Launching in Dallas February 2022, afloat aims to change the gifting game. We chat with the app’s founder, Sarah-Allen Preston, for her gifting tips, tricks and finds this season.
“I’ve always been in the business of celebrating, and I’m so excited to introduce afloat to Dallas to do just that,” says Sarah-Allen Preston, founder of afloat (afloat.life). The new gifting app makes it easy to send gifts from your favorite local stores—think goodies from Boxed Bites and Sugar Boardz to flowers from Pointer’s Petals or decor from Forget Me Not and MaryBeth—all delivered directly to the ones you love. Preston’s gifting philosophy? “It’s all about connection; it’s all about relationships and being able to reinforce the things that really matter.”
"For the giftee who has it all, I love this beautiful shagreen backgammon board." Bello Games New York Madison backgammon board, bellogamesnewyork.com
"I think this bundle is perfect for a birthday gift. I love the book and that it's bundled with some gorgeous tabletop items, taper candles and Lucite candle holders." Tablescapes by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, kimberlywhitman.com
“Make it meaningful! I like to find gifts that are really unique and items that friends wouldn’t normally purchase for themselves… I think a box of great stationery or a buzzy new beauty product is always a win.”
"I would love to send this cocktail bundle—with a shaker, bottle opener and cocktail recipe book—to a friend as hostess or thank-you gift!" MADRE Cocktail Kit, madredallas.com
"How cute is this for a birthday? A Jon Hart tote full of goodies, including a unicorn hooded towel and book." KidBiz Girly Gift Bag, kidbizusa.com
“I love gifting sterling silver—especially if I’ve found it somewhere cool on vacation. I love browsing antique shops for great pieces to give.”
"I love these SLV PJs—I think I wore mine every night for a month after they were gifted to me and am planning to give a pair to all of my girlfriends this Christmas. These would also be great to gift some self-care to new moms!" Sur La Vague PJs, shopsurlavague.com
Photography by: SABRINA LEONE
