Somehow we are already just a few days until Christmas! We love this season full of friends and family, but we also relate to those who may feel a bit of pressure with the holiday coming up soon. When you are a caretaker or often find yourself at the helm of your village, you might be feeling the pressure to create something special for the people you love. Maybe you’ve been juggling too much, or perhaps that one person on your list remains an absolute enigma (looking at you, Mom!). The good news? There’s still time to make holiday magic happen and it doesn’t have to make the last few days leading up to the holiday extra stressful.
Our team at KIM+ONO believes the most thoughtful gifts are often the simplest ones, and we’re here to help you bring a little extra luxury and beauty to your family and friends, even at the last minute. From digital no-shipping-necessary options to stunning silk robes, here’s advice from every corner of our team to turn your holiday hustle into holiday magic.
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For the Hardest Person to Shop For: Let Them Choose Their Own Comfort
From our Marketing Team: Let’s face it: we all know someone who is impossible to shop for. They either have everything they need or are so particular that even thinking about choosing the right gift feels like a gamble. Enter: the digital gift card. It’s not only a no-fail option, but it also gives them the joy of curating their own luxury experience. At KIM+ONO, we see a gift card as a way of honoring their personal sense of expression — whether their style leans more toward our velvet-trimmed kimono wraps or the elegance of a long silky robe, they get to decide what feels best and makes them the most confident.
Pro tip: Write a heartfelt note to pair with your gift card. Let them know how much you appreciate their taste and that you want them to have the freedom to choose something they’ll truly love. It turns a practical option into something deeply personal and magical.
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For the Holiday Baby Who Deserves Their Own Spotlight
From our Social Team: Many of us know someone in our lives who was born around this time. And therein lies the holiday birthday dilemma! If you have a friend or family member whose special day lands right around Christmas, it’s easy for their celebration to get swallowed up by the season. This year, make their day shine brighter with something that feels extra luxurious and magical, like a one of a kind long silky robe from our Handpainted Silk Collection. There’s something so special about receiving a gift that feels one-of-a-kind, and our silk robes are just that — they’re handcrafted works of wearable art.
Pair the gift with a promise: this isn’t a holiday gift and a birthday gift rolled into one. It’s purely for them. Each of these special silk robes comes beautifully wrapped in traditional Furoshiki cloth-wrapping, includes a personalized notecard, and creates an unwrapping experience as luxury as their robe. A silk robe that drapes elegantly and feels like a hug? That’s the kind of magic that makes someone feel truly seen.
Photo by Ashley Streff
For the Holiday Party Host: Thoughtful and Practical Luxury
From our Processing Team: We know the unsung heroes of the season are usually the ones hosting the parties for us all to attend! Whether our holiday hosts are opening their doors for family, friends, or the neighborhood, it takes a lot of effort to create a warm and festive atmosphere. Show your gratitude with a gift that feels both thoughtful and practical. Fill our beach bag and towel tote with a few handpicked goodies they’ll adore. Here’s the formula: Start with a great bottle of wine (or two), add some artisanal snacks, a candle, and perhaps a small bouquet of fresh eucalyptus for a festive touch. The beauty of gifting our beach bag and towel is that it’s both functional and elegant — something they can use for many varying seasons to come. Plus, it carries that element of surprise when they open it up and see all the little treasures you’ve included.
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For Creating a New Ritual Around Gift Giving
From our Operations Team: The holidays are a perfect time to start new traditions, and few things feel as special as creating rituals with the people closest to you. This year, consider gifting matching kimono wraps to you and your partner (or a sibling, best friend, or even your kids!). Matching gifts can feel playful, cozy, and deeply meaningful — a physical symbol of the bond you share. Picture this: You exchange your gifts on Christmas Eve, slip into your matching kimono wraps, and spend the evening curled up together by the fire or unwrapping presents. It’s a simple yet heartfelt way to slow down during the holiday hustle and find comfort in each other’s company. Now you have a tradition you can repeat every year! Plus, these moments are the ones that often become lifelong memories.
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For the Art of the Surprise: Furoshiki Wrapping Service
From our Designers: Sometimes, the magic of a gift isn’t just about what’s inside — it’s in the presentation. If you want to wow someone with a surprise, our Furoshiki wrapping service is a beautiful option. Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of wrapping gifts in fabric, our Furoshiki service elevates the entire gifting experience. Picture a luxurious long silky robe or one of our signature silk robes wrapped with care in a stunning reusable cotton drawstring bag and kerchief scarf. The gift wrapping itself becomes part of the gift. It’s sustainable, elegant, and unexpected, all rolled into one. And if you want to mail your gift and keep it a surprise, you’re in luck because we ship these Furoshiki wrappings in an unbranded shipping box. When the recipient unties the fabric and sees the treasure inside, it transforms a simple moment into something unforgettable. It’s thoughtful. It’s artful. And it’s guaranteed to make them feel special.
At KIM+ONO, we believe that comfort and connection are the best gifts you can give the ones you love. So here’s to making last-minute gifting feel effortless and extraordinary — because holiday magic doesn’t need to be complicated to be unforgettable.
