If you’re feeling stuck on Christmas gift ideas and still don’t know what to get your loved ones this year (despite all my gift guides, which you can find here ;), I thought I’d share what I’ve personally bought for my family this year. Let’s face it—finding the perfect gift can be tricky. So, instead of opting for a single gift or pre-made gift set for each person, I decided to create personalized bundles by filling beautiful pouches and vanity cases with little treasures and surprises! You’ll find the full list of items I purchased at the end of this article.
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I chose this makeup bag, this jewelry case, this flat pouch, and this toiletry bag, all in a stunning navy blue velvet with vintage floral embroidery from Sézane—I’m absolutely in love with them! Each pouch will be filled with a mix of thoughtful, handpicked goodies (and I must credit my partner for this fantastic idea!).
Inside the jewelry case, I will add this lovely pair of gold-plated earrings with glass beads. If you like this style, I also recommend this Roma bracelet, which is equally charming and affordable. For the other vanity cases and pouches, I bought two makeup sets from Violette_FR (currently on sale): the Iconique Lip Trio and the Bisou Blush Duo. To complement these, I also bought this Holiday Edition set of 5 miniature candles from Diptyque, a bag of papillotes (French traditional chocolate treats) from the iconic Parisian chocolatier À la Mère de Famille, and some fragrant, luxurious soaps from Roger & Gallet.
Once everything arrives, I’ll curate each pouch or bag with a selection of these items, tailoring them to fit perfectly. Each recipient will receive a beautiful pouch filled with papillotes, jewelry or makeup, mini candles, and scented soaps (which will delicately perfume the pouches).
For the men, I kept things a bit simpler. For one, I chose this cozy fleece jacket in a rich burgundy color from Octobre Editions (Sézane’s men’s line). My partner bought the same jacket in forest green a few years ago, and it’s one of his winter favorites. For another family member, I ordered this delicious box of chocolates from À la Mère de Famille. And for someone else, I opted for this Paris tea gift set from the Parisian tea brand Mariage Frères.
These are small but thoughtful gifts. When you’re celebrating Christmas with a large family, costs can quickly add up—especially if you’re traveling too! Creating curated pouches has been a fun and cost-effective way to make everyone feel special without overspending. I hope these ideas inspire you for your own holiday gifting! If you have any creative or budget-friendly ideas, I’d love to hear them—share your tips in the comments below :). À la prochaine!
