One of my favorite holiday-shopping hacks is to buy most of my gifts from just one or two retailers. It saves me time and money on shipping and cuts down, even just slightly, on the number of cardboard delivery boxes piling up in my apartment. Nordstrom is a perfect example of a one-and-done retailer. The department store makes what seems like an impossible task easy — getting everyone from your frequent-flier sister to your newly bearded dad a gift from the same place — thanks to the constantly changing inventory of fresh and highly giftable items. To make things even easier, I’ve dug through our archives to uncover the best editor- and writer-approved offerings at Nordstrom, from celebrity-approved slippers to beauty favorites and kitchen gadgets. Below, you’ll find 20 expert-recommended options — a few of which I even own myself — backed by actors, authors, and other experts for every person on your list.
Update on December 21, 2024: Removed items that won’t arrive in time for Christmas with either regular or expedited shipping and that aren’t available for in-store pickup; checked stock and updated prices on all products.
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