MacKenzie-Childs Cotton Dish Towel, $19.95
Chances are, someone on your list has been coveting a piece (or two) of MacKenzie-Childs decor. The brand’s beloved teapots and vases are definitely a splurge, but you can give the signature checkered look through its much more affordable dish towels. Your loved one can hang one from the oven handle to add instant charm to their kitchen.
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Flowers and Birds Stone Coasters, $22.85+
This set of four handmade stone coasters is for the friend who’s constantly monitoring their coffee table for water marks. Featuring colorful birds and floral designs, it makes a beautiful (and more importantly, practical) addition to any living room.
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Grown Alchemist Invigorate Hand Wash, $30
Splurging on utilitarian, everyday items, like hand soap, can truly elevate a home. With its cedarwood-scented formula and apothecary-style bottle, this soap from Grown Alchemist looks like it was swiped from a boutique hotel bathroom. And unlike other gifts your loved one may receive, you know it’ll be put to good use.
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Jacobsen Salt Co. Black Pepper Salt, $15
Shopping for a chef? You can’t go wrong with this artisanal salt-and-pepper mix. The 4.23-ounce container takes up barely any room and lasts for ages. After the holidays, add a few more jars to your Amazon cart to have easy host gifts in a pinch all year long. Jacobsen Salt Co. also has infused salts for more adventurous palates.
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Piecework Puzzles Slim Aarons Poolside Gossip, $40
Framing one of famed photographer Slim Aarons’ prints could set you back hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars. This gift achieves a similar effect on a budget. Piecework Puzzles turned one of Aarons’ iconic Palm Springs images into a 1,000-piece puzzle — perfect for an evening of screen-free quality time.
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The New York Times Games Puzzle Mania!, $38
Shopping for a loved one with an impressive New York Times crossword puzzle streak? Encourage their brainy habits with Puzzle Mania!, a collection of the publication’s popular digital games — including Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and more — in paper form. With a beautiful design worthy of any coffee table, it’s just as perfect for winding down solo as it is for a competitive family game night.
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Anthropologie Food & Drink Icon Juice Glass, $16
Anthropologie’s icon juice glasses are a customer favorite for a reason. In addition to being incredibly cute, they’re durable, practical, and collectible. The handblown glasses are embellished with colorful designs; choose from themes such as food, dog breeds, and sports to find one that feels perfectly personalized. At this price, you could consider bundling a few for a curated set (cheers to that).
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Quince Balsam Fir Reed Diffuser, $30
Quince’s reed diffuser is made by master perfumers and assembled in Los Angeles. Blending fir needle, spruce, and cedarwood notes, the familiar cozy-season scent will be a welcome presence all winter long. It comes with seven reeds that release a continuous aroma for three to four months, long after the holiday decor is packed away.
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Mahjong Dice Dish, $20
This adorable — and affordable — Etsy find is perfect for the mahjong enthusiast in your life. Designed to hold dice, it could double as a stylish catchall for rings, keys, or loose change. It’s petite but full of personality.
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Galison Frank Lloyd Wright Hoffman House Notebook, $30
This lined Galison notebook inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hoffman House checks the box for all kinds of people on your list: the architecture buff, the avid journaler, or someone who simply needs a beautiful spot for their to-do list. It’s the kind of desk accessory that makes any office space feel sophisticated, and it looks great stacked on a bookshelf, too.
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