Month: December 2022

Hey Sagittarius! It’s your season to shine! Born during one of the most exciting and positive times of the year – November 23 and December 21 – Sag is a fire sign, so it’s no wonder you love gifts that spark your sense of adventure and encourage spontaneity.

Each of the gifts below from our Sagittarius Gift Guide align with the sign’s key traits, so add ’em to your Elfster Wishlist and have fun learning more about your sign along the way.

Ruled by Jupiter: Planet of faith, positivism and optimism
Fire Sign: Passionate & High-Energy
Mutable Sign: Adaptable & Flexible
Lucky Color: Purple

? Elf-Picked Gifts for Sagittarius

Key Trait: Optimistic

Gift: Self-Care for Sagittarius Journal

Staying in one place or in one routine for too long without a break can certainly burnout a Sagittarius. So, to offset your sometimes mundane daily life, indulge in a few moments of

Today, we’re talking all things teacher gifts! Teachers are deserving of every good gift there is — they spend countless hours teaching and loving children day in and day out, helping shape them and instilling a love of learning in our little ones. They are true angels on earth! 

While teachers always appreciate any gift given to them, we wanted to share some unique ideas with you today to make teachers feel special and known. If you have multiple children with multiple teachers to buy for, don’t worry! We have some easy gift ideas for you, too. The heart behind teacher gifts (and all gifts, really) is the sentiment. And what a wonderful opportunity to include your children in choosing a present for their teacher! There is something to teaching the art of gifting, and this is a perfect way to show them how to be thoughtful in selecting a

Your feeds are likely filled with all kinds of Christmas inspiration for your home — from this year’s must-have decor to the ornament sets you “need” to buy, to the newest and trendiest ideas for making your home feel cozy during the holidays. I love looking at these and think they’re all lovely, but there’s something about traditional Christmas decor,  pulling in your grandmother’s silver and using the crystal you registered for as a bride. I love using these pieces every year and thinking of all the memories made with them. So today I’m sharing my traditional Christmas tablescape with you in hopes that it inspires you to use what you have, maybe add in a few accent pieecs, and make it beautiful along the way! 

One of my favorite things about this table is that it mixes my heirloom pieces that I’ve had for years with the most special

With Christmas parties in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to share hostess gift ideas and a few party tips ahead of the weekend (so you have plenty of time to grab a gift or two with a couple of days to spare!). We think that there are few things better than giving a hostess gift when someone opens their home for the holidays — and it certainly doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. A simple gesture to thank a hostess for all they’ve done to prepare means so much. 

But other than arriving with a gift in hand, there are a few tips for being a gracious holiday guest that are good to keep in mind. Read our 5 Tips on Being a Gracious Holiday Guest here, and then be sure to read Tidings of Good Christmas Etiquette, too! Former White House Social Secretary Lea Berman shared