We know it's only October, but of course, the beginning of this month brings on the start of Holiday Season 2023! Every week up until December, we will be releasing gift guides featuring our favorite brands, for the loved ones in your life. We hope you find gifts that speak to you - and the people close to you! Leave them with something to remember you by, this holiday season.

Gift Guide #1: The First Homebody

For the homebody in your life, we have a collection of gifts that'll make there safe space even warmer, cozier, and representative of who they are as a person.

**Ahista Tea -** **Ahista Tea Mini Tins**

One of our favorite tea brands - Ahista! Ahista tea aims to change the way Indian tea culture is perceived in the west. Ahista works with Michelin starred restaurants, luxury boutique hotels, plant based cafes, and coffee houses around the world. Ahista’s Tea Mini Tins, perfect for the cozy homebody in your life. These mini tea tins are filled with delicious loose leaf tea.

**Scrumptious Wicks -** **Scrumptious Wicks Tin Bundle**
Light up a life with Scrumptious Wicks candles. Non-toxic, handmade, and made with love. These candles are long lasting, and are bound to make you a little nostalgic with their familiar and comforting scents! What’s a homebody without the perfect candle to light? Scrumptious wick tin bundles are the ideal gift for the chilly weather to come. Spark the wick, let the aroma fill your atmosphere.

**Mudita Earth -** **Mudita Earth Revitalizing Day Cream**

Founded by mother-daughter duo Jessica and Pooja Chopra, Mudita Earth is a skincare brand rooted in Ayurveda. These products are simple, easy to use, and unintimidating. Stay moisturized, even if you’re spending the day at home! Mudita Earth’s Revitalizing Day Cream works for any age, and all types of skin. Lather up and beat the cold.

**Elements Truffles -** **Elements Truffles Hot Chocolate Pack**

Elements Truffles - “Function meets gorgeous meets yum” and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. With Ayurvedic ingredients and properties, Elements Truffles has perfected the combination of nourishing and satisfying. Hot chocolate AND Ayurveda?! Say less. Elements Truffle’s Hot Chocolate is made with raw, organic, fair-trade cacao and includes ayurvedic adaptogens. The perfect treat after a long day.

**Sani -** **Sani Loungewear Set**

Founded by sister duo Ritiki and Niki, Sani was created to increase the visibility of South Asian craftsmanship - while interweaving the West and East. With the colder months approaching, it can get difficult to stay motivated for events and gatherings. With Sani’s loungewear, take yourself from day to night. Dress these sets up or down to your liking!

Gift Guide #2: The Busybody

For the busybody in your life we've put together a bunch of favorites that'll help make their life easier. This person is always on the go, with places to be and people to see. They've got an agenda, and of course, they'll have the perfect look to go with it. We hope you find something that reminds you of them!

**Silk & Sonder:** **Design my Life Set**

Silk & Sonder is a platform designed to help individuals re-align themselves with their goals, find clarity, connection, compassion, creativity and unlock their potential. Gift the on-the-go individual in your life Silk & Sonder’s Design My Life Gift Set. This set is created to help reach your long-term goals and dreams, while putting them into actionable items. Get to work after the holidays with the Design My Life Gift Set!

**Wander Beauty:** **Baggage Claim Eye Masks**

Wander Beauty is designed by an incredible, inspiring, on the go female entrepreneur, and made for the individual who is constantly on the move. As Wander Beauty says - your beauty essentials should work as hard as you do!For the constant traveler, Wander Beauty’s Baggage Claim Eye Masks will keep those puffy lids and dark circles at bay. Pop them on in your flight, take them off before baggage claim.

**Ministry of Kaapi:** **O.G Travel Set**

This holiday season, support a woman owned, direct-trade, wildlife friendly coffee company that sources, imports, and roasts “damn fine” Indian coffee. From their Ritual Set, to their coffee powders, to must-need coffee making necessities, the Ministry of Kaapi has you covered. We’ve all heard of South Indian filter coffee, and now you can make it on the go. Caffeine and busy schedules go hand in hand. Ministry of Kaapi’s O.G Travel Set will come to the rescue.

**Sach Foods:** **Paneer Meal Kit Sampler Pack**

What’s not to love about paneer?! Sach foods was founded by Jasleen and Tarush Agarwal in 2019. When the couple first moved to the US, they struggled to find good quality vegetarian food - including our beloved paneer. Thus came the idea for Sach Foods! Gift Sach foods’ variety of paneers to your loved one(s). Being busy and eating nutritious meals don’t have to be mutually exclusive! Gift the gift that keeps on giving - Sach Foods’ Paneer Meal Kit’s are perfect for anyone on the go, looking to stay on track.

**Lilith NYC:** **Caudal Lure Kali Blue Sneakers**

Founded by Sarah Sukumaran, Lilith NYC is a Queens based footwear brand for women and femmes. Lilith NYC believes deeply in empowering women and femmes to express their individuality - in whatever way that means. Gift your favorite friend these effortlessly cool and versatile Lilith Caudal Lure sneakers this holiday season!To be on the go, you need some on the go kicks. Check out Lillith’s Caudal Lure Kali Blue Sneakers - dress them up and down, according to your style, and be on your way.

Gift Guide #3: The Diva!

For the Diva in your life, get them the best gifts that make them stand out. Wherever they go, they always turn heads. And they love the attention. They’re always on top of the latest trends, and find ways to make themselves more confident in their own skin.

**Tinto Amorio:** **Spritzer Sampler**

Tinto Amorio is a natural wines brand catered to individuals who live life to the fullest, with the right amount of balance. These high quality wines suit everyone’s taste. The Tinto Amorio Spritzer Sampler is the perfect way to introduce your loved one to the brand - they’ll never go back after having a sip of Tinto!

**Kufli Beauty:** **Best Selling Kajal Duo**

Name a better duo than a diva and the best kajal, we’ll wait! Founded by Priyanka Ganjoo, Kulfi Beauty is a gorgeous beauty brand focusing on inclusivity, creativity - and bringing out your bold side. You can never go wrong with this set of classic kajals.

**Reemat Designs:** **Pave Drop Pink Earrings**

Founder Reena Mathur brings her eye for precision to every piece of ReeMat Designs jewelry. The jewelry embodies her passion for art and her personal style, influenced by the concept of East meets West. ReeMat Designs’ Pave Drop Pink Earrings are the perfect head turners for the diva in your life.

**Mor Collections:** **Vidya Neck Cape**

Created out of founder Mayuri’s frustration with the lack of trend focused and versatile South Asian clothing, Mor Collections is redefining the South Asian fashion experience in the US. Mor’s Vidya Neck Cape is a stunning addition to any closet. Spice up any outfit and make a statement with the Vidya Neck Cape!

**Marble Lotus:** **Lotus Diya Set**

Marble Lotus tastefully brings the essence of South Asian culture through their gorgeous homeware. This Lotus Diya set is elegant, timeless, and the perfect addition to any warm. Cozy, with a touch of culture!

Gift Guide #4: The Foodie!

For this round of our gift guides, we have a bunch of delicious (tasting or smelling) products picked out for the foodie in your life. This person lives and breathes for anything related to food - they know the best spots in town, will have a list of local restaurants to check out while traveling, and create the best spreads. We hope you find something up to their taste!

**Diaspora Co:** **The Trio**

The Diaspora Co. top three most well loved spices can be in your pantry! Aranya Black pepper, Jodhana Cumin, and Sirarakhong Hathei Chili. Sana Javeri Kadri continuously learned how not much has changed systematically within the food industry since colonial conquests. The desire for spices continues, while leaving farmers unsupported, and the intensity of capitalism causing the end product on our shelves to be wildly different from its origin. Sana wanted to change that as much as possible, and set on to conduct research in India back in 2016. A year later, Sana founded Diaspora Co.

**Mudita Earth: Blueberry & Papaya Serum**

The perfect serum for anyone of all ages. This serum might smell edible - and it’s certainly a delicious treat for your skin. Blueberry and Papaya oil will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated with a gorgeous complexion. Founded by mother-daughter duo Jessica and Pooja Chopra, Mudita Earth is a skincare brand rooted in Ayurveda. These products are simple, easy to use, and unintimidating.

**Brightland: The Mini Essentials**

You’ve probably heard of Brightland and their incredible olive oils, vinegars, and honeys, but have you tried them?! Brightland was born out of a wish for time-honored food production, and the strong belief in the land that provides us with an abundance of nourishment. Gift Brightland’s Mini Essentials this holiday season - the perfect introduction to Brightland, and an instant staple in a foodie’s pantry.

**PAAL: Coconut Sugar**

Paal’s coconut sugar is a new way to make your cooking and baking just a little healthier, and a whole lot tastier. Add Paal’s Coconut Sugar to coffee, cookies, or any baked goods.

**Scrumptious Wicks:** **Mint Chutney Candle**

Add a burst of flavor into a foodie’s life with Scrumptious Wicks Mint Chutney candle! This candle’s aroma will bring some brightness to your lovely space.

Gift Guide #5: The Creative!

For “The Creative” series of gift guides, we have a collection or products that’ll let the most creative individuals in your life express themselves in whichever way they feel. This individual has an eye for all things artsy - they experiment with new looks, with different mediums to share their thoughts on our world, and always catch you by surprise with the things they observe and learn. We’re sure they’ll find a new way to use each of these products, too.

**Live Tinted:** **Lip & Cheek Multistick**

Live Tinted, founded by the ever inspiring Deepica Mutyala, is changing the beauty narrative while celebrating and uniting beauty for all tinted skins. This holiday season, introduce your loved one(s) to a brand that is changing the industry. Who has time to worry about multiple products to get the right makeup look?! Which purse or bag can fit it all?! Live Tinted’s Huestick is everything you need in one gorgeous product. From lip tint, to blush, to eyeshadow, to color correcting. This is all you need.

**Kolkata Chai:** **Chai Trio Variety Pack**

You’ve heard of Kolkata Chai - now is the opportunity to bring the infamous Chai to you! For the Creative in your life, give them the delicious, heartwarming gift of chai mixes. A familiar taste and feeling to keep them going through their creative endeavors, whatever they may be. This trio set includes Kolkata Chai’s signature Masala Chai Mix, Decaf Masala Chai Mix, and their Rose Masala Chai mix. Pour up and enjoy!

**Holi Chic: Zeenat Clutch**

HoliChic by Megha was founded in 2015 by Megha Rao and Pooja Desai, out of Megha’s own experience with creating her individual identity by interweaving both Eastern and Western culture. Gift the creative in your life this eye-catching Zeenat clutch - an ode to an iconic creative Indian woman!

**Laksh Sarkar:** **Floral Notebook**

Have you seen the incredible Lakshmi Sarkar’s art?! Lakshmi is a fashion illustrator, artist, and engineer. Born and raised in Bombay and pursuing a career in architecture, Lakshmi has always been deeply inspired by creativity and art. This floral notebook is the perfect addition to your favorite creative’s already full stationary collection!

Gift Guide #6: The Hopeless Romantic

There's that person in your life who loves love. They have the perfect playlist for date night, for the "in your feels moments", for the yearning. They know the best spots in town for date night, and they're your go to for any advice you may need about your love life. They're always hopeful, and they might be there reason why you believe in love, too. This guide is just for them!