C’est la VIE Holiday Gift Guide 2017

The Season of Giving

What happened to the first two weeks of November? Was it just us, or is this month just flying by? Naturally, it seems as if time kicks into high-gear as the holidays come near, and all of the sudden Thanksgiving is upon us.

Year after year, Christmas time seems to sneak up, no matter how much we try to prepare for it. Simply balancing work life with home life right before a long holiday break can get chaotic. Surely, there has to be a way to create more time for fun, memorable holiday experiences.

VIE is here to help alleviate the stress of the holidays and searching for the perfect gifts for everyone, so you can enjoy your time with family and friends. Some of the best gifts of 2017 are right here on our C’est la VIE Holiday Gift Guide! Whether you’re looking for a present for your husband, wife, or best friend, there’s something for everyone.

What Women Want:

We’ve rounded up some of the best gifts of 2017 for all the lovely ladies in your life!

1. KREWE STL II Sunglasses with 24k gold accents, $355: KREWE (Northwest Florida local retailer: The Alys Shoppe)   2. WISH Eau de Parfum by Lollia, $55: Lollia (Northwest Florida local retailer: Magnolia House Lifestyle) 3. One-of-a-kind fine jewelry by Just Jules, price on request: Just Jules (Northwest Florida local retailer: Gioia Fine Jewelry & Gifts; Destin Jewelers)   4. Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist recipe book, $15: Amazon (Northwest Florida local retailer: Sundog Books)   5. Oval Leaf Mirror, $58: Anthropologie   6. Too Faced Boss Lady Beauty Agenda, $58: Sephora   7. Coastal Road Leather Sundance Zipper Clutch, $295: Coastal Road (Northwest Florida local retailer: The Alys Shoppe)   8. One-of-a-kind glass and acrylic artworks, price on request: Mary Hong Studio / The Shard Shop   9. Michael Kors Bradshaw Rose Gold Smartwatch, $199: Watch Station   10. Houston Gloria Tapestry Embroidered Heel, $237: Alice + Olivia (Northwest Florida local retailer: Kiki Risa)

Gentlemen Prefer:

Men can be difficult to shop for; but fear not! This roundup is sure to please.

1. The Impossible Collection of Cars, $845: Assouline (Northwest Florida local retailer: Sundog Books)   2. “Three Sheets to the Wind” stainless steel flask, $27: Izola (Northwest Florida local retailer: Mercantile Seaside)   3. Polaroid PL100 Mini Wi-Fi Camera Drone, $48.50: Brookstone (Northwest Florida location: Destin Commons)   4. Nixon Unit SS Digital Smart Watch with Leather band in Brown Gator, $250: REEDS Jewelers (Northwest Florida locations: Destin Commons and Pier Park)   5. Sea Plane Cutout Buckle Belt, $98.50: Vineyard Vines (Northwest Florida location: Grand Boulevard Town Center)   6. Amethyst Cuff Links, $245: Brooks Brothers (Northwest Florida location: Grand Boulevard Town Center)  7. Artisan Made “Never Flip” Hammock, $212: The Seaside Style   8. Havana Hardside 20-inch Spinner Suitcase, $195: Tommy Bahama (Northwest Florida location: Grand Boulevard Town Center)   9. RayBan Round Double Bridge Sunglasses, $188: RayBan (Northwest Florida local retailer: The Eye Gallery)  10. HomArt Reclaimed Metal Globe, $195: The Art of Simple

We hope this roundup of our best gifts of 2017 helps take some stress off your plate, gives you some inspiration, and has you saying, “’Tis the season!”

Cheers!