2022 SMU alumni holiday gift list
Mustang-grown gift ideas and books for the holiday season
From clothing lines to Christmas cookies to new book releases, the SMU alumni holiday gift list features some of the latest Mustang-grown items to hit the market, as well as some all-time favorites. Don’t see something on the list that should be there? !
Celebrate the season with a commemorative ornament featuring the Dallas Hall oculus.
Handcrafted jewelry
offers one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. These unique pieces created from gemstones by owner and founder Taylor Custer Crosby ’06 will add a nice pop of color to your everyday look.
Switch up your style
Whether you need clothes, jewelry, handbags or phone accessories, , co-founded by Alejandra Aguirre ’13 is the place for you. This collection offers staple pieces that will take your wardrobe to the next level.
Fashion for kids
Children’s brand by Catalina Gonzalez ’07 brings colorful and unique designs while providing sustainable employment for women in Colombia, where Gonzalez is from.
Customized kids clothing
Make finding the perfect holiday outfits for the kids easy with , co-founded by Nicole Metzger Brewer ’00. Clothes from Smocked Auctions can also be customized to make every child feel special.
Printed looks
offers a vibrant collection of pajamas, caftans, napkins, and tablecloths that you didn’t know you needed. Co-founded by Veronica Pesantes ’94, these pieces are perfect for a variety of occasions.
Loud and proud style
From hats to blazers, offers many ways to express yourself. Founder and CEO Brittany Cobb ’04 provides endless options for anyone looking to tell a story through fashion. Be sure to visit her restaurant, , as well.
Casual elegance
Molly Kidd ’94 is supplying all your jewelry needs with . This chic jewelry is handpicked to add some sparkle in anyone’s life.
Customized cookies
Sweet treats are always great gifts, and with , you can also personalize your gift. Becky Nelson ’78 has created the perfect shortbread cookie and the perfect gift for the holiday season.
Books
, illustrated by Emily Krocheski ’15, is a collection of children’s books based on real rescue animals who have overcome the odds to find amazing and loving families!
Doyle Glass ’84 is a historian who specializes in recounting the true stories of brave soldiers who have the odds stacked against them. In , Glass shares an epic account of Marine valor during the Vietnam War.
in , Marcy Perkins Gregg ’80 tells the story of how she awoke from a coma and 13 years had vanished from her memory. Terrified and confused, Marcy did the only thing she could think of – she began the biggest acting challenge imaginable.
Ashley Yablon ’96 takes you into the dark crevices of deceit and corporate greed of one of the world’s most powerful Chinese telecom giants in . This thriller, based on his personal experience, will keep you wanting to know what’s next.
is the perfect mix between a detective story and a love story. Katherine Linn Caire ’81 invites readers inside her personal journey from being adopted and raised by two loving parents and the series of events that followed, including finding her sister.
Shanterra McBride ’97 answers the difficult questions and has the discussions people may feel uncomfortable having in . This book can assist in starting conversations to bridge the gap often present when talking about racism.
Penelope the librarian is perfect for the job, but her loud voice makes working in a library difficult. , illustrated by Erika Lynne Jones ’98, encourages readers to be true to themselves.
Winner of the 2022 Wilbur Award for Children’s Book of the Year and written by SMU’s very own Michael W. Waters ’01, is told through the eyes of a child and serves as an early introduction to the places, people, and events that transformed history.
by Sue Lowell Gallion ’80 is a stunning companion to the bestseller Our World. This extraordinary book is a beautiful and accessible introduction to the world’s seasons, and after reading, the book physically transforms into a 3D globe!