Natalie Brooks

Journalist at Prism News

Gifting

Gift guide editor and lifestyle curator specializing in thoughtful, occasion-specific gifting across all price points.

Latest Articles

Goody and Wet Brush Launch Limited‑Edition Mackenzie‑Childs Hair Accessories March 1

Goody and Wet Brush team with Mackenzie‑Childs for a first-of-its-kind hair accessories drop, launching March 1 with pieces priced $9.99–$18.99 while supplies last.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Seasonal

Glossybox Launches Floral Mother’s Day Box with Full and Deluxe Sizes

Glossybox’s spring “For Mum” edit packs full- and deluxe-size beauty — RRP £45 (£37 for subscribers) and advertised as worth over £196, with early subscriber access from Feb. 16.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Seasonal

Going-Golden launches Spring 2026 personalized birthstone and birth-flower jewelry collection

Going‑Golden launched a Spring Jewelry Collection on Feb. 26, 2026, featuring new 14k gold‑filled birthstone rectangle connectors and bronze birth‑flower pendants for Mother’s Day and grandparent keepsakes.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Guides

Vera Bradley Launches Winnie-the-Pooh 100th Anniversary Collection Ideal for Housewarming Gifts

Vera Bradley launched an 18-piece Winnie-the-Pooh collection on Feb. 19, 2026, pairing quilted bags and a $75 plush throw with Pooh motifs for fans and housewarming gifts.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Luxury

Arizona Spent $10.3M in ESA Vouchers on Wedding Gifts, Custom Tires, Hotels

New public records show $10.3 million in Empowerment Scholarship Account vouchers were used on banned items — nearly 84,000 transactions from roughly December 2024 to October 2025.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Luxury

SKS unveils new ultra-luxury kitchen appliances and gifting options at KBIS 2026

SKS expanded into luxury laundry and showed a 6-foot pair of 36-inch integrated fridge and freezer columns with AI ice, a 7,000-watt induction pro range, and a redesigned PowerSteam® dishwasher at KBIS.

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Trends

Jewelers International Showcase Spring 2026 Restocks Global Jewelry Trade in Miami Beach

JIS Spring opens March 8–10, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center as a cash-and-carry restocking hub for retailers across the United States, Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Trends

Paris Packaging Week 2026 Reveals Luxury Refill, Customization and Sensory Packaging Trends

Refillable systems and tactile finishes dominated Paris Packaging Week, with 59% of cosmetics buyers having bought refills last year and Quadpack, Verescence and Texen showing the new luxury language.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Luxury

Quadpack Unveils BeautyWood 2026 Wood-Based Luxury Packaging for Cosmetics

Quadpack’s BeautyWood 2026 uses 100% ash or maple and Woodacity technology to deliver refillable jars, lipsticks and compacts that remove plastic and prioritise tactile luxury.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Guides

Photo-Based Personalized Keepsakes, Dorm-Friendly Decor and Practical Gifts for Graduates

Photo keepsakes, dorm-ready decor, and engraved practicals are the graduation gifts graduates actually remember — here’s what to buy, how much it costs, and why it works.

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Guides

Prism News Updates Retailer Curation Highlighting Amazon Anniversary Gift Picks

Prism News refreshed its retailer curation page on Feb. 24, 2026, referencing a Feb. 18 update — a roundup frequently used by anniversary shoppers hunting Amazon deals on tech, home, and experie

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Seasonal

Spring 2026 Amour Jilly Box Revealed With Unboxing Video and Add-Ons

Jillian Harris revealed the Spring 2026 Amour Jilly Box with an official unboxing video, a Navy Rosalie Cardigan by Smash + Tess, six add-ons, and a CAD $199 price that includes Canada shipping.

Feb 28, 2026·3 min read

Seasonal

Lovepop Adds Photo Uploads, Custom Messages and Scheduled Delivery for Pop-Up Cards

Lovepop's site, updated into late February 2026, now lets customers upload photos, add printed custom messages and pick delivery dates with a “Schedule a Card” service.

Feb 28, 2026·2 min read

DIY

How to Assemble a Personalized Self-Care Box for Gifting

Put together a thoughtful, theme-led self-care box—choose a purpose, pick a few curated items (aromatherapy, spa, snacks, tactile tools), pack it pretty, and add a handwritten note.

Feb 28, 2026·6 min read

Luxury

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Expands Navasana Spa Wellness Programming for 2026

Give the gift of a three-, five- or seven-night wellness journey at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru, anchored by the new Navasana Spa and two structured programs for 2026.

Feb 28, 2026·2 min read

Seasonal

Scottish Fine Soaps Launches Seasonal Body Mists and Fine Fragrance Washes

Scottish Fine Soaps has rolled out unisex Sea Kelp and Wild Heather body mists plus a Fine Fragrance Body & Hand Washes line inspired by Scotland, made with vegan, cruelty-free formulas and made in Scotland.

Feb 28, 2026·3 min read

Trends

HealthyGift launches digital and physical wellness vouchers redeemable across UAE

HealthyGift, a Dubai-based gifting platform, launched wellness-focused digital and physical gift vouchers on Feb 26, 2026, redeemable at a network of vetted clinics, spas, fitness studios and wellness centres across the UAE.

Feb 28, 2026·2 min read

Luxury

Young luxury fixer arranges private jets for pets and ultra-rare designer pieces

A young luxury fixer arranges private jets for pets and sources ultra-rare designer pieces, exposing the bespoke logistics now required to deliver impossible gifts.

Feb 28, 2026·2 min read

Luxury

South Korea’s Top Court Rules Personal Customization of Luxury Goods Not Infringement

South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 26, 2026 that altering genuine luxury goods for personal use does not automatically amount to trademark infringement when the original item was lawfully bought.

Feb 28, 2026·2 min read

Trends

Personalization and Self-Gifting Dominate Valentine’s Day Shopping Trends 2026

Searches for "Self-Love" surged 596% as personalization and self-gifting reshape Valentine’s Day, with U.S. spending projected at $27.5 billion and average spend nearing $190.

Feb 28, 2026·3 min read

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