2020 Gift Guide: Pet

 

At Eco Modern Concierge being a professional organizer and personal concierge in Houston, we shop a ton for clients and they often turn to us for ideas. Here are some ideas for gifts for pet items. 

Advent Calendar: My father-in-law bought this for us this year for our dog and I know he will be so excited because he definitely gets daily treats. 

PyroPet Candles: I saw these and thought they were funny.

Smart Leash: This looks awesome and you can track your walking history. 

Pet Carrier BackPack: I have seen people with these before and it's another creative way to carry pets with you. 

Crate Cover: To make those ugly crates more attractive and fit into your home decor. 

Reusable Pet Hair Remover: This looks awesome if you constantly have pet hair on you or around your house. 

Litter Box: Retro cat litter box. Such a fun addition, especially if you have a mid century modern home. 

LED Dog Collar: I am getting this for my dog since it is getting dark earlier. 

Glow in the Dark LED Dog Ball: I will also be getting this for my dog. 

Fish Tank Cleaner: If you have a fish tank this could come in handy. 

Bearded Dragon Leash: Fun leash if you have a bearded dragon.

Playpen for Small Pets: Perfect so pets don't have to be cooped up in cages all day. 

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2020 Gift Guide: Organization

 

At Eco Modern Concierge being a professional organizer and personal concierge in Houston, we shop a ton for clients and they often turn to us for ideas. Here are some ideas for gifts for organization items. 

Nail Polish Holder: For those who have a nail polish collection.

Fridge Shelf: Perfect if you need a little extra space in your fridge.

Russell & Hazel Acrylic Monthly Calendar: Love this new wall calendar. 

Pantry Basket: This is similar to the ones at The Container Store and are great if you are leaving out in the open.

Sunglass Organizer: Great for someone who likes to switch up their sunglasses regularly and see them in the open.

Seat Gap Filler: I have something similar in my and it is perfect for catching most things from falling in between the seats. 

Squeegee with Spray: For those that like perfect clean.

Utility Holder with Rail & Hooks: One of my professional organizing friends recommended this and said they liked how it slid. Plus, it has hooks.

Wad-Free Bedsheets: I haven't used this yet, but my friend Jessica sent me the link to these. Looks like a must try.

Cowboy Hat Holder for the Car: I saw and immediately thought this is extremely useful here in Texas. Plus, it is made in the USA.

Drill Organizer: My husband just got this for the garage and loves it!

Acrylic Nursery Organizers: I saw these online and they are a bit different than your normal acrylic organizers.

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2020 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

 

At Eco Modern Concierge being a professional organizer and personal concierge in Houston, we shop a ton for clients and they often turn to us for ideas. Here are some ideas for gifts for stocking stuffers. 

Car diffuser: If you use essential oils then you may like these. I have these in my car and love them. 

Wilton Universal Spatula: I saw a Pinch of Help post about this spatula and think it is awesome. You can scrape, use as a spatula, use in non-stick pans, mix and fold with it. For under $10 you can't beat the price.

Hermes Soap: I think this is such a fun, unique gift idea. It is luxurious without breaking the bank. You can purchase 4 for the price of 2 as well. 

Electronic Cleaning Brush: I love using this thing to clean various electronics and hard to reach places. 

Bloody Mary Pick Tree: If you are a bloody mary lover and like lots of things in it these are perfect. 

iFly Healthy Kit:An inexpensive kit for a frequent flyer during these weird pandemic times.

Hand Orange Peeler: If you are an orange lover like me then you know it can sometimes be hard to peel certain oranges and this peeler helps you get started. 

Wine Markers: Perfect for any wine love or anyone who loves entertaining.

Cuticle Pusher: For any person who loves doing their nails. 

Cash Stash: Emergency cash stash for those "just in case" moments. 

Leather Ring Case: This is great for traveling or if you take your ring off often.

Bunny Ear Scrunchies: I actually have some similar to these and really like it. 

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2020 Gift Guide: For Him

 

At Eco Modern Concierge being a professional organizer and personal concierge in Houston, we shop a ton for clients and they often turn to us for ideas. Here are some ideas for gifts for the men in your life and I think these of course are interchangeable and can be given to the women in your life as well. 

Whiskey Tasting Set: Perfect for any whiskey lover. 

Foosball Cooler: When I first saw this I thought it looked so fun and perfect for any outdoor gatherings or parties.

Grill: My aunts got this for my mother in law last year and she LOVES it. It was definitely a hit. 

Weed Torch: If you have pesky weeds that grow between the pavers you can torch them. My husband says he has had this for years and it works. 

Electric Wine Opener: This one is functional and so pretty you can leave it out on the counter. 

Portable AC: I got this for my husband for the garage a few years ago and he loves it. If live in Texas you know how hot it can get here. 

Beer Sling: I also got this for my husband a few years ago and it is perfect for the beach or anywhere you don't want to have to pack up a whole cooler full or drinks. 

Katchy: Spoiler alert: several people are getting this from us this year. Keeps flies at bay.

Sharpening Stone: Perfect for any knife lover. 

Fishing Knife: My grandparents got this for my husband last year and had it engraved. It was such a unique gift and he loved it. 

Travel Aeropress: My husband and his brother both love their regular Aeropresses, so we got this travel one for my brother in law for his birthday. 

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2020 Gift Guide: For Her

 

At Eco Modern Concierge being a professional organizer and personal concierge in Houston, we shop a ton for clients and they often turn to us for ideas. Here are some ideas for gifts for the women in your life and I think these of course are interchangeable and can be given to the men in your life as well. 

Digital Modern Alarm Clock: A modern, sleek addition that is not your phone and like older alarm clocks. 

Water Carafe: I can't remember where I originally saw this, but it would be perfect to keep in a guest room. 

Vinyl Record Holder: If you are a vinyl lover like me this is such a fun, modern addition to hold records. 

Cold Brew Tea & Coffee Bottle: Perfect for tea and coffee lovers. I think every year there is a coffee related item on the gift guides.

Self Outline Markers: I kept seeing ads for these and was mesmerized lol. 

LLBean Jacket: I have seen this jacket for the last couple of months and it looks so cozy and warm to me. 

Balloon Dog Earrings: A fun, inexpensive gift to give. 

Ugg Fallon Set: Now that so much of us are using loungewear way more than we did before, this looks like a perfect light weight set, especially if you are from Texas where you never know how long it will be hot for. 

Champagne Coupes: These would be so pretty for entertaining during the holidays and throughout the year.

Marble Lazy Susan: Lazy susans are always useful and I think this one would be perfect on a kitchen counter top to hold utensils and oils or perfect for entertaining. 

Warhol Bookends: If you are a Warhol fan these are super fun. 

Mondri Vase: Fun, acrylic vase for any modern home or to gift. 

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Pet Supplies

As a professional organizer and concierge in Houston I purchase a lot of items on behalf of clients. Here are some things they are loving right now for organizing products. You can shop all items on the EMC website as well.

Dog Rain Boots: For the dogs who do not like to get their paws wet.

Modern Cat House: If you are looking for something modern to match your home decor.

Water Garden Fish Tank: A multipurpose self cleaning fish tank, plus water garden. Win Win.

Smart Dog Collar: So you know exactly what your dog is doing.

Litter Box: Prevents litter getting everywhere with a touch of style.

Dinosaur Chew Toy: Fun chew toy.

Dog DNA Test: So you can find out the breed of your dog and health information.

Interactive Toy: Fun game for cats.

Treat Puzzle: Fun game for pet to find their treats.

Memory Foam Pet Bed: Because every pet needs a little luxury, right?!

Smart Bone: Interactive toy to keep your pets entertained all day.

Bird Brew Pack: Bird seed shaped like beer.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Organizing Products

As a professional organizer and concierge in Houston I purchase a lot of items on behalf of clients. Here are some things they are loving right now for organizing products. You can shop all items on the EMC website as well.

Floating Bookshelves: Great if you don't have the space for actual bookshelves.

Stackable Snack Pack: Perfect if you make your lunches.

Butcher Tray: I have this tray and love it. It is great to use for projects, display items on, etc.

Water Bottle Holders: I know you have seen me talk about these before, but they are one of my most requested organizing products.

Trunk Organizer: We all need an organized trunk to help things from rolling around.

Clear Hangers: If you want the modern look in your closet these are perfect.

Spicy Shelf: I haven't used this product yet, but it looks fun.

Stackable Acrylic Drawers: These are great to use in bathrooms or in offices.

Beautifully Organized Book: All about organizing with style and function.

Folding Board: For getting those perfectly organized folded shirts.

Charging Station: Great for plugging in multiple items. Plus, it has USB outlets.

Dry Erase: Never under estimate the power of a dry erase board to help you be organized.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

As a professional organizer and concierge in Houston I purchase a lot of items on behalf of clients. Here are some things they are loving right now for stocking stuffers. You can shop all items on the EMC website as well.

Sleep mask: It is hard to find the perfect eye mask and this one is supposed to block out light completely.

Pommery Mustard: If you love mustard then you can't go wrong with this gift.

Dress Weights: I don't know about you, but for me I hate when my dresses constantly fly up.

Remove & Chill Nail Polish Remover: This nail polish remover seems perfect for if you need one for on the go.

Cherry Pitter: Perfect for any lover of food gadgets.

Toilet Light: Great for being able to see when you get up in the middle of the night and have to use the restroom.

Lotto Tickets: I always love receiving lotto tickets in my stocking.

Mini Mandolin: Another fun gift for any lover of food gadgets.

Slinky: I love putting throw back toys in my husbands stocking.

Makeup Eraser: Great if you wear makeup.

Folding Sunglasses: I have the Ray Ban version of these and always get compliments. Plus, they are polarized.

Knife Covers: If you have knives loose in your drawers than you need covers.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For Him

As a professional organizer and concierge in Houston I purchase a lot of items on behalf of clients. Here are some things they are loving right now for men.

Smart Sprinkler: This is a sprinkler system that coordinates with the weather forecast to save water and it also has hd cameras. It is compatible with Alexa. 

Fridge Eye: This device will show you what is in your fridge. This would be perfect if you are grocery shopping and what to see what you do or don't have or if you are planning to make specific recipes and want to see what you have on hand.

Coffee Mug: Keeps your drink hot and you can control with your smartphone. 

Inflatable Kayak: During hurricane Harvey our neighbor lent us this kayak to rescue neighbors and help them out. It worked awesome!!

Gun Cabinet: If you just need a cabinet that is expensive to secure valuables or firearms this is inexpensive and perfect.

Tommy John Lounge Pants: If you are familiar with this brand you know they are super soft and perfect for lounging around the house. 

Biolite Firepit: Great for any outdoorsman.

Drive Rotator Ratchet: This is something that my husband was super excited about.

Astronaut Bottle Opener: Since we are based in Houston, TX, all things astronaut related are pretty popular.

Truffle Hot Sauce: Anyone know a lover of hot sauce? I know so many people who love it and it is always a go to gift every year.

Bird Feeder:Fun for any bird lover and sturdy.

Automatic Lawn Mower: this looks like it would make life so much easier.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For Her

It is that time of year again where all the holiday gift guides start to roll out. As a professional organizer and concierge in Houston I purchase a lot of items on behalf of clients. Here are some things they are loving right now. 

Rabbit Freezable Cocktail: Fun way to make a frozen cocktail.

Bedjet: Some of my clients have this and LOVE it. It blows heat and cool air into your bed. It has a hose where you can keep it at the foot of your bed.

My Skin Track UV: This device measures how much UV light your skin receive sand you can see updated info on the app as well. This device helps you navigate and take charge of various environmental factors that could be harming you. It is waterproof and battery free. It is meant to be worn on your clothing.

Towel Warmer: Who doesn't love a warm towel when getting out of the shower during the winter?

Muz Vermouth: This is a fruity vermouth that tastes like wine.

Acrylic Playing Cards Holder: Up your style game with everyday objects by incorporating this acrylic playing card holder.

Rainbow Cake Stand: How cute is this Flourshop cake stand? It is simple with a pop of color. Perfect for any entertaining you may be doing.

Terrazzo Pour Over Coffee Stand with Glass Dripper: This is modern pour over coffee stand and a perfect gift for any coffee lover.

Poncho: This poncho comes in several different colors and makes for an easy winter outfit.

Modern Tic Tac Toe Set: A fun, inexpensive, modern tic tac toe.

Rainbow Earrings: These are tiny, but fun for those how like rainbow inspired items. They are also inexpensive.

Steam Eye Mask: This eye mask looks perfect after a long, stressful day.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Food Scraper: A necessary kitchen tool.

No Shoe Socks: Easy to put inside of a stocking.

Baggie Holder: Great for pouring.

Wine Wipes: For those accidental wine spills.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Whistle: Classic whistle.

Leon Bridges CD: I am forever a fan of Leon's and cds are slowly becoming a things of the past.

Beard Brush and Comb Set: Perfect for any man with a beard.

Milk Frother: Great for coffee lovers.

Set: For future game nights.

Book Darts: For book lovers.

Mini Voluspa Candle: Perfect for candle lovers and the Voluspa candles always smell great.

Mini Drunk Elephant: Great for beauty lovers.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Pet Supplies

Pet Teepee: This is a fun and playful addition to your home for your pets.

PetBrush by Wet Brush: Just like the adult Wet Brushes, but for pets.

Pet Medical Kit: You never know when something will happen.

Kiehl's Pet Grooming Products: Always need to keep the pets clean.

Cat House: A great addition to any modern home.

Bird House: Such a fun bird house for any bird lovers.

Driver's License Dog Tag: We got this for our dog and think it is super fun.

Modern Pet Bowl: All pets need to eat and drink.

Emotional Support Registration: This is great if you want to take your pet on a flight with you.

LiquidVet: Helps canines with their joints.

Fish Hideaway: Fun addition to any fish tank.

Rabbit Hutch: Perfect for any family that has rabbits.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Eco Products

Eden & Earth Diapers: They are produced in a zero waste to landfill facility and are made with sustainable fluff.

Glass Straws: No more plastic straws :)

Market Bag: An eco option to plastic and perfect for the farmers market.

Cotton Face Wipes: They are made in part from up-cycled cotton t-shirts.

Thaan Charcoal: This is a clean alternative to traditional charcoal and is made from rambutan fruit wood.

Stainless Steel Ice Pack: 100% non-toxic and reusable.

Bamboo Toothbrushes: 100% biodegradable and made with BPA free charcoal bristles.

Reusable Snack Bags: They are made from some recycled material.

Stainless Steel Water Hose: An eco-friendly option to plastic.

Reusable Lids: These are great to keep things fresh from fruit to canned goods.

Cutlery Set: Great for those that take their lunch on the go, like me.

Air Purifier: Energy efficient and filters large and small particles in the air.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Organization Products

Laundry Basket: This is a perfect addition to any laundry room.

Makeup Organizer: Great for makeup lovers.

Eco Modern Concierge: Shameless self promotion. Hire an organizer or someone to help you achieve your to-do list :)

Wine Holder: Perfect for those who like style and wine.

Acid-Free Tissue Paper: Very useful when you need to keep silver from tarnishing or preserving certain items.

Box Cutter: This box cutter has a ceramic blade and I love using it.

Real Simple Book: Lots of helpful organizing tips.

White Basket: I love using these baskets for projects.

Erasable Pens: Fun colors and they are erasable.

Hanging Storage Tray: These are wonderful if you have wire shelving.

Spray Bottle Command Hooks: These are great for maximizing space and having your go to cleaning supplies readily available.

Toiletry Bag: Perfect for organized travel.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: For Her

Portable Cold Brew: Another perfect gift for coffee lovers.

Backgammon Set: Do you know someone who has style and loves games? This is the perfect set for them.

Barefoot Dreams Cardigan: I bought this cardigan on the Nordstrom anniversary sale and love it!

Dehydrator: I saw this recommended earlier this year and it is on my personal holiday wishlist.

Brennan's Cookbook: Good, southern recipes.

Citrus Press: I bought this and LOVE it! It is so easy to make fresh orange juice.

LEGO Women of NASA: I have this and think they are so fun. Of course I am going to put some type of LEGO on my gift guide.

Bluetooth Floating Speaker: Fun speaker with great style.

23 and Me: Definitely interesting to find out more about your heritage.

Wine Stack: Perfect to give to friends who love to drink wine.

Essential Oil Holder: Are you or someone you know an essential oil lover?

Outdoor Shower: Great to wash off after gardening and kids playing in the yard.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: For Him

Whiskey Set: Modern and stylish set, perfect for any home bar.

Bakerstone Pizza Oven Box: Great for any pizza lover.

Hot Sauce Set: Fun for any hot sauce lover.

Nanopresso: Perfect for expresso on the go.

Texas Beer Cap Map: We gave these as gifts to lots of people last year and they loved it.

Compact Jump Starter: Never know when you will need jumper cables.

Meat Tenderizer: Great for the man who likes to cook.

Waxed Duffel: Perfect for the traveler.

Goodr Sunglasses: These are fun and polarized sunglasses. You can beat it for only $25.

Workbench: My husband has one similar to this and loves it.

Straight Razor: We have given this as a gift many times and it is always a hit with men that shave.

Anti-Theft Backpack: Wonderful gift for anyone who uses a backpack on a regular basis and carries various valuables like laptops, tablets, etc.

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Amazon Prime Mother's Day Gift Guide + The Gift of Organization

Mother's Day is later this week and here are some various gift ideas you can get on Amazon Prime. Plus, the gift of organization. What are your Mother's Day gift ideas.

Laminator: This is a great gift for those who like to get organized and protect various documents. It is wonderful for personal and creative uses.

Eco Modern Concierge Gift Certificate: Does your mom need extra help getting organized or those errands accomplished? Consider giving the gift of a professional organizer or concierge services.

Succulents: Did you know you can buy plants on Amazon? Succulents and other plants are always perfect for the mom who loves plants and gardening.

Air Fryer: Air fryers are perfect for the mom who loves to cook.

Insulated Cups: These come in fun colors and are perfect for wine, soda or any other beverage.

Collapsible Wagon: We gave this to my mother in law a few years ago and she loved it. She uses it frequently in the garden.

Veggie Bullet: I recently saw this online and it was being used for quick meal prep. It slices veggies in seconds.

Cart: I and many of clients have these carts and they are perfect for all kinds of things. From being used in the office to the bathroom.

Turntables: I love using these in all kinds of organizing projects. They are so versatile.

Air Purifier: This is great to keep clean air flowing in the house.

Magazine Subscription: A magazine subscription is quick, easy gift and I would also pick up the physical magazine as well and put a note about the subscription.

Sunglasses: Fun and affordable sunglasses.

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2018 Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Him & Her

Do you get your spouse a gift for Valentine's Day? I am always happy if I only get a card. Here are some joint ideas for both him and her. Some are just for the Houston area, while others you can get anywhere.

Pizza Oven: this looks like a fun thing for everyone to use, especially if you like pizza.

Rodeo Tickets: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is right around the corner and you can get tickets to see your favorite performer or you tickets to just go to the carnival.

Houston Brew Pass: Is beer y'alls thing? Then think about the brew pass and visit some great breweries throughout the city.

Reflexology: This is one of our favorite places in Houston and feels awesome.

Eco Modren Concierge: Shameless plug. Hire a professional organizer or concierge company to help you accomplish those tasks you have been putting off.

MoviePass: We got these for Christmas and LOVE them. You pay $10 a month and get to see up to one movie a day.

Southwest gift card: Love traveling? Make plans to go somewhere fun!

Super Nintendo NES Classic: I got this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. So do I!

Tent: We have this tent and love it! So easy to put up. Now plan your camping adventure.


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2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Pocket Magnifier: Great to use for hard to read items or out in nature.

Peeler: We have this peeler and love it. It seriously peels so well.

Multi Tool: A multi-tool is always handy and I'm loving these fun colors.

Dubs Earplugs: I got these a couple of years ago and they are perfect for blocking out all kinds of noises.

Glass Nail File: I think this is such a beautiful nail file. I don't carry one around with me usually, but should.

Eyebrow Razor: I have never used these, but hear great things about them.

Charcoal Sheet Mask: Sheet masks are such a fun thing to do with a group of people and I love the way my skin feels after using them.

Cocofloss: I read about this floss in Fast Company and it gets great reviews.

The Little Book of Tidying: I recently purchased this book and it is a quick, fun read with lots of tidying / organization tips.

Cocktail Muddle: I love the look of these muddlers and you can personalize them.

Citra Sipper: This would be great for kids and adults alike.

Nail Clippers: A good pair of nail clippers makes all of the difference and these are supposed to be great.

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2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Pet Supplies

Feeding Bowls: I have these bowls for our dog and they are perfect. The stainless insert comes out.

Bird Feeder: I love that this bird feeder suctions to glass and what a lovely thing to have in a kitchen window.

Fish Bowl: I have seen these for years and actually had the bird feeder version of this and it is a unique fish bowl.

Cooling Pad: Summers in Houston are brutal, so cooling pads are such a good idea for pets especially during the scorching months.

Dog Coat: This is super cute and will keep your dog nice and cozy.

Cat Scratch Post: The second I saw this I immediately thought of all of my cat friends.

Customizable Dog Cookie Cutter: For when you make those homemade treats. 

Pet Basket: I clipped this out of magazine awhile ago and have loved it ever since. 

Dog Toy: I saw this Oprah magazine and thought it was such a cute toy. Our dog would probably destroy it in a matter of minutes.

Travel Water Bottle: I also saw this in Oprah magazine and loved this water bottle compared to others I have seen through the years. 

Pet Camera: To spy on your pets when you are away. 

Barkbar Dry Shampoo: This is a new product at Petco that I recently bought for my dog. He didn't like it, but it smells great. 

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