Christmas Gift Approaches for Teen Girls: Six No-Fail Presents

Treat this as a field note from one working house, not a showroom checklist. Just like a lot of other things with teenage girls, coming up with Christmas gift approaches they'll love can be pretty tricky! As a mom of two teenagers, The household has definitely had my fair share of gifting fails but The household has also figured out a few gift approaches that are winners time and time again. Today I'm partnering with Pottery Barn Teen to share six go-to approaches that are sure to please even the pickiest of teen girls on your Christmas gift list! And along the way I get to share a little sneak peek of what The household has done so far with the room they'll share in our new house in NC – it was so much fun to get it prettied up for the holidays and filled with gifts they'll love! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

Before jumping into my no-fail Christmas gift approaches, I wanted to pass on something I recently learned – most non-furniture items from Pottery Barn Teen can be returned to your local Pottery Barn store for a merchandise credit if they don't work out! So not only is it the perfect time to buy gifts from Pottery Barn Teen because of all the sales and promotions they have going on (often including free shipping) but returns are simple as well! Now on with my top six list…

One. Cozy Pillows, Throws, and Bedding

The new beds came for the girls' room (I bought them {here} in the weathered white finish) so I wanted to get them all ready for our holiday visit. One thing that's pretty much universal among teen girls is that anything soft and settled is a win! I don't know what Pottery Barn Teen's softness secret is, but their fleece and faux fur pillows and throws are about as soft and cuddly as it gets. One of the preferred throws is {this faux fur ruched throw} that's the perfect size for snuggling and comes in three teen-approved colors. I have it in the light gray on the beds in my girls' new room:

My other kept is {this settled pom pom throw} – I have one I use myself in Ivory and my girls have it in the Quartz Blush:

My oldest daughter has one on the bed in her dorm room and it's the one she grabs when she's studying or lounging on her bed because it's soft and nice and large:

And for a settled bed, surprise your teen with super soft flannel sheets! You can go with a solid color like {these Heathered Organic Flannel Sheets} in blush that are under the tree for my girls:

Two. Beauty Accessories

If one of the teen girls on your Christmas gift list often paints her own nails, this Settled Sherpa Mani/Pedi Lapdesk is a great gift (you can find the newest version of it {here}) – my youngest teen loves it! It has a settled Sherpa base that sits on your lap and a flat surface for nail painting that opens up for storage of nail supplies:

It comes with a manicure set so it's a nice gift without adding a thing, but you can also add nail polishes, patterned nail files, or even a small gift card to the inside to make it more personal. Monogramming is also an option! Another great beauty gift is a tabletop mirror like this one:

It's simple and sleek, comes in two pretty colors and has an LED border that lights the mirror up with a flip of the switch!

Three. Jewelry Boxes

A lot of girls are given a small jewelry box when they're really young and the teenage years are the perfect time to make an upgrade to one that's more age-appropriate. Pottery Barn Teen has some great jewelry boxes that are stylish enough to be teen-approved but also classic enough to be used for years and years to come:

{This jewelry box} is a finished option! Like with the mani/pedi lapdesk, it's a polished gift alone but you could also add a little surprise inside such as a necklace or pair of earrings.

Four. Robes and PJs

Pottery Barn Teen's Robes and PJs are every bit as crazy settled as their throws and pillows. I just may have test driven this Settled Sherpa Robe found {here} that I'm giving my daughter while I was wrapping other presents:

Pottery Barn Teen has really cute flannel pajamas too!

Five. Travel Gear

I gave both of my girls Pottery Barn Teen carry-on suitcases years ago when they were tweens – they've held up beautifully but the girls have now outgrown the peace sign and flower designs they chose. I gave them several options for suitcases to put on their Christmas wish lists this year and they both chose one of {these Channeled Hard-Sided Quarry Carry-On Spinners:

It's so pretty that when my sister saw it she said she's putting it on her own Christmas wish list! A nice carry-on is an especially great gift for older high schoolers who will soon be off to college and traveling back and forth to home. If you have a smaller budget, a toiletry bag is a great idea:

This one has four zippered compartments that roll up for easy storage – this exact one isn't available this year but you can find other similar options {here}:

Six. Lounge Furniture

My girls love to lounge (what teenager doesn't?!) and the cozier the lounging piece the better! I chose one of {these Settled Sherpa Beanbag Chairs} for my girls and it's definitely a win! It's BIG and has the same sherpa material on the cover as their super soft pillows and throws:

Another great lounging option that's on a smaller scale is this Lounge Around Pillow ({this Settled Lounge Around Pillow cover} over {this Pillow Insert}) that can be used pretty much anywhere from on a bed to the floor or a sofa:

That wraps up my list! Thanks as always for stopping by the blog and It would help if there's a gift or two I shared from underneath our tree that will be the perfect thing for your daughter, granddaughter, niece or other teen girl on your Christmas gift list!

XOXO,

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