Con(grad)ulations: Gift guide for the graduate

By London Sinclair, Senior Reporter

After years of term papers, finals, GPAs and rest-of-your-life questions, you’re off to college just to do it all over again!


Homesick

SoCal – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CANDLE

US $34

As Judy Garland famously states as Dorothy in the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home.” Dorothy then clicked her heels and hoped for the return to the comforts of her own bed and her beloved Auntie Em and Uncle Henry. While no one I know possesses the magic within the ruby red slippers, Homesick candles are the next best thing. With scents ranging from home state to your significant other’s state, this gift will remind your grad that the people, places and moments that matter most are not so far away. 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucia LaFerme 

SILK EYE PILLOW

US $65

Botanically dyed silk sleeping mask  — the gift of good sleep. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courant 

CATCH 1 CHARGING STATION 

US $80

Does this count as tech savvy? (Hint: Enjoy 25% off your first purchase + free monogramming with code “GRAD25”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breda 

BEVERLY WATCH 

US $90

Keeping with the brown color scheme, this croc leather band accompanies both professional and casual wear, making it the perfect accessory for running to class or dressing up for an interview. (Hint: 30% off applied at checkout)

 

 

 

 

Studs 

SMALL DRIP HOOP

US $24 Single, $48 Pair

A classic pair of gold hoops.

 

 

 

 

Ulla Johnson 

SMALL BAMBOO HOOP EARRING

US $75

Classics are great, but how about a twist? Handcrafted by artisans in Kenya, these bamboo inspired earrings are the perfect change of pace to the classic gold hoop. 

 

 

 

 

Sophie Billie Brahe

VELVET JEWELRY BOX 

US $85

A safe place to store their treasures. 

 

 

 

Soma

BREW BOTTLE

US $40

POUR OVER
Take your favorite part of your morning routine with you. Pour hot water over ground coffee, put the lid on and get ready to tackle your day with caffeine in hand.

COLD BREW
Upgrade your daily commute while you sleep. Scoop in coffee grounds, pour in water and place in the fridge overnight – wake up to 12 oz. of delicious cold brew.

LOOSE LEAF TEA
Make freshly brewed tea in a snap. Pour hot water over your favorite loose leaf tea and let it steep to perfection while you finish getting ready.

 

 

 

BALA

BALA BANDS

US $20

For the athlete. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tory Sport

LOVE SLIDES

US $98

Post workout slides? Equally great for the non-athlete looking to up their loungewear game. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Google 

GOOGLE NEST MINI 

US $49

Blast SZA, call mom, set a timer, solve 1268 multiplied by 648. It’s a DJ, assistant and calculator all in one. Brilliant. 

 

 

 

 

Anthropologie x Maggie Stephenson

SISTERHOOD PILLOW

US from $40.60

An homage to Archer, and the strength and spirit of women. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amazon 

KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION

US $9.99/month

A subscription to Kindle Unlimited means access to thousands of books anytime, anywhere. Kindle Unlimited is compatible with Kindle devices, laptops, tablets and phones.