Holiday Shopping Gift Guide

Shop now to be sure to get what you want for the holidays

For many in the US, holiday shopping begins after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. But in recent years the holidays sales have begun much earlier. Worth taking advantage of so that you have more time to slow down and enjoy the holiday season.

Here are a few gift-giving recommendations. For starters, if you visit our Italia Living Amazon Store, you can see and purchase some of our favorite items. We add and update our top picks frequently.

To many, the holidays are all about spending time together with family and friends over the warmth of home cooked good food. On our recommended books page, you can find some wonderful Italian cookbooks that share that connection of family and food – as well as some great novels, travel books and more: See Books.

Tre Olive is known for producing 100% Italian – Single Estate – Award Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil from family groves in Calbria, Italy. Today, they also produce olive oil soaps, candles, balsamic vinegars, spreads & olives – along with beautiful give box sets. 

Whether you have a coffee lover to buy for, or want a convenient home brewing machine for your own enjoyment and entertaining during the holidays… see my 5 Top Barista Quality Espresso Makers.

Treat yourself or a special person on your holiday shopping list to a little arm candy by Oriana Lamarca Designs. Oriana’s designs are completely influenced by her heritage and Sicilian culture.

Zagara Home is a carefully curated lifestyle brand offering fragrances, home accessories and bed & bath linens imported from Italy.

If you are lucky enough to be in Florence, Italy over the holiday season, be sure to visit Fratelli Piccini – considered one of Florence’s most venerated upscale goldsmiths and jewelers.

Time-honored traditional techniques are what make Fratelli Piccini unique, and their creations continue to be sought after worldwide. In-house exquisite craftsmanship makes them stand out among the other jewelers on the famed Ponte Vecchio. Also be sure to visit their new elegant location at Via Roma 23r, overlooking the Baptistery and the Duomo of Florence, on one of the city’s most glamorous streets.

The follow is just a sample of partners that offer an exclusive discount for Italia Living Members. Consider joining our Italia Living Member Access for discount codes and more.

Emporio Italiano offers a wide range of personal care, home fragrances, Deruta ceramics and gourmet foods. Including many hard to find Italian brands.

Gagliardi was established in 1964 with a vision of delivering high quality, affordable menswear inspired by blending Mediterranean style and deep appreciation of fine Italian tailoring.

Saravella® caters to the discriminating Italian coffee aficionado, as well as anyone who just wants a great tasting cup of coffee. They craft their caffè in Italy with old world traditional methods.