Favorite Purchases of 2025

If you ask me: gift guides are only as good as the confidence you have that the items included in the list are truly coming highly recommended. This year, I wanted to build a gift guide for all of you based on my favorite purchases of 2025.

I can confidently say if any of these items were wrapped under the tree, I’d not only be excited, but I’d find joy in them all year long.

I think most of us are looking for practical and long lasting gift ideas that you’re excited to share with others. We’re seeing a rise in the “favorite things parties” and for good reason. These parties encourage attendees to bring one of their personal favorite items to exchange with others at the event. Honestly: I love the concept.

Because I can’t invite you all to my own personal favorite things party, I’m doing the next best thing. This is where you go grab a cup of coffee, a cocktail or your go-to blanket and shop everything I’ve gathered for you here in one concise list.

I’m sharing things I’ve purchased for my home, my closet, my workouts, my kids, my significant other and so much more. These lists can act as the gift guides you need to find something special for everyone on your list this holiday season… even if “everyone” includes you. 😉

Have something you’re not sure how you lived without prior to this year? Share it in the comments! We can make this an online “favorite things party” for the Midwest In Style community.