Hi friend,
Every year I promise myself I'll finish my holiday shopping by Thanksgiving. Every year I'm wrapping things at 11pm on December 23rd (if I'm being honest it's December 24th) with a roll of tape stuck to my sleeve. So consider this guide my gift to both of us.
Everything here is made from GOTS certified organic cotton, which means it's certified clean from the field to the finished stitch. These are gifts that get softer with every wash and better with every year, and if you've ever watched someone touch a Gray Heron blanket for the first time, you know the face I'm talking about. That little "oh my gosh" moment? That's the whole reason I started this company.
So grab a cup of something warm, and let's find something wonderful for everyone on your list. (Yourself included. I won't tell.)
For the whole family: Happy Heron Pajamas
If you've been dreaming of matching family pajamas that don't involve polyester, reindeer antlers or a regrettable amount of glitter, this is your year.
Our Happy Heron Pajama Collection is made from GOTS certified organic Pima cotton in Peru, printed with our signature herons, fish, moons and stars (designed by the wonderfully talented Happy Farrow). They were even named "Best Pajamas" by Branch Basics in their non-toxic clothing roundup, which made my whole year, frankly.
- Women's Organic Pima Shortie Pajamas, $108. Buttery soft and perfect for anyone who runs warm under the covers (hello, hot sleepers).
- Men's Organic Pima Pajama Pants, $78. Relaxed fit with a drawstring waist, for the man who has been wearing the same college sweatpants since 2009.
- Toddler Organic Pima Pajama Set, $58. Long sleeves, ribbed cuffs and built to survive the wiggliest bedtime routine. Available with petal pink or snow trim.
- Baby Organic Pima Footie Pajamas, $58. Soft enough for brand new skin and adorable enough for every holiday photo.
Gifting tip: Pair the baby footies with a plush heron ($20) and a mini blanket, and you've built a new baby gift nobody else will think of.
Our best sellers, matched to the people you love
These are the blankets our customers come back for again and again (and again, for the guest room). A quick note on weights: Summer-Weight is a single layer of our four-layer muslin, light and breathable. All-Season is two of those layers sewn together, so eight layers of cozy that still breathes.
For your partner, or the two of you
The All-Season King Blanket in Snow, $250. Our most loved blanket, and the one that starts the most arguments about whose side of the bed it's on. Prefer something completely undyed? The All-Season King in Natural, $315, is as close to the cotton field as a blanket gets.
For the hot sleeper who kicks off every comforter
The Summer-Weight King in Natural, $120. Light as a sigh and designed to be used without a top sheet. Their sleep (and their partner's) will thank you.
For the queen of the house
The All-Season Queen Blanket in Snow, $195. Crisp, clean and the kind of white that makes a bedroom feel like a really nice hotel.
For the couch nester, the reader, the movie night host
The All-Season Oversized Throw, $200, in eight colors including Snow, Oat, Lake, Mist and our Navy & Snow. At 66" x 84", it's big enough to share, though nobody ever does.
Want to see the whole lineup? Browse all of our best sellers here.
For new parents and little ones
I started Gray Heron because I was jealous of how comfortable babies were in their muslin blankets. So it feels only right that our baby blankets are some of the most beloved things we make.
- All-Season Mini Blanket in Natural, $75. Eight layers, 40" x 40", completely dye-free. Perfect for stroller walks on chilly mornings.
- All-Season Stork Blanket, $45, in Natural, Petal and Sky. A sweet, generous size for swaddling, tummy time and every in-between moment.
- Summer-Weight Mini Blanket in Snow, $35. Light, breathable and the perfect stocking stuffer for the littlest person on your list.
- Summer-Weight Stork Blanket in Petal Pink, $30. Add a monogram and it becomes an heirloom.
Looking for more ideas? Our Baby Gift Guide has everything you need for showers, sip and sees and first holidays.
From The Vault: last of their kind
Every fall I take inventory, and every fall I find a few treasures that deserve a new home before our 2027 collection arrives. These are one-of-a-kinds, final runs and a few pieces that were taken out of their cinch bag for a photo. Quantities are tiny, prices are gentler and every piece is final sale. When they're gone, they're gone.
- All-Season King in Natural, Limited Edition, $215 (originally $315)
- All-Season Queen in Navy with Snow Border, $175 (originally $250)
- All-Season Queen in Whimsy with Snow Border, $140 (originally $250)
- Summer-Weight King in Lake, $135 (originally $175)
- All-Season Oversized Throw in Sand Dollar Slate & Snow, $150 (originally $200)
- Euro Pillow Cover with Brass Zipper in Whimsy, $35 (originally $50). A lovely little hostess gift.
If something in The Vault calls to you, trust that feeling. I've learned the hard way that "I'll come back for it" is the saddest sentence in holiday shopping.
The finishing touches
Make it personal. Add a monogram to any Mini, Stork or Throw blanket for $15. You can also personalize one of our Heron Fire (hair-on-fire) sweatshirts. They're my personal favorite, and people love them because they're the softest and the perfect weight! I stitch every monogram right here, and there's something about seeing your initials on something you love that makes it feel like it was always meant to be yours.
Let us do the wrapping. Add a gift box for $5 and we'll tuck in a handwritten note for you. (Your secret is safe with us. We will never tell them you ordered it from your phone in the school pickup line.)
Can't decide? A Gray Heron gift card lets them choose their own color, weight and size, and it arrives instantly.
Shipping: Orders over $100 ship free. Non-embroidered orders placed Monday through Thursday ship within 72 hours, and embroidered orders need about 5 days. To arrive by Christmas, please order by December 16th for standard shipping and December 11th for monogrammed pieces. See our full shipping policy for details.
Wrapping up (pun fully intended)
The best gifts aren't the flashiest ones. They're the ones that get used every single night, that soften over years of washing and that make someone think of you every time they pull them up to their chin.
Thank you for supporting a small, women-owned business this season. Every order is packed by real people who care deeply about getting it right, and every single one makes my day.
Wishing you a cozy, joyful and well-rested holiday season,
Sarah
