The Soubrette Brunette's 2022 Holiday Gift Guides

The Soubrette Brunette's Holiday Gift Guides 2022

It's official: my holiday gift guides are back this year! I've scoured the internet looking for fun gift ideas and have created The Soubrette Brunette's Holiday Gift Guides: 2022 Edition with all my finds! Be sure to check out my previous holiday gift guides (from 2019, 2020, and 2021, as well as my HSP gift guide) for even more gifting inspo.

Without further ado, onto the holiday gift guides for this year – where you'll find plenty of Jane Austen gift ideas, lots of coffee lover gifts and gifts for foodies, gifts for sensitive people and people pleasers, plenty of kitschy gifts and gifts for bakers, and fun coworker gift ideas!

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Gifts For Jane Austen Fans

As someone who has fully immersed herself in the world of Pride and Prejudice this season, I had to put together a list of Jane Austen gifts for others who are just as Mr. Darcy-obsessed. Check out my Jane Austen gift ideas for any classic literary fiend, romantic feminist, or Regency era history buff in your life.

a.  Jane Austen's Table recipe book
b.  Pemberly lapel pin
c.  Jane Austen's finest lip balm
d.  Jane Austen quote pouch
e.  Heat-changing Jane Austen finery mug 
f.  Austenite tea bundle
g.  I heart Mr. Darcy keychain
h.  Marrying Mr. Darcy card game
i.  Jane Austen socks
j.  Sense and Sensibility purse (+ other book purses)
k.  Jane Austen novel coasters
l.  Color Me Jane coloring book for adults
m.  Polite Society: The Jane Austen Board Game
n.  Paddywax Jane Austen candle
o.  Society of Obstinate Headstrong Girls tote

Gift Ideas For Coffee Lovers, Tea Drinkers, and Full-Blown Foodies

Seeking great gifts for a foodie? Need some highly caffeinated coffee lover gifts or gifts for tea drinkers on your list? Look no further than this next gift guide, which includes Christmas gifts for foodies, gifts for tea lovers to savor, and gifts for any coffee lover who needs a midday pick-me-up. 

1.  Honey bear apron

2.  Strawberry tea kettle

3.  Challah Dolly gift card

4.  Taiyaki maker

5.  Simple syrup set

6.  Cute mug warmer

7.  Novel-tea tin

8.  Bonne Maman jam and honey advent calendar

9.  Milk frother and steamer
10.  Dolly Parton mug
11.  Mini tea saucer earrings
12.  Lavender blend coffee
13.  Tea bomb gift set
14.  Golden Girls hot sauces
15.  Tea towel

Cottagecore Gifts for the Coziest Homesteader

While true rural life is no picnic, I'm definitely drawn to the style of these cottagecore gifts! Whether you've got an animal lover in the family, a friend who loves antiques and thrift finds, or a coworker who'd love to live off the grid and homestead full-time, check out these cottagecore gift ideas for something with a bit of whimsy and wonder. (I may or may not need to add some of these cottagecore Christmas gifts to my own wish list this year!)

a.  Fairy realm candle
b.  Anne of Green Gables book set
c.  Vintage botanical compact mirror
d.  Garden embroidered Peter Pan collar
e.  Frog and Toad sweatshirt
f.  Mushroom serving platter
g.  Winter woods illustration print
h.  Swinging hare door knocker
i.  The Little Book of Cottagecore
j.  Fern napkins
k.  Woodland bud vase
l.  Handmade monogram bookmark
m.  Mushroom basket
n.  Bee cookbook stand
o.  Mushroom candle

Gifts for Sensitive People, Givers, and Recovering People Pleasers

I know firsthand how hard it can be to stop people pleasing. But once you start putting your own needs first and setting boundaries, it feels good to keep going. Refer to this guide when looking for self care gifts for loved ones who need to stop people pleasing or who chronically over-give in their relationships. I've even included a people pleaser book or two that I'd love to receive myself! These can also make great gifts for sensitive people, codependent folks, or loved ones who could use a reminder that they are worthy.

1.  Boundaries book

2.  Personalized RetroViewer
3.  Mental health journal
4.  Recovering people pleaser candle
5.  I go to therapy pin
6.  Affirmations pouch
7.  Codependent No More

8.  Pocket self-care reminders
9.  Garden of fairytale animals coloring book
10.  Listen B*tch affirmations cards
11.  Spa-cation candle
12.  Sip tea and set boundaries sticker
13.  Attached book
14.  Enneagram 2 candle
15.  No longer a people pleaser pin

Gifts for Kitschy Queens

To me, there's nothing more satisfying than kitschy gifts. While these gifts might considered by some to be in poor taste or otherwise tacky, kitschy Christmas gifts are the perfect way to appeal to a specific sense of humor. If your loved one tends to gravitate towards kitschy gift ideas for others, use this gift guide to return the favor and give them something they'll adore (ironically or sincerely!). 

a.  Ugly sweater plates

b.  Gummy bear light

c.  Cowgirl slippers

d.  Citrus vase

e.  Betsey Johnson fridge purse

f.  Christmas feast heels

g.  Cat lady game
h.  Bauble Bar Sugar Fix Christmas tree earrings

i.  Christmas camper throw pillow

j.  Christmas pudding sweater

k.  Everything bagel ornament

l.  Christmas present sipper cup

m.  Watermelon clutch

n.  Christmas tree cookie phone case

o.  Novelty hair claw set

Gift Ideas for Aspiring Star Bakers

Do you know someone who never misses an episode of Bake Off? Or is someone you love in the running for Star Baker in your heart? I've put together some of the best gifts for bakers, as well as a handful Great British Baking Show gifts for those who'd rather watch the show than present their own show-stopper. 

1.  Joyeux Noel t-shirt
2.  Cactus measuring spoons
3.  Whisk necklace
4.  Apple pie dish
5.  Rolling pin
6.  Pie bird
7.  100 Cookies baking book
8.  Star Baker apron
9.  The Great British Baking Show game
10.  Martha Stewart glass cake stand
11.  Baking socks
12.  Recipe tin
13.  Henrietta Hedgehog baking pin
14.  Mixer earrings
15.  Bake Off tent print

Favorite Coworker Gift Ideas

Whether you work remotely or you're back in the office, a good coworker is worth their weight in gold. I've compiled these Christmas gifts for coworkers who are always there for a gossip session, to lend a hand on a big project, or to be a sounding board when you're on the clock. These coworker gift ideas will bring a smile to their face while expressing your appreciation.

a.  Business bullshit journal
b.  Therapy dough
c.  Emotional support coworker sticker
d.  Throw blanket
e.  Corporate email lingo mug
f.  Crabtree & Evelyn enriching hand lotion
g.  Customer service pen set
h.  "I would hang out with you even if we weren't getting paid" candle
i.  Bento box
j.  Dumpster fire pencil holder with notecards
k.  Emergency dad jokes mug
l.  Hydroflask
m.  Insulated lunch bag
n.  "This is fine" dog pin
o.  Fixer of everything plaque

I hope my Jane Austen gift ideas, Christmas gifts for foodies, cottagecore gifts, gifts for sensitive people, kitschy gift ideas, Great British Baking Show gifts, and coworker gift ideas will help you find the perfect presents for the loved ones on your list this year! Happy shopping!