The Nest Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Luxe Ideas for Him and Her (and Worth It!)

Want to spend a little more cash this holiday season? Here are 10 gifts over $50 and totally worth the splurge.

By Sarah Newell for TheNest.com


A Formal Clutch

She can carry this for a fun holiday night out on the town.
Party Time clutch, $340, Swarovski.com

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Big Ben Watch

Tortoiseshell can be dressed up or down.
Nixon The Time Teller acetate watch, $150, Bloomingdales.com

A Fun Cookie Jar

This ceramic jar comes packed with Vosges bacon chocolate.
Pig canister, $98, JonathanAdler.com

The New Book Club

Watch TV or read a book on this ultra-portable device.
Kindle Fire, $199, Amazon.com

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A Spunky Decanter

This statement bar piece is for the serious cocktail aficionado.
Ayers decanter, $495, RalphLaurenHome.com

A Glam Wallet

This studded wallet looks ladylike in light gray. Be & D Cicely wallet, $268, Bloomingdales.com

A Polaroid Camera

Take some fun portraits this year and make a holiday scrapbook.
SX-70 Polaroid camera, $350, Photojojo.com

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A Luxe iPhone Case

Even your tech gadgets deserve soft cashmere.
Cable-Knit Cashmere iPhone & iPad Sleeves, from $75, NeimanMarcus.com

Designer Salt & Pepper Shakers

This vintage set of Cartier salt and pepper shakers is for the ultimate hostess.
Cartier salt and pepper set, $100, MandBVintage.com

A Retro Game

Give this handsome box set to a game enthusiast.
Vintage Edition Monopoly, $149, RestorationHardware.com


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