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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in NYC

There’s nothing quite like NYC at Christmas. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned visitor, the city transforms into a holiday wonderland that delights everyone. From glittering lights and festive shopping to unforgettable shows and meals, this guide has everything you need for a magical family holiday. 1. Holiday Lights & Sights 2. Iconic Holiday […]

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Erica Dawn Living Gift Guides 2024

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Erica Dawn Living: The Holiday 2024 Gift Guides

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list doesn’t have to be stressful! At Erica Dawn Living, we’ve curated a comprehensive gift guide filled with thoughtful, stylish, and practical options for every personality in your life. Whether you’re shopping for the home chef, […]

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The Queen City Gift Guide

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The Queen City Local Guide: Shop Small In Charlotte For The Perfect Gifts

What’s up y’all! Erica Dawn here again with some Queen City local Charlotte finds for your gift giving delight. I absolutely LOVE shopping at my local spots for gifts any time of the year. I particularly adore Laura Park and the items she’s artfully created over the years. Even her family is involved with Brooks […]

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The Skin Care Gift Guide

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The Skin Care Guide: Nourishing Gifts for All Skin Care Lovers

Some may say it’s faux pas to give skin care, but that way of thinking is so yesterday. Today, women and men alike are taking better care of their skin with preventative and innovative solutions that stand the test of time. If you have a skin care lover in your life, these finds are perfect […]

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The Design Gift Guide

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The Design Guide: Giving The Lovers of Interior Design A Gift They’ll Never Forget

Have a lover of interior design on your gift-giving list? Any time you can give a gift that adorns someone’s home with a visual piece of beauty, you’ll be unforgettable! Here, Erica Dawn has curated a list of finds that scream simple luxury. Take Athena Calderone’s Live Beautiful and give it with this sleek acrylic […]

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The Luxe Gift Guide

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The Luxe Guide: Luxurious Gifts Everyone Will Love

By now, if you’ve been following along with our Erica Dawn Living Gift Guides, you’ll notice a thread of luxury being woven throughout. While most of the guides have gift options that sit either in the splurge or save category, this one is giving LUXE LUXE LUXE, honey. This holiday season, floor them with these […]

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The Self Care Gift Guide

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The Self Care Guide: Give The Gift Of Peace For Body, Soul, and Mind

Self Care may just be the greatest gift we can give and encourage. This holiday season, gifting your loved ones with thoughtful tools to create harmony will strengthen mind, body, and soul. These picks are Erica Dawn’s favorites used daily to stay grounded. You’ll find a variety of options across a variety of price ranges. […]

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The Wifey Gift Guide

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The Wifey Guide: Gifts For The Special Woman In Your Life

Shopping for your lady doesn’t have to be stressful. Find ways to make her feel cozy, sophisticated, and loved. These hand-picked finds from Erica Dawn will have you scoring serious points with the woman in your life. Here are some cozy and casual finds that will make her feel like you just… get it! Click […]

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The Hubby Gift Guide

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The Hubby Guide: Give Him What He Wants This Holiday Season

Hear us out: Stop buying socks and underwear for your man on Christmas! Give him something sophisticated and masculine with these unique finds. Erica Dawn and her hubby have been together going on 20 years… what do you give someone you’ve been with for two decades that you haven’t already given before?! Here, we’ve plucked […]

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The Tweens & Teens Gift Guide

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The Tweens & Teens Guide: Making Parents Cool Again With Gifts That Stop The Eye Roll

Let’s face it, it’s hard to shop for our Tweens and Teens. They know more about what’s cool (ahem, the 90’s made a comeback and we feel seen) than we can imagine, but don’t let that intimidate you! Here, Erica Dawn with the help of her Tween and Teen, have selected a few sleek and […]

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ABOUT erica

My obsession with creative expression began at an early age...

Growing up outside of NYC, visiting with family in Puerto Rico, and countless hours at loud crowded dinner tables helped me draw an indescribable connection to the beauty that culture, community, and nature give us. Most importantly, it's about how these pieces of inspiration and adoration organically show up in all elements of life, enabling me to feel at home in all senses of the word. With this in mind, I want to help manifest a sense of community and belonging by seamlessly blending the elements of design and authentic living on your plates, across your walls, and in your soul.


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Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list doesn’t have to be stressful! At Erica Dawn Living, we’ve curated a comprehensive gift guide filled with thoughtful, stylish, and practical options for every personality in your life.

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