I love a good gift guide. I love them when they're organized by type of person... I love them when they're organized by hobby or interest... I love them when they're organized by life stage... AND the designer in me just loves one that's pretty to look at with lots of well-crafted, creative, interesting things to discover. That, my friends, is what this gift guide is.
The criteria for an item making this guide include:
- Meets the Katie Kismet aesthetic, which is, generally speaking, modern and well-designed with a 'wink'
- Things I've actually used, have first-hand experience with, or wish I did
- Bonus points for local to Austin, Texas
- Bonus points for small business
- Bonus points for a woman-owned business (not a must, but a plus!)
- Bonus points for GLASS
- Bonus points for eco-friendly
Let's check out the BRIGHTS, shall we?! (from top-left, moving roughly clockwise)
- Katie Kismet's Dot Drop Earrings
- Midnight Shift Overnight Facial Oil
- WAAM Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag
- Katie Kismet's Earrings of the Month Club
- ELOI Deep Web Bandana Scarf
- Bright Beam Goods' Rainbow Pentomino Puzzle
- Katie Kismet's Statement Ring in Tomato, Teal Tint
- MoMA Design Store Roll-Up Piano
- Poketo 30-Day Goal Tracker
- The Royal Weave's Freeform polymer clay hair clips
- Emily Eisenhart "Waves" print
- MoMA Design Store Self-Watering Pots
Bring on the LIGHTS! (from top-left, moving clockwise)
- Mercedez Rex Silk Pillowcase
- Classic Childhood's Jacket Fur Dusty Pink Fine Knit
- Succulent Native's Designer's Choice Arrangement
- Katie Kismet Stone Geo Statement Ring in Amber Rose
- Papier Tigre - The Traveler: Honolulu (pen/pencil holder)
- Wild One's Collar in Blush
- Sock Club's "The Memphis" in concrete
- Poketo Letter Rack in Blue
- Katie Kismet Bar Pendant Necklaces (discontinued)
- Katie Kismet's Wedge Pendant Necklaces
- Friend of All Pyramid Dusty Rose Lamp
- MoMA Design Store Gio Ponti Ceramic Tiles
Last, but not at all least, the gentle NEUTRALS. (top-left, clockwise)
- Bright Beam Goods' Saguaro Cactus Kit
- Awkward Auntie Handpainted Planter with Rose Gold Accent
- Jon Klassen's Hat Box (Hardcover)
- Joybird Lena Pillow in Cream
- Soy Society "Awake" Aromatherapy Soy Wax Candle
- Native Union Dock Wireless Charger
- Katie Kismet's Symphony Edition Bolo in Slate
- Genna Williams Everything Tray in Opalescent
- Katie Kismet's Confetti Stud Earrings - Set of 4 in Neutral
- Wild One Triangle Tug Toy
- Harry Barker's Jute Knotted Rope Tug Toy
- Hausmerk Dome Mirror
- Poketo Step Bookends
Nerdy facts about this guide:
✅ 50% of these businesses are local to ATX
✅ 68% of them are ‘small’ businesses
✅ 58% of these businesses are women-owned
✅ There’s something for everyone and their dog
✅ It’s organized by color: brights, lights, and neutrals (I mean, obvs.)
Et, voilà! Now you’ve seen a “Kismet-Curated” list, from businesses (esp the LOCAL ones!) I wanted to celebrate. 💝ENJOY!
