I work in film and television in Newfoundland, and for my first real job in 2016, Le Creuset was coming to Newfoundland to a big campaign for their new colour, Oyster. It was a crazy over whelming week with a really tiny crew, me being the only local, but on the last day we were packing up all of the hundreds of Le Creuset pieces that they had brought in every colour for the shoot and the head of Le Creuset Canada asked me what my favourite of their colours was, I told him, (can't remember the name but it's a gorgeous teal colour) and he looked around, picked up the biggest sized dutch oven and handed to me and thanked me for my hard work. I knew exactly how much it cost so it took everything in me not to cry right in front of him. It's truly one of my most treasured home items that I will keep forever!
My picks from a picky person: Beef jerky (stop with the cookies) Handmade jam/ herb infused butter High quality coffee In general High quality towels Cast iron care tools Silk pillowcase A nice carrying case for playing cards
My 40 year old son has been diagnosed with a 'fatty liver' something that alcoholics get, even though he is a tee totaller, BUT he drinks pop and eats choc and cookies !!!!!! so at 40 years old he is now on a sugar free diet
Oof, I feel called out for the cookies, because I made monster cookies for everyone last year and am doing the same this year, lol. Nobody else sends cookies, so I figured that would set me apart, and monster cookies are not your average cookie. In place of beef jerky though, I'm also sending my brothers, who don't celebrate Christmas (but didn't turn down last year's food and likely won't this year, either) some summer sausage gift boxes. I'll write that they're just "care packages" instead of presents, lol.
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley almost everyone is on no sugar & low carbs these days to take control of their own health issues but santa loves cookies I have heard. And my neighbours love rum or brandy balls that I make.
@Beware the Lily of the Valley I say know your audience. Too many cookies/ chocolates is overwhelming but I don't see the harm when you know that this isn't the case. Plus yours are home made and therefore thoughtful.
@@kbailey3238 Yeah, all of the family said that they loved them, and a family friend said they would've been disappointed had I not made them again this year. I might cut back making them for my dad's parents as I don't think the sweets are up their lane and the person they would've given them to has a nut allergy (maybe I can try making another cookie that doesn't have peanut butter), but overall, the monster cookies were again a success :)
I just inherited my grand-mothers Le Creuset Dutch Oven (she moved to an elderly home), that she once received as a wedding anniversary gift in the 80s... She used it so much over the years and it is as good as new! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime purchase (per size/shape, obviously 😅🙂).
Add loose leaf tea tins for tea drinkers. Ethnic brick and mortars have reasonably priced teas. I recently bought a tea tin for a picky friend from a Russian market. I stuck with plain black to avoid allergy issues but they have an incredible selection of herbal teas too.
Re the coasters. I have travertine coasters that I got from a second hand store (left-over backsplash tiles) that I just glued felt to the back of. They make me smile whenever I use them.
Excellent list! My family and I don’t do holiday gifts anymore (goodbye, pressure and stress!) but gift things any time we feel like it through the year. Love that these are all beautiful and practical.
I think things with scents can also be difficult for "picky" people. They may have only particular scents they approve of, or no scents they approve of, so candles, lotions or soaps that are scented, they can all be a fail because the scent is off putting for that person.
As someone who really doesn't enjoy scented products, I'm not a fan of them for gift-giving. If you know the person loves scented products then sure, but for a gift that'll suit everyone, they're not great. Like that vetiver one that Nick mentioned - I recently learned what vetiver was when I smelled a shaving cream and went "eww!" It's a polarising scent! To be honest, my go-to-gift for everyone (if I don't know exactly what they want) is local boutique chocolate, as long as I know their dietary requirements (although dark chocolate is gluten free, nut free and vegan so it suits most people). Also I love giving tea towels as a gift and getting them when I travel, which I'm sure not everyone enjoys but it's a useful gift that brightens up the kitchen and doesn't take up a lot of space (and you can wrap other gifts in them if you're giving a bigger gift!)
And with al public spaces being NO Scent places to protect babies, elderly & immune compromised, having any linger in your hair or on clothing is a no no.
My mom can't tolerate most fragrances, so when she is gifted a heavily fragranced hand soap, she usually gives it to me. Personally I'd rather use something that smells pretty, but there are definitely people who are sensitive to that kind of thing.
Yes. Scent is incredibly personal. Even if someone isn't sensitive, they will have their own personal preferences so unless you know they love a certain scent look elsewhere.
I love my Chemex coffee maker. I bought mine when I lived in Mexico, but it was one of the items that I brought with me when I moved back to the US. I've even used it to make sun iced tea in addition to making coffee.
I hate getting *ANY* home decor items and tend to avoid it for anyone else. I never like gifted decor items and have to deal with that awkwardness of knowing this person is never going to see this item in my house. 😂 I’m talking do not give me even a COASTER
I bought a Le Creuset dutch oven for my husband and me. And while we dont use it daily, I do def love it. My husband also looooves the meals i cook with it
I could do almost everything in my kitchen with my Le Crueset dutch oven. Also, I've seen some taste tests comparing the results of things cooked in the instant pot and a dutch oven: The dutch oven won every time. Yes, it's slower. But if you like to cook, it's a crucial tool that will give you outstanding results for a lifetime.
I got a theragun type a few years back. My father who lived his last 5 years with us. He had emphysema and sorry to be gross here but he'd have a tough time bringing up phlegm due to being so weak. It was distressing to watch him try to catch his breath. I bought one of these massage guns and ran it up and down his back, sides and upper chest using the ball attachment. Because he was so skinny, I bought something soft to cushion the ball..... Don't laugh but a cheap dog toy shaped like a slipper fit perfectly (gotta do whatcha gotta do).
I love that you'e wearing what looks like a fine warm woolen shirt, and more specially that it's in "dusty rose pink"☺. By the way, I agree with almost everything in your "2023 trends I Am Not Excited About" video. Except for the Dusty Rose pink💗. I think it's really a mostly flattering kind of colour.✨
You are so right about Le Creuset. I have always wanted to have Le Creuset. I moved to USA from Europe 2 months ago. On my last day in Europe I went hunting a Le Creuset kettle. I knew they would be way more expensive in US, just like kitchenaid costs a fortune in EU. I went into the store & found my dream kettle and they had all the le Creuset stuff there. I went out with the Dutch oven a casserole the kettle & a skittle. I have loved using them here in US & they honestly help me adjust to living here. They are my happy things every day.
I'm immediately ordering one of those wireless charging stones for my mom! I was already planning on getting her a wireless charger, and that one is so much cuter
Beware and read the reviews! It is sold on Amazon and Target web sites and the reviews are terrible. I can understand why. Charging through stone? You don't have to be a geologist to figure that out. Save your money!
I received an Aesop handsoap some years ago and LOVED IT. Now it is my go-to if I don’t have a very specific gift idea and I know the receiver has a taste for the finer things in life. Some more items for the gift list: - A good quality olive oil - Textile napkins - Small spoons for jam/salt/mustard etc. - A butter/cheese knife
Thanks Nick, I have already bought 2 of these as Christmas presents for nieces and nephews and siblings!!! Please put this format on repeat for next year!!!
I've had that candle lighter and a wick trimmer on my amazon wish list for a year and a half - I don't know why I haven't just bought it! Now that's down to $10, it's in the cart!
Love the dusty rose sweater, Nick! A suggestion re: expensive soaps. I periodically drop into Winners. They often have some really nice products at a big discount.
I've broken three chemex carafes, and even more bodum french press carafes. Glass is doomed around me. I have fashioned a pour over with a metal reusable filter and a ceramic jug which I haven't yet broken (give it time). I happen to know that santa is bringing me a stainless steel carafe for xmas. I'm one of the reasons we can't have nice things🙃
Check out Bodum´s stainless steel French Press. It comes in shiny and matte. The design is gorgeous. I´m like you, but I´ve had it for going on 3 years. (The model is called Columbia)
Just ordered the Thera Gun for my husband. He works hard and would really benefit from it. Thanks for sharing it in this guide and your thoughts. Cannot wait to gift it to him!
Love that coffee maker. The large amaryllis bulb that I have would grow so nicely in that with some pretty stones. My French press that was way too hard to clean out so as not to get any grounds into the sink drain also looks really pretty with plants in it. Love glass things repurposed for plants in the windows. No worry about leakage to ruin the gorgeous old wood sills.
I have several Staub and La Creuset Dutch ovens. They are in different sizes and are absolutely fantastic to cook with. Definitely a must have in any kitchen.
Oh, Nick . . . this was awesome. Well done. I agree with almost everything (love my 30 year old Le Creuset!). My mother-in-law, now in her 80s, is the most impossible person to shop for. She owns multiple houses in Vancouver, so not a poor woman. But she grew up in Northern Italy during WWII, and is frugal beyond belief (maybe why she can afford multiple homes in Vancouver). We've tried everything! And she wants to open a gift, for sure. She doesn't care about anything even remotely fancy. Has all the do-dads and so on. If you give her consumables (my favourite, btw), she will put them in a drawer (one day I will collect all these old soaps and whatnot). We tried experiences . . . but she has anxiety so she hated theatre, and going to restaurants was a nightmare too. Every 10 years her TV fails, so we can buy her a new one. This year it's December 20th and my husband and I are blank. And then you said "Dyson". Problem solved! She loves cleaning, so that will be perfect. Thanks, bello!
Thanks, Nick, the Fable spoons are the perfect Christmas/ significant birthday gift for a friend who "doesn't want anything" but is always hosting welcoming gatherings. I was stumped!
I have been on an anti-MLM binge as of late (anti multi-level-marketing, "social networking", or whatever else the huns want to call it these days) and the moment you said Sage sells essential oils, I immediately said, "Oh, no" 😂. But I'm going to assume Sage is a legitimate business (not some consultant calling it their own "business"), so that's good. Edit: With that last entry...here I am sitting next to the Lodge dutch oven I got my mom for $40 from Walmart, already wrapped to be put under her tree today 😅. I have the same one and neither of us are top-tier chefs, so...I hope it still holds up to whatever we do with it, lol. I've not tried putting mine in the oven yet, but it had a slew of reviews from bread makers who said they had and it worked great...reviews I didn't read until AFTER I had bought mine, so...happy it seems to be durable!
I make wire wrapped jewellery and have a similar issue whenever I talk about crystals or put them on my Christmas list. I like them cos they're pretty, not because I think they're medicine 😅
I inherited my mom's 1952 Le Creuset dutch oven - I made a delicious curry in it today - it is the best thing in my kitchen. My son will inherit it when I am gone.
If the size of your heart and their love of cooking exceed the size of your wallet, Cuisinart makes some excellent, beautiful enameled dutch ovens as well! They cost a lot less than the Le Creuset while still being a really great quality piece of cookware. They were a runner up to the Le Creuset in Cooks Illustrated's ratings.
@@Motherhubbard170 I like them both wsys. Years ago, J.C. Penny sold a line of candles called Mrs. Bakers. These jar candles had such wonderful scents and lasted a long time. I loved their cranberry scent but they disappeared. The Mrs. Baker's line actually had better scent than Yankee Candles.
My best friend was in love with the honey colored le creuset a few years ago so I ended up getting her a Dutch oven as a house warming gift. Needless to say it went over well.
I looooove Le Creuset. I have a small pot with the lid turning into a small pan and I treasure them. Actually what I’m asking for Christmas this year is the Creuset crepe pan because I need a new crepe pan and if you’re gonna ask for it as a Christmas present, well let’s spurge right? 😁
Ok, now THAT shirt is definitely dusty pink. The one in the video where you were all "bleh, pink"...that was really like a wine color. This shirt is the color you hate, Nick. 😉😄
Picky person here! Hate the coasters. Picky people like things that look good and function well. A coaster should be really, really thin. If you misplace your glass on a thick coaster, it will fall over. Disaster.
You are right. I bought stone coasters and they are pretty, but tall. So if you slightly miss putting a drink on there it will tip and make a mess, you have to be precise. This has proven to be a problem with older guests, maybe eyesight isn't as good, aim not as accurate.
I looooove Vessi shoes!! I learned about them from Linus Tech who has them as a sponsor all the time. The weekend shoes are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I just want all the colors!!
I bought my first Le Creuset (in meringue as well) last Christmas, and since then I have bought four more. You’re right, I’ve had other Dutch ovens and none compare.
I got a Cuisinart Dutch oven on sale at Canadian Tire for $60. It’s just as good as the Le Creuset. Still, those things are way too heavy to cook safely, so I just use it to bake artisan bread and continue to use my stainless for most things.
Hi Nick Yes you did give me an idea about what shoes to get for my son. He complains about wet feet from his sneakers so I think the vesse (sp?) will work great. I like the Dutch oven idea but I’m little and I don’t think I can pick it up. 😟I’m just not strong enough. So I have to use Farberware bc it’s so light even filled with food or water. Not a great pot but practical for me. Love that lulu candle you told us about last time. Great scent strength even the little one!!! May try the other one too! Happy holiday season to you as well!
Few people can pick up the cast iron dutch oven easily especially if it is full of food. I have one and never use it. They also stain easily and will eventually chip. It's more of a vanity kitchen item like marble counter tops, name/looks over function.
Vessi shoes are amazing. Comfortable, not sweaty and truly waterproof. I bought my first pair because I wear expensive orthotics and wanted to protect them from salt water. I had only ever seen the adds on UA-cam and was hoping I wasn't being scammed by slick adverts. They are even bit as good as stated in the adds, maybe better!
Nick, I love your channel and really enjoy your videos. And I love you, too! I have a request: could you talk about people's houses but the ones which are not standard and not pretty. I don't mean to make fun of them; I mean to give suggestions. Like many people who watch your channel, my house is not at all standard. I live in a house built in the 1700's and I would like to know what you would suggest for my tiny, tiny kitchen. Or what about someone who lives in a mobile home? What could they do to improve the look there? An apartment which was last renovated in the 70's? I understand you are a designer, but please help those who are stuck in really difficult living situations! You won't have time to read this, but at least I tried!
Had to pause video and order Aesop soap to finish off my ML Christmas gift. I needed a little extra something to top of the specific towel set she asked for her new renovated bathroom.
Nick you are a funny guy... If I knew you personally I think you would be a bit of a snob. Don't get me wrong you have every right to be a snob and like what you like. However because you have the ability to read the room and live and let live philosophy it balances out your snobby criticalness.. you also have a funny sense of humor wearing pink colored sweater. That's why we love you.
Nick is trolling us with the dusty mauve sweater 😂
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“Ewww I hate mauve , however you say it, grossedy gross” “Oooooooh this saweeter!! Likely like!!! “. 😂🤣. Love ya!
Love you Nick in every color.
First thing I noticed too.
Yep…. We should have a contest: how many dusty rose sweaters does Nick own?
I work in film and television in Newfoundland, and for my first real job in 2016, Le Creuset was coming to Newfoundland to a big campaign for their new colour, Oyster. It was a crazy over whelming week with a really tiny crew, me being the only local, but on the last day we were packing up all of the hundreds of Le Creuset pieces that they had brought in every colour for the shoot and the head of Le Creuset Canada asked me what my favourite of their colours was, I told him, (can't remember the name but it's a gorgeous teal colour) and he looked around, picked up the biggest sized dutch oven and handed to me and thanked me for my hard work. I knew exactly how much it cost so it took everything in me not to cry right in front of him. It's truly one of my most treasured home items that I will keep forever!
Oh, wow! That’s super nice of them. (p.s. I’d have chosen teal color also.)
Sweet story!
Great story!
It'll last forever too!
I always pick teal or turquoise! It follows me 😄 Awesome story!
Mauve has entered the chat!
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My picks from a picky person:
Beef jerky (stop with the cookies)
Handmade jam/ herb infused butter
High quality coffee
In general High quality towels
Cast iron care tools
Silk pillowcase
A nice carrying case for playing cards
My 40 year old son has been diagnosed with a 'fatty liver' something that alcoholics get, even though he is a tee totaller, BUT he drinks pop and eats choc and cookies !!!!!! so at 40 years old he is now on a sugar free diet
Oof, I feel called out for the cookies, because I made monster cookies for everyone last year and am doing the same this year, lol. Nobody else sends cookies, so I figured that would set me apart, and monster cookies are not your average cookie.
In place of beef jerky though, I'm also sending my brothers, who don't celebrate Christmas (but didn't turn down last year's food and likely won't this year, either) some summer sausage gift boxes. I'll write that they're just "care packages" instead of presents, lol.
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley almost everyone is on no sugar & low carbs these days to take control of their own health issues but santa loves cookies I have heard. And my neighbours love rum or brandy balls that I make.
@Beware the Lily of the Valley I say know your audience. Too many cookies/ chocolates is overwhelming but I don't see the harm when you know that this isn't the case. Plus yours are home made and therefore thoughtful.
@@kbailey3238 Yeah, all of the family said that they loved them, and a family friend said they would've been disappointed had I not made them again this year. I might cut back making them for my dad's parents as I don't think the sweets are up their lane and the person they would've given them to has a nut allergy (maybe I can try making another cookie that doesn't have peanut butter), but overall, the monster cookies were again a success :)
I like your dusty rose sweater! Just kidding, you always look great. I love your channel!
He must really love the color dusty rose to wear it!
It is truly dusty rose. Not even kidding.
“I’m not in the outdoor space” and “You should protect your stuff” are my takeaways. 😂
Ok. So this sweater IS actually mauve. You should wear it more often, it’s a flattering color for you.👚💕
I just inherited my grand-mothers Le Creuset Dutch Oven (she moved to an elderly home), that she once received as a wedding anniversary gift in the 80s... She used it so much over the years and it is as good as new! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime purchase (per size/shape, obviously 😅🙂).
It’s a “buy once cry once” purchase for sure
How special!! Love cooking in my mom's 16 qt copper bottom Revereware pot.
I literally have 4 different sizes, I guess the grandkids can all get one someday!
I never new the call them Dutch oven in English😉. I only knew the Dutch name for it. But we have different brands overhere.
A truly unique gift list, you can tell right away that it was put together with heart. Thank you, Nick!
Add loose leaf tea tins for tea drinkers. Ethnic brick and mortars have reasonably priced teas. I recently bought a tea tin for a picky friend from a Russian market. I stuck with plain black to avoid allergy issues but they have an incredible selection of herbal teas too.
Re the coasters. I have travertine coasters that I got from a second hand store (left-over backsplash tiles) that I just glued felt to the back of. They make me smile whenever I use them.
Ohhhh I love that you are helping out Arvin. He’s so great and it’s nice to see UA-camrs collaborating and building each other up!
This video is actually SO helpful--even for people who aren't picky, coming up with cool gift ideas every year isn't always easy. Thanks Nick 🤓
Love the Yeti insulator. If you have a coffee drinker friend, the Yeti mugs are amazing - they keep coffee warm for literal hours.
The Massage gun was the perfect gift for my husband (blue collar worker), 2 years later and he still loves it 😊
I use it all the time!
I bought myself a Le Creuset dutch oven last year and you're right, it's the best ever!
Excellent list! My family and I don’t do holiday gifts anymore (goodbye, pressure and stress!) but gift things any time we feel like it through the year. Love that these are all beautiful and practical.
I think things with scents can also be difficult for "picky" people. They may have only particular scents they approve of, or no scents they approve of, so candles, lotions or soaps that are scented, they can all be a fail because the scent is off putting for that person.
As someone who really doesn't enjoy scented products, I'm not a fan of them for gift-giving. If you know the person loves scented products then sure, but for a gift that'll suit everyone, they're not great. Like that vetiver one that Nick mentioned - I recently learned what vetiver was when I smelled a shaving cream and went "eww!" It's a polarising scent! To be honest, my go-to-gift for everyone (if I don't know exactly what they want) is local boutique chocolate, as long as I know their dietary requirements (although dark chocolate is gluten free, nut free and vegan so it suits most people). Also I love giving tea towels as a gift and getting them when I travel, which I'm sure not everyone enjoys but it's a useful gift that brightens up the kitchen and doesn't take up a lot of space (and you can wrap other gifts in them if you're giving a bigger gift!)
@@infamoussphere7228 I actually love tea towels as a gift. A good quality kitchen towel is very pleasing to use!
And with al public spaces being NO Scent places to protect babies, elderly & immune compromised, having any linger in your hair or on clothing is a no no.
My mom can't tolerate most fragrances, so when she is gifted a heavily fragranced hand soap, she usually gives it to me. Personally I'd rather use something that smells pretty, but there are definitely people who are sensitive to that kind of thing.
Brother-in-law done! (Yeti coozie) Thanks, he was the last person on my list, which means I'm officially done Christmas shopping!!!
A word of warning about giving soap-I’ve had several support personnel (secretaries etc. Tell me they hated getting soap.
Yes. Scent is incredibly personal. Even if someone isn't sensitive, they will have their own personal preferences so unless you know they love a certain scent look elsewhere.
I love my Chemex coffee maker. I bought mine when I lived in Mexico, but it was one of the items that I brought with me when I moved back to the US. I've even used it to make sun iced tea in addition to making coffee.
Last month I found an orange Le Crueset dutch oven in the shape of a pumpkin at the thrift store--12.99! You bet I snagged that thing immediately!
I hate getting *ANY* home decor items and tend to avoid it for anyone else. I never like gifted decor items and have to deal with that awkwardness of knowing this person is never going to see this item in my house. 😂 I’m talking do not give me even a COASTER
I bought a Le Creuset dutch oven for my husband and me. And while we dont use it daily, I do def love it. My husband also looooves the meals i cook with it
I love nice soap to wash my hands. I still maintain my budget by either thrifting it or buying it at estate and garage sales.
Try Winners!
Walking by Saje in the mall gives me a headache! I can’t imagine going in.
“Don’t like dusty rose…” uh ummm….. LOL. Lovely colour on you!
Your gift guides have been SO helpful as I shop for my husband and family.
I could do almost everything in my kitchen with my Le Crueset dutch oven.
Also, I've seen some taste tests comparing the results of things cooked in the instant pot and a dutch oven: The dutch oven won every time.
Yes, it's slower. But if you like to cook, it's a crucial tool that will give you outstanding results for a lifetime.
Nick's Gift Guide?!?! I could not click fast enough!
I absolutely LOVE my Le Creuset!! I gifted a piece to my niece when she moved to LA. Great gift lists. 🎄
I love my Le Cruset and Staub Dutch ovens. I love my theragun. I will buy the green glass vase for the floral arranging ridges and the candle lighter.
Yep, just bought a Le Creuset -- I'm not a enthusiastic cook, but LOOKS GREAT on my kitchen shelf!!
I got a theragun type a few years back. My father who lived his last 5 years with us. He had emphysema and sorry to be gross here but he'd have a tough time bringing up phlegm due to being so weak. It was distressing to watch him try to catch his breath. I bought one of these massage guns and ran it up and down his back, sides and upper chest using the ball attachment. Because he was so skinny, I bought something soft to cushion the ball..... Don't laugh but a cheap dog toy shaped like a slipper fit perfectly (gotta do whatcha gotta do).
I love that you'e wearing what looks like a fine warm woolen shirt, and more specially that it's in "dusty rose pink"☺.
By the way, I agree with almost everything in your "2023 trends I Am Not Excited About" video. Except for the Dusty Rose pink💗. I think it's really a mostly flattering kind of colour.✨
You are so right about Le Creuset.
I have always wanted to have Le Creuset.
I moved to USA from Europe 2 months ago. On my last day in Europe I went hunting a Le Creuset kettle. I knew they would be way more expensive in US, just like kitchenaid costs a fortune in EU.
I went into the store & found my dream kettle and they had all the le Creuset stuff there. I went out with the Dutch oven a casserole the kettle & a skittle.
I have loved using them here in US & they honestly help me adjust to living here. They are my happy things every day.
I'm immediately ordering one of those wireless charging stones for my mom! I was already planning on getting her a wireless charger, and that one is so much cuter
Beware and read the reviews! It is sold on Amazon and Target web sites and the reviews are terrible. I can understand why. Charging through stone? You don't have to be a geologist to figure that out. Save your money!
I bought a Le Creuset Dutch oven for my daughter for Christmas this year. Glad you love it!
I received an Aesop handsoap some years ago and LOVED IT. Now it is my go-to if I don’t have a very specific gift idea and I know the receiver has a taste for the finer things in life.
Some more items for the gift list:
- A good quality olive oil
- Textile napkins
- Small spoons for jam/salt/mustard etc.
- A butter/cheese knife
“Beer o’clock”… crying laughing right now. Right!?! That type are so incredibly tacky!
I forgot to add, I LOVE the pink of your sweater on you !!!🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
does that candle lighter doubles as a taser?
Thanks Nick, I have already bought 2 of these as Christmas presents for nieces and nephews and siblings!!!
Please put this format on repeat for next year!!!
I've had that candle lighter and a wick trimmer on my amazon wish list for a year and a half - I don't know why I haven't just bought it! Now that's down to $10, it's in the cart!
Love the dusty rose sweater, Nick!
A suggestion re: expensive soaps. I periodically drop into Winners. They often have some really nice products at a big discount.
yes, imported soaps from Europe, fantastic, best ever 'difuser' when opened
I've broken three chemex carafes, and even more bodum french press carafes. Glass is doomed around me. I have fashioned a pour over with a metal reusable filter and a ceramic jug which I haven't yet broken (give it time). I happen to know that santa is bringing me a stainless steel carafe for xmas. I'm one of the reasons we can't have nice things🙃
Check out Bodum´s stainless steel French Press. It comes in shiny and matte. The design is gorgeous. I´m like you, but I´ve had it for going on 3 years. (The model is called Columbia)
@@alexsilva-vn7jc I think this is the one Santa is bringing me!🎅How will my butter fingers wreck this one? Is it bouncy? 😉
@@nancyneyedly4587 It is, pretty much! Fear not, you can probably continue the path of destruction by cracking a floor tile with it! 🤣🤣
Just ordered the Thera Gun for my husband. He works hard and would really benefit from it. Thanks for sharing it in this guide and your thoughts. Cannot wait to gift it to him!
Love that coffee maker. The large amaryllis bulb that I have would grow so nicely in that with some pretty stones. My French press that was way too hard to clean out so as not to get any grounds into the sink drain also looks really pretty with plants in it. Love glass things repurposed for plants in the windows. No worry about leakage to ruin the gorgeous old wood sills.
I have several Staub and La Creuset Dutch ovens. They are in different sizes and are absolutely fantastic to cook with. Definitely a must have in any kitchen.
Those lighters are half off on Amazon right now it's amazing ty I ordered a few
You have to admit, you look really good in this color!
Oh, Nick . . . this was awesome. Well done. I agree with almost everything (love my 30 year old Le Creuset!). My mother-in-law, now in her 80s, is the most impossible person to shop for. She owns multiple houses in Vancouver, so not a poor woman. But she grew up in Northern Italy during WWII, and is frugal beyond belief (maybe why she can afford multiple homes in Vancouver). We've tried everything! And she wants to open a gift, for sure. She doesn't care about anything even remotely fancy. Has all the do-dads and so on. If you give her consumables (my favourite, btw), she will put them in a drawer (one day I will collect all these old soaps and whatnot). We tried experiences . . . but she has anxiety so she hated theatre, and going to restaurants was a nightmare too. Every 10 years her TV fails, so we can buy her a new one. This year it's December 20th and my husband and I are blank. And then you said "Dyson". Problem solved! She loves cleaning, so that will be perfect. Thanks, bello!
Thanks, Nick, the Fable spoons are the perfect Christmas/ significant birthday gift for a friend who "doesn't want anything" but is always hosting welcoming gatherings. I was stumped!
I clicked on my notification SO fast!!!! 😂 Gift shopping can be really hard for me so thank you!
You are so welcome!
Considering your previous video… funny seeing you are wearing blush again! 😂
Nick is rocking THE dusty mauve!!
Awe Nick thank you! I’m getting one of each for myself…since I’m the pickiest person I know. Great help for many of original nice gift ideas.❤
I have been on an anti-MLM binge as of late (anti multi-level-marketing, "social networking", or whatever else the huns want to call it these days) and the moment you said Sage sells essential oils, I immediately said, "Oh, no" 😂. But I'm going to assume Sage is a legitimate business (not some consultant calling it their own "business"), so that's good.
Edit: With that last entry...here I am sitting next to the Lodge dutch oven I got my mom for $40 from Walmart, already wrapped to be put under her tree today 😅. I have the same one and neither of us are top-tier chefs, so...I hope it still holds up to whatever we do with it, lol. I've not tried putting mine in the oven yet, but it had a slew of reviews from bread makers who said they had and it worked great...reviews I didn't read until AFTER I had bought mine, so...happy it seems to be durable!
I make wire wrapped jewellery and have a similar issue whenever I talk about crystals or put them on my Christmas list. I like them cos they're pretty, not because I think they're medicine 😅
Thanks for the great ideas. Warmest Holiday Wishes to You and Yours, Nick.
I inherited my mom's 1952 Le Creuset dutch oven - I made a delicious curry in it today - it is the best thing in my kitchen. My son will inherit it when I am gone.
Nick, this list is spot on. Very helpful. I'm heading to Fable asap.
Watching you makes me smile. Thank you!
I need to save this video to access the information throughout the year. Thank you for your practical ideas and specifics on purchasing them.
I'm with you on the Le Creuset. I have the orange pumpkin shaped one. Beautiful and functional.
This is really the best gift guide, for all year round! Thanks Nick.
Wow, Nick, you're in the future.. Holiday gift guide 2023.. :D ;)
This is great. Useful and beautiful gifts that won’t break the bank. Thank you, Nick.
Amazing ideas - best gift guide I’ve seen this year!
Yay! Thank you!
If the size of your heart and their love of cooking exceed the size of your wallet, Cuisinart makes some excellent, beautiful enameled dutch ovens as well! They cost a lot less than the Le Creuset while still being a really great quality piece of cookware. They were a runner up to the Le Creuset in Cooks Illustrated's ratings.
Hey, Nick! Not so fast! I still like Yankee Candles. 😁
more so when they're not lite , just opened to scent the room
@@Motherhubbard170 I like them both wsys. Years ago, J.C. Penny sold a line of candles called Mrs. Bakers. These jar candles had such wonderful scents and lasted a long time. I loved their cranberry scent but they disappeared. The Mrs. Baker's line actually had better scent than Yankee Candles.
My best friend was in love with the honey colored le creuset a few years ago so I ended up getting her a Dutch oven as a house warming gift. Needless to say it went over well.
Vessi shoes are awesome! Our whole family is hooked, and they are Canadian to boot!!
pun intended :)
Nick, I just started watching your videos a couple weeks ago...are you wearing dusty mauve or is it my monitor color?
I looooove Le Creuset. I have a small pot with the lid turning into a small pan and I treasure them. Actually what I’m asking for Christmas this year is the Creuset crepe pan because I need a new crepe pan and if you’re gonna ask for it as a Christmas present, well let’s spurge right? 😁
Two nights ago, I finished that Jasmine, oud, and sandalwood candle from Lulu Candles that you showed a picture of. 10/10 would recommend.
I need to order another too! Burning the Arvin candle until I reorder.
@@Nick_Lewis I'm currently burning one from a local small business.
I’m doing the lighters for part of my gal pal gift exchange this year. Thanks Nick 😊
I really enjoy my Vessi Weekend shoes. I just got them for Black Friday. I have a Paderno Dutch oven and I Love it!
I thought LE CREUSET was overrated until my daughter got a full set for her wedding! Everything cooks very uniformly!
I really like your ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Ok, now THAT shirt is definitely dusty pink. The one in the video where you were all "bleh, pink"...that was really like a wine color. This shirt is the color you hate, Nick. 😉😄
The only probem with the Dutch oven is the weight.
It's the Dusty Rose sweater for me 😀
Picky person here! Hate the coasters. Picky people like things that look good and function well. A coaster should be really, really thin. If you misplace your glass on a thick coaster, it will fall over. Disaster.
also coasters should be absorbant
You are right. I bought stone coasters and they are pretty, but tall. So if you slightly miss putting a drink on there it will tip and make a mess, you have to be precise. This has proven to be a problem with older guests, maybe eyesight isn't as good, aim not as accurate.
Yeti is the best. The 20 oz tumbler keeps liquid hot (or cold) for many hours.
Great ideas thank you! Love your Christmas decor in the background!
I just had to go check my calendar to make sure it’s not already 2023. I was worried I was off by a year! 😂
I looooove Vessi shoes!! I learned about them from Linus Tech who has them as a sponsor all the time. The weekend shoes are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I just want all the colors!!
I bought my first Le Creuset (in meringue as well) last Christmas, and since then I have bought four more. You’re right, I’ve had other Dutch ovens and none compare.
Thanks! I have a couple of folks who need an elegant candle lighter.
I love, love, love my Vessi shoes! My next pair will definitely be the weekenders.
Just stumbled upon your channel. You are a GEM! I subscribed.
Thanks so much for the great gift ideas! I will be buying them for myself!😉
🤣🤣🤣the foam thing… loved your suggestions Nick ❤
Hee, hee. I bought the lighter last year as a gift and ended up keeping it for myself!
I got a Cuisinart Dutch oven on sale at Canadian Tire for $60. It’s just as good as the Le Creuset. Still, those things are way too heavy to cook safely, so I just use it to bake artisan bread and continue to use my stainless for most things.
Hi Nick
Yes you did give me an idea about what shoes to get for my son. He complains about wet feet from his sneakers so I think the vesse (sp?) will work great. I like the Dutch oven idea but I’m little and I don’t think I can pick it up. 😟I’m just not strong enough. So I have to use Farberware bc it’s so light even filled with food or water. Not a great pot but practical for me. Love that lulu candle you told us about last time. Great scent strength even the little one!!! May try the other one too! Happy holiday season to you as well!
Few people can pick up the cast iron dutch oven easily especially if it is full of food. I have one and never use it. They also stain easily and will eventually chip. It's more of a vanity kitchen item like marble counter tops, name/looks over function.
Vessi shoes are amazing. Comfortable, not sweaty and truly waterproof. I bought my first pair because I wear expensive orthotics and wanted to protect them from salt water. I had only ever seen the adds on UA-cam and was hoping I wasn't being scammed by slick adverts. They are even bit as good as stated in the adds, maybe better!
Nick, I love your channel and really enjoy your videos. And I love you, too!
I have a request: could you talk about people's houses but the ones which are not standard and not pretty. I don't mean to make fun of them; I mean to give suggestions. Like many people who watch your channel, my house is not at all standard. I live in a house built in the 1700's and I would like to know what you would suggest for my tiny, tiny kitchen. Or what about someone who lives in a mobile home? What could they do to improve the look there? An apartment which was last renovated in the 70's?
I understand you are a designer, but please help those who are stuck in really difficult living situations!
You won't have time to read this, but at least I tried!
Thank you Nick great gift ideas! Love the mauve sweater on you! 😁
Great suggestions! Thank you!
Had to pause video and order Aesop soap to finish off my ML Christmas gift. I needed a little extra something to top of the specific towel set she asked for her new renovated bathroom.
Nick you are a funny guy... If I knew you personally I think you would be a bit of a snob. Don't get me wrong you have every right to be a snob and like what you like. However because you have the ability to read the room and live and let live philosophy it balances out your snobby criticalness.. you also have a funny sense of humor wearing pink colored sweater. That's why we love you.