Holiday Gift Guide 2016

This year the Lumi family has grown to include remarkable businesses of all sizes. Here are a few of our favorite products from 22 brands that ship with Lumi packaging. This guide will help you find memorable gifts for the people on your list (and a little something for you too).

Standard Wax

A candle is only as good as its container and this one is a keeper. In fact, that’s the point. These ceramic vessels are designed for a second life, long after their dreamy soy wax scents burn away.

standardwax.com
Pictured: Forest Floor, Whiskey & Fig
Price: $32

Worthwhile Paper

worthwhilepaper.com
Pictured: Eye Notebook, Hello Shapes Card, You Are Awesome Mini Note Set
Price: $5-16

A husband and wife duo designs, screenprints, and assembles this collection of paper goods in-house. The aesthetic is minimal and cheery, influenced by plant life and printed on paper from the French Paper Company.

Handmade Sam*Made

handmadesammade.com
Pictured: Mini Holiday Himmeli
Price: $8-17

Sam Leung handmakes her line of Himmeli, an adaptation of traditional Finnish ornaments. As home ornaments or hanging air plant holders, her designs are minimal and extra special. She sells the air plants too!

Craftly

craftly.com
Pictured: November 2016 box
Price: $25

This is basically a box of cool points. Give the gift of stylish modern brands making beautiful goods with this monthly, curated subscription box featuring $50-60 worth of new brand discoveries for just $25 a month.

Range Leather

rangeleather.com
Pictured: Travellr Case
Price: $100

This is the kind of holiday treat that only gets better with time. Find beautiful leather goods to carry and case everyday essentials.

Ugmonk

ugmonk.com
Pictured: Aluminum Ampersand
Price: $54

Founder Jeff Sheldon started with graphic tees and in the past seven years, he’s built up a collection of minimal lifestyle goods — all of them pristinely manufactured with a perfectionist’s eye for detail.

The Roosevelts Beard Co.

therooseveltsbeardco.com
Pictured: Big Bend, Acadia, Grand Teton
Price: $30

Two bearded Nashville guys make these small batch beard oils to soften and tame the scruff. Each bottle is named for a National Park and 10% of the proceeds go to the National Park Foundation.

Ritual Coffee Roasters

No matter how you brew it, drip coffee regulars and the pour over elite all love beans from this San Francisco staple. For the constantly caffeinated, you’ll want to go with a subscription.

ritualroasters.com
Pictured: Windy Picnic Seasonal Espresso and Nelson Ramirez Coffee
Price: $16-24

Brass Clothing

brassclothing.com
Pictured: The Crop Crew
Price: $78

You know what’s trendy? Wardrobe staples. You can’t go wrong with sophisticated fits that are stitched at expert factories. These classics will definitely outlive the culotte comeback.

Salmon Sisters

aksalmonsisters.com
Pictured: Enamel mugs
Price: $25

Forget everything you think you know about fishermen. Sisters/entrepreneurs Claire and Emma are catching salmon and making sea-themed apparel while making life on the Bering Sea look like a brisk but beautiful escape.

Wild Foods

wildfoods.co
Pictured: Spices and salt
Price: $3-15

Healthy people claim that you don’t have to sacrifice taste for nutrition, and they may be onto something. Get the quinoa and kale lovers some organic nutrition in the form of small batch tea, coffee, and spices.

MeUndies

Gifting underwear is cool again. These are three times softer than cotton and infinitely cooler than the packs from the grocery store. The holiday sets come in a giftable packaging made by yours truly.

meundies.com
Pictured: Men’s boxer briefs
Price: $16-20

Primary

primary.com
Pictured: Babysuit Gift Set
Price: $64

These are kids clothes for busy moms (aka all moms). Stock up on high quality, simple kids clothing staples that withstand the rough and tumble. Pieces for play dates and picture day, all under $25.

Freddie & Co.

freddieandco.co
Pictured: Enamel pins
Price: $12-20

Turns out, Mailchimp does more than e-mail. They’re collaborating with modern, design-centric brands like Baggu and Pintrill to make fun products that give back to nonprofits.

Koreswim

korewear.com
Pictured: Rhea Maillot
Price: $135

When they couldn’t find swimwear they loved, sisters Jessica and Nicole Tracy merged their business and design skills to create cool, sporty swimwear. Their selection of one-piece suits is second to none.

Cotton Bureau

There one week and gone the next, this collection of tees is always rotating with new designs coming in from artists all over the world. The tees are made with the highest quality fabric, printing, and designs.

cottonbureau.com
Pictured: Bae and Golden Angle tees
Price: $28

Kortni Jeane

kortnijeane.com
Pictured: V-neck top, Ruched bottoms
Price: $30-85

Kortni created a brand to suit all body types with fun prints that compliment any style and personality. Mix and match florals, stripes, and solids for a custom suit that’s begging for the beach.

Simka Sol

simkasol.com
Pictured: Golden Cactus T-shirt Tunic
Price: $72

Founder Sara Charles designs, prints, and sews all of her statement pieces by hand. From tunics and tees to leggings and gowns, her inks, fabrics, and processes are eco-conscious and her patterns are anything but basic.

Negative Underwear

negativeunderwear.com
Pictured: Essaouira Brief
Price: $40

It may seem weird to buy your best lady friend a bra or underwear, unless it’s these. These underthings are all about the essentials: killer fit and beautiful fabric sourced from the best manufacturers in the world.

Local Eclectic

localeclectic.com
Pictured: Breakfast at Tiffany’s ring
Price: $98

Founder Alexis Nido-Russo curates striking jewelry from emerging designers, featuring limited-run, exclusive collaborations with all kinds of artists. It’s a gold mine of bold, unique pieces.

Sock Fancy

sockfancy.com
Pictured: Graphic Socks
Price: $11

This subscription is made in Atlanta by a team of sock-obsessed designers. Every month, new flashy feet warmers are shipped out with randomized designs for a surprise that goes beyond one unwrapping.

Inflow Style

inflowstyle.com
Pictured: Gold Lights Legging
Price: $98

A super stylish collection of active and leisurewear that’s fit for more than the gym. Find the perfect thing for a leggings lover, yoga junkie, or dedicated jogger.

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