📝 Editor’s Note
I need to work on writing clearly.
I quickly noticed in the “click data” from last week that there was confusion on the gift guide. The gift guide is 50+ recommendations deep and my email last week was intented to highlight 8 of my favorite gifts. You can find the entire Rambull holiday gift guide on the new site!
I’ve added new gift ideas thanks to a family White Elephant Thanksgiving tradition. If you know how this works, the gift ‘stealing’ can be intense. I wanted to highlight the most popular gifts that were stolen multiple times:
Owala 32 oz water bottle - $32: the Stanley takeover is complete
Orvis DriCast Hoodie - $91: back to back years this has been stolen from me!
Merino Wool Socks - $28: these were also stolen from me this year
I don’t want my work to be in vain. Check out the full gift guide here.
Without further ado….
Why Hayden?
S/o to my friend Hannah for recommending Hayden. Hannah shared that Hayden, “really crushes your criteria of being fun, interesting, cool, and successful”.
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Self-Description
I was born and raised in Nashville, TN where I have just returned after a decade of living in NYC and San Francisco. I recently got a puppy (a Bernedoodle named Bruce) which is my entire personality now.
Hayden’s 6 Recommendations
Written in her own words…
1. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Maldon sea salt flakes. It's a small but mighty gift and gets used every.single.time. A staple in our household.
2. Forte de Marmi
This summer I visited a coastal town in Tuscany called Forte de Marmi. You have views of the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea and to stare at the mountains and the beach simultaneously (all while eating Italian food), a dream. There is also a fabulous outdoor market with everything you could imagine every Friday June-September.
3. Acupuncture Mat
A $26 dollar acupuncture mat that helps to me to relax before bed. Painful at first, then you give in. Read while you do it, legs on the wall, scroll the phone, etc.
4. Drops of God on Apple TV
My boyfriend and I really love to learn about wine together, so finding this show was just kismet. I appreciate how the show delves into the world of wines in a way that's educational, captivating, and visually striking. It taps into nostalgia and the power of smell in a way that deeply resonated with me and what I love in my day to day.
5. Earthing
One of the things I missed most about SF and Nashville while living in NYC was earthing. I love being able to walk barefoot in the sand, in the grass, down the driveway, something impossible to do while living in the city. Back in Nashville, I'm grounding myself and connecting with nature while doing it!
My Vice: A loaded baked potato. The absolute best comfort meal.
6. Kilte, Machine Washable Cashmere
Someone just introduced me to the brand Kilte, machine-washable cashmere. I love what the brand stands for, their focus on eco-friendly practices, and the quality is amazing. Plus, being able to throw it in the wash is a game-changer.
Plug | Les Fumees
I've helped build Les Fumees with my mom over the last two years. We now have 6 unisex fragrances and 6 candles. Our fragrances present differently on each individual based on their unique chemistry, making them truly one of a kind. Try one of our sample sets if you have commitment issues!
Want to get in touch with Hayden? Email her at haydensohr@gmail.com
P.S. from Rambull — One of the big hits at Thanksgiving was my sister-in-law Liddy’s Nespresso maker. You know this is a good product since she made a point to travel with it in a packed car. Although, the fact it made the trip may also be a dig at our mother-in-law’s coffee making…I digress…I am usually too much of a coffee snob for the pods, but with the latte frother compliment, this tasted on par with the local coffee shop.
I was in Maldon recently - my dad lives there - I'd never heard of Maldon salt but I'll bring some back next time.
It's a lovely place
Shout out to the maldon salt, acupressure mat, and grounding! Back to the (high quality) basics! Love all that