For the Upstate Adventurer

Written By Ariana Winston

2025 Holiday Gift Guide No. 1

 

I am one of those people who loves starting my holiday shopping early. Why? It’s not just because I loathe rushing—It’s because I am always in search of a unique gift; something different from what a loved one might find on their own and something that I think would not just suit them, but positively delight them.

But it’s also for that very reason that holiday shopping can seem so daunting!

Not this year, my friend!

This holiday season, we’re bringing you four gift guides to curate gifts for everyone on your list and bring some ease to your holiday shopping.

First up, we’re celebrating the women who balance a fast-paced life with a deep love of nature — the ones who trade subway stations for trailheads come Friday afternoon. Our first gift guide is curated for the Upstate Adventurer: the woman who heads north to recharge, unwind, and reconnect.

She’s as comfortable by a bonfire in the Catskills as she is leading meetings on Madison Ave. Her style is effortless, rooted in quality, texture, and stories that last. Whether you’re shopping for her — or you are her — these thoughtful finds bring a touch of the mountains home, wherever that may be.

Our picks:

  • 🎨 “Highland Mists” Giclée Print by Three Birch Hill
     Bring the serenity of the mountains indoors with this limited-edition fine art print. Misty ridgelines, captured with timeless grace.
    Shop here | @threebirchhill

  • 🎀 Bentley Braided Bow by Lelet NY
     A subtle nod to classic equestrian style, this braided leather bow finishes a winter look with quiet elegance.
    Shop here | @leletny

  • 🌲 Snowy Pines Bandana by Three Birch Hill
     Small-batch dyed and whispering of campfires and crisp mountain air, this bandana is a wearable love letter to winter.
    Shop here | @threebirchhill

  • ❄️ Reversible Flower Quilted Jacket by Sundae School
     Cozy meets culture in this jeogori-inspired jacket. Fully reversible and endlessly wearable from city errands to snowy escapes.
    Shop here | @sundae.school

  • 🥾 Camp Boot by Either / Or
     Suede meets function in this refined trail boot — equally at home on muddy paths or brunch in Bedford.
    Shop here | @shopeitheror

  • 🥃 Handblown Rocks Glasses by Jess Humphrey Studio
     Crafted at the Corning Museum of Glass, these heirloom-worthy glasses make every fireside drink feel intentional.
    Shop here | @holyshitiloveyou

Give her gifts that speak to her soul — and suit her sense of style.

Still making your list? You’re in luck. Stay tuned — more guides are on their way.

Ariana Winston
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