The Soubrette Brunette's 2020 Holiday Gift Guides

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I'm pretty close to being done with mine, but I know you might still be looking for the perfect present for someone on your list. I've really enjoyed putting together gift guides over the past couple of years (like my gift guide for HSPs, introverts, and empaths, as well as my selection of fun gift guides from 2019!)... so I knew I had to do it again this year! 

This took me a lot longer than I anticipated, but I hope you'll find these guides to be helpful. In particular, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite small businesses, local makers, and budget-friendly picks – but I think there's something here for everyone! Although everything pictured here was in stock when I created these gift guides, products are selling quickly (and some shops are closing up for the holidays), so act quickly! Without further ado... here are my selections for this year!

Please note that this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you!) that helps to run my blog. Thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette!

Your Holiday Gift Guide For Parents 2020

Mom and Dad can be difficult to shop for, but this holiday gift guide for parents has some best-sellers, some memory-makers, and some time-passers that are sure to delight. 

a.  customized RetroViewer

b.  popcorn maker 

c.  Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics

d.  dog DNA test kit

e.  Homesick reed diffuser 

f.  celestial cheese serveware

g.  smart kitchen herb garden

h.  BBQ rub and sauce kit

i.  olive oil dipping bowl

j.  A Promised Land

k.  MLB stadium poster  

l.  honey bee wood trivet

m.  smartphone sanitizer

n.  "nevertheless, she persisted" puzzle

o.  hummingbird feeder  

Your Enneagram Gift Guide

Are you (or are your loved ones) obsessed with enneagram types? That's true for my circle! If you've been looking for gifts by enneagram type, I've compiled a few presents for each one in this enneagram gift guide. Let me know how accurate you think my selections are!

type 1

"your worth is not measured by your productivity" tee

wildflower 2021 planner

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

type 2

"kindness without boundaries is self-sabotage" sweatshirt

Big Blanket Co. original stretch blanket

the year of tea

type 3

the best journal ever

"you are worthy" sticker

little jar of big ideas

type 4

healing botanicals adult coloring book

"I may cry but I still get stuff done" sweatshirt

beginner's embroidery kit

type 5

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

MasterClass membership

cinephile: a card game

type 6

"fight your imposter syndrome" print

A Whole Book of Reasons You're My BFF

"you got this" candle

type 7

Universal Yums snack box subscription

"I plan on being spontaneous tomorrow" tote bag

cityscape ring

type 8

"empowered women empower women" sweatshirt

calm the hell down CBD salve

Our Time is Now

type 9

"all bodies are good bodies" sweatshirt

better together trinket box

phenomenal women timeline mug

Gift Guide Under $25

If you're shopping on a budget or you've set a spending limit with your besties, this holiday gift guide under 25 will help you find a great gift for less.

a.  literary mugs

b.  The One With All the Recipes

c.  floral tea towel

d.  Knope for President game

e.  punny produce bags 

f.  chai spice candle 

g.  book cover face mask 

h.  votes for women puzzle 

i.  Calm the Chaos journal  

j.  everything bagel seasoning trio  

k.  icons notecards  

l.  goodnight moon makeup eraser set  

m.  sugar cookies eyeshadow palette  

n.  Monet waterlilies neckerchief 

o.  fox slipper socks   

Small Business Gift Guide

Looking to shop small this holiday? I've compiled some of my personal favorites for this year's small business gift guide.

1.  Steve Kornacki tee by Kate Gabrielle 

2.  snowflake wire headband by Mane Message 

3.  roller perfume oil by Firebird Bath and Body

4.  total babe earrings by Midge Blitz 

5.  witch ghost enamel pin by Little Spooky Studio

6.  gelato truck bag by Vendula London

7.  reindeer mischief sweater by Mischief Made 

8.  "my size doesn't determine my worth" print by Fabulously Feminist 

9.  snowcat brooch by I Love Crafty  

10.  "nobody likes a soggy bottom" lapel pin by The Clever Clove  

11.  "which brew are you?" print by Water of Whimsy  

12.  wildflower chalk art print by Lily and Val 

13.  social media print by Girl Party Shop

14.  "swiss rolls not gender roles" pin from Bow Bow by Kyle

15.  clear confetti party clutch by Julie Mollo  

Secret Santa Gift Guide + White Elephant Gift Guide

If you're stumped on what to get your Secret Santa recipient or you're planning ahead for your annual white elephant gift exchange, this gift guide has all the novelty you need.

a.  The Golden Girls mini magnet set

b.  Mean Girls mini magnet set

c.  RuPaul notepad

d.  1,000 books to read before you die calendar

e.  votes for women bandana  

f.  Never Have I Ever game

g.  How to Not Always Be Working

h.  mini waffle maker

i.  Bob Ross heat-changing mug

j.  anecdote candles  

k.  upcycled record coasters

l.  ambition journal  

m.  Mister Rogers mini talking figurine  

n.  ranch cookbook 

o.  blush letterboard  

Local Love: Rochester NY Gifts

For my local followers (or those who just want a piece of the Flower City for themselves), check out this local gift guide featuring Rochester NY gifts from upstate makers.

1.  Weggies run t-shirt from Loco Love 

2.  floral guts wood-burned cheeseboard from Unstrung Studios  

3.  Rochester Flower City logo earrings from May and Birch  

4.  Rochester symbols cosmetic bag from Wolf and Honey 

5.  to the moon and back enamel pin from House of Roushey 

6.  "ROC is grim" mug from Shop Peppermint  

7.  Rochester sticker bundle from Ink & Pine Design

8.  The Little Theatre art print from Retro Sorrento 

9.  "home" camp mug from Anna Parade  

10.  "be merry" wood slice ornament from Salty Lemon Studio 

11.  york earrings from Charlie Blu   

12.  mini oval sunburst platter from Ritual Clay Company

13.  "protect your magic" print from Bless the Messy 

14.  Roc Love print from PS Enjoy Your Life  

15.  tea towel from Lisa Jane Smith 

Black Owned Business Gift Guide

Show your support with these incredible gifts from Black owned businesses this year. 

a.  abstract woman art print by Nonily Studio  
b.  Black Lives Matter mug by ATOU   
c.  half-moon dangle earrings by Talk Unique Designs  
d.  read and grow bookmark by K Ligg Co.  
e.  ginger and sandalwood candle by Natural Annie Essentials 
f.  yoga pose sweatshirt by The Trini Gee 
g.  triple body butter by Charmed Bath and Body
h.  "you will survive this" print from By Chenelle
i.  fried egg earrings by Crafty Little Dreams
j.  retro ladies face mask by ModMasks   
k.  "sounds of love" print by Lovely Earthlings  
l.  Black Lives Matter face mask by Bailey Ava Accessories  
m.  floral square scarf by Emma Make Studio  
n.  kitchen print by Godly Gorgeous 
o.  tomato leaf and basil candle by Paige's Candle Co.   

Broadway Gifts and Disney Gift Guide

For the Broadway fanatic or Disney fiend in your life, refer to this gift guide for the musically-inclined and the young-at-heart.

1.  favorite mansion tee 

2.  movie poster cookie jar 
3.  curtain call Broadway costume poster
4.  Waitress pie pin
5.  Madame Leota earrings
6.  Hamilton face mask
7.  Geek Out Disney trivia game
8.  Hamilton Minnie ears
9.  Pirate's Revenge candle
10.  Heathers enamel pin
11.  Company welcome mat
12.  Disneyland 65th anniversary backpack
13.  The Disney Princess book
14.  Broadway Theater District map print 
15.  "Let's Travel the World" face mask 

2020 Quarantine Gift Ideas

This year has been a total dumpster fire... but at least these quarantine gift ideas, work from home gifts, and political gifts will help us end 2020 with a laugh (and a long-distance hug).

a.  The Comfy 
b.  long-distance touch bracelet set 
c.  Cuomo Christmas ornament
d.  social distancing mug 
e.  Working From Home With a Cat
f.  good neighbor face mask  
g.  Zoom meeting ornament
h.  faux fur slippers  
i.  Camp Quarantine sweatshirt
j.  The Great British Baking Show: Love to Bake  
k.  2020 review candle
l.  hand sanitizer ornament
m.  foldaway seat cushion 
n.  44 and 46 button set  
o.  work from home survival kit

Did you find some gift inspiration for the holidays? Let me know what you'd like to see for future gift guides and happy shopping!

I LIKE YOU A LATKE: Hadassah Cookbook Latke Recipe

 Happy Chanukkah, friends! I'm quickly popping in to share my mom's amazing latke recipe with you (which actually comes from Rochester's Hadassah Cookbook). I may be biased, but I really do think her latkes are the best – and they really aren't all that difficult to make! I'm not a recipe blogger, so I stuck to the basics. Let me know if you make these or if you need clarification! (By the way, here's a link to my latke sweatshirt!)

Ingredients

6-8 red potatoes
1 medium white onion
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Vegetable oil (corn oil)
Extra sour cream and applesauce for serving

Directions

Peel and grate your potatoes, either by hand or in a blender/food processor. Transfer your grated potatoes into a large bowl. You can drain or wring out the excess water, but (and this is a VERY controversial opinion) you don't necessarily need to. Add the sour cream to keep the potatoes from turning brown. Then, add eggs and mix together. Add onion, flour, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour a generous amount of vegetable oil into a large skillet (or two) on medium-high heat. When the oil is heated, add your potato mixture in cookie-sized portions and fry. They do not need to be neat! If they're freeform, they'll get those crispy edges. Flip once the latkes are golden brown on one side (you may need to flip them a second time to get them extra crispy!). When the latkes are done frying, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel. Repeat this process until all the potato mixture has been used (makes around 30 latkes). Serve with sour cream, applesauce, sugar and cinnamon, or toppings of your choice and enjoy!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Oh, Christmas Treats!

Now that December is here, it's time to start the holiday season festivities! Although our celebrations will look different this year, there's no reason why we can't enjoy treasured memories at home. I wanted to start off the season with something sweet – so I'm hosting a giveaway for a few holiday treats!

One (1) winner will receive the three prizes pictured above, which are:

- A cute Christmas mug

- Double chocolate hot cocoa mix

- Peppermint chocolate marshmallow dunkers

Giveaway Rules

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open to the USA only and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. You must follow all entry requirements to be eligible. The winner will be chosen at random through the widget and contacted via email (so please make sure to include a valid email address and name so that I can match your blog post comment with your other entries). The winner must respond within 48 hours of being contacted to claim their prizes and coordinate receipt. If no response is received, a new winner will be chosen. Once confirmed, the winner will be announced via the widget. Best of luck and Happy Holidays!

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BLACK FRIDAY FAVORITES 2020

It's Black Friday once more! While I won't be stepping foot in a store today, shopping online is one of my favorite Black Friday pastimes. 

I've put together a bunch of items I'm lusting after today – and, of course, I've compiled a LONG list of discount codes for you to use today and throughout the weekend! While there are some larger brands included, I've made an effort to highlight some of my favorite small businesses, as well (and they really need our help right now!). 

What are you hoping to get your hands on today? Will you be shopping for others or for yourself? I'm hoping to do a little bit of both! Keep scrolling to see more of my faves!

Please note that this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you!) that helps to run my blog. Thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette!

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Black Friday 2020 Discount Codes

A Classic Paradise: 40% off purchases $50+ with code BLACKFRIDAY40

American Eagle/Aerie: 40% off + free shipping

Anastasia Beverly Hills: 30% off palettes, brow products + more

Anna Parade: 20% off everything

Anthropologie: 30% off everything

ASOS: 70% off almost everything

Beauty Bakerie: 40% off everything

Bernie Dexter: 55% off with code BF55

Betsey Johnson: 35% off with code FRIYAY

Birthdate Candles: 15% off candles

Birthday Life Vintage: 25% off shop-wide

BonLook: up to 60% off select styles

Box Lunch: up to 50% off sitewide

British Retro: up to 50% off select items

Bumbling Bee Studio: 10% off orders of 2+ items

Cath Kidston: up to 60% off everything

Catnip Vintage: extra 35% off all sale items with code clearance

Cats Like Us: 25% off with code CYBER2020

Chronicle Books: 35% off with code GIVEBOOKS

The Clever Clove: 20% off everything with 40% off select items (live at 9am PST/noon EST)

Collectif Clothing: 40% off sitewide with code BF40

Colourpop Cosmetics: 30% off sitewide

Dangerfield: extra 20% off storewide

Draper James: 30% off everything

Dolly & Dotty: 35% off sitewide

Dupenny: 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25

Dusty Daisy Vintage: 15% off shop-wide

Ebone and Ivory: 15% off all clothing

Emily and Fin: 20% off (all proceeds go to Crisis, a UK charity to help those experiencing homelessness)

Erstwilder: 25% off select designs with code GOWILD25 

Female Hysteria Vintage: 20% off shop-wide

GFRvintage: 40% off shop-wide

Glossier: 25% off everything + 35% off sets

Gracefully Bold: 20% off storewide

Good After Nine: buy 2, get 15% off with code 15Black2020

H&M: 30% off everything

Heart of Haute: 30% off sitewide with code BLACKFRIDAY

Hearts and Found: 30% off dresses with code THANKFUL

Hell Bunny: 20% off everything with code GIMMIE20

Homesick Candles: 25% off + other deals

Hop Skip and Flutter: 20% off everything with code CHEERS

I Love Crafty: up to 50% off

Irregular Choice: 25% off flash sale on select items

J.Crew: 50% off your order + extra 60% off sale with code EARLY

J.Crew Factory: 60% to 70% off everything, plus an extra 10% off with code HOLIDAY

Joanie Clothing: 40% off sitewide

Julie Mollo: 25% off all stock clutches plus free shipping on $100+ orders

Kate Gabrielle: 25% off most items with code JINGLEBELLS

Kate Spade: 50% off everything with code TGIBDF

Kiel James Patrick: 25% off your purchase

Kitten D'Amour: 25% select full-price items

Lady Jane Vintage: 20% off shop-wide

La Femme en Noir: 30% off sitewide with code BACKTOBLACK

Little Posh Vintage Shop: 20% off shop-wide

Little Spooky Studio: 25% off shop-wide

Loco Lindo: 35% off everything with code BFBLOWOUT35

Loft: 50% off + free shipping with code INDULGE

Loungefly: 20% off sitewide

Lulus: 25% to 90% off everything with code FRIYAY25

Luxulite: up to 50% off select items

MacKenzie-Childs: Cyber Week specials + free shipping on all orders

Madewell: up to 50% off with code VERYMERRY

Mane Message: 25% off with code CHEERS

Mill Street Vintage: 25% off almost everything

Mischief Made: up to 70% off select items + get an extra 20% off with code MMBLACK

ModCloth: 30% off sitewide + extra 40% off sale

Modern Millie: 15% off storewide with code JOY15 

Nicoletta Carlone: 50% to 80% off

Once Upon Apparel: BOGO or 20% everything with code BFSALE (live at 9am EST)

Old Navy: 50% off everything

Old Friends Vintage: 15% off shop-wide

Packed Party: 30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY30

Paper Source: 25% off orders $75+ with code CYBERNOW, plus save up to 50% sitewide

The Pretty Dress Company: 30% off new arrivals with code BLACKFRIDAY30

Re-Mix Vintage Shoes: select markdowns + 15% off your purchase 

Retro Glam: 30% off with code BFRIYAY

Retrolicious: 40% off sitewide

Retrospec'd: 30% off everything with code REDHOTSALE

Saturday Morning Pancakes: 30% off everything with code BF2020

Sephora: up to 50% off select items + free shipping

Shop Disney: up to 50% off sitewide with code EXTRA20

Sirens Swimwear: 20% off storewide

Sourpuss Clothing: 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY

Spireside Candles: 15% off with code FRIDAY15

Steady Clothing: 25% off everything with code HOLIDAYS

Sweet Life Vintage: 35% off everything

Too Faced: 30% off sitewide + free shipping

Top Vintage: 15% off everything

Torrid: 50% off everything

Trunk of Dresses: 20% off site-wide

Unique Vintage: 25% off everything with code BESTWEEK

Valfre: up to 90% off sitewide

Vendula London: up to 60% off select items

Victory Girl Vintage: 10% to 25% off shop-wide

Vintage Vandalizm: 30% off everything with code PINKFRIDAY

Vixen By Micheline Pitt: 35% off sitewide with code BACKTOBLACK

Voodoo Vixen: up to 50% off select items

Wanderlust Vintage: 30% off shop-wide

Water of Whimsy: 20% off orders $20+

I'll add more codes as they come out throughout the day and the weekend, but for now... happy shopping!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Sammi's 32nd Birthday Par-TEA!

 

I never would have thought I'd be celebrating my next birthday with a pandemic going on. But here we are... and I'm determined to make the most of it!

Birthdays don't look the same as they usually do, so I think we need to make them as special as possible. I'll be spending the better part of my day having high tea at home with my mom – and that gave me the idea for this year's birthday post:

 a tea-themed giveaway!

You know I love a good theme, so I went all out curating the prizes for this. 

One lucky follower will receive ALL of the following...

Enter to win these giveaway prizes:

• $25 Starbucks gift card
• theBalm "What's the Tea?" eyeshadow palette
• Harney & Sons Birthday Party tea
• Teatime Birthdays book
• ki-TEA loose leaf infusers
• tea and macarons notebook
• teacup and kettle necklace
• Tea Leaf Reading mini-book
• a bundle of assorted tea goodies

Now, for the giveaway rules.

Please pay attention and follow all of the rules carefully! I don't want anyone to be disqualified! In particular, make sure that the name on your comment matches your email address or the name you've entered! I cannot count comments attributed to unknown users, as there's no way for me to verify them. 

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open worldwide and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. You must leave a blog post comment and complete all mandatory entries to be eligible to win. One (1) winner will be chosen at random through the widget to receive all of the prizes listed above. Note that the tea goodie assortment will be selected based on availability (though winner preferences and dietary restrictions will be followed as closely as possible). The giveaway winner will be contacted via email (so please provide a valid email address!) and must respond within 48 hours of being contacted to claim their prizes and coordinate receipt. If no response is received, a new winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced via the widget once their selection has been confirmed. 

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Thank you for following along and celebrating my birthday with me (virtually, of course)! Best of luck to all of you!

Friday Favorites #163

Wow, it's been a while since I put together a proper Friday Favorites post! With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I'd share a few spooky selections I'm lusting over this season.

These Halloween Mickey and Minnie Mouse tumblers are so cute!

And how fun are these glow-in-the-dark Halloween napkins!

Do I need this Hocus Pocus tee?

This trick-or-treat banner would look perfect in my living room:

This neon pumpkin light would make a gourd-geous addition to any home.

I think this Halloween sweater is simply bewitching:

And how lovely would it be to enjoy a fall beverage in this autumnal mug?

That drink would pair quite well with whatever you'd like to keep in this witchy cookie jar!

And of course, you could top off any outfit with these boo-tiful accessories:

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Have you decorated for Halloween yet? I'm definitely feeling the spirit! 

Have a spooktacular weekend!

Please note that this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you!) that helps to run my blog. Thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Target Halloween Treats!

It's the first day of fall and I'm kicking off Spoopy Season with something fun: a giveaway of Target goodies!

Target is one of my favorite places to find Halloween decor, so it seems only fitting that I put together some seasonal goodies for one lucky winner! You could win:

• Witches' brew mug (pictured above)
• $25 Target gift card (delivered virtually)
• Some specially selected seasonal goodies 

Just follow the rules below to enter and be sure to head over to Instagram to complete the process!

Giveaway Rules

One (1) winner will receive the mug, gift card, and treats mentioned above. Complete all required entries as outlined in the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and will run from now until 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, September 26, 2020. The winner will be chosen and contacted via email (so be sure to use a valid email address!). If the winner doesn't respond within 48 hours of being contacted, a new winner will be chosen. Please note that assorted seasonal goodies will be chosen with the winner's preferences and dietary/allergen concerns in mind; however, selections will be subject to in-store availability. Best of luck and thank you for supporting The Soubrette Brunette! 

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