33 Most Memorable Christmas Gifts for the Woman in Your Life

The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to start coming up with ideas for Christmas gifts for the women in your life. Have you already started your Christmas shopping list?

Finding Christmas gifts for mom, your girlfriend, your best friends and your other female relatives can be challenging, especially if it seems like they already have everything they could want. It's important to remember that this isn't a moment for novelty. Studies published by Globe Newswire have found that women overwhelmingly prefer gifts that reflect personal thoughtfulness. Do you know what to get a woman who is hard to buy for? Read on for some of our favorite gifts for women this year.

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• Creative Christmas Gifts for Women
• Foodie Christmas Gifts for Women
• Unique Christmas Gifts for Women
• DIY Christmas Gifts for Women
• Luxury Christmas Gifts for Women

Creative Christmas Gifts for Women

1. Paint and Sip

If the lady in your life loves a glass of wine and a relaxing night of painting, why not find a paint and sip near you this Christmas? You can find options for paint and sip in San Diego, Sacramento, Houston and other cities all around the country, where she'll be able to learn new painting techniques from a local artist while enjoying her favorite drinks.

Online paint and sip sessions are also available, so she can get cozy at home without missing out on the fun. Get her an extra pass so she can bring a friend!

2. Pottery Classes

Who doesn’t love the satisfaction of making something new by hand? This is a great Christmas gift for a woman who’s always wanted to try wheel throwing and glazing pottery. Guided by an expert potter, pottery for beginners classes are approachable and social. 

They are also surprisingly widespread. Whether you’re looking for pottery classes in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles or beyond, there are bound to be options in your area.

3. Dance Classes

Need a Christmas gift for a woman with serious rhythm? You can’t go wrong with dance classes. She can try pole dance classes in Los Angeles, saucy salsa dance classes in Las Vegas, belly dance classes in Orlando and so much more. If she loves to move and groove, she’ll love this special gift.

4. Oil Paint Set  

It’s no secret that oil paint supplies are on the pricier side, but that’s what makes them such great Christmas gifts for women who love creating art but never treat themselves. A fine collection of oil paints will be an inspiring gift. A kit like the Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Set, paired with a couple of good brushes, turns the vague ambitions to paint into a gift she can start using immediately.

5. New Instrument

Speaking of music-related Christmas gifts for women, why not give your favorite musical lady the gift of a new instrument? This is definitely a spendier gift, but it’s incredibly thoughtful and a fantastic option for a best friend, partner or close family member. A beginner-friendly option like the Kala Learn To Play Ukulele Kit includes an instrument, tuner and basic lessons, which makes this cool Christmas gift for women approachable even if she hasn’t touched an instrument since school.

6. Famous Art Jewelry

Want an inexpensive Christmas gift for a woman who is both artsy and fashionable? Look no further. Famous art jewelry is the way to go when it comes to gifts for artists. 

You can find jewelry versions of all of your female friends’ favorite art pieces. Quirky Mona Lisa earrings? A Starry Night necklace? A fantastic Birth of Venus bracelet? There’s no limit to what you can find from talented jewelry makers online. Surprise your gal by hanging the jewelry on the tree for one of the top surprising Christmas tree decorating ideas.

Foodie Christmas Gifts for Women

7. Cooking Classes

Even if you’re buying Christmas gifts for a woman who is already a fantastic cook, she’ll still appreciate cooking classes near you. We all have a dish we’ve been dying to learn to cook and there's no better way than learning from a professional chef.

There are cooking classes in Portland, San Jose, San Antonio and even online cooking classes for the cook who prefers to stay home. If you're unsure which class they want to get, get them a cooking class gift card so they can choose!

8. Charcuterie Kit

We can’t talk about gifts for foodies without mentioning charcuterie kits. This is especially true during the holidays. You can either buy the kit to bring as an appetizer or wrap it up for the foodie in your life who loves to entertain. 

A starter bundle like the Murray’s Cheese Box gives her a ready-made board for a movie night or small gathering. There are even charcuterie subscription boxes if you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for a female friend who entertains often. 

9. Herb Garden Kit

What’s better than cooking with fresh herbs? A Back to the Roots Herb Garden Kit is the perfect Christmas gift for a woman who loves making fresh food and who has a green thumb. These kits come pre-made with seeds, pots and even tiny gardening tools.

You can add a plant growth light if your friend’s home doesn’t get good sunlight for a top Christmas gift for women. In fact, this beginner herb garden idea will improve more than just her cooking. Research, including studies published in the National Library of Medicine, has found that gardening can have a profoundly positive impact on mental health.

10. Pizza Oven

Everyone knows that pizza you make at home just isn’t the same as what you can get from your local pizzeria. That is, until you get this fantastic Christmas gift for the woman in your life who loves to cook.

The Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven will allow her to make pies that rival the best pizzas in Manhattan. Plus, a portable model like this is manageable even for smaller outdoor spaces.

11. Unique Snack Subscription

Looking for Christmas gifts for women who love to snack? Get a unique snack subscription box from Universal Yums! Each month, your female friend will get a box full of snacks from a different country. She’ll always have something new to try that would be hard to find in the States.

12. Stylish Cookware Set

Cookware is a fantastic Christmas gift for a woman who loves to cook, especially when it’s pretty. High-quality, stylish cookware can be expensive, so most people won’t buy it for themselves. Perfect as a last minute Christmas gift idea, it’s available in colors all the way from sleek black to rose gold, so find a set that matches her personality and aesthetic!

13. Stand Mixer

The KitchenAid stand mixer is a staple in kitchens worldwide. These mixers are useful, multi-functional and last a lifetime, making them a great Christmas gift for women who bake. As a gift for bakers who are serious about the craft, this is less of a surprise and more of a dream finally realized. For someone who enjoys baking but tires quickly of hand-mixing, this can be the difference between baking once a year and baking whenever the mood strikes. 

Unique Christmas Gifts for Women

14. Online Mixology Classes

Looking for an inexpensive Christmas gift for a woman who has a taste for the best cocktails? She can learn how to make her own with online mixology classes. Whether she wants to make a classy Suissesse, a spicy Bloody Mary or a classic dirty martini, she’ll be learning from an expert. 

15. Wine Tastings

A wine tasting is one of the best gifts for wine lovers. What’s better than giving your female friend the gift of trying a variety of new and unique wines? When you sign your friend up for virtual wine tastings, you're allowing her to dive deeper into the complexities of her favorite drinks. Book for two and make a fun night of it!

16. Photography Classes

In a world where we all have high-end digital cameras in our pockets at all times, the artistic side of photography is often forgotten. Help her upgrade her selfie game or improve her classic photography skills with photography classes.

Whether it’s just for better Instagram pictures or she has aspirations of being a professional photographer, this is a thoughtful gift idea for anyone who wants to capture the world in photos.

17. Professional Pet Portrait

Looking for a cool Christmas gift for a woman who loves her furry friend? Get a professional pet portrait! A professional artist will capture her special pet in a painting fit for a museum. She’ll love it, and it’s one of the top 10 gifts for the woman who has everything. 

18. Weighted Blanket

So, what is the most popular Christmas gift? Weighted blankets are definitely in the mix. This simple and unique idea is a great Christmas gift for a woman who loves to get cozy. Weighted blankets improve sleep, so you’re also giving your friend a serious rest and relaxation gift. 

19. Engraved Drinkware

If you're wondering, “What should I get my girlfriend for Christmas?” May we suggest engraved drinkware? This is a custom and heartfelt gift for women for Christmas, especially those who are hard to shop for. Whether you get her a travel mug with her initials or an engraved flask with her favorite quote, she’ll love this custom gift. 

20. Beauty Advent Calendar   

Beauty advent calendars are a unique Christmas gift for women who love makeup and beauty but seem to already have everything they could want. These calendars usually contain sample sizes of unique products so the recipient can try new things without the commitment of buying a full-price item. This gift keeps on giving all season long. 

21. Creative Thinking Journal

Looking for a top Christmas gift for a woman who loves to write? A creative thinking journal is a great option. Unlike normal journals, creative thinking journals have unique prompts. This helps to get rid of the “terror of the blank page” because it gives the writer a starting point. You can find journals for artists, self-help journals and so much more, so tailor this inexpensive Christmas gift for women to your individual friend.

DIY Christmas Gifts for Women

22. Flower Arranging Classes

What do you get someone for Christmas who has everything? Try virtual flower arranging classes. You can’t go wrong with a gift that teaches a brand-new skill. This is a great gift for women for Christmas, especially for someone who already loves to garden. She can put her gorgeous flowers to good use.

23. Cricut Machine

Cricut machines are famous amongst crafters, so if you’re looking for a Christmas gift for a woman who loves to DIY, look no further. When you give her a Cricut, you’re also giving her endless crafting potential. You can be sure that she’ll be making good use of it for all of her Christmas crafts. 

24. Adult Block Sets

Lego blocks aren’t just for kids. Adult block sets build fantastic and intricate scenes and figures, like succulent gardens, cities and bouquets. They make great Christmas gifts for women who love to build things and put together puzzles. They’re relaxing and the results are beautiful. 

25. DIY Dessert of the Month Subscription

This is another one of the top 10 gifts for a woman who has everything. A DIY dessert of the month subscription isn’t just a snack subscription. The lady in your life will get a full baking kit and recipe for a fancy dessert. All of this means she’ll be able to keep making it in the future. There's no end to the treats with this great gift for women for Christmas.

26. Hard Cider Brewing Kit

Looking for a Christmas gift for a woman who’s always down for a cider? Turn her into a DIY brewer with a hard cider brewing kit. Brewing hard cider seems complicated, but the kits make it user-friendly and fun. The Brooklyn Brew Shop Hard Cider Kit includes the equipment and ingredients she needs for her first batch.

27. Rug Making Kit

This is one of our favorite and most unique gift ideas for women who love to craft. A rug-making kit! Rug-making kits aren’t just for rugs. Your friend will be making wall hangings, tufted coasters, toilet lid covers and more.

Look for something like the Tufting Punch Needle Rug Kit by Tuft Love, which includes a frame, yarn and pattern so she’s not chasing down supplies. Before you know it, her whole house will be full of tufted decor and she’ll be using her new skills for Christmas gifts for the women in her life next year.

Luxury Christmas Gifts for Women

28. Wine Subscription Box

This is one of the best gifts for women who are hard to shop for. Who doesn’t love wine? Better yet, who doesn’t love getting a new bottle of wine to try every month? Pair this with a charcuterie subscription and you’ll have the perfect luxury gift set. Winc Wine Club lets her rate each bottle so that this cool Christmas gift for women gets smarter and even more delicious over time.

29. At-Home Spa Kit

If you're in the unenviable position of needing a luxurious yet inexpensive Christmas gift for women, we’ve got you covered. Make her an at-home spa day kit. This is a great gift for those who deserve a day of rest and relaxation from the comfort of their own homes. Pair together some fizzy DIY bath bombs, luxurious sheet masks, thick lotion and a soft robe for a luxurious gift with a low price tag.

30. Jewelry Subscription Box

Speaking of subscriptions, this is a fantastic gift for a woman who loves to adorn herself in sparkly jewelry. With a jewelry subscription box, she’ll get new accessories to try out every month. A membership with Rocksbox Jewelry Rental lets her try pieces in real life before committing, which keeps her collection evolving. This is one of the best luxury gifts for the woman who has everything. 

31. Customized Loungewear

Finding gift ideas for female friends gets harder the closer you get to the date. Why not get them something totally unique, like customized comfy loungewear? They’ll love lounging around the house in their soft and silky embroidered new outfits made just for them. Sets like the Eberjey Gisele Long PJ Set can be monogrammed through various retailers, turning them into one-of-a-kind pieces.

32. Jewelry Candle

Jewelry candles were all the rage a few years ago, but they’re still some of the best gifts for women. They’re great Christmas gifts for women who love surprises. While most jewelry inside the candles won’t be super luxurious, some pieces are worth thousands of dollars! Brands like Charmed Aroma offer scents ranging from cozy vanilla to fresh linen, each with a hidden piece inside.

33. High-End Handbag

This is the ultimate luxury gift for the woman who has everything. A high-end handbag, if you have the budget for it, can’t be beat. When you’re getting such an expensive Christmas gift for a woman in your life, make sure you know her preferences. A timeless style like the Coach Polished Pebble Leather Willow Tote balances polish with practicality, so she can use it for work, travel and evenings out. But not all luxury handbags will appeal to all women, and so make sure you get something she’ll use!

So, which of these Christmas gifts for women is on your shopping list? Finding the right gift ideas for female friends, partners and family members is tough, so start shopping now. By the time Christmas rolls around, you’ll have everything you need for the perfect holiday. The ladies in your life deserve the best.

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