Who better to ask for gift-giving advice than the City Bird and Nest team? We've curated a collection of 20+ tried-and-true staff favorites that have been catching our eyes around the shops, so you can gift with confidence this holiday season.
Keep an eye on our blog throughout the holiday season for even more gift guides to inspire you, curated specially by our City Bird team to make gift-giving extra magical this year! Click here to shop past years' gift guides, and click the links or the photos below to shop!
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Assorted Creepy Santa Box Set Cards
I am always searching for the most strange and silly holiday cards to send to my friends and family, and these hit the mark! - Hillary
Ceramic Local Love Coasters
A set of 2 of these coasters makes a really unique gift for your Michigan and Detroit friends! Winning combos: Stadiums of Detroit and Leaping Tiger, Wildflowers of Michigan and Michigan State Symbols, and Michigan Foods, Coney, Vernors, and Faygo for a fun foodie 4-pack! - Katie
Original Duckhead Umbrellas
I will be buying these for all my White Elephant gifts this year because they are funny and quirky, but they are also a completely practical gift that everyone would find use out of. Quack quack. - Jillian
Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bags
I have carried the same Baggu sling bag for nearly a decade! They are durable, cute and surprisingly spacious. It's the perfect gift for your pal who is always on the go, who rides a bicycle often, or for a new parent looking for a bag large enough to carry all the trappings that a baby might need! - Jade
Michigan Foods Mug
This is one of our newer mug designs and one of my favorites! I love to pair it with a bag of local coffee for a great gift! - Emily
Verloop Balaclavas & Scarves*
I don't like wearing beanies in the winter because of my bangs, so enter the balaclava and/or triangle scarf. Warm, stylish, and doesn't give you hat hair. These colorful balaclavas and scarves make a perfect cozy winter set to gift to a fashionista friend! - Charlotte
Detroit Rose Campfire Candle
The perfect cozy campfire scent for the fall and winter! - Emilia
Baggu Go Pouch Sets
All of the patterns in these are so cute and I feel like everyone can always use a set of pouches for traveling or organizing! I especially love the Painted Prairie set. - Marissa
Sister Pie Cookbook
The perfect gift for anyone who loves to bake! I've gifted this to several family members over the years. We make the rosemary shortbread cookies for every gathering and someone always asks for the recipe, so now I just give them the book. - Kim
Goldeluxe Small Rococo Necklace
Delicate and simple, yet intricate and unique, this local maker creates stunning pieces that are heirloom worthy at a great price point! I love to gift jewelry from this brand for special occasions and special people alike. - Anna
Ceramic Local Love Ornaments
These are such a fun way to express or share your local pride! I especially love the new Music Legends ornament this season. - Andy
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Danica Imprint Mugs
I gifted a set of 2 of these mugs to my sis last year, and own 4 designs myself! They're just so pretty that we both keep them out on display in our kitchens. - Katie
Fredericks & Mae Marble Cutting Boards
These are the perfect gift for anyone in your life who loves to cook or host. They are such a high quality product and beautifully crafted. A chef might not splurge on for themselves for a cutting board, but as a gift...they'll cherish and have forever! - Jillian
Paddywax Jigsaw Candles
I love these cleverly packaged candles! With simple, elegant colors and design and perfectly-paired scents, this adorable two-pack comes in a gift-ready box and feels like a nice upgrade to a classic candle gift. - Charlotte
Crandle Cranberry Sauce Candle
This hilariously realistic cranberry can candle is the perfect holiday gag gift, perfect for white elephant parties or secret Santa gifting. - Kim
Idlewild Oven Mitt & Potholder Set
All of the patterns are super cute and these make a great gift! - Emilia
Roland Pine Candles
A perennial favorite at my house. We burn them all season, and give them as gifts! - Andy
Le Puzz Puzzles
They puzzles are simply the best! The designs are gorgeous, fun and created by artists. Each piece is unique and it's such high quality and very satisfying to complete! - Emily
St. Bingo Magnetic Photo Frames*
These are such a fun idea and make a great lil gift! Would be fun to pair it with a photo of you and the person you're gifting it to! - Marissa
Craig's Coffee Motown Espresso
This local coffee brand with packaging designed by local artists is my favorite gift to give friends and family, especially those that are far away, to give them a little taste of Detroit! - Anna
*In-store only.