and can last for years.

Stock Up on Christmas Stocking Stuffers

When it comes to filling those socks with care, our favorite stocking stuffers are a healthier alternative to candy that will still have your friends and family raving. Consider a few bars of Beeswax household soap, sustainably-made in Germany from certified organic olive oil, and beeswax sourced from ethically-treated bees. We also love the Japanese incense matches from Hibi, whose gift set includes three sets of eight matches in each scent: Yuzu, Japanese Cypress, and Sandalwood. Pair them with a milk bottle match striker in durable American stoneware, or a whimsical Woodland incense smoker from Farmhouse Pottery, and watch their eyes light up with delight on Christmas morning! For something versatile, stylish, and elegantly useful, we love the zippered linen pouches from Libeco, which come in a variety of nature-inspired colors and patterns, and are made from the highest quality Belgian linen. Ideal as an alternate purse or wallet, a carrying case for beauty products, jewelry, and valuables, or personalized storage for the little things in life, these linen pouches are a simple way to make a thoughtful impression on someone you love.

Wine and Dine with Hosting Essentials

Whether shopping to gift the perfect host, or ensuring you’re ready to entertain larger gatherings of friends and family at home, we’ve got everything you need for holiday hosting. Let’s start with appetizers: show off a full spread of charcuterie and small bites on one of our rustic serving trays. In an array of styles and sizes to suit your hosting needs, they’re available in handcrafted and live edge wood, or hand-thrown ceramic. Be sure to equip your display with a set of four artisan-forged cheese knives with hammered metal and wood accents from Farmhouse Pottery too. Next up is the main course, and even the most decadent of feasts is sure to present nicely on the handmade plates, bowls and dishware from East Fork Pottery in Asheville, North Carolina. Their classic mug is an excellent gift all on its own for the coffee and tea lovers in your life, and it also happens to be 100% lead-free, as well as dishwasher and microwave safe. Now without further ado, it’s time for dessert! No holiday meal would be complete without homemade pie, and if you have a baker in the family, why not wrap up a set of wheel-thrown pie dishes and rolling pins from Farmhouse Pottery? Their hand painted Yellowware Pitcher was another hit on Oprah’s “Made In The USA” O List this year, and it’s a true hosting staple, since it can double as both a water pitcher and farmhouse style flower vase. Discover the art of cocktails and mixology too when you get creative with their glass and barware, and shaken or stirred, the possibilities for cheer will be endless! For the friend who loves to host outdoors, treat them to a Light No. 1 Portable Lamp from Houe, which was featured in this year’s Domino gift guide, and is not only solar powered and made with recycled glass, but also a versatile and sleek way to extend the party outside.

Deck the Halls in Sustainable Holiday Ornaments

‘Tis the season for wonder and joy; that’s why our selection of sustainably made
holiday ornaments are designed to help you celebrate the natural beauty of the world around us. You’ll find handcrafted Christmas and woodland animal ornaments made from 100% fair trade certified wool in Nepal, or wooden tree ornaments hand-carved from sustainably harvested wood, all of which can hang nicely from a Christmas tree, tie on as an extra gift tag, or join your other stocking stuffers for a little bit of fun. For the design history friend in your circle, be sure to check out this set of 12 Bauhaus-era ornaments in honor of the Bauhaus centennial. Inspired by the Triadic Ballet costumes designed by Oskar Schlemmer, and designed circa 1929 by Bauhaus architect Johannes Gabriel, these collectible geometric pieces are crafted in Germany’s Black Forest, and give a perfectly minimalist touch to your holiday decor.

All of the pieces in this year’s gift guide are ready to ship today, so you can shop early, and rest easy knowing they’ll arrive in time for the fun. As another year winds down to the coziest of seasonal gatherings and celebrations, we’re honored to be your trusted partner in home design, decor, hosting, and holiday gifting! Be sure to follow us @urbannaturalhome for year-round design inspiration, and discover more tips for decorating and setting your table for the holidays on our Journal, your easy-access resource for all things home furnishings!